Senior Resources
In addition to the following links to Senior resources, the library subscribes to these relevant newsletters:
Focus on Healthy Aging
Health After 50 (The Johns Hopkins Medical Letter)
AARP: Information for retired persons, including Community Service, Health, Legislation & Elections, Money & Work, Travel...
Abledata: A federally funded project whose primary mission is to provide information on assistive technology and rehabilitation equipment. Products are listed by their intended function (including home management, personal care, wheeled mobility…)
Aging and Independence Services
Center
for Aging Services Technologies (CAST): Focuses on the application of technology
to provide aging services and improve the lives of older Americans. Center
for Healthy Aging: Information on the 10 keys to healthy aging (lower LDLc
to less than 130, combat depression, prevent bone loss & muscle weakness...)
Consumer
Protection from Scams & Fraud: Information on Credit Card Fraud, Staged
Car Accidents, Door-to-Door Sales, Identity Theft, Medicare Drug Discount Card
Scams, Stop Dishonest Telemarketers... ElderHelp
of San Diego: Programs & Services (grocery shopping, shared housing,
legal counseling...), Volunteering, events... Exercise
for Older Adults: NIH Senior Health lists the benefits of exercise, exercises
to try, charting progress... FirstGov
for Seniors: Sections on Consumer Protection; Education, Jobs, Volunteerism;
Federal & State Agencies; Health; Laws & Regulations; Retirement &
Money; Taxes; Travel & Leisure. Healthcare
Directives and Power of Attorney: Nolo Press provides legal encyclopedia
articles including how durable powers of attorney for finances work, how healthcare
directives work, conservatorships... Inform
San Diego: The Resource Database page contains detailed information about
San Diego community agencies and the services they provide. They are searchable
by agency name, location, and service provided. Medicare:
"My Medicare" is an interactive tool that provides beneficiaries with
access to their Medicare claims information. Other sections include Long Term
Care, Plan Choices, Stay Healthy, Medicaid Enrollment, Medicare Reform, Search
Tools (Find a Medicare-Approved Drug Discount Card, Compare Health Plan Options
in Your Area, Compare Nursing Homes in Your Area, Find Out What Medicare Covers...)
Medicare
Drug Benefit Calculator: Kaiser Network provides this calculator, where
you enter your annual drug costs and it produces a breakdown of beneficiary
out-of-pocket costs. NIH
Senior Health: This website for older adults makes reliable age-related
health information easily accessible. San
Diego Eldercare Directory: Wonderful source for senior interests. Directories
for senior housing, caregiving, healthcare, behavioral health, wellness, equipment
& services, end-of-life issues, in-home solutions, transportation, legal
help, financial matters, insurance, education, entertainment. Link to Health
Library. Senior
Citizens Legal Services, San Diego: Senior Citizens Legal Services is a
service of Elder Law and Advocacy. They provide free legal services to San Diego
County senior citizens age 60 or older. Sharp Senior Resource Centers
Social Security
Online: Information about your Social Security number and card, news, online
claims & services, disability & SSI, reporting life changes... Advanced Care Directives 5 Wishes Advanced Directive form:
Can view and purchase Information about end of life:
Caring Connections, National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization Advanced Directive (California 23 pages PDF)
Caring Connections, National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization Disclaimer: The library provides
public access to a wide range of health and medical information and is not a
substitute for medical advice. You are advised to consult with your physician
or other health care professional concerning specific questions or to obtain
medical advice. Copyright © 2001 - 2008 Dr.
William C. Herrick Community Health Care Library.
All rights reserved.