Resources
100+ Ways To Organize Your Life
If your new year’s resolution is to finally get organized, here’s a nice collection of sites to help you do that.
American Association of Retired Persons (AARP)
The “gold standard” association for folks over fifty. The web site contains a wealth of information on health, family, home, legal, money, work, travel, and even a section called “fun and games.” Most of the information on the web is accessible without be
American Society on Aging
ASA is the largest organization of multidisciplinary professionals in the field of aging. Our resources, publications, and educational opportunities are geared to enhance the knowledge and skills of people working with older adults and their families.
EPA Aging Initiative Factsheets
A series of informative factsheets for older adults and caregivers. Includes: # EPA Reports and Presentations #Factsheets on environmental health #Factsheets on Building Healthy Communities for Active Aging #Posters #Reduce your exposure to contaminants.
Grandparenting from a Distance
This website is based on a book of the same name. The site includes “20 activities for grandparents to do with their grandchildren, products for long distance relationships, and a link to buy the book on Amazon.com.
How To Do Stuff
If you’ve got a yen to learn to do something, the sites here are full of videos and expert advice on a wide variety of topics.
Mesothelioma Prognosis
Mesothelioma is one of the deadliest forms of cancer today. With the weakened immune system of seniors, environmental toxins pose a particularly high threat. Among other conditions, asbestos exposure can lead to mesothelioma, a devastating cancer without
National Aging in Place Council
The National Aging in Place Council is a senior support network. We work together to solve your problems. NAIPC was founded on the belief that an overwhelming majority of older Americans want to remain in their homes for as long as possible.
National Association of Area Agencies on Aging
Advocacy, action, and answers on aging. “A link to services for older adults and their caregivers.” Contains an Eldercare Locator, policy papers, advocacy alerts, publications and resources, and links.
Seniors Resource Guide
This excellent source offers a directory of services, custom-written articles on senior issues, and annotated links to selected resources on concerns such as caregiving, finance, and health and wellness.
Statistics Related to Age and Aging
A wide collection of important and interesting sites on Aging. Included are links to: #AARP Policy & Research Statistics #AgingStats.gov: Ongoing Federal Data Resources Relevant to the Study of Aging #CDC: Trends in Health ad Aging #Center for Retirem
The Mesothelioma Cancer Alliance
The authority on asbestos cancer. Resources for patients and their families. Sponsored by the law firm of James F. Early, LLC., who has represented mesothelioma victims and their families for over 30 years.
The Point
If you need help to stay at home, you have many good choices. Of course SRI at Home will help, but you can also have a look at The Point’s website, which has a good list of services.
Visiting Angels
The nation’s leading, nationally respected network of non-medical, private duty home care agencies providing senior care, elder care, personal care, respite care and companion care to help the elderly and adults continue to live in their homes across Amer
