On this day these are Suddenly Senior Frank's favorite sites.
Frank has 222 favorite websites he recomends and says what they are for. He states when they are free or a trial free or what it is to join or own. Interesting I didn't find Blogger from him, as it is in his list.
Links to the 222 BEST SENIOR SITES Up to date! Daily we add useful new sites and delete those that disappoint. Here Are the Best Senior Sites for March 18, 2006
First page of list: http://www.suddenlysenior.com/links.shtml#Anchor-45889
50 Plus Fun Webmaster Lenora Schwartz is committed to offering visitors a fun experience, while also providing useful resources to plan your recreational activities.
50 Plus Healthy Lifestyle Fifty-Plus is an international organization devoted to information about, motivation toward, and participation in exercise and fitness while aging. We believe that the bridges between those all important elements of involvement are crucial and the unique reason for our existence.
50 Plus MagazineGary Geyer's 50plusMag.com focuses on relationships and issues the 50-plus group encounters and presents them in an entertaining way and a no-nonsense attitude.50 Plus - Feeling 30Barrie Etherington‘s interesting site has lots of good stuff. Like how to make phone calls via the Internet for free, where to go if they would like to CRUISE for very low prices from a source that 'brokers' late/low cost/ cruising vacations, and how to turn digital pictures into amazing 'artwork.‘ Check it out.50 SomethingA newcomer to the senior site field, 50 Something.com promises late news of interest to seniors, games, forums, surveys, you name it. Right now, it's mostly just another place to purchase merchandise. But there's promise here. Keep in touch.AARP's "Best Websites for People 50-Plus. (Don't look for Suddenly Senior here! )OLD. SMART. PRODUCTIVE.The next generation of older Americans is likely to make a much bigger contribution to the economy than conventional wisdom would have you believe. If society can tap into seniors' capabilities, employers will benefit, growth and living standards will rise, and the financing woes of Medicare and Social Security will be easier to solve. — Business Week, cover story, June 27, 2005 AARP Working Options. A Place for Mature WorkersThe place to go when you're unemployed and looking. Here's help with everything from writing a new resume to turning your passion into a business. Good and current discussion board, useful links page.OTHER USEFUL LINKS FOR JOB SEARCHERS: Local Chambers of Commerce; Senior Job Opportunities By States; Senior Job Bank Ability is Ageless; Elder Rights and Resources (Administration on Aging)Experience Works Senior Workforce Solutions; Older Workers Employment Opportunities; Its Never 2 Late Jobs for Seniors; Free Jobs Search Thousands of the World's Top Employers by Geographic Location or by Name; All the Facts About Older Americans WorkingFor a list of franchines and businesses under $500,000, go to http://www.smallbusinessfranchise.com/AND MORE...Seniors! Inc., A New Slant On Aging; Take Three Quick Steps Toward the Job You've Always Wanted; For the Senior Job Seeker who wants information;The U.S. Government's Official Site for Employment Information; The Chronicle is the No.1 news source for college and university faculty members and administratorsInternational job opportunities for professionals, expatriates and adventure seekers; Tropical Jobs—Caribbean Jobs Listings; Cruise Line Jobs; Travel Jobs Net; Work On A Cruise Ship Many Great Jobs; Cruise Ship Center Employment Entertainment and Casino Jobs; Working While Camping; RVing information including articles, classifieds, camper's forum, jobs available and job seekers, newsletter, and much more. AND THERE ARE MORE LINKS ON THIS PAGE BELOW, ESPECIALLY UNDER "SENIOR..." ALSO CHECK OUT ADVICE AT "OTHER GOOD STUFF."Aging, National Institute onThis government site is of special interestas it has an easily navigated presentation on deseases like Alzheimer’s, arthritis and diabetes.Alliance for Retired AmericansThe Alliance for Retired Americans is a great alternative to AARP, whose policies have headed way south in most seniors' eyes recently. ARA is an activist voice for older Americans and is one of the largest organizations today representing senior citizens and their families. Created in to spearhead the charge to enact a health care program for senior citizens -- Medicare. About 3 million members.Another alternative to AARP is the National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare. Ten G Street, Suite 600 Washington, D.C. 20002-4317 1800 966 1935. $10 annual. National. About 5 million members. Alternative NewsWith so much of today's news filtered through the limited viewpoints of huge corporations, the following often give readers a refreshingly different take. TruthOut, one of the best sites to see what's really happening; AlterNet, top stories from the independent news & syndication service; U.S. Politics Today is a great place for progressive thinkers. Beyond Mainstream is Joan Boccafola's progressive online magazine providing a forum for