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Open linkA Place For Mom
Help and advice on finding senior housing.
(http://www.aplaceformom.com)

 Open linkAARP Online
The online source for info on elder issues & advocacy.
(http://www.aarp.org)

Open linkAccess-Able Travel
Accessibility info for national & international travel destinations.
(http://access-able.com)

 Open linkAdministration on Aging
Part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, this site has a wealth of government information for seniors.
(http://www.aoa.gov/)

Open linkAge of Reason
Over 5,000 links to sites of interest for the over 50 age group.
(http://ageofreason.com)

 Open linkAmerican Bar Association. Commission on Law and Aging
This is an useful source of legal information for senior citizens.
( http://w3.abanet.org/aging/home.html)

Open linkBenefits CheckUp
A web site from the National Council on Aging. By filling our a questionaire, you can find programs for folks over 55 that can help pay for some of the costs of prescription drugs, health care, utilities and other items and services.
(http://www.benefitscheckup.org)

 Open linkDepartment of Veteran Affairs
Links of interest to veterans and their families.
(http://www.va.gov)

Open linkElderHostel
Information on educational adventure programs for seniors.
(http://www.elderhostel.org)

 Open linkMedicare
The official Medicare site. This is where to go for information about the new Medicare Part D prescription drug coverage. Other features include a nursing home comparison with lots of specifics about problems and issues.
(http://www.medicare.gov)

Open linkNational Family Caregiver Suport Program
This is a federal program with information and links to assist caregivers.
(http://www.aoa.gov/prof/aoaprog/caregive
r/caregiver.asp)

 Open linkNIH SeniorHealth.gov
Health information for seniors from the National Institutes of Health. On this site you can enlarge text, enhance contrast and turn speech on.
(http://nihseniorhealth.gov/)

Open linkOhio Long-Term Care Consumer Guide
Interactive help in looking into long term care in Ohio.
(http://www.ltcohio.org/consumer/index.as)

 Open linkOPLIN Seniors Section
An exhaustive list of resources for older adults listed statewide or by county.
(http://www.oplin.org/page.php?Id=63-84&m
sg=)

Open linkSenior Law Homepage
Read articles, find elder law resources & lawyers.
(http://seniorlaw.com)

 Open linkSenior Net
A community of computer using seniors sharing info & advice.
(http://www.seniornet.org)

Open linkSeniorNet - Medina Learning Center
"SenniorNet is a ntional non-profit educational organization.... Their goal is to...assist in providing computer instruction to adults age 50 and over. The Medina Learning Center is part of that national organization." [SeniorNet]
(http://www.geocities.com/MedinaSeniorNet
/Index.html)

 Open linkSeniorsConnect.org
An online seniors community with information on services, money, health, events, programs, computing, recreation, law and more.
(http://www.seniorsconnect.org)

Open linkThe Social Security Administration
Learn about the benefits you're entitled to & how to receive them.
(http://www.ssa.gov)

 Open linkWestern Reserve Area Agency on Aging
"Western Reserve Area Agency on Aging (WRAAA) is a private non-profit organization designated by the state of Ohio to be the implementing Agency for federal and state aging programs in Cuyahoga, Geauga, Lake, Lorain and Medina Counties...to create opportunities for older Ohioan's to receive needed services and optimum care; and to age successfully in their own homes and communities." www.psa10a.org
(http://www.psa10a.org/)