RESOURCES YOU CAN USE

Health care, successful aging, volunteerism, grandparent issues – whatever your topic, the web sites below can help you find a wealth of information.

AARP 

The AARP is the nation’s leading organization for people age 50 and older.

About Senior Living  Expert guides to senior living.

Administration on Aging  This web site is designed to provide an overview on a variety of topics, programs and services related to aging.

AgeNet  AgeNet, Inc. operates a comprehensive, national eldercare network to meet the needs of the aging population and their adult caregiving children.

Aging Successfully with Dr. David Dr. Lipschitz has become a leader in the field of geriatrics and is one of the most recognized geriatricians in the nation.

Alzheimer's Association The Alzheimer’s Association, the world leader in Alzheimer’s research and support, is the first and largest voluntary health organization dedicated to finding prevention methods, treatments and an eventual cure for Alzheimer’s.

American Cancer Society Answers to questions about the nature of cancer, its causes and risk factors.

American Geriatrics Association The American Geriatrics Society (AGS) is the premier professional organization of health care providers dedicated to improving the health and well-being of all older adults.

American Health Assistance Foundation The American Health Assistance Foundation (AHAF) is a charitable organization that has dedicated more than 30 years to funding research on age-related and degenerative diseases, educating the public about these diseases, and providing emergency financial assistance to Alzheimer's disease patients and their caregivers.

American Heart Association Offers information on heart attacks, strokes and family health.

Arthritis Foundation Provides information on arthritis, types, treatments, coping tips and research information.

Double Nickels 55 An electronic magazine for active adults.

Dr. Roger A preventive medicine physician, Dr. Roger is passionate about spreading the good news of the research-based principles of successful aging.

Eons.com If you love life on the flip side of 50, you’re not alone! Eons.com is an online community where you can post photos, answer trivia questions, find a new hobby, share your life’s dreams and so much more.

Experience Works A national, non-profit organization that offers training, employment and community service opportunities for mature workers.

FDA Information for Older People FDA has numerous articles, brochures and other publications with information for older people on a wide range of health issues.

Health and Age The Novartis Foundation for Gerontology supports education and innovation in healthy aging, geriatrics and the care of elderly people.

Healthfinder A government web site that provides links to numerous health-related information resources on the Internet.

iGrandparents.com Enriching the lives of grandparents and their grandchildren.

Leading Age      LeadingAge is an association of 5,600 not-for-profit organizations dedicated to making America a better place to grow old. We advance policies, promote practices and conduct research that supports, enables and empowers people to live fully as they age.

Medicare Rights Center Medicare Rights Center (MRC) is the largest independent source of health care information and assistance in the United States for people with Medicare.

National Institute on Aging The National Institute on Aging leads a broad scientific effort to understand the nature of aging and to extend the healthy, active years of life.

Reader's Digest Reader’s Digest focuses primarily on products meeting the needs of adults age 50+, focusing on health & home, family, faith, finance and computers.

Senior Corps Helps people 55+ find service opportunities related to their interests and close to home: Foster Grandparents, Senior Companions, and Retired and Senior Volunteers.

Senior Health Senior-friendly web site featuring health information from the National Institute of Health.

Senior News Featuring chat rooms, forums, clubs, activities and a calendar of events for seniors.

Senior Net Provides older adults computer education technology and access to enhance their lives.

Social Security Administration The official web site of the U.S. Social Security Administration.

Third Age Community of active older adults featuring information on health, romance, technology, investing and travel.

United Way of America Offering numerous programs and services to a variety of individuals, United Way of America helps to support independence in today’s seniors.

WebMD WebMD is the leading provider of online information, research, educational services and communities for physicians and consumers.

Wired Seniors A portal web site serving all the needs of the over-50 age group.

Yahoo! Seniors Guide An online community for older adults.