• Administration on Aging - Information about AoA and its programs, plus information for older people and their families, resources for practitioners, and statistical information on aging.
• Aging Parents and Elder Care - A wealth of information, including useful checklists, designed to make it easier for caregivers to quickly find the information that they need.
• American Association of Retired Persons - A wealth of information aimed at people over 50, including health and wellness, money and work, leisure, travel, computers, as well as information about the benefits of joining AARP.
• Arrowhead Area Agency on Aging - "Serves to make Northland communities desirable places to live and grow old."
• BenefitsCheckUp - A free, easy-to-use service from the National Council on the Aging that helps determine if you might qualify for any state or federal assistance programs that are available for people age 55 and older.
• Eldercare Locator - NAIC - A nationwide directory assistance service designed to help older persons and caregivers locate local support resources for aging Americans.
• Elderhostel - "A not-for-profit organization with 25 years of experience providing high-quality, affordable, educational adventures for adults who are 55 and older."
• FirstGov for Seniors - Online access to government information and services of interest to seniors.
• Medicare: The Official U.S. Government Site for Medicare Information - Information on Medicare basics, including the different health plan options that are available. Medicare Compare allows users to comparison shop the plans and options of Medicare providers, and prescription drug assistance programs. Nursing Home Compare allows for comparisons for every Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in the country.
• Minnesota Board on Aging - A gateway to information about services for seniors.
• Minnesotahelp.info - An online directory of services designed to help people of all ages, but especially seniors and their caregivers. This site helps identify resources such as human services, information and referral, financial aid, and more.
• Resource Directory for Older People - A directory intended to serve "older people and their families, health and legal professionals, social service providers, librarians, researchers, and others with an interest in the field of aging." Listings include names, addresses, phone and fax numbers, and the URLs of organizations.
• SeniorLaw - Information about Elder Law, Medicare, Medicaid, estate planning, wills, trusts, social security, and nursing home law.
• Social Security Online - The official web site of the Social Security Administration.

12/18/07
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