These sites are jointly recommended and maintained by librarians at Westminster Public Library and Front Range Community College Library.
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- AARP
http://www.aarp.org/
Includes searchable databases for nursing homes, assisted living centers, home health agencies, and hospices. There are articles on all aspects of aging.
- Benefits Checkup
http://www.benefitscheckup.org/
A service of the National Council on the Aging. Helps senior citizens find programs to help pay for prescription drugs, health care, utility, and other expenses. Also in Spanish.
- Caregiver Handbook
http://www.drcog.org/documents/2005%20Caregiver%20Handbook.pdf
A local guide for caregivers of older adults in the Denver region.
- Eldercare Locator
http://www.eldercare.gov/
Nationwide service to help older adults and their caregivers find local services for seniors.
- National Family Caregivers Association
http://www.nfcacares.org/
An advocacy organization created to educate, support, empower, and speak up for Americans who care for chronically ill, aged and disabled loved ones. It offers pamphlets, reading lists, and educational and public awareness programs.
- Medicare.gov
http://www.medicare.gov/
Official Medicare website. Includes participating physician directory, comparison of supplemental insurance plans, publications for download, and links to other websites. Also in Spanish.
- Senior Citizens' Resources
http://www.usa.gov/Topics/Seniors.shtml
A federal government website. Includes information of interest to seniors about consumer protection, education, legislation, retirement planning, tax assistance and much more.
- The Senior Hub
http://seniorhub.org/
A Senior Services agency providing support and referral services to older adults in the north metropolitan Denver area.
- Senior
Resource Center
http://www.srcaging.org/
A private non-profit organization that provides services for seniors in Adams, Clear Creek, Denver, Gilpin, Jefferson and Park counties
- Seniors Resource Guide Directories
http://www.seniorsresourceguide.com/
Comprehensive guide to senior housing, health care providers, and other senior services in communities throughout the nation.
- The U.S.
Administration on Aging
http://www.aoa.gov/
This site provides an overview of a wide variety of topics, programs and services related to aging.
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Updated:
2/13/10