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Community Resources and Related Sites
This page contains hyperlinks to various national, state, and local web sites that provide resource and educational information related to aging. Enjoy!
NATIONAL SITES
Administration on Aging
Is an excellent starting point when researching information related to aging. It offers an extensive array of links, pages, other sites, resources, on-line directories, etc.AARP Webplace
American Association of Retired Persons Web PageSocial Security Administration
This site offers quite a bit, including a number of forms and applications that can be downloaded and printedCenters for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
Medicare and Medicaid informationNational Institute on Aging
Contains research information related to agingNational Council on the Aging - Benefits Check Up
The National Council on the Aging created BenefitsCheckUp to help older adults to quickly identify programs that may improve the quality of their lives. Family and friends can also obtain facts about benefits that their loved ones may qualify for. Chances are, you will be surprised to learn what benefits are available to you, regardless of your income.American Society on Aging (National Learning Center)
National conferences, Learning Center information, educational offerings and a database of speakers, trainers, websites, learning products, and model programsThe Gerontological Society of America
The web site of a multidisciplinary society of professionals in the field of agingWisdom People Exhibit
An online version of The Gathering of the Wisdom People, a unique photo/oral history exhibit on aging. This online version includes not only photographs and text, but also a sort of music soundtrack and video clips of a few of the wisdom people.Aging Parents
A comprehensive collection of video and print resourcesAquarius Productions
Leading the way in health education videos that inform, challenge and inspire for health care professionals, educators and individualsTerra Nova Films
Producer and distributor of videos on all aspects of agingMediconsult.Com
This new site offers an encyclopedic arsenal of senior-related health information, support and Q&A opportunities, information on common ailments/diseases and conditions, and features articles that are both entertaining and informativeSeniors Search Index
The only search directory exclusively for the over 50 age groupSenior Sites
A comprehensive websource of non-profit housing and services for seniorsSenior Net
Provides older adults with education for and access to computer technology to enhance their lives and share their knowledge and wisdomAge of Reason
Interests and lifestyle information for persons 50 and overAlzheimer's Association
Offers extensive information on Alzheimer's Disease and Related DementiaAmerican Cancer Society
For information and resources on CancerAmerican Geriatrics Society
The official web site of the American Geriatrics SocietyDrug Info Net
The one-stop Internet source for all your healthcare informational needsNational Council on the Aging
The site of the National Council on Aging. This site contains loads of research and political information on crucial issues related to agingThird Age
Is an online resource and daily online "magazine" for mature persons
MICHIGAN SITES
Michigan Partnership for Community Caring
Caregiver training videos are offered by the Partnership for Community Caring. Click here to see their web page.Michigan Area Services System (Geographical Locator)
A county-based geographical locator of Aging service provider information throughout MichiganMichigan Area Services System (Home Page)
The Michigan home page for professionals in the Aging Network and others interested in aging related informationMichigan Department of Community Health
This official web site of the Michigan Department of Community Health. This site contains a variety of Medicaid and aging related information
WESTERN MICHIGAN SITES
Area Agency on Aging of Western Michigan
The purpose of the Area Agency on Aging of Western Michigan is to provide older persons, including those in the greatest social and economic need, with an array of human services designed to maintain independence and dignity in their homes and communities.Assisted Living Directory
A useful free online resource for Greater Grand Rapids area Assisted Living, Alzheimer's, and long-term care information.Calvin Academy for Lifelong Learning
The purpose of CALL is to enrich the lifelong spiritual, intellectual, cultural, and social lives of its members, and second, to create an abiding partnership between Calvin College and senior citizens in Greater Grand Rapids who wish to share knowledge, talents and experience.Michigan MatureNet
The web site of Gerontology Network (a Grand Rapids, Michigan based non-profit aging service provider organization)Kent District Library
The web site of the Kent District Library system (Kent County/Grand Rapids, Michigan area)HHS, Health Options
The web site of HHS, Health Options (a Grand Rapids, Michigan based non-profit service provider organization committed to being a leader in managing, coordinating, and improving healthcare for individuals and the community)
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