activism, creativity, and self-discovery. Features include politics, arts, health & spirituality, lifestyle options, and offbeat humor.Mike Palecek's Iowa Peace Site reveals great writing from small-town America. Mike is an Iowa author, former federal prisoner for peace, and newspaper reporter. He was the Iowa Democratic Party nominee for the U.S. House, 5th District, 2000 election.Also there's US Action, the nation's largest progressive activist organization; KaiserNet, the very latest on health policy from all over; Mad Kane, humor columnist; The Rational Radical, radical short takes about politics and culture; CounterPunch; Wonkett!; and Talking Points MemoAlzheimer BandResidents of Regent Court Assisted Living & Memory Care in Corvallis, Oregon have discovered a new lease on life and fun. Under the guidance of Activities Director, Robin O'neill, the residents have found a key that unlocks fond memories and smiles. "Music is the glue that holds our memories together." They share their music and memories performing for Assisted Living Communities, Skilled Nursing Facilities and small gatherings in the Benton County area. Click on Info to read more about this unique group of musicians.Bargains for Suddenly Senior Comparison ShoppersHere are some of the price comparison Websites, many of which will search the Internet for the cheapest price on whatever it is you want to buy. Bizrate.com; DealTime.com; Epinions.com; Ibuyernet.com; MySimon.com; Nextag.com; Price.com; PriceGrabber.com; PriceScan.com; and StreetPrices.com. Bargains from all over are at FatWallet.com/Benefits CheckUpA free, easy-to-use service that identifies federal and state assistance programs for older Americans. Enter information about your financial situation into an online questionnaire. Then, BenefitsCheckUp explains what benefit programs you may be eligible for and how to apply for them. Completely confidential. Recommended by Suddenly Senior readers. Also, see Health Insurance Quotes Wiz for free health insurance quotes from nationwide providers. Better Business Bureau AlertsWarns against scams targeting seniors. Shopping tips. Tips for wise giving.
BLOGGING FOR FUN!Basically, a Blog is a web log that's updated regularly, sometimes daily, with the most recent entry posted at the top. Usually there's a calendar on the right hand side of the page where you can click on past dates to read older entries. Thousands of seniors have them -- to let the family know what they're doing, to sound off to the world about what's happening out their and what they think about it.Seach for blog sites at http://www.bloglines.com/ to find blogs that interest you. Now, go to http://www.blogger.com/ http://www.moveabletype.org/ or http://www.typepad.com/and create your portal into the land of blogs. Here are some software sites that are helpful: Radio Userland: Suitable for personal or business use, it's easy to use but also has advanced features for the more savvy user. There's a 30 day trial available so you can download it to try it out. If you like it, purchase it for only $39.95.
Movable Type: A customizable publishing system which installs on your web server. Fr'ee for personal use or non-profit use, but donations are accepted. Commercial users must pay a $150.00 licensee fee. Easier still are the 3rd Party Services: Blogger: Owned by Google. If you'd like to test the "blogging waters", this fr'ee service makes it a snap to set up your first Blog. Easy to register and you can start posting immediately. If you download Google's latest toolbar, you'll find a Blogger button included, which makes it easy to add sites to your Blog with one click as you surf the Web.
TypePad: A very powerful hosted weblogging service with a rich set of features. A basic weblog, including the ability to display images and enable comments, will run you $4.95 a month. If you register for a year, you'll save almost $10.00 in fees. If you need more features, there's a Plus account for $8.95 a month or Pro. Boomers! Redefining Life After FiftyGood info on Career Change, Family Finances, Giving Back,Health, Housing, Relationships,,Spirituality, Sports, Travel, Work & CareersBooks of Interest to SeniorsSee Suddenly Senior's new Book Section where Frank and Suddenly Senior readers recommend good books they've recently read. You can order them at that page directly from Amazon.com with big discounts.Also of interest: Blue Tree Books publishes large-print booklets for seniors in the areas of: health/wellness, technology, legal/financial, housing options, leisure time activities, etc. Titles include: Alzheimer's Disease, Assisted Living, Lifetime Fitness, Internet, Wills/Trusts, Memoir Writing.Bonzer!A free, monthly on-line journal by, for and about wise elders. Now into its third year of publication. Based in Melbourne, Australia (hence the title, which means 'excellent') Bonzer! is run entirely by volunteer editors, artists and writers. It has no money so can't pay anyone anything. Its readers come from Australia, Canada, Holland, India, New Zealand, UK and USA. Winner of the coveted GrayPow Award (as was Suddenly Senior).
