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 Senior Resources

 
Health & Wellness   l   Law   l   Medicare Plans   l  Nursing Homes   

Retirement Communities & Housing   l   Senior Centers   l   Miscellaneous

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 Health & Wellness 
 Administration on Aging/Aging Network: 
     Includes information designed for older Americans and their families.

 
Alzheimer's Association
     The oldest voluntary health organization dedicated to researching the causes, cure, prevention, & education of Alzheimer's.

 
American Cancer Society: 
     The definitive cancer resource center.

 
Exercise For the Elderly: 
    
Is it safe for me to exercise?  Get answers from the American Academy of Family Physicians, with diagrams of exercises.

 
Exercise For Seniors: 
     Get the latest news and info on diet and exercise.

 
Flu Shot Locator
     Type in your zip code to find a flu shot clinic in your area.  Brought to you by the American Lung Association.

 
The Harvard Medical School Family Health Guide
    
The Online companion to the print version.  Read new info put out since the book was published.

 
Healthfinder: 
     From the Department of Health and Human Services.  Includes selected online publications, databases, websites, and support groups.

 
My Pyramid.gov: 
     Info
about the food guide pyramid from the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture. Input your age, sex, & exercise level for a personalized guide.

 
National Council on Aging: 
     The National Council on the Aging, Inc., is a center of leadership and expertise in the issues of aging.

 
National Institute on Aging: 
     O
ne of the National Institutes of Health, it promotes healthy aging by conducting & supporting education.

 
PDRHealth
     Get
drug information, full text of the PDR Family Guides to Prescription Drugs, Women's Health, and Encyclopedia of Medical Care.

 
Retiree Drug Subsidy Program
     Employers can visit this site to find pertinent information about the Medicare Modernization Act.

 Winter Park Public Library's Lifelong Learning Institute:
     Offers seminars, workshops, & programs to support learning for adults beyond the classroom.
 
 Visit our Health and Medicine internet links for more websites.


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 Law
 National Senior Citizens Law Center
     Established in 1972 to help older individuals live their lives in dignity & freedom from poverty.

 
Senior Law
    
Links to case law, Medicaid, Medicare, elderlaw attorneys, Social Security, wills, trusts, nursing home law, and long-term care insurance.


 Medicare Plans
 Medicare Drug Benefit Calculator: 
     Calculate your estimated costs under the new plan.
 
 
 
Medicare Homepage: 
     U.S. Government site for Medicare information.

 Medicare Interactive Counselor:
     From the Medicare Rights Center and specifically for Florida residents, learn about your health care rights & benefits.

 
My Medicare Matters: 
     Start here to begin wading through prescription plans.  From the National Council on Aging.


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 Nursing Homes
 Consumer Reports Nursing Home Guide: 
     Check out the state-by-state nursing home quality monitor and much more.

 
Florida Nursing Home Guide: 
    
Assistance in selecting the right nursing home.  Operated by the Agency for Health Care Administration.

 
Nursing Home Compare: 
     Get info about the past performance of every Medicare-and Medicaid-certified nursing home in the country.  From Medicare.
 

 
 
Retirement Communities & Housing
 Florida Active Adult Retirement Communities Guide
     Find "established new home builders displaying their retirement communities, floor plans and other detailed information." 

 Florida Senior Housing Directory:
     "...
research, compare, and contact a variety of assisted living facilities and retirement homes in your area. With housing options specializing in
     Alzheimer's care, assisted living, independent living, and home care..."

 Registered 55+ Communities:
     The Florida Commission on Human Relations offers this list.  Click on "55+  Housing" in the left margin to begin your search.  Searchable by county.


 Senior Centers
 Beardall Senior Center:
     Located in Orlando.

 Maitland Senior Center:
 345 S Maitland Ave, Maitland  32751  407-539-6251.

 
Marks Street Senior Center99 E Marks St, Orlando, 32803 - (407) 245-0921.

 
L. Claudia Allen Senior Center:
 
     Located in Orlando.



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 Miscellaneous
 2-1-1 Community Resources: 
     Provides "simple and free access to information and referrals to health and human resources for local residents..."

 
AARP Web Site (American Association of Retired Persons): 
    
The AARP website contains a wealth of info for the retired and senior citizen community.

 
Eldercare Search: 
     Find resources for legal services, health insurance, and a long term care ombudsman.  Search by city, county, and zip code.

 
Elderhostel: 
    
"A non-profit organization providing adventures all over the world to adults aged 55 and over."

 ElderWeb: 
    
Mental and physical health, financial, social, and legal concerns are just some of the topics covered on this comprehensive site.

 
Orange County services for seniors: 
     Access the Office of Aging, info on senior programs, television, veterans, and recreation services.

 Retired & Senior Volunteer Program of Orange County: 
     "...designed to help people 55 or better to participate more fully in the life of their community..."

 
The Senior Center
    
This page offers a variety of topics of interest to senior citizens including info about health, legislation, social activities, and travel.

 
SeniorNet
     Provides seniors with access to & education about computer technology and the Internet to enhance their lives. 

 Senior Resource Alliance:
     The Area Agency on Aging for Central Florida, serving Brevard, Orange, Osceola and Seminole Counties.

 
The Seniors Site: 
     Site includes bulletin boards with discussion topics on a variety of senior citizen topics.

 Social Security Administration
    
Learn about the history of Social Security, benefits and financing, and the latest news.

 Winter Park Public Library's Lifelong Learning Institute:
     Offers seminars, workshops, & programs to support learning for adults beyond the classroom.

 For more materials on this subject available through the Library, visit Starting Points - Seniors.


 
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