Reddick Public Library District

General Resources

Senior Living at About.com- Offers links to other sites that cover a wide range of topics including mental health, legal issues and active living.

Elder Web – Information about long-term and elder care, plus links to policies, research, housing and other issues.

 Wired Seniors- Over 5,000 links to sites of broad interests to people over 50.

Organizations

  AARP
 National Senior Citizens Law Center- The NSCLC is a national advocacy group for low-income senior citizens.

Senior Net- This site provides adults over 50 with access to and education about technology.

Government Agencies

  Administration on Aging – This agency is the federal focal point for older persons and their concerns.

Medicare- The official Medicare site provides access to many publications on various Medicare-related topics,.

Social Security Administration- At the SS site you can access a directory of frequently asked questions.

Housing

Senior Housing Net- This site is a guide to retirement communities, assisted living residences, and nursing home nationwide.

Senior Resource- For information about the different housing options available to seniors.

Travel

Elderhostel- A non-for-profit organization providing educational adventures for adults 55 and older.

Home Exchange- Connects people who want to exchange for vacations or extended stays

Health

  NIH Senior Health: Information for older adults from The National Institutes of Health.

- Find a doctor, compare hospitals or nursing homes, find medical equipment, and more and this Medicare site.

MayoClinic- Updated daily, this site offers articles on illnesses, drugs, first aid, and more.

- Accurate, up-to-date, comprehensive information from the US government's principal agency for cancer research.