Retirement Communities
& Senior Housing
Pick a state to find information about 
active adult communities and other senior living facilities.

Great Places to Retire
Find the best retirement destinations for you, including great college towns and college-linked retirement communities.  Use the decision guide to help you make the right choice.

Taxes by State
Compare overall tax burden in each state, including taxes on retirement income, property taxes, senior exemptions and sales taxes.

Special Products & Services
Assistive technology products and rehabilitation equipment to help seniors achieve a higher quality of life.

The MarketPlace
Links to merchants offering a wide range of products and services.

New Retirement Communities Check out new communities under
development or recently opened.  Sign up here to receive an e-mail alert about the latest additions.

Senior Bookstore
Find the books to help you maximize senior living or care for someone who needs you.

Senior Publications Online
Links to selected publications online.

State Aging Agencies
A guide to state resources which provide assistance to seniors and their caregivers.

Useful Resources
Links to resources for seniors and families.

• The Myth of a Social Security Crisis
• Social Security's Payback
• Help With Social Security Benefits
• Protect Medicare and Medicaid
• The Truth About AARP
• Access to PeaceNet, EcoNet, ConflictNet, LaborNet, and WomensNet
• Rosenberg Fund For Children
• Center for Democracy and Technology 

• Games for School Age Kids
• Pointer To Grandkids Web Sites 
• Global SchooNet for Grandkids 
• Resources for Grandkids 

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• Aging and Geriatrics Information Site   
• Longevity Science Research.
• Senior Net - SeniorNet has been promoting the use of computers for adults 55 years of age and older since 1986. It maintains many computer centers across the nation where seniors can go for computer training.
• SeniorComSeniorCom - carries senior "chat rooms" and the "Senior News Network", along with services such as travel packages, wellness programs, and online shopping.
  National Council of Senior Citizens
• Senior Friendly - sites on the Web that contain information helpful to seniors.
• Senior Information Network
• Online Retirement Home and Playground
• SeniorLinkSeniorLink - A national eldercare resource, referral and consultation service for seniors and their families.
• Flying Solo - A Life Management Resource For Divorce And Aging Issues.
• Closed Captioning Web .
• Seniorsnet - Provides information of interest to the over 50 age group.
• Senior World Online  
• Global Action on Aging  
• Orlando, FL Senior Net Learning Center
• Seniors with Home Pages on the Web 

• The Caregiving Newsletter 
• The Care Guide - guide to Ontario's retirement homes. long term care facilities and in-home community support services for seniors. 
  Umbrella of the Capital District

• Thomas: Legislative Information on the Internet - for a full text of the daily account of proceedings on the House and Senate Floors searchable by keyword(s), and information about members of the House and Senate.
• White House World Wide Web - Presidential speeches, White House publications, and White House History and Tours.
• US Internal Revenue Service
• U.S. Census Bureau Statistics
  

• Health Touch - Using our medication guide, you can find information about prescription or over-the-counter medications. You will learn about the common uses of a drug, the proper ways to use the medicine, possible side effects, and other helpful information. It is best to discuss this medication information with your pharmacist, doctor, or other health professional to find out how it applies to you and your particular case
• National Institute on Aging - Health Information - The Public Information Office at the National Institute on Aging produces science-based educational materials on a wide range of topics related to health and aging. Topics cover specific diseases and health conditions, treatments, and research. The materials are for use by the general public, patients and family members, health professionals, voluntary and community organizations, and the media.
• The Alzheimer's Association - The Alzheimer's Association is the oldest and largest national voluntary health organization dedicated to research for the causes, cure, and prevention of Alzheimer's disease and to providing education and support services to Alzheimer's patients, their families and caregivers.
• Health Insurance Information, Counseling and Assistance - Free accurate and unbiased consumer help with Medicare, managed care, Medigap insurance, long term care insurance and more for Medicare beneficiaries, their families and others.
• The American Cancer Society - The American Cancer Society's stated purpose is to "disseminate knowledge concerning the symptoms, treatment, and prevention of cancer; to investigate conditions under which cancer is found; and to compile statistics in regard thereto." The organization consists of over 2 million Americans working to conquer cancer.
• The National Osteoporosis Foundation - The National Osteoporosis Foundation (NOF) is America's leading resource for people seeking up-to-date, medically sound information on the causes, prevention, detection and treatment of osteoporosis. Our first and foremost mission is to reduce the widespread incidence of osteoporosis by providing you with useful information, support and guidance.
• Health Plan Quality Assurance Site
• FDA's Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition
  Practical Information on Health for Older Adults

• Science Museum at Vancouver, Canada

• Commission on Legal Problems of the Elderly - The ABA Commission on Legal Problems of the Elderly (CLPE) is dedicated to examining the law related concerns of older persons. Established by the American Bar Association in 1978, the Commission has sought to improve legal services for the elderly, particularly through involvement of the private bar, and has explored legal issues surrounding long-term care, surrogate decision-making, individual rights, guardianship, housing, social security, and other public benefit programs.
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• National Senior Citizens Law Center - The National Senior Citizens Law Center (NSCLC) was established in 1972 to help older Americans live their lives in dignity and freedom from poverty, through legal work in support of elderly poor clients , client groups, and Elder Law Attorneys. NSCLC attorneys are knowledgeable in a broad range of legal issues and practice areas that affect the security and welfare of older persons of limited income
• SeniorLaw - Information about Elder Law (Elderlaw), Medicare, Medicaid, estate planning, trusts and the rights of the elderly and disabled.
  

• Portland Metro Area Sites for Seniors Living Arangements
• Senior Living - a resource of America's leading retirement communities and services.
• Non Profit Providers of Housing, Healthcare, and Services
• Baptist Western U.S. Senior Housing Options
• Episcopal Ministries to the Aging
  

• Grand Times (The Magazine for active retirees) - a unique weekly magazine published for active older adults. Controversial, entertaining and informative, we celebrate life's opportunities and examine life's challenges.

• Dietary Guidelines for Americans - These guidelines are designed to help answer this question. They provide advice for healthy Americans age 2 years and over about food choices that promote health and prevent disease.
  Exercise Videos for Seniors

• Setting Priorities for the Retirement Years Foundation - SPRY is a nonprofit, 501(