ResourcesOnlineSite with information on Alzheimer prevention, treatment and the organization’s goal of finding a cure for the disease. Includes links to the organization’s local chapters, which often provide Alzheimer help lines, support groups and educational services.
American Society on AgingSite with resources for people who work with seniors and their families. The site is designed to serve field professionals, but it’s also useful to anyone interested in seniors and aging. Government site with Medicare and Medicaid-related resources.
Site that helps seniors find opportunities to mentor at-risk youth in their communities. Experience Corps was established in 1995 and operates programs in 13 cities.
Site dedicated to providing meals and nutritional services to seniors in need. Site lets users search for Meals On Wheels programs in their local communities.
Medicare Rights CenterSite with Medicare questions, fast facts, policy position statements and advocacy tools. National Council on AgingSite with information on senior advocacy and research. Includes a link to “Family Friends,” a program that connects seniors to at-risk children and families for mentoring and support. Site dedicated to senior advocacy efforts. This advocacy group has over 50 local networks nationwide with 20,000 members. The group’s focus is broad and diverse -- from affordable health care to jobs with a living wage.
Site detailing programs that tap the experience, skills and talents of seniors to meet community challenges. Site details three key Senior Corps Programs: Foster Grandparents, Senior Companions, and RSVP (Retired and Senior Volunteer Program).
Official site of the U.S. Social Security Administration. Includes news, information on disability, handling family changes (like births / deaths and marriages / divorces) and other Social Security-related topics. PrintActivities for the Elderly: A Guide to Quality Programming
Sandra D. Parker, Sandra D. Farker, Carol Will and Cheryl L. Burke; Idyll Arbor; 1993 Book with ideas for organizing meaningful senior activities. Includes information on planning physical / exercise, mental / memory, arts and crafts, music and outdoor with seniors.
How To Say It To Seniors
David Solie; Prentice Hall Press; 2004
Book of insights on communication, understanding later stages of life and embracing the perspectives of seniors.
What are Old People For? : How Elders Will Save the World
William H. Thomas; Vanderwyk & Burnham; 2004
Book that draws on popular culture, history, science and literature to envision a future when old age becomes a healing force in our society.
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