Brazen Hussie is decidedly off center (not off color) -- satire, gossip, and humor a la Mae West served up with a subtextual homage to the golden days of Hollywood. The Hussies expound two main philosophies: 1. "Live! Live! Live" -- Auntie Mame and, natch, 2. "Age doesn't matter unless you are cheese." -- Dorothy Parker.
Buck HowdyWhat would a seniors' list of sites be without some good old-fashioned music? Oregonian Buck Howdy has a great voice and a funny Website. Check it out and you'll hear good, wholesome music from "Don't Fence Me In" to "Alley Oop."
Burma Shave SignsPostings of those old Burma Shave signs the were so much fun to look forward to when traveling on roads across the United States. The signs were place at intervals but we list them here in a sequence -- so please forgive us that it doesn't represent what you would actually see when traveling.
BuzzFlashBuzzFlash, out of Chicago, provides headlines, news, and commentary for a geographically-diverse, politically-savvy, pro-democracy, anti-hypocrisy web audience, reaching 3.5 million visitors a month and growing.
Canadian Drug StoresThese sites offers highly discounted prescription medications filled in Canada to citizens of the United States. Many seniors are able to save hundreds of dollars a month. Also, see CanadaPharmacyNews for the latest regarding the Canadian pharmacy industry. HOW MUCH CAN YOU SAVE BUYING IN CANADA? CHECK OUT THIS ONLINE CALCULATORCanadian Senior YearsAn on-line community with content of interest to Canadians over 50. Canadian Senior Years features up-to-date news feeds, hundreds of Canadian site links, games, columns, discussion boards, e-mail pals section, a memorial listing, articles and much more.
Cards for the Grand KidsGrandparents share a very special relationship with their grandchildren whom they adore & spoil. Here are some free cards for you to send that will spoil them even more. Caregivers, HelpingThis online resource guide is designed to assist family caregivers in gaining information and insights during the Journey of Caregiving.Also, the CAREGIVER'S BILL OF RIGHTS is the perfect gift for every overworked caregiver you know. So many never think of themselves. This gives them permission. Suitable for framing.Cash-In on Life InsuranceThanks to recently enacted laws, many senior citizens have access to a new source of cash - their life insurance policies. Just like your house, car, or stocks and bonds, life insurance policies can now be sold for cash. First and foremost is Insurance4USA, the sponsor of an informative page about Viaticals and Life Settlements. First Secured Life tells me that they are "uniquely qualified to help senior citizens cash in on the hidden value of their life insurance policy rather than allowing the policy to expire worthless or surrendering it to the insurance company." Whatever, call one of these brokers before you let your policy lapse.
CHECKING UP ON CONGRESSSee what your Congressman takes in legal bribes: http://www.opensecrets.org/politicians/See how your Congressman voted: http://www.congress.org/congressorg/home/
Track Legislation Online: http://thomas.loc.gov/
Holding Power Accountable: http://www.commoncause.org/
National Taxpayers Union: http://www.ntu.org/main/
What you pay for Congress: http://www.pbs.org/now/politics/congbenefits.html
See what's going on on the Floor of Congress: http://clerk.house.gov/floorsummary/floor.php3Citizens for Tax JusticeCitizens for Tax Justice is a nonpartisan, nonprofit research and advocacy organization dedicated to fair taxation at the federal, state, and local levels. A good resource for those interested in fairness in taxation.
COMPLAINTS! In this day of no discernible "customer service," it helps to know how to complain. And to whom. Here are the best links I know of. For 10 bucks, ComplainComplain.net will send a professionally written letter to the right person. PlanetFeedback helps consumers get results from thousands of companies. Free. The Better Business Bureau used to be a big help; I've been disappointed with them lately. CallForAction if you want to get ABC News TV station involved.Problems with your health insurance provider? InsuranceNightmare can be a good place to start for patient advocacy. Also PatientsArePowerful and Patient Advocate Foundation will help empower you.
