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Computer Resources for Seniors
SeniorNet.org
SeniorNet's mission is to provide older adults education for and access to computer technologies to enhance their lives and enable them to share their knowledge and wisdom.
Government Programs for Seniors
Administration
on Aging - Department of Health & Human Services
The Administration on Aging site contains information about the agency, the Older Americans Act, the federal legislation establishing the AoA, and the wide range of programs that offer services and opportunities for older Americans and their caregivers.
Centers
for Medicare & Medicaid Services
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is a federal agency responsible for Medicare, Medicaid, State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP), Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act (HIPAA), and Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA), among others.
Medicare
The official U.S. government site for people eligible for Medicare contains information on prescription drug programs, nursing homes, Medicare requirements, and more.
Social
Security Online
SSA.org provides an enormous amount
of information on rules and benefits, and its data is accepted
by all sides in the political debate regarding Social Security's future.
Veterans
Benefits Administration
The mission of the Veterans Benefits Administration is to provide benefits and services to veterans and their families in a timely, compassionate manner in recognition of their service to the nation.
Mayo Clinic
MEDLINEplus from the National Library of Medicine
Family Caregiver Alliance
FirstGov for Seniors Health
Merk Manual of Geriatrics
NIH Senior Health
This site will open the valuable resources of the NIH (National Institutes of Health) to great numbers of people over 60 who use the Internet to learn more about their health and aging.
Phrma.org
The Pharmaceutical Research & Manufacturers of America is an excellent source of information on free prescription medicines from drug companies, patient assistance programs, and new medicines in development.
National Organizations for Seniors
AARP
AARP is a nonprofit, nonpartisan membership organization for people over 50. Learn more about this organization, their publications, and their health advocacy services by visiting this comprehensive web site.
Benefits CheckUp
BenefitsCheckUp helps thousands every day to find programs for people ages 55 and over that may pay for some of their costs of prescription drugs, health care, utilities, and other essential items or services.
Elderhostel
Elderhostel is the nation's first and the world's largest educational and travel organization for older adults. If offers lifelong learning experiences and cultural excursions in locations around the world.
National Association of Area Agencies on Aging
AAA offers services that help older adults remain in their homes - if that is their preference - aided by services such as Meals-on-Wheels, homemaker assistance, and whatever it takes to make independent living an option.
Pension Rights Center
The Pension Rights Center is the country's only consumer organization dedicated solely to protecting and promoting the pension rights of American workers, retirees, and their families.
Seniors Coalition
The Seniors Coalition is a non-profit, non-partisan, education and issues advocacy organization that represents the interests and concerns of America's senior citizens at both state and federal levels.
Senior Corps
Senior Corps is a network of programs that tap the experience, skills, and talents of older citizens to meet community challenges with Foster Grandparents, Senior Companions, and RSVP (Retired and Senior Volunteer Program).
Vital Aging Network
The VAN site contains information about current activities and upcoming events, in addition to a complete resource directory, for adults in midlife, service providers, and family members of the aging.
Caregiver MN
This site offers multiple resources for family caregivers, including some culturally specific information for Spanish speakers and Hmong families.
Minnesota Attorney General
This site contains a wide range of consumer information for seniors, including consumer alerts, fraud, privacy and more.
Minnesota RxConnect
This website was created to provide Minnesotans with information on issues related to prescription medicine, safety and cost-saving tips, and programs to help low-income Minnesotans pay for prescription medications.
Minnesota-Dakota Alzheimer's Association
The mission of the Minnesota - North Dakota Center of the Alzheimer’s Association is to improve the quality of life of persons with Alzheimer’s disease, and of their families and caregivers through support, education, advocacy, and research.
MinnesotaHelp.Info
This is an online directory of services for seniors and their caregivers, the disabled and their caregivers, parents and families, and low income households.
Minnesota State Services for the Blind
The Senior Services Unit (SSU) at State Services for the Blind serves blind and visually impaired adults who are experiencing difficulty with daily independent living issues.
Minnesota Board on Aging
This site contains information on all basic senior issues, including demographics, health, caregiving, transportation, estate planning, retirement, and more.
Services for the Blind & Physically Handicapped
View this page to learn more about services for the blind and physically handicapped in Minnesota and Nationwide.
BestPlaces.net
This site allows you to compare cost-of-living
data, information on housing, crime, education, economics, health,
and climate.It is a useful resource for relocation, recreation, and retirement.
Minnesota North Star
Minnesota North Star is the official Minnesota State Government web site, offering a wealth of information about departments, services and programs, including social services for the elderly.
OasisNet.org
OASIS offers tips, tutoring, and classes on enriching the lives of mature adults.
PracticalMoneySkills.com
Practical Money Skills is a
good site for basic help on personal finances, managing money, and planning for retirement.
Retirement
Living Information Center
This site compares taxes imposed
by each state on retirees, and has links to news sources and publications about
seniors and retirement.
SavvySenior.org
Savvy Senior is the Web site of Jim
Miller, whose column called "The Savvy Senior" runs
in newspapers around
the country. You can read
recent columns and send Miller questions through the site.
Smart Money
- Elder Care
SmartMoney.com is a helpful resource
dealing with estate planning, long-term care costs, and other financial issues.
SnowBirdHelper.com
Our purpose is to provide as much help and information for SNOWBIRDS, potential SNOWBIRDS, Seniors, retired persons and travelers as possible.
2Young2Retire
This site contains stories about
people who, instead of accepting traditional retirement, have
made transitions to new and what they consider more interesting
careers and lifestyles.
Transitions Abroad
Transitions Abroad is a bimonthly guide to affordable alternatives to mass tourism, focusing on living, working, studying or vacationing alongside the people of the host country.
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