Sites for Seniors

AgeNet - topic areas include senior health, geriatric drugs, legal, insurance, financial, helpful products and caregiver support.

Family Caregiver Alliance - the first community-based nonprofit organization in the country to address the needs of families and friends providing long-term care at home.

FirstGov for Seniors - government information for seniors on all sorts of topics, from benefits to travel and leisure.

Merck Manual of Geriatrics - In-depth medical information for seniors on all aspects of aging.

My Virtual Reference Desk: Seniors' Online Encyclopedia - a page of alphabetized and partially annotated links is a wonderful place for online exploration.

National Council on Aging - policy and legislative updates.

National Institute on Aging - NIA is a principal biomedical agency of the United States government.

Retirement Living Information Center - resources for retirement living that include news, links to publications, information on taxes and state agencies, a bookstore and more.

Senior.com, Inc. - Travel services, a senior news center, information on government programs and non-profit organizations, legal and financial services.

U.S. Administration on Aging (AoA) - The Administration on Aging (AoA) is emerging as the focal point for the nation's expression of its concern for the needs of its elders.