Computer StuffIf you're lucky enough to be a Macintosh senior, like me, I'm told DealMac.com is a good place to shop. Readers have recommended Mr. Modem for a newsletter (not free, but you get to look at a sample) and his senior book on computing.
If you're look for free and helpful, go to Computers for Beginners for advise, help, and tutorials for new users.Also, Tips for the Awkward Age of Computing from Microsoft discusses the effects of age-related difficulties with vision, hearing, and dexterity. Excellent if you're having any problems.
Congress of California SeniorsSeniors in Action. The Congress of California Seniors takes stands on issues of importance to mid-life and older persons and their families. CCS is affiliated with the National Council of Senior Citizens (NCSC), which advocates at the national level on issues affecting mid-life and older persons. NCSC was instrumental in passing the original Medicare legislation.
Crone - Elder - Wise WomanWe have lost our respect for the wisdom and understanding of age. This site contributes to reestablishing a reverence and appreciation for the elders in our society. See also The Dragon's Muse, my wife's excellent crone site.
CyberGrannyThe inspiration of a 72-year-old SoHo, NYC resident. Her online cartoon adventures show her grandchildren teaching Granny how to surf the net. Bevy's mission is to break down fear regarding this technology. The computer makes learning easy and fun. Bevy wants to share this new age with computer neophytes.Department of Labor, Employment and TrainingCalled the Senior Community Service Employment Program. Lists and explains the government's many federal work-related programs, including the Senior Community Service Employment Program, which provides training and employment services for economically disadvantaged (low income) age 55 and over. Unfortunately, it's arranged the way the government looks at life, not as you or I do.
DRUG ADVICE/ DRUG CARDSVarious drug store chains and pharmaceutical companies are now providing discount drug cards for those seniors without any insurance for prescribed medicines. Here are some, with more to come.Discount Prescription Drug Cards: http://www.pharmacistsrxcard.com/Pharmacy Care One Card: call 703.837.4244Lilly. Get a month's worth of your Lilly drugs for $12 if your individual annual income is below $18,000 or household income below $24,000. Call 877.RX-LILLY or go to http://www.lillyanswers.com/Pfizer. Get a month's worth of your Pfizer drugs for $15 if your individual annual income is below $18,000 or household income below $24,000. Call 800.711.2712PATIENT ASSISTANT PROGRAMS ARE BEST SEEN AT SUDDENLY SENIOR'S DRUG ASSISTANCE PAGE.PhRMA has sites at http://www.ayudandopacientes.org/ and http://www.helpingpatients.org/ that will lead you to information about your state's patience assistance programs.For generic drugs, compare Costco with all others. I find them far cheaper, often a third or less of what Walgreen's charges. Also, look at Physician.com for inexpensive generics and good health and medical information.Veterans will find lots of good information about VA eligibility, etc. at VA Health Benefits & Services.Also, see Rep. Bernie Sander's site on Prescription Drug Pricing Reform at http://bernie.house.gov/prescriptions/index.asp and Boston University's Health Reform Program where you'll find valuable information on how to fix our broken healthcare system.RxList features what one pharmacist wrote me "a wealth of information about the drugs readers take."Drug Interactions with HerbsThe May Clinic detailed list of herbal supplements which contain active ingredients that can harm you if taken with certain prescription or over-the-counter (OTC) drugs.Elder AbusePublisher Loree Cook-Daniels' Adult Abuse Review covers both elder abuse and abuse of vulnerable adults.
Elder Law AnswersA good resource for estate planning, Medicare and Medicaid, long-term care and other elder law issues.POLITICAL CITES OF INTEREST TO SENIORSIs that true? Check out claims in political ads at FactCheck.org and http://www.truthorfiction.com/Also, at Bush Green Watch, you can keep an eye on your environment. Good newsletter, too. The Center for American Progress is also checking contradictory statements by Bush and Cheney.E-MAIL ADDRESSESGeorge W. Bush - president@whitehouse.gov • Dick Cheney - vice.president@whitehouse.gov • Jeb Bush - jeb.bush@myflorida.com • Kim Jong Il - eng-info@kcna.co.jp• Jacques Chirac - france-presse@un.int• The Pope - mailto:accreditamenti@pressva.va• Contact your Senator - http://www.senate.gov/senators/senator_by_state.cfm
Also 1-800.247.2971• Contact your Representative - http://www.house.gov/house/MemberWWW.html• Links to Central Government Agencies - http://www.firstgov.gov/Experience Works: Senior Workforce SolutionsAlso called Green Thumb. The oldest government employment, training and community service program for disadvantaged mature Americans. Over the last three decades, nearly half a million low-income older workers have participated in, and been helped by, the program. They say that more than one-third of their participants, as a result of their experience on Green Thumb community service assignments, move on to better-paying, unsubsidized jobs.
