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Seniors

 

AARP
www.aarp.org
Online information on services, discounts and news for seniors.

AgeSource Worldwide
www.research.aarp.org/general/agesource_home.html
An AARP database that describes clearinghouses, databases, libraries, directories, statistical resources, bibliographies and reading lists, texts and websites on aging and related topics.

ElderWeb
www.elderweb.com
A comprehensive site, developed by a private-sector CPA and consultant, provides information on eldercare and long-term care for both professionals and family members. There are numerous links to information on legal, financial, medical, and housing issues, as well as policy, research, and statistics.

FirstGov for Seniors
www.seniors.gov
Extensive information for and about seniors can be found on this site maintained by the Social Security Administration. The site was designed as a one-stop comprehensive web site to help seniors access information about government services and the agencies that provide them.

SeniorCorps
www.seniorcorps.org
Created for people 55 and older, the program has 3 components: Foster Grandparents, Senior Companions, and Retired and Senior Volunteers (RSVP).

 

Medicare and Medicaid

Medicare
www.medicare.gov
Official US Government site for people with Medicare.

Medicaid
www.cms.gov/medicaid
Provides medical assistance for certain low-income families.