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SENIOR RESOURCES



GENERAL INTEREST

AARP
Nation's leading organizations serving the needs and interests of people 50 and older through information, education, advocacy and community services

ElderWeb
This site contains information on eldercare, legal, financial, and housing issues.

SeniorNet
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.

Yahoo Seniors Directory
Contains links to a variety of topics that will be of interest to seniors.


FEDERAL RESOURCES

Administration on Aging
This site is designed to provide a comprehensive overview of a wide variety of topics, programs and services related to aging.

FirstGov
This is the U.S. government's official web portal. The section for seniors includes links to information on consumer protection, health, retirement and money.

HUD's Reverse Mortgages for Seniors
This site from the Dept. of Housing and Urban Development describes a reverse mortgage and provides links to a reverse mortgage calculator, and HUD approved lenders.

Medicare
This site helps you compare Medicare health plan options, provides access to many publications on Medicare related topics, and has a directory of participating physicians.

Social Security Administration
This site can be used to calculate benefits, apply for benefits, locate a local office, and read publications on social security related topics.



HEALTH AND MEDICINE

Medicare Participating Physician/Supplier Directory New Jersey
Database searchable by city, county, or specialty.

Merck Manual of Geriatrics
A comprehensive review of geriatric medicine and care of the elderly.

Merck Manual of Health and Aging
A comprehensive guide to the changes and challenges of aging.

National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization
Provides a searchable database of hospice and palliative care organizations.

Verified Internet Pharmacy Practice Sites
The National Association of Boards of Pharmacy developed the Verified Internet Pharmacy Practice Sites (VIPPS) program in response to public concern of the safety of pharmacy practices on the Internet. To be VIPPS certified, a pharmacy must comply with the licensing and inspection requirements of their state and each state to which they dispense pharmaceuticals.

 

HOUSING

New Jersey Report Card for Nursing Homes
This report card, which is updated monthly, has been developed to help consumers choose a nursing home. It includes only those nursing homes that participate in the Medicare or Medicaid program.

Nursing Home Compare
The data on this website describes nursing home characteristics, quality measures, inspection results, and nursing staff information for nursing homes that are Medicare or Medicaid certified.

Homestore Senior Housing
This site is a guide to retirement communities, assisted living residences, Alzheimer's facilities, and nursing homes nationwide. It includes detailed descriptions, photographs, and virtual tours.



NEW JERSEY & SOMERSET COUNTY RESOURCES

New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services
Highlights include information on the pharmaceutical and utility assistance programs, long-term care, and programs and services for the elderly.

Somerset County Senior Initiative
This site contains information about different housing options available in the county, and also lists programs and services available to seniors.

 

TRAVEL

Elderhostel
Elderhostel offers over 10,000 extraordinary learning adventures a year in more than 90 countries for people 55 and over. Programs can be located by searching for geographic area, program type, or keyword.


 

 

 

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