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Seniors
AARP
Wide range of topics of interest for people 50 and older.
ABLEDATA
Federally-funded organization providing objective information
on assistive technology and rehabilitation equipment.
Administration on Aging
Federal agency with links to information and programs providing
services and opportunities for older Americans and caregivers.
Aging
Today
Bimonthly online newspaper of the American Society on Aging.
BenefitsCheckUp
A service of the National Council on the Aging to help adults
over 55 find out if they qualify for programs that may help
pay some of the costs of drugs, utilities, health care and
other essentials.
Brain
Games
Free collection of challenging games for
all ages. No proof they'll improve memory or enhance cognitive
abilities, but they're lots of fun!
Buck
Institute for Age Research
This well-known institute based in Marin
offers a number of helpful links to resources on aging.
California
Department of Aging
State services and programs, legislation,
demographics, and links to other resources for seniors.
Computers
and Internet Tutorials
Tutorials on MS Word and Excel, Web email, and how to use
a mouse.
County
of Marin Division of Aging
Local agency responsible for the overall planning, program
development and coordination of services for older persons.
Daily
Sudoku
Challenge your brain, play Sudoko. Click
the Sudoku Archive to choose your level.
Eldercare
Locator
Search for local services for seniors by
state and zipcode.
Elderhostel
Program information for the world's largest
educational and travel organization for older adults.
FirstGov
for Seniors
U.S. Government portal to senior agencies,
services, legislation, and more. Links to state senior agencies.
Free
Rice Game
Improve your vocabulary and contribute to
the UN World Food Program at the same time! This game is
fun, addictive, and will make you smarter.
Medicare
The Official U.S. Government Site for people
with Medicare; includes information about the Prescription
Drug Plan launched in 2006. Generations
on Line maintains a site that helps explain how
to navigate the Medicare Prescription Drug Plan Finder
NIH
Senior Health
Health
information for older adults from the National Institute
on Aging and the National Library of Medicine.
The
Savvy Senior
Includes
monthly columns and the Senior Center, a helpful list of
seniors' Web sites covering subjects like dating, caregiving,
and living alternative.
SeniorDiscounts.com
Click on Search for Senior Discounts to find generally available
discounts for people 50+. Most of the 125,000 discounts
listed do not require you be a SeniorDiscounts Card-holder.
Zip code is the fastest way to find discounts in your area.
SeniorNet
Join other seniors for discussion groups, courses &
tutorials, book clubs, computer training and much more on
this online community.
Social
Security Online
The official Web site of the U.S. Social Security Administration,
with news,
retirement planning resources, disability information, and
more.
Whistlestop Wheels
Providing transportation and nutrition to Marin's older adults and people with disabilities. Other services include information, referral and translation to elders seeking medical services, housing, legal assistance, in-home support, health insurance, citizenship services, subsidy programs and all matters related to basic well-being.
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