Senior Information Websites

Written by SeniorsResourceGuide.com Staff

If you are new to searching for senior services here is a list of a few of the more informative websites for locating information.

American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging
AAHSA represents 5,600 mission-driven, not-for-profit nursing homes, continuing care retirement communities, assisted living and senior housing facilities.
www.aahsa.org/public/consumer.htm

American Association of Retired People - AARP
AARP is a non-profit, nonpartisan organization for people 50 and older.
www.AARP.org

BenefitsCheckUp
The National Council of Aging created this website to help older adults to quickly identify programs that may improve the quality of their lives.
www.benefitscheckup.org

Eldercare Locator
The Eldercare Locator helps older adults and their caregivers find local services & housing options for seniors.
www.eldercare.gov

Federal Trade Commission - Identity Theft
The Federal Trade Commission has posted information on their website to help educate everyone on this growing problem. Look for Consumer Information and then the topic of Identity Theft.
www.ftc.gov

Long Term Care Living
This website offers consumer information on planning, preparing and paying for long term care. www.LongTermCareLiving.com

National Association of Area Agencies on Aging
N4A staff and their grassroots network across the country are champions of many critical issues concerning the well-being of older adults.
www.n4a.org

National Council on Aging - NCOA
NCOA is a private, nonprofit organization providing information, training, technical assistance, advocacy, and leadership in all aspects of aging services and issues.
www.ncoa.org

Social Security Administration - SSA
Called Social Security Online, the website offers benefits planning, social security statements, online application to retire and more.
www.ssa.gov