Fairness & Accuracy In Reporting We seniors are the media's biggest fans. We read. We care. We believe, perhaps too much. FAIR, the national media watch group, has been offering well-documented criticism of media bias and censorship since 1986. A good place to go at least once a month to see just how accurate Corporate Media is handling the news. Family Connect!Share family news, photos, recipes, remedies, stories. Remember all the special family days: birthdays, anniversaries, etc. Plan get-togethers, reunions and vacations. Hold live chats. Create and preserve your family history. Keeps families connected! Free 30-day trial.
FamilySearchTouted by the Wall Street Journal as seniors' favorite genealogy site, who better to learn from and listen to than the Mormons, keepers of this place.FAMILY WEBSITESNEW FOR 2005. So many Suddenly Senior reader's families now have their own unique Websites, it's time we recognized them. Starting with Dee Mattia's Mattia Family Website, complete with an ongoing poetry competition.Send your family Website's address and why we should care, to Frank.FamiliesUSAThey call themselves "The Voice for Healthcare Consumers." Truly an excellent site for good information about Medicare, prescription drugs, Medicaid, and the latest on state and federal healthcare issues.
Fathom - The source for online learningReader recommended. Fathom offers you online courses and other resources for online learning including free seminars, lectures, articles and reference from the world's most trusted sources of knowledge.
FirstGov for SeniorsLinks to government sponsored services and organizations of interest to seniors. A good place to start any federal government search.[Journal of] Fixed IncomeSo many of us seniors are on a fixed income. The Journal of Fixed Income provides technical, sophisticated research in bonds: mortgage-backed securities, high yield bonds, futures and options, municipal and global bonds, corporate and asset-backed securities. Industry experts offer penetrating analysis on fixed income structuring, asset allocation, performance measurement, risk management and more. Florida Senior Research CenterLinks to organizations offering information on free and discounted prescription drugs. Other resources on the website offer extensive information about Medicare, insurance plans and long-term care options. Opened May 2006.FlyladyRecommended by readers for readers who need to get organized around the house and get rid of clutter. Very funny and useful.Friends Over 50Friends over 50 is an interactive online community where you can make new friends, reconnect with friends of old, and share meaningful information about improving our quality of life. It's free FunnyGreetingsThe Wall Street Journal says this is golden agers' most favorite electronic greeting card site. It's pretty good. Take a look. Unfortunately, there are far too many pop-ups getting in the way.
Games for SeniorsThe offerings from Larkin's Links seem pretty tame. Farmington (MI) Community Libraries has a "General & Fun Resources for Older Adults" page (http://www.farmlib.org/smisc.html) that includes links to, among much else, Bingo Bugle (http://www.bingobugle.com/).
Also, the Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit's site (http://www.thisisfederation.org/links/links.asp?vCat=family) sent me to Zigzagworld (http://www.zigzagworld.com/games/home.htm), which has "Jewish games" --suitable for Chanukah, Purim, and so forth. Of course, there's nothing to say that older adults aren't going to the same sites as younger gamers. Good starting points: multiplayer online game directory (http://www.mpogd.com/) and Yahoo Games (http://games.yahoo.com/)
Gay and Lesbian GeezersHere you’ll find Lesbian Primetimers for women forty and older, Gay Primetimers for gay men forty and older, Bisexual Primetimers bi community forty and older, and Transgender Primetimers for women forty and older.Geezer.comA marketplace for more than 7,000 handcrafted products made by American's senior artisans. This not-for-profit venture of Experience Works, Inc., is a great place to buy or sell Baskets, Birdhouses, Candles and Candle Holders, Ceramics, Children's Furniture, Clocks, Coat / Quilt Racks, Decorative Items, Furniture, Health and Beauty, Household Helpers, Lights & Lamps., Metalwork. Picture Frames, Pillows and Pillow Covers, Potpourri, Pottery, Regional Decorative Art, Rubber Stamps, Silk Flower Arrangements, Solar Activated Chimes & Mobiles, Tote Bags, Wall Decorations, and Woodwork. Easy to buy, with photos and complete descriptions. Most have reasonable return policies.
