Adults

AARP Homepage– The site for life after 50. Excerpts from AARP publication Modern Maturity, joining AARP, news releases and more.

Administration on Aging– Information for older persons and families. Includes links to the Eldercare Locator, AOA Fact sheets, useful and interesting web sites. Information on just about everything, from reverse mortgages, Medicare, telemarketing fraud to home safety.

Aging Parents and Elder Care– Providing care for aging parents or elder spouse can often be very frustrating. This is a helpful website for new information.

American Society on Aging – This resource provides professional education, outstanding publications and online information and training resources for those who seek to improve the quality of life of older adults and their families.

Brookhaven Senior Division– Provides a comprehensive list of senior services available to residents of Brookhaven Township.

Eldercare– A database of useful information about nursing homes, assisted living, home health, and hospice care.

ElderWeb– A research site for both families and professionals looking for information on eldercare and long-term care, and includes information on legal, financial, medical, and housing issues.

Griefnet Organization– Connects you to various news groups dealing with different types of loss; loss of a spouse , child, parent, or sibling.

Homefair– Gives information on selling or buying a home. Relocation information includes cost of living and crime comparisons between locations the user enters.

New York Foundation for Senior Citizens – Dedicated to helping New York’s seniors enjoy healthier, safer, more productive and dignified lives in their own homes and communities.

New York State Office for the Aging– General resources for older adults, their families and caregivers, and specific NYS programs including EPIC program.

Old-Time Radio– This page explores entertaining and educational topics for fans of nostalgic/old-time radio shows.

Play Bridge Hand Generator– A bridge playing and educational tool. Use it to practice bidding with your partner, to visualize hands and to resolve “what if” situations.

Playbill Home Page– Gives access to current show schedules and seating charts for theaters in New York (Broadway and off-Broadway), London, and Brazil.

Road Scholar (formerly Elderhostel) – Non-for-profit creator of experiential travel opportunities all over the world for ages 50+ Group or solo packages include lodging, meals, & expert-guided educational tours. Educational Adventures. 2023 & 2024 Enrolling Now. Non-Profit Organization.

SeniorLink – Provides access to “eldercare” professionals, programs, and activities.

Elderlaw Answers– Provides tip sheets and checklists to help you prepare to speak with an attorney, references to attorneys in your area, a discussion forum, and free full-length articles on important Elderlaw issues.

National Senior Citizens Law Center– Covers legal issues that “affect the security and welfare of older persons with limited income.”

SeniorLaw Home Page– Helps older persons, families, attorneys, and financial planners to access information about “elder law,” Medicare, estate planning, trusts, and the rights of the elderly and disabled.

Social Security Administration– Allows you to apply for a Personal Earnings and Benefit Estimate Statement which will be mailed to your home.

Veterans Benefits & Services – Programs, eligibility requirements, appeals information, education and employment services.

American Diabetes Association Site– Information on the organization with links to research, publications, and regional activities.

Caring.com– Caring.com is the leading online destination for family caregivers seeking information, support, in-home care and senior living options for aging parents, spouses and other loved ones.

Healthfinder– The US government gateway to consumer health and human service information.

Medicare – The official U.S. government site for people with Medicare. Includes the full text of the booklet Medicare & You, available in both English and Spanish.

National Institute on Aging  – The Institute leads a broad scientific effort to understand the nature of aging and to extend the healthy, active years of life. NIA is the primary Federal agency supporting and conducting Alzheimer’s disease research.

National Osteoporosis Foundation– Offers useful articles on bone health, osteoporosis prevention, and risk factors.

Nursing Homes in New York State – Lists all licensed facilities in the state by county. Information given includes number of beds, average occupancy rate, complaints, enforcement, deficiency reports, and other useful information.

Seniors-Site – A blog that offers advice for seniors on a range of topics, including life insurance, dating, travel, and living.