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AARP
Advocacy group for seniors that has a treasure trove of information on a variety of topics.
http://www.aarp.org

Elderhostel
Senior travel organization.
http://www.elderhostel.org/welcome/home.asp


Seniorcorp

This organization provides opportunities for seniors to help out in their communities.
http://www.seniorcorps.org

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Government Organizations

Access America for Seniors
A gateway to government information
http://www.seniors.gov

Aging Network of California

California Dept. of Aging homepage.
http://www.aging.state.ca.us

Medical Board of California

Check on physicians and register complaints at this site.
http://www.medbd.ca.gov

Social Security Online

Social Security Administration homepage.
http://www.ssa.gov

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Miscellaneous Organizations (Health and Security)

Health and Wellness Resource Center
http://galenet.galegroup.com/servlet/HWRC/form?l=1&s=1&locID=plan_main&n=10
Use this Gale database to find magazines, journals, newspapers, definitions, directories, and information on: Fitness, Pregnancy, Medicine, Nutrition, Diseases, Public Health, Occupational Health and Safety, Alcohol and Drug abuse, Prescription Drugs, and more.

InteliHealth: Senior Health
A highly respected site which includes the John Hopkins Encyclopedia.
http://www.intellihealth.com/IH/ihtIH/WSIHW000/22030/22030.html?k=tnavx408x22030


Medicare Rights Center

Provides help in dealing with medicare and HMOs.
http://www.medicarerights.org

Safeshopping
A site created by the American Bar Association to help consumers shop safely online.
http://www.safeshopping.org


Senior Scams Bulletins

Provides information on scams that are often aimed at seniors.
http://www.seniorcitizens.com/scams/

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Last updated 7 July 2003 courtesy of Menlo Park Library (mf)

 

 


 

 
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