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This list of Web sites of interest to senior citizens was created for the Senior Techie LSTA Project of Southeast Library System (SELS). These links are provided for information only; inclusion on the list is not a recommendation or endorsement. Some sites may contain advertising. These links were current as of January 2006.
General Interest
Vital Aging Network
http://www.van.umn.edu/index.asp
Vital Aging Network is sponsored by the University of Minnesota College of Continuing Education to provide resources for just about any issue "vital agers" (loosely defined as anyone age 55 or better) may encounter. Provides resources that link people to opportunities for meaningful and productive activities.
SeniorJournal.com
http://www.seniorjournal.com/index.html
Daily news and information for senior citizens.
SeniorNet
http://www.seniornet.org/php/default.php
SeniorNet's mission is to provide older adults education for and access to computer technologies to enhance their lives and enable them to share their knowledge and wisdom.
SeniorWorld
http://www.seniorworld.com
Information for active seniors in the digital age. Includes links to all kinds of articles and web sites on health, news, home and garden and travel.
Seniorresource.com
http://www.seniorresource.com
Presents information for senior citizens concerning housing options, retirement, finance, insurance and care.
Seniors-Site
http://seniors-site.com
Provides information citizens 'of age 50 or over. Topics include nutrition and supplements, aging and life extension, pets, assistance, housing, grandparenting, computers, insurance, poems and prose.
Go60.com
http://www.go60.com
In the words of the site: "Go60.Com is about aging well, and aging wisely and success-fully."
Directories
Directories are collections of links to Web sites compiled by organizations and individuals. Organized by topic.
Yahoo! Seniors
http://dir.yahoo.com/Society_and_Culture/Cultures_and_Groups/Seniors/
Yahoo Directory of sites of interest to senior citizens.
Senior Living at About.Com
http://seniorliving.about.com
About.com (http://www.about.com/) is a collection sites on many topics. A good source of basic information. This web site has over 700 links to sites of interest to seniors. Each entry includes an abstract and is chosen by the About.com senior living guide.
Senior Citizens Resource Center
http://www.1america.com/webs/senior_citizens.htm
Selected links to sites on a wide range of topics.
Endeavour Web for Seniors
http://www.endeavour-web.org/seniorssites_usacanada.htm
Directory of US and Canadian sites
Senior Services
http://www.seniorservices.org/hottopics/links.htm
Compiled by a Washington state non-profit, but sites of interest to all.
Suddenly Senior
http://www.suddenlysenior.com/links.shtml
For those who have "become senior before their time"-compiled by an individual. Updated daily.
Wired Seniors
http://seniorssearch.com
Directory for users over the age of 50. Offers access on travel, health, history, entertainment, art, merchandise, publications, organizations, genealogy and more.
Grandma Betty's Website
http://www.grandmabetty.com
This website, created by a real Grandma Betty, is intended to make the Internet and computers fun and easy for older adults. Grandma Betty visits all of the web links provided and also provides recipes for easy computing.
Government
State and Local Government on the Net
http://www.statelocalgov.net/state-mn.htm
Directory of official state and local government links
Federal Government
Access America for Seniors
http://seniors.gov
US Government site provides online access to government information and services of interest to seniors Topics include benefits, health and nutrition, consumer protection and employment and volunteer activities.
US Department of Veterans Affairs
http://www.va.gov/
List of information on veterans affairs http://www.va.gov/textonly.htm
Social Security Administration
http://www.ssa.gov
Official Web site of the Social Security Administration.
Senior Corps
http://www.seniorcorps.org/
Senior Corps is a program of the Corporation for National and Community Service, an independent federal agency created to connect Americans of all ages and backgrounds with opportunities to give back to their communities and their nation. Includes Foster Grandparents, Senior Companion, & RSVP programs.
Foster Grandparents
http://www.seniorcorps.org/about/programs/fg.asp
Senior Companions
http://www.seniorcorps.org/about/programs/sc.asp
RSVP
http://www.seniorcorps.org/about/programs/rsvp.asp
Rural Information Center--Senior Citizen Resources
http://www.nal.usda.gov/ric/ruralres/seniors.htm
US Department of Agriculture Rural Information Center directory for senior citizens.
Minnesota Government Agencies
Minnesota Northstar
http://www.state.mn.us/portal/mn/jsp/home.do?agency=NorthStar
First stop for information about Minnesota state government.
Minnesota Board on Aging
http://www.mnaging.org/
Provides information, advocacy, and administration. Supports MinnesotaHelp.info (http://www.minnesotahelp.info/en/mn/cgi-bin/location.asp) an online directory of community resources. Searchable by community.
Minnesota Department of Human Services
http://www.dhs.state.mn.us/main/groups/aging/documents/pub/dhs_Aging.hcsp
The Minnesota Department of Human Services supports quality care and services for older Minnesotans so they can live as independently as possible.
Health & Wellness
Medline Plus
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/
This service of the US National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health provides accurate reliable information on medications, diseases, supplements and more. See the special section on health topics for senior citizens: http://nihseniorhealth.gov/
Mayo Clinic
http://www.mayoclinic.com/
Comprehensive site with reliable, accurate information on health and wellness including diseases, drugs, Ask a Specialist, health tools, and more.
