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Links to web sites useful to Seniors

The web has lots of information available to seniors and service providers. Below are some of the ones that should be of interest.

Government sites

AARP

Administration on Aging

Consumer Sentinal 
Dept. of Health and Human Services  
2008 poverty guidelines and information
   
First Gov for Seniors  
Government Benefits  
READY.GOV - U.S. Department of Homeland Security

Illinois Department on Aging  

Medicare information   

National Association of Area Agencies on Aging

Social Security Administration   

 

Other Area Agencies In Illinois

Chicago Dept. on Aging
East Central Illinois Area Agency on Aging
Egyptian Area Agency on Aging
Northwestern Illinois Area Agency on Aging  
Northeastern Illinois Area Agency on Aging
Project LIFE Area Agency on Aging, Inc.  
Suburban Area Agency on Aging  

 

Caregiver information  

Elder Care Locator 
National Administration on Aging Caregiver Information  
National Family Caregivers Association (NFCA)   
Nursing Home Compare 

 

Miscellaneous Aging Information/Training/Etc.

Advocacy - understand it and develop your skills
BenefitsCheckUp® 
 Fact sheet  for Grandparents Raising Grandchildren  
Global Action on Aging  
Illinois Council on Long Term Care  
Illinois Circuit breaker 
Illinois Circuit Breaker - Pharmaceutical Assistance Program 
Listing of prescription medications covered  
Illinois Circuit Breaker -  Rx Buying Club Web Site  
Illinois Circuit Breaker - Senior Care Website  
Medical Association's Favorite Sites for Seniors  
National Citizens’ Coalition for Nursing Home Reform  
National Nursing Home Watch List Illinois 
National Women’s Health Information Center
Positive Aging Resource Center - dealing with difficult issues
Senior's Internet Reference  
SeniorNet
Senior Cyborgs ~ Get Linked to The Net  
Tai Chi & Health Information Center  

 

Other sites of interest

 

Wisdom

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