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Information related to Finances and Retirement Planning is provided on the Financial Planning page.
Book: Making the most out of Medicare by Katy Votava. Currently 6th edition (2019). This book is updated regularly, a great resource for navigating Medicare.
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Senior Planet |
General Senior topics and resources including : Healthy Aging, Senior Dating & Sex, Senior Traveler, Tech Tips for Seniors |
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Elder Impact |
Our mission is to empower seniors against ageism by making handy the information they need to keep controlling their own lives. Our team works to incorporate market research with senior needs. We want technology to be accessible, we want social calendars to be bustling, and we want everyone to have access to the medical attention and other resources they need. We want younger generations to see that they can help dismantle ageism. We don’t want there to be any victims. We want to impact the elderly so that they can keep impacting the world. |
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Senior Care Helper |
Senior Care Helper is an online resource designed for seniors and their caregivers. Here, you can get information about health and wellness, finances, discounts and social topics that relate to the elderly and care for the elderly. |
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State Health Insurance Assistance Programs |
The State Health Insurance Assistance Programs (SHIPs) provide local, in-depth, and objective insurance counseling and assistance to Medicare-eligible individuals, their families, and caregivers. |
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Medicare.gov |
US Medicare Webiste |
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MyMedicare.gov |
Information on Your Medicare plan |
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Medicare Rights Center |
The Medicare Rights Center is a national, nonprofit consumer service organization that works to ensure access to affordable health care for older adults and people with disabilities through counseling and advocacy, educational programs and public policy initiatives. |
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AARP |
Medicare Resource Center |
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Arthritis Foundation |
Medicare - More information on Medicare and handling it. |
https://www.arthritis.org/living-with-arthritis/health-care/medicare/ |
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Red Cross |
Senior Emergency Preparedness |
http://www.redcross.org/prepare/location/home-family/seniors | |
Neptune Society |
Transportation Options for Seniors Who Don’t Drive |
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Go Oversseas |
Volunteer Abroad Programs for Senior Travelers |
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Advanced Directive for Dementia |
Many people have clear ideas about the medical care they would want if they were to develop Alzheimer’s or another type of dementia. Standard advance directives (also known as living wills) don’t usually cover dementia. Yet dementia is the number one reason people lose the ability to guide their own care. This Dementia Directive is a simple and effective way to communicate your wishes if you were to develop dementia. |
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Senior Medicare Patrol |
Information on Protecting yourself and loved ones from Medicare fraud |
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NIH Senior Health |
General articles and topics from the National Institute of Health for seniors |
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Calculators.org |
Senior Health Risk Calculators for Healthy Aging |
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention |
Health Information for Older Adults from the CDC |
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Red Cross |
Senior Emergency Prepardness guide |
http://www.redcross.org/prepare/location/home-family/seniors | |
ElderOneStop |
Outdoor Elderly Activities |
http://www.elder-one-stop.com/outdoor-elderly-activities.html | |
EveryDay Health |
Exercise Essentials for Healthy Aging |
http://www.everydayhealth.com/senior-health/staying-active.aspx | |
Mayo Clinic |
Exercising with osteoporosis: Stay active the safe way |
http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/osteoporosis/in-depth/osteoporosis/art-20044989 | |
Discounts for Seniors |
Seven steps to staying mentally sharp as a tack after 60 |
http://discountsforseniors.org/2016/12/seven-steps-to-staying-mentally-sharp-as-a-tack-after-60/ |
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Senior Assisted Living |
Various resources for Indepent Living, Assisted Living, Nursing Homes and Home Care |
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Sperlings Best Places |
Ranking of 370 metro areas on various factors including quality of life in retirement. |
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Best Cities for Successful Aging |
Examines 84 factors that have been determined as important to retirees. Criteria include job opportunities for older residents, housing options, crime rates, hospitals offering geriatric services, levels of senior volunteerism. |
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Kiplingers |
Kiplingers magazine ranking of taxes(property, income and sales) by state. |
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TaxAct |
Coping with the cost of care: Often overlooked tax deductions and tips for Senior and their families |
https://blog.taxact.com/tax-deductions-and-tips-for-seniors-and-their-families/ | |
True Link Financial |
A special Visa care that helps protect older people from scams and unscrupulous marketers. |
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Financial Planning for Alzheimer's
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Kiplinger.com has launched Financial Planning for Alzheimer's. The special report offers videos, a quiz, checklists and more on what you need to do if a loved one has been diagnosed. |
http://www.kiplinger.com/links/alzheimers
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Discounts For Seniors |
Just what the website says, appears to be a non-profit |
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Deal Hack |
Article: A guide to saving money for seniors |
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HomeCity |
Article: Making the Move to Assisted Living: A Guide to Knowing When It's Right and Making the Right Choice |
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CareLinx |
CareLinx gives each family an adviser to shepherd it through the process of locating and hiring a caregiver. |
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ElderCare.gov |
Location Specific information on eldercare resources in your area |
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ProPublica |
Nursing Home Inspect - Use this tool to compare nursing homes in a state based on the deficiencies cited by regulators and the penalties imposed in the past three years. You can also search over 60,000 nursing home inspection reports to look for trends or patterns. |
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The Green House Project |
THE GREEN HOUSE Project offers a model for long-term care designed to look and feel like a real home. |
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Eldercare Locator |
Government site dedicated to providing information and resources on eldercare. |
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HomeAdvisor |
Retiring in Your Own Home: How Baby Boomers Can Age In Place |
http://www.homeadvisor.com/r/baby-boomers-aging-in-place/#.WOYMgmnyuBI | |
Department of Health and Human Services |
Home Improvement Assistance - Information on modifying your home for seniors. |
https://eldercare.acl.gov/Public/Resources/Factsheets/Home_Modifications.aspx | |
Eden Alternative |
The Eden Alternative is an international, non-profit 501(c)3 organization dedicated to creating quality of life for Elders and their care partners, wherever they may live. Through education, consultation, and outreach, we offer person-directed principles and practices that support the unique needs of different living environments, ranging from the nursing home to the neighborhood street. |
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Medicare - Nursing Home Compare |
Great tool for nursing home comparisons |
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About Care |
AboutCare.org - Arizona non profit organization specializes in delivering caring, compassionate support services using trained volunteers with special concern for the elderly and physically challenged homebound residents of Chandler and Gilbert. Support Services include: -Transportation -Shopping and Errands -Respite Care -Computer Assistance -Friendly Visits -Reassurance Phone Calls -Minor Home Repairs |
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EverPlans |
Website to help organize Wills, Trusts, Insurance Policies, Important Accounts, passwords, bills, Medical and Health information, Advance Directives, and much more. Basic features are free, $75/yr fee for wider array of documents storage. |
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Green Ideas - Includes information on sustainable living here in Arizona. Topics covered include Solar, Water, Garden, Landscape.
Politics - Find information on political parties, political offices, funding, and debates.
Finances - Financial planning and resources to help mange and plan your financial life.
Safety - Resouces for Safety and Emergency Preparedness.