SENIOR WEB LINKS

Below is a listing of Web links to information which may be of interest to Cape Seniors and their families.

Agencies (Federal) - - Agencies (MASS State), - - Caregiving - - Health and Diseases - - Hobbies - - Issues & Opinions - - Legal - - Lifestyles, - - Magazines & Newspapers, - - Maps Online, - - Nutrition & Exercise, - - Phone Books Online, - - Public Interest Groups, - - Retirement Planning, - - Senior Guides, - - Travel & Recreation, - - Travel & Recreation (Airlines), - - Volunteering & Employment,

CAREGIVING

• Caregiver Survival Resources Helping others cope with the demands of caregiving.

• Eldercare Web - The WWW Center for Eldercare Information.

• The Caregiving Newsletter - Offering Advice and Solutions for Caregiving Situations

• Long Term Care Web Site - Martin K. Bayne. An accomplished writer, advocate, and one of the foremost authorities on Long Term Care and Long Term Care insurance.

• Long Term Care Insurance Information - What you need to know about Long Term Care Insurance.

• Hospice Hands - A primer on Issues Concerning Hospice Care

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US FEDERAL AGENCIES OF INTEREST TO SENIORS

• Administration on Aging - From the Department of Health and Human Services

• Health Care Financing Administration (HCFA) - The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is a federal agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. CMS runs the Medicare and Medicaid programs -

• National Archives) - Archived records including many which can be used for genealogical research.

• Social Security Administration (SSA) - Information about Social Security Benefits

• Thomas: Legislative Information on the Internet - A searchable index of the daily proceedings on the House and Senate Floors plus information about members of the House and Senate.

• U.S. Census Bureau Statistics - Census Bureau Publications. Adobe Acrobat Reader is required to download papers.

• U.S. Government Retirement Programs - All about Federal Retirement Programs

• U.S. Internal Revenue Service- Resources about a painful subject.

• White House World Wide Web - White House publications, White House History and Tours, plus links to commonly requested federal services.

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COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS

• Home Care Program - (ASAPS) Aging Services Access Points

• Councils on Aging / Senior Center Programs - A list of sites statewide which provide senior services on the local level

• Conservatorship and Guardianship Program - Services to elders who are determined by the court to be at risk or harm and lack decision making ability.

• Elder Nutrition Program - Meals at congregate meal sites and meals for shut-ins.

• Shine Serving the Health Information Needs of Elders - Free confidential health insurance counseling

• Long Term Care Ombudsman - Nursing home complaint investigation and resolution.

• Health Care Quality Nursing Home Report Cards

• Assisted Living Residences A list of ALR's across the state.

• Protective Services (EAR) Elder At Risk Program --Preventing Elder Abuse.

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HEALTH & DISEASES

• MedicineNet - one of the most comprehensive sites for information on medicine and disease.

• Healthfinder - Links to a variety of health related topics.

• National Institute on Aging - The Public Information Office at the National Institute on Aging produces science-based educational materials on a wide range of topics related to health and aging.

• Alzheimer's Association - The Alzheimer's Association is the largest national voluntary health organization supporting Alzheimer research and care.

• American Cancer Society What's going on in your area? Find out about events, news, resources, and volunteer opportunities.

• American Diabetes Association - The American Diabetes Association is the nation's leading nonprofit health organization providing diabetes research, information and advocacy.

• FDA's Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition - Examine the FDA's Growing Responsibilities. Numerous links to further Information.

• National Osteoporosis Foundation - The National Osteoporosis Foundation (NOF) is the leading nonprofit, voluntary health organization dedicated to promoting lifelong bone health in order to reduce the widespread prevalence of osteoporosis and associated fractures, while working to find a cure for the disease through programs of research, education and advocacy.

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HOBBIES

• Gardening - The non-profit National Gardening Association was established in 1972, with 2 goals: helping gardeners and helping people through gardening. Thirty years later, they're still doing both.

• Recreation and Hobbies - via Yahoo Links

• Recreation and Hobbies - via Lycos links - keyword = "hobbies"

• Retirement Fun Site, etc. - odds and ends - some serious stuff

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ISSUES & OPINIONS

• Age of Reason - Issues for the over-50 age group - numerous links

• Senior Journal - Up-to-date news and opinions about issues important to Seniors.

• Senior Forums - Seniors have opportunities to express themselves or share their wisdom from years of experience on issues important to all.

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LEGAL

• Commission on Legal Problems of the ElderlyEstablished by the American Bar Association in 1978, the ABA Commission on Law and Aging (COLA) is dedicated to examining law and policy issues affecting older persons.

• National Senior Citizens Law Center - Centralized, comprehensive set of topics. The National Senior Citizens Law Center advocates nationwide to promote the independence and well-being of low-income elderly individuals, as well as persons with disabilities, with particular emphasis on women and racial and ethnic minorities.

• SeniorLaw - A Web site where senior citizens, their families, attorneys, social workers, and financial planners, can access information about Elder Law, Medicare, Medicaid, estate planning, trusts and the rights of the elderly and disabled

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LIFESTYLES & LIVING ARRANGEMENTS

• The Retirement Net Online - Worldwide resource for active retirement communities, rv/resort homes, vacation homes and assisted facilities.