WebMD
http://www.webmd.com/
Site has information on various health topics, news, weight loss, and more.
Helpguide
http://www.helpguide.org/index.htm
A project of the Santa Monica Rotary Club and the Center for Healthy Aging, this site provides non-commercial, expert information on mental health and lifelong wellness.
National Senior Games Association
http://www.nsga.com/
The National Senior Games Association is the national organization that spearheads the senior games movement, sanctioning and coordinating efforts of senior games organizations across the country.
Law
Elder Law in Minnesota
http://www.lawlibrary.state.mn.us/elderlaw.html
Elder law pathfinder from the Minnesota State Law Library
Minnesota Bar Association, Elder Law Division
http://www2.mnbar.org/sections/elder-law/
Elder Law attorneys in Minnesota
Martindale-Hubbell Elder Law Attorneys in Minnesota
http://www.martindale.com/Elder-Law/Minnesota/1410-OGO/cities.html
Directory of attorneys-online version of respected print reference source for finding attorneys.
Nolo
http://www.nolo.com/index.cfm
Nolo is the nation's leading provider of do-it-yourself legal solutions for consumers and small businesses. Our goal is to help people handle their own everyday legal matters -- or learn enough about them to make working with a lawyer a more satisfying experience.
Entertainment
Games for Seniors
http://www.aboutseniors.com.au/ComputerGames.html
An About.com directory of games that can be played on a computer, including card games, board games, arcade games, casino games, word games, and more. Many games are available for free download, some can be played online, some you buy. Sites also offer reviews, tips and cheats, links to official sites and chat rooms.
AARP Fun and Games
http://www.aarp.org/fun/puzzles/
Section of AARP Web site has links to a variety of games.
Babble
http://www.playbabble.com
A daily challenge to find words as many words as possible in a 5x5 cube grid. Friendly online community that offers hints and help.
Sudoku
The hottest game going is also available on the Web. Just a few of the sites that offer the game:
http://www.sudoku.com/
http://www.websudoku.com/
http://www.dailysudoku.co.uk/sudoku/index.shtml
Need help on those word games? Try these sites:
A2Z Wordfinder
http://www.a2zwordfinder.com is a free online dictionary for crosswords, Scrabble dictionary, Literati helper, Jumble solver, anagram generator, and vocabulary utility for quickly finding words while you're solving word puzzles.
One Across
http://www.oneacross.com/
Help with crosswords, cyrptograms, and anagrams.
http://www.thefreedictionary.com/
English, Medical, Legal, Financial, and Computer Dictionaries, Thesaurus, Acronyms, Encyclopedia, a Literature Reference Library, and a Search Engine all in one!
One Look Dictionary
http://www.onelook.com/
Includes a reverse dictionary feature.
Organizations
AARP Web Site
http://www.aarp.org/
Membership organization that provides information and advocacy on issues of interest to those 50 and older. Web site has information available to all on finance, health, leisure and other issues.
Minnesota Senior Federation
http://mnseniors.org/content/view/48/51/
A grassroots advocacy organization for seniors.
Technology and Computers
Computers for Seniors
http://cfscapecod.com/index.htm
Offers computer guidance and product reviews for seniors.
AARP Computers and Technology
http://www.aarp.org/learntech/computers/
Offers lessons, tips, news, and reviews of hardware and software.
KCseniorweb
http://www.planetkc.com/devo/
Designed to help retired people understand how to better use their computers. We ask you to visit this site often and take advantage of the many computer tutorials.
Imaging Resources
http://www.imaging-resource.com/
A comprehensive site on digital photography. Camera reviews and recommendations, troubleshooting, and how-tos.
Grandparenting
Foundation for Grandparenting
http://www.grandparenting.org/
A not-for-profit dedicated to raising grandparent consciousness to better the lives of grandchildren, parents and grandparents.
Grand Times
http://www.grandtimes.com/grandparenting
Online magazine with articles and hints on grandparenting.
Travel
Elderhostel
http://www.elderhostel.org
Elderhostel "provides adventures in lifelong learning for people 55 and older through educational travel programs, domestic and worldwide."
Transitions Abroad
http://www.transitionsabroad.com/listings/travel/senior/resources.shtml#articles
Resources on travel for senior citizens.
Independent Traveler
http://www.independenttraveler.com/resources/article.cfm?AID=83&category=19
Tips, travel info, and more for senior citizens.
Education
University of Minnesota Senior Education Program
http://www.r.umn.edu/07_student_services-senior_citizen.htm
University of Minnesota Rochester Senior Citizen Education Program. Minnesota state law allow persons 62 and older to register on the second day of the class in credit (degree, certificate) courses for $9 per credit or audit courses free of charge on a space-available basis.
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These links are provided for information only; inclusion in the newsletter is not a recommendation or endorsement.
Some sites may contain advertising. These links were current as of Februrary 2006.
The Institute of Museum and Library Services, a Federal agency that fosters innovation, leadership and a lifetime
of learning, and State Library Services & School Technology, the Minnesota State Library Agency, support Senior
Techies II project at SELCO/SELS under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA).
Ann Walker Smalley & Amy Larson
Southeastern Libraries Cooperating
Email: selcotraining@yahoo.com
Web: http://www.selco.info
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