| AARP : http://www.aarp.org
AARP is a nonprofit membership organization dedicated to
addressing
the needs and interests of persons 50 and older. The main topic
areas
on their site include member services and discounts, computers and
technology,
health and wellness, learning, legislation and elections, life answers,
money and work, policy and research, travel and leisure, and
volunteering.
Elderhostel : http://www.elderhostel.org
Elderhostel, Inc. is a non-profit organization that
provides high-quality,
affordable, educational adventures for adults who are 55 and
older.
FirstGov for Seniors : http://www.seniors.gov
Provides senior citizens, and anyone who works on their
behalf, a single
site where they can access government services and information.
Includes
access to government agencies, information about social security
benefits,
health and nutrition, taxes, consumer protection, and more.
Medicare : http://www.medicare.gov
The official U.S. government site for Medicare
information. Includes
Medicare basics, plan choices, helpful contacts, and Medicare
publications.
Nursing Home Compare : http://www.medicare.gov/NHCompare/home.asp
The primary purpose of this tool is to provide detailed
information
about the performance of every Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing
home in the country. Includes information about individual nursing
homes,
including the number of beds and type of ownership, as well as
information
about the residents of the nursing home, nursing home inspection
results,
and information about the nursing home staff. Information in this
database should be interpreted carefully and used in conjunction with
other
sources, as well as a visit to the nursing home.
SeniorNet : http://www.seniornet.org/php
The nonprofit SeniorNet provides adults 50+ access to
and education
about computer technology and the Internet to enhance their lives and
enable
them to share their knowledge.
Senior Providers : http://www.seniorpro.com
Senior Providers is a directory of services and housing
specifically
for Florida seniors. Included is information on assisted living,
independant living, nursing homes, Alzheimer's facilities, home health
agencies, geriatric care managers, guardianship services, hospice care,
continuing care communities, adult daycare, elder law, and more.
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