Senior Scene

Sites & Organizations for Seniors

AARP Webplace - the American Association of Retired Persons Web provides up-to-date member information, upcoming events of interest to seniors, benefit from AARP's research into areas affecting seniors, and gain access to AARP's Web links for seniors. You don't have to be a member of AARP to enjoy this web site, but you can join online if you choose to.
Access America for Seniors -gain valuable access to government services and information all in one place. You can find information about benefits such as Medicare (and more), health and nutrition, consumer protection laws, taxes, employment and volunteer activities, and so much more!
AgeNet - an informational site that contains information and helpful articles about geriatric health and medication, legal and financial information for seniors, insurance, caregiver information, and more. Well worth a look.
ElderNet - provides informational links on health, law, investing, family, hobbies and activities, senior housing, and senior lifestyles in this "gateway to the Internet" for senior citizens.
Ohio Presbyterian Retirement Services
Ohio Area Agencies on Aging - Administration on Aging provides this directory to local agencies and sites.
Retirement Living Information Center - The gateway to resources for senior living.
SeniorCom - links to the online versions of several senior magazines, health and wellness (including an online directory of doctors), travel, hobbies and lifestyle information, science and technology, and more. Membership is free. The SeniorCom Town Square provides links to "the best of the Web," and there are chat areas where seniors can talk to each other online.
Senior Residences - online source for retirement living.
SeniorNet - Use this site to get involved with free online Round Tables that discuss recent books, computers, health, travel, hobbies, and a host of other things. You will also find links to Web sites, news groups and listservs of interest to seniors.
Senior Services Directory - a printable resource directory list for seniors 60 and older.
Statewide Programs for Seniors (PASSPORT, RSS, Care Choice, LongTermCareOmbudsman) - this site describes four programs; PASSPORT provides in home alternatives to nursing home care, RSS which provides cash assistance for adults who need assistance with daily activities such as bathing, eating or dressing but do not need skilled nursing care, Care Choice Ohio which offers free in-home consultations on long term care, and the Long Term Care Ombudsman Program which acts as an advocate for those who receive long-term care services.
Western Reserve Area Agency on Aging (WRAAA) - is responsible for planning, coordinating and administering state and federal funded programs and services for older adults. It is one of twelve regional area agencies on aging designated by the Ohio Department of Aging as authorized by the federal Older Americans Act.
Yahoo! Senior's Guide - Yahoo, one of the most well-known subject guides to the Internet, maintains this guide to information for senior citizens.