• Non Profit Providers of Housing, Healthcare, and ServicesSenior Sites is the most comprehensive web source of non-profit housing and services for seniors. With over 5000 listed communities, Senior Sites is a valuable resource for seniors and their families interested in exploring the non-profit housing option.

• The Senior Lifestyles Directory - Eldert Net Lifestyles Directory provides fast, comprehensive information about retirement options, housing and care nationwide. .

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MAGAZINES & PERIODICALS

• PrimeTime - Cape Cod's over-50 monthly lifestyles magazine.

• Modern Maturity - AARP's bi-monthly magazine

• Newspapers from Around the World - The Big Project: English language newspapers from all countries.

• English Language Newspapers & magazines Around the World - Learn what's going on elsewhere in the world.

• Newspapers from Around the World - Online Newspapers: An alphabetical listing.

• Social Security Bulletin - The Bulletin (SSA's quarterly research journal) is known for its comprehensive coverage of Social Security's issues, including the income of the aged, private pension coverage, the poverty status of various groups (such as women and children), and other timely subjects.

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MAPS ONLINE

• Google - Put a phone number in the search box and get a name, address and map of the area.

• MapQuest - Maps, Road Trip Planner, Driving Directions, Yellow Pages.

• MapBlast - Addresses, Driving Directions and Yellow Pages. Also has a section for airport codes.

• Yahoo Maps - Plug in name, address and Zip code and get a printable map of the area.

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NUTRITION & EXERCISE

• Dietary Guidelines for Americans - These guidelines provide advice for healthy Americans age 2 years and over about food choices that promote health and prevent disease.

• Diet and Nutrition - Elderweb Newsletter on Diet and Nutrition.

• Exercise Guidelines for Senior Americans - These guidelines provide advice for healthy Americans seniors on sports, exercise, and fitness.

• Senior Fitness - Articles and links about Senior Fitness.

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PHONE BOOKS ONLINE

• AnyWho - Find any listed US phone number. Also has Yellow Pages, Reverse Search and Toll-Free Numbers

• Canada 411 - Over 12 million listings with Canadian Postal Codes..

• Infobel - International Online Phone Book. Find anyone, anywhere in the world.

• Switchboard - White Pages, Yellow Pages, Maps and City Guides

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PUBLIC INTEREST GROUPS

• Senior Service America Senior Service America, formerly National Senior Citizens Education and Research Center, Advocates the preservation of Medicare and Social Security and the enactment of a national health plan which includes long-term care, reduced costs on drugs, and better housing for the elderly.

http://www.seniorserviceamerica.org/home.html

• American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) - AARP is a nonprofit, nonpartisan membership organization for people over 50.

• AARP's Tax Aid - The AARP Tax-Aide Program is available February 1 - April 15 each year. During the off-season, the program continues to provide on-line tax counseling and trains a volunteer cadre for the upcoming season.

• SPRY - Setting Priorities for the Retirement Years Foundation

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RETIREMENT & FINANCIAL PLANNING

• Life Expectancy CalculatorHow long will you live? Don't expect an exact answer here, but complete the quiz and they'll show you the averages based on your age, sex, family history and personal lifestyle.

• Retirement - Retirement planning guide from AARP.

• Preparing for Retirement -Information from the Pension and Welfare Benefits Administration (US Department of Labor).

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SENIOR GUIDES

• Flying Solo - A Resource For Divorce And Aging Issues.

• Global Action on Aging - An international grassroots citizen group that works on issues of concern to older people. It reports on older people's needs and potential within the globalized world economy.

• Senior Net- SeniorNet - promotes the use of computers for adults 55 years of age and older. Maintains computer centers across the nation where seniors can go for training.

• SeniorCom - Senior "chat rooms" and the "Senior News Network"

• Senior Friendly - Sites on the Web containing information helpful to seniors.

• Senior Information Network - The premier high tech source for information about Senior Support Services across the United States.

• SeniorLink - SeniorLink - A referral and consultation service for seniors and their families.

• Senior World Online - For active seniors in the digital age.

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TRAVEL & RECREATION

• Boston's Big Dig - One of the world's most complex construction projects. You may have to drive through it.

• Elderhostel - Elderhostel - a non-profit educational organization offering inexpensive, short term academic programs hosted by educational institutions around the world.

• Eldertreks - ElderTreks - designed for active travellers over 50

• Senior Summer School Offers adventurous senior citizens an affordable opportunity to enhance their summer through education, leisure, and discovery, at campus locations across the U.S. and Canada.

• Senior Travel - Bargain travel sites - How to Take a Vacation Save Money, Be Safe, and Enjoy It

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TRAVEL & RECREATION (Airlines)

• American Airlines - American Reservations.

• Continental Airlines - Continental Reservations.

• Delta Airlines - Delta Reservations.

• Northwest Airlines - Northwest Reservations.

• United Airlines - Reservations.

• USAirways - USAirways Reservations.

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• AirTran - AirTran Reservations.

• Jet Blue - Jet Blue Reservations.

• Song - Song Reservations.

• Southwest - Southwest Reservations.

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VOLUNTEERING & EMPLOYMENT

• National Senior Service Corps - 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).

• SCORE - Service Corps of Retired Executives offers small business planning and advice.

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