WWW.AARP.ORG
The topics at the AARP site cover the waterfront, For example: using a PC, touring Norman
Rockwell’s Vermont, or pestering politicians for drug insurance. http://www.ssa.gov/
You can apply for Social Security or
estimate your future check. Among the answers to common questions --
yes, your ex may be able to collect based on your account. You can connect to a special
site for Medicare.
WWW.ELDERHOSTEL.ORG
Fifty-fives and up can mix travel and learning through this venerable group. A few trips:
exploring the culture of French Polynesia; a weekend in Richmond, VA; a walk in
Switzerland that welcomes grandkids 8-11.
WWW.BENEFITSCHECKUP.ORG
This interactive site helps eligible elders find programs to assist with finances,
housing, and other needs.
http://www.healthfinder.gov/
Links to health information from government and other sources. Among the subjects: air
pollution, hearing loss, and medical quackery. You can search for a doctor or details on a
specific ailment.
http://www.bankrate.com/
Calculators help you run the numbers
before deciding to refinance a mortgage, set up a savings plan, or move to a new city with
a different cost of living.
WWW.VOLUNTEERMATCH.ORB
Put spare time to good use with a database of local projects needing help. Among
recent efforts: driving kids to camp and assisting with home fix ups.
WWW.GRANDSPLACE.ORG
Nearly 2.4
million grandparents are raising grandchildren. This support site includes guidance on
legal rights and government aid.
WWW.ASAGING.ORG/
American
Society on Aging's Web site.
National
Organizations Focusing on Aging and Aging Issues
A partial list of organization who focus on aging and aging issues.
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