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Travel

Pat — Sun, 20 Sep 2009 15:23:43 -0400

Travel websites

Travel information for those with special access needs.

Exploritas (formerly Elderhostel)

Educational travel experiences for older adults.

Offers active, off-the-beaten-path, and small group adventures by both land and sea in over 80 countries for people 50 and older.

Travel Deals (AARP)

Deals and discounts for AARP members.

Law

Pat — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 09:42:39 -0400

Legal Resources

National Center on Elder Abuse

Committed to ensuring that older American live with dignity, integrity, independence, and without abuse neglect, or exploitation. Includes a help hotline, resources for families and information about adult protective services.

National Senior Citizens Law Center

Advocacy organization for the promotion of independence and well-being for low-income elderly and disabled Americans. Contains news briefs on current issues and consumer health resources.

NOLO--Law For All

A variety of legal resources, including a lawyer directory, legal encyclopedia, legal forms (for a fee) and legal research help. Schlow Library carries many NOLO books on important legal topics.

Senior Law Home Page Center

A website where senior citizens, their families, attorneys, social workers, and financial planners can access information about elder law, Medicare, Medicaid, guardianship, estate planning, trusts and the rights of the elderly and disabled.

Caregiving and Long-Term Care

Pat — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 13:02:48 -0400

Caregiving and Long-Term Care

CARIE: The Center for Advocacy for the Rights and Interests of the Elderly

An organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for vulnerable older people.

Eldercare At Home

A resource for families and friends who are caring for older people at home, it includes information about physical and mental health problems, daily living, mobility and many other related topics.

Eldercare Locator

A Public service from the U.S. Administration on Aging that can help older persons and their families locate home and community-based services such as transportation, meals, home care and caregiver support services.

Extended Care

Use the Extended Care provider search to locate information on extended care providers. There are over 40 listings for the State College area.

Family Caregiver Alliance

Supports families caring for loved ones with chronic, disabling health conditions. They provide information, services, research and advocacy.

Find a Hospice

A directory of hospice and palliative care programs.

National Alliance for Caregiving

An organization that conducts research and policy analysis and increases public awareness on family caregiving, this website provides resources for caregivers.

Pennsylvania Department of Aging

Provides information on home and community based services. Brochures created by this agency include information on long term living.

Health Care and Health Insurance

Pat — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 13:31:12 -0400

Health Care and Health Insurance

50 Plus

This site advocates good health for a lifetime and teaches ways to enjoy fitness and wellness.

Adult Basic Health Insurance for the Uninsured

Information about Pennsylvania's health plan for uninsured, low-income adults.

Alzheimer's Education Center

This is the National Institute on Aging site for Alzheimer's Disease. It includes information, clinical trials and caregiver assistance.

Benefits Check Up

Helps seniors with low income find benefits programs that will assist them with prescription drugs, health care, nutrition and many other services.

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

Extensive information about these services from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

RXList

Detailed and current pharmaceutical information on brand and generic drugs.

Food Safety for Older Adults

The USDA's guide for people 65 and older on reducing foodborne illness.

Late-Life Depression Evaluation and Treatment Center

Provides information and treatment for depression, anxiety disorders and insomnia for older adults. The center, located in Pittsburg, will evaluate and treat people from all over Pennsylvania.

Long-Term Care Insurance Decision Assistance

Helps you to find the best long-term care insurance policy.

Medicare: Official U.S. Government site for people with Medicare

This website answers questions about Medicare coverage, compares prescription drug plans, contains online claim forms, and many other resources for people with Medicare.

Medline Plus

Authoritative health information from the National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health. The website has a medical encyclopedia and dictionary, prescription drug information, health news and directories.

NIH Senior Health

Health and wellness information for seniors from the National Institutes of Health.

Merck Manual of Geriatrics

Online version of a medical manual containing detailed information about disorders and conditions that affect aging patients.

PHCA: Pennsylvania Health Care Association

Advocacy group for quality long-tem care for Pennsylvania's elderly and disabled residents. This website contains resources for making a decision about long-term care and a facility finder tool.

Agencies

Pat — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 11:43:27 -0400

Agencies

AARP

Helps people 50 and older improve the quality of their lives. The website contains resources for many aspects of your life including health, money, family, leisure and volunteering.

Administration on Aging

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' agency committed to helping older Americans maimtain their dignity and quality of life, it sponsors a number of programs to achieve this goal.

National Council on Aging

A national voice for older adults, NCOA works with organizations across the country to help seniors live independently, find jobs and benefits, improve their health and remain active in their communities.

National Library Service for the Blind and Handicapped

A free library program of braille and audio materials circulated to eligible borrowers in the U.S. by postage free mail.

PA Association of Area Agencies on Aging

A statewide collective of Pennsylvania's Area Agencies on Aging. Find services provided by local agencies across the state.

PANPHA: An Association of Nonprofit Senior Services

Trade association representing PA's nonprofit providers of housing and health-related service options to Pennsylvania's elderly. The website contains Consumer Info for making decisions related to housing and health care.

Pennsylvania Senior Centers

A network of Pennsylvania's senior centers. Use this site to find a local senior center. It also contains information about volunteering during retirement, saving money on energy bills and other useful links.

Social Security Online

Get information about applying online for retirement benefits, obtain tax forms, find a social security office, and find more information and services related to social security.