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Benefits CheckUp
This site, from the National Council on Aging, helps the elderly and their families figure out what state and federal assistance programs they may be eligible for and how to apply. This comprehensive site includes programs such as Supplemental Security Income, Medicaid, state drug benefits, Meals on Wheels, food stamps, health-insurance counseling, veterans' medial care and transportation and much more.
Elderhostel.org
Elderhostel is an organization, which supports lifelong learning opportunities for seniors. This site describes educational and travels programs for seniors at home and abroad. This excellent site is for the adventurous senior wanting to learn and travel.
ElderWeb.com
This is a research site for professionals and family members. It includes articles about all issues affecting eldercare. Issues such as legal, financial, regional information, long-term care providers, and prescription drugs. This is a good site for seniors, their family's, and professionals to find information on concerns for the elderly.
Senior Sites.com
Senior Sites.com is a comprehensive searchable web database of nonprofit housing and services for seniors. Seniors and their families looking for housing communities and services for the elderly best use this site.
SeniorNet
SeniorNet is a nonprofit organization that provides seniors age 50+ access to and education about computer technology and the Internet to enhance their lives and pursuit of lifelong learning.

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Last Updated: Monday, 01-Jul-2002 15:56:16 EDT