Geezer BrigadeThe Geezer Brigade is a group that relishes the philosophy of being feisty codgers and codgerettes, as well as any and all humor that allows them to defy, embrace, and transcend the experience of being old.Generations On Line“Devoted to Internet literacy and access for the paper generation.” Here is a simplified version of the Medicare discount-drug-card sign-up.GetHuman - Reach a real, live personBrand new as of Feb. 2006. Offers a cheat sheet of hundreds of ways to escape phone-tree hell. Boasts tips on reaching operators at 300 companies.GOOGLEConsidered by most to be the best search engine on the Web, certainly the place to start any search. Also, get addresses and phone numbers by typing in: phonebook: (person's name and two-letter state code). For stock prices, write: stock: (symbol). On Aug. 18, 2003, The Wall Street Journal recommended that Teoma, or Ask Jeeves, finds communities, which is actually better than Google's model. AltaVista is similarly useful. AltaVista also has a remarkably efficient language translation system.As of June 2004 Google is about to go public with its stock and the experts are looking closely at similar sites. Here are a couple more: Wikipedia is an online encyclopedia, the work of 6,000 volunteers covering a huge range of subjects. GuruNet is a good place for authoritative information. $30 subscription.Searching for how the President is doing in the polls? Here are 10 polls showing his ups and downs.
Gorgeous GrandmaA topnotch website for single women over fifty that explores singles issues, relationships, self-esteem, and life management.
GrandmaBettyA guide to find just about everything on the Internet a grandma or grandpa could want, from apparel to wine. Also helpful stuff on how to stretch your dollars, free catalogs, inspirational tales.OTHER INTERESTING GRANDPARENTING SITES: Articles, gift ideas and interactive forum are at AARP's Grandparent Information Center; A terrific book, "Grandloving: Making Memories With Your Grandchildren." Order at its websiteGranny DDoris Haddock, alias Granny D, is the 93-year-old retired secretary from New Hampshire who walked 3,200 miles across the country in 1999-2000 to bring attention to the need for campaign finance reform. A true American hero. Her site is a "must read" for patriots. Also, read Frank's "Ready to Throw in the Towel?"Grand TimeTravel advice for seniors. Provides free weekly magazine articles on grandchildren, alternative healthcare, sexuality, relationships, unusual travel opportunities, personality profiles with people like Ann Landers, Walter Cronkite and BB King, healthful recipes, finance, and more. "Serving savvy seniors since 1995."GreypathGreypath a free, world reach, Australian based seniors site with wide range of pages covering a national ageing issues think tank, house swaps, a Lyceum with many free courses, competitions, a portal of 1000 pre-edited sites, worldwide seniors site links, jokes pages, active message board, chat rooms, for sale, and much more.The Gutsy Generation - Because it takes guts to get oldTable Of Contents: Cards, Food - A Serious Subject, Doctor's Office, Sex - Women, Sex - Men, Grocery Store Lines, Eating Out, Cats, Dogs, He - Driving, She - Driving, Hearing Aids, Window Shopping, Senior Van, Porch Sitting, Store Teeth, Glasses, Vacation, Apartment Living, Coffee - Tea - Or, Exercise, Fishing, Camping Out, Things We Seniors Have To Give Up, Death And Taxes.Hearing LossReader Lynn Rousseau suggested this very useful site for the hard of hearing, their spouses and friends. As Lynn says, "It is a National non-profit organization based out of Bethdesa MA. and there are chapters in Canada too! The hardest part of this organization is that many people still do not know about it even though it has been around for 21 years! Hearing loss is an invisible "condition" (I refuse to call it handicap). and visual means is the best way to get communication across."HEALTH GENERALHere is a new (2005) place for senior citizens to find information on the Web about diseases and disorders of older adults. “Aging in the Know: Your Gateway to Health and Aging Resources on the Web” is based on the professional education programs of the American Geriatric Society.At H2U, you’ll find health calculators, quizzes, health targets and other online health assessments to help you better manage your health. Some see this as an alternative to AARP. Local chapters.Get doctor ratings for a nominal charge at Health Grades Inc. Hospital ratings are done by Medicare and posted here. Also, Leap Frog Group, an employer coalition, rates hospitals on safety measures, such as using procedures that prevent medical mistates.HealthCentral.comInformation and products for a healthier life. Rated #1 health content site and #1 online pharmacy by Gomez Web Star. Includes up-to-date health news, library, fitness and nutrition advice, drug and herb info, and online drugstore.Healthoopedia, recommended by Suddenly Senior readers, provides a medical and health consumer information resource containing comprehensive and unbiased information in patient-friendly language from trusted sources on over 1,500 health topics, 70 focussed health centers, and more than 11,000 drugs and medications. Health-Beauty-Wellness.com is everything that professional medical translator, A.M. Sall, has learned in the last 30 years. A.M. is 61 years old, his youngest son is nine, and his 89-year old father is still very much alive... and kicking. Free reports. Free newsletter. Good stuff! Truth OutThis progressive site gathers top-notch opinions and ideas on healthcare and Social Security from all over. Here’s what the mainstream press isn’t saying.Also see Dr. David Williams Recommended by several Suddenly Senior readers, this informative site is about prevention and alternative methods for good health. As one reader said, "I believe the only cure for the terrible cost of pharmaceuticals is the gradual replacement of them with alternative methods." Check out Hugh Mann, The Patient Doctor, too. It's a health education website that clarifies and simplifies health in a new way.
