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Elder Health
AARP
The AARP's homepage offers information on
a variety of topics geared towards seniors, including timely news and
information on government policy and legislation, prescription drugs, legal and
health issues, discounts, and travel.
Grand
Times
Interesting articles, headlines, book excerpts, and
links to for-fee services.
Senior Discounts: Find the Gold in the Golden Years!
Senior
Journal
News and information.
SeniorNet
SeniorNet is an on-line community that provides older with opportunities
for learning and staying current in the computer and communication technologies
fields. Diverse discussion groups and other resources offer opinions and factual
data on areas as diverse as literature, health, travel and volunteerism.
WidowNet
Materials, discussion, and self-help for widows and widowers.
Administration
on Aging
Help and information for elders and their families.
Aging and Community Services from the N.J. Department of Health and Human Services
Benefits
Checkup
Created by the National Council on Aging, this is a free and easy way of
locating federal and state assistance programs for senior citizens.
Elder
Fraud Investigations Unit
Seniors needing help in filing a complaint can call : 973-504-6534. More
information available through: Toll-free Senior Hot Line, 1-877-746-7850.
FDA
Information for Seniors
Articles and brochures on health issues for seniors.
FirstGov for Seniors
Government programs of interest to seniors and
information resources on a vast array of topics.
Medicare
All about Medicare, including a provider directory and up-to-date help in
understanding and registering for a Medicare Prescription Drug plan.
Medicare
Prescription Drug Program Guide
Advice from SENIOR JOURNAL.
National
Institute on Aging
Research updates and information on various topics, including clinical
trials and Alzheimer's disease.
Seniors'
Health Issues With Medline Plus
Browse topics of interest or search the Medline database of medical journal
articles courtesy of the National Library of Medicine and the National
Institutes of Health.
NIH
Senior Health
Aging related topics from the National Institutes of Health. This site
allows users to increase the size of the on-screen text and includes a
speech feature for the visually impaired.
NJ
Ease
Seniors can get help in applying for programs and benefits on this
site or by
calling NJ EASE (New Jersey Easy Access, Single Entry) toll-free:
1-877-222-3737.
Social
Security Administration Online
Exhaustive resources help you plan for retirement,
figure out Medicare, view your statement, and contact Social Security.
Elder
Law and Legal Services
Guides and resources from ElderMag online magazine.
ElderLawAnswers
SeniorLaw:
Elder Law & Legal Resources on the Web
Assisted
Living in New Jersey
The New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services provides tips, a
checklist and database to help you search for assisted living facilities in New
Jersey.
Long
Term Care Selection and Nursing Home Comparisions
What to look for when selecting a residence, with nursing home report cards
and databases to help narrow down your search.
Nursing Home Registry and Watch List of Cited Facilities, Violations, and Complaints
Best Places to Retire from MONEY Magazine
Retirement
Essentials from CNNMoney
Practical guides and reliable current information.
Retirement
Special Edition from Yahoo! Finance
The basics explained, along with calculators and articles on every aspect of
retirement planning.
Senior
Money: Retirement Finance and Financial Planning
Senior money management issues from SeniorMag online magazine.
Adventures Abroad International Travel for Mature Adults
Journeywoman: The Older Adventuress
Senior
Travel Resources from Transitions Abroad
For the adventurous--senior educational travel, home hospitality, volunteer
vacations--off the beaten track.
Travel Tips for Older Americans from the Department of State