Senior Web Sites

Listed below is a collection of links to Senior-related Web sites. Check often as we will be updating this list on a regular basis.

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AAHSA
  The American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging (AAHSA) is a national nonprofit organization representing 5,000 not-for-profit nursing homes, continuing care retirement communities, assisted living residences and senior housing facilities and community service organizations for the elderly.
AARP
  The American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to helping older Americans achieve lives of independence, dignity and purpose.
Age of Reason
  Provides over 5,000 cyberlinks for those 50 and older.
American Society on Aging (ASA)
  A website devoted to enhancing the knowledge and skills of those working with older adults and their families.
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
  CMS is the federal agency that administers the Medicare and Medicaid programs. CMS provides health insurance for over 74 million Americans through Medicare and Medicaid.
Christian Association of Senior Adult Ministries (CASA)
  Provides ministry resources and leadership training for pastors and leaders of Senior Adult Ministries.
Eden Alternative
  The Eden Alternative is a powerful tool for improving the quality of life for people who live in long term care facilities.  It is a new way of thinking about long term care and it has the potential of remaking facilities all over the country. 
ElderConnect
  The ElderConnect database contains information of over 33,000 acute rehabilitation providers, retirement communities, and providers specializing in all levels of long-term nursing care as well as home health agencies.
Guide to Choosing A Nursing Home
  This booklet, designed by the Health Care Financing Administration (HFCA), is designed to help you choose a nursing home.
Health Answers
  Provides tips for healthy living, current news and answers to questions concerning your health.
Healthfinder
  Healthfinder™ is a gateway consumer health information web site from the United States government. It provides access to selected online publications, databases, web sites, and support and self-help groups, as well as the government agencies and not-for-profit organizations that produce health information for the public.
National Institute on Aging
  The National Institute on Aging (NIA) promotes healthy aging by conducting and supporting biomedical, social, and behavioral research and public education.
National Senior Services Corps
  Through the National Senior Service Corps, nearly half a million Americans age 55 and older share their time and talents to help their communities.
Nursing Home Compare
  HCFA Nursing Home database which contains information on every Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in the country. You can locate nursing homes in your area and find information about compliance with Medicare and Medicaid regulations.
Nursing Home Information
  Provides helpful information and answers to your most often asked questions about Nursing Homes.
Resource Directory for Older People
  A directory of government agencies and resource centers on aging.
Senior Corner
  The Senior Corner is a site designed for senior citizens, their families, friends, neighbors, and caregivers. Here you will find resources which address the concerns of senior citizens and those who care about them.
Senior Housing Net
  Provides directory of retirement communities, assisted living facilities and nursing homes. Includes essential information about senior housing, a glossary of terms you'll need to know and a checklist of items you shouldn't forget.
Senior Living Alternatives
  Senior Living Alternatives has gathered a wide range of lifestyle options so family members and seniors can easily sort through retirement communities, assisted care facilities and nursing homes.
SeniorNet
  SeniorNet is an international non-profit membership group that assists adults 55 and older in using computer technologies.
Senior Sites
  Senior Sites is the largest web source of nonprofit housing and services for seniors. With over 5000 communities listed, Senior Sites serves as a valuable resource for seniors and their families interested in exploring the non-profit option.
Social Security Online
  The official Web site of the Social Security Administration.
Today's Seniors
  Today's Seniors is a national on-line paper for seniors featuring articles on health, entertainment, travel, politics and economics.

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