Hissyfit.comHissyfits about just about everything. Working with boobs. Breaking up. Load radios. You name it.
Homes and Communities / HUDLooking for housing options for yourself, an aging parent, relative, or friend? Do some research first to determine what kind of assistance or living arrangement you need; what your health insurance might cover; and what you can afford. Then check here for financial assistance resources and guides for making the right choice. Talk to a HUD-approved housing counselor if you have questions about your situation. See also http://www.senioroutlook.com/ and http://www.elderlivingsource.com/
Hospice; Preparing for DeathWe hate talking about it. But everyone of us needs to know some of this sooner or later. The Hospice Foundation of America has many resources including enabling you to locate a hospice. For resources for end-of-ilfe healthcare issues, including the establishment of healthcare proxies and advance directives, check these out:
US Living Will Registry; Cornell Medical College Div. of Medical Ethics; Hospital CompareThis new [April, 2005] tool provides you with information on how well the hospitals in your area care for all their adult patients with various medical conditions. This information will help you compare the quality of care hospitals provide. Or call 1-800.633.4227.HumorSearTheThe Web's Source for Humor. Over 10,000 Jokes And Pics. The Web's Largest Interactive Humor Community.Identity RestoreThis site is dedicated to helping people recover from and learn about Identity Theft. Seniors are especially targeted by this fast growing crime.
I Don't Feel 50'I don't feel 50' was the UK's first site for silver surfers. A glorious mess of humor, campaigning journalism, gossip, trivia, and shamelessly opinionated ranting. It all looks..... pretty awful actually, all the stories are displayed in a single sprawling column, while the text colors seem to have been picked at random in the dark while blindfolded. But somehow, it doesn't really matter and more importantly, it is very much in keeping with the site. Which is bold, bald - and strangely beautiful.
IncrediMailI hate to encourage more flotsom on the Internet seas, but this site is very popular with seniors as it allows you to embellish your e-mail with all sorts of animation. Cute. Windows onlyInternational Council on Active AgingICAA focuses exclusively on active aging, embracing the aging wellness movement. Headquartered in Vancouver, the site gives its readers the research, education, and tools to excel.
In Touch with JeannineA really nice site by an obviously nice lady. It's for women in their 50s — inspirational, informative and upbeat.Iraq WarWhere do we begin? Perhaps with the 1,857 Americans, 93 Britons, seven Bulgarians, one Dane, one Estonian, 20 Italians, 16 Poles, one Salvadoran, 11 Spaniards, two Thai and 17 Ukrainians, in the war as of February 6, 2005. And let's not forget the 13,489 US wounded in action. Take a closer look here.If you feel this war is a mistake, look at Veterans for Peace,
The GI Rights Hotline at 1/800.394.9544, Citizen Soldier, Vietnam Veterans Against the War, Veterans for Common Sense, Gold Star Families for Peace, and Bring them Home Now.Just for GrinsJust for Grins by Crystal Wergin is a slightly female-slanted, weekly humor column that gives witty, comical voice to what most people are thinking, but politely don't verbalize, as they suffer their everyday challenges.
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