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 Websites presented in alphabetical order American Society on Aging (ASA) 
 A site for an umbrella organization focusing on professionals and organizations that serve older people. Includes information about conferences, training, publications, news, and special projects. The section on "constituent groups" offers information related to mental health, healthcare, religion and spirituality, gay and lesbian seniors, and business. http://www.asaging.org/ Topics: Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, & Transgendered People, Senior Health, Seniors Last updated May 3, 2004 BenefitsCheckUp
A customizable site to "screen for federal, state and some local private and public benefits for older adults (ages 55 and over)." Identifies "programs that a person may be eligible to receive," and "provides a detailed description of the programs, local contacts for additional information (typically the addresses and phone numbers of where to apply for the programs), and materials to help successfully apply for each program." From the National Council on the Aging. http://www.benefitscheckup.org/ Topics: Senior Health, Seniors Last updated Jan 2, 2005 CareGuide
This site offers elder care resources, including medical, legal, and safety information, and guidance for choosing types of care and service providers. Topics include memory and aging, home care, living alternatives (such as hospice and respite care), and wills and estate planning. Searchable. From a care management company. Note: Site also includes information about the company's fee-based services and a directory of providers in the company's network. http://www.eldercare.com/ Topics: Long-term Care, Medical Treatments & Devices, Senior Health, Seniors Last updated Apr 13, 2005 Eldercare Locator
This database is designed "to link older adults and their caregivers to unbiased information and assistance resources at the state and community level." Features "information and assistance resources for legal services, elder abuse prevention, health insurance counseling, prescription assistance, and the long term care ombudsman program." Searchable by city, county, and ZIP code. From the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. http://www.eldercare.gov/Eldercare.NET/Public/Home.aspx Topics: Families, Long-term Care, Mental Conditions, Senior Health, Seniors Last updated Jan 22, 2009 Fact Sheets: The Elderly Nutrition Program
Description of this federal government program that provides grants to support home-delivered meals and related services for seniors. Topics include goals of the program, eligibility, and program outcomes. Includes instructions for finding information about Elderly Nutrition Program services in specific areas of the U.S. From the U.S. Administration on Aging. http://www.aoa.gov/press/prodsmats/fact/pdf/fs_nutrition.pdf Topics: Seniors Last updated Jun 5, 2008 The History of Meals on Wheels
Brief history of this program that provides home-delivered meals to homebound seniors and others in need. Discusses British World War II roots, the "first American home-delivered meal program" in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (started in 1954), and the second program in Columbus, Ohio, and other history of the program. From the Meals on Wheels Association of America (MOWAA). http://www.mowaa.org/Page.aspx?pid=225 Topics: Seniors Last updated Jan 4, 2009 USA.gov: Senior Citizens' Resources
This site provides online access to government information and services of interest to seniors in the areas of consumer protection; education, jobs, and volunteerism; federal and state agencies; health; laws and regulations; retirement and money; taxes; and travel and leisure. Searchable and browsable. From USA.gov (formerly FirstGov.gov), the U.S. government's official Web portal. http://www.usa.gov/Topics/Seniors.shtml Topics: Consumer Research & Advocacy, Federal (U.S.) Government, Senior Health, Seniors Last updated Jan 15, 2007 Washington LawHelp
This "guide to free civil legal services for low-income persons and seniors in Washington" state includes forms and educational materials for various civil legal problems. Topics include family law, civil rights, government benefits, and American Indian issues. Available in English and Spanish; some resources are provided in other languages. From Pro Bono Net and the Northwest Justice Project. http://www.washingtonlawhelp.org/ Topics: Housing, Poverty, Seniors, Women Last updated Oct 30, 2005 |
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