| TRAVELEARN is a travel and learning partner
with ODU-ILR. Together we co-sponsor trips to other countries. Unique features
of these programs include: Faculty escorts and in-country specialists who share their
thoughts about the contemporary, natural, and historical aspects of the destinations
visited, first class accommodations, small groups, meetings with local people and arranged
field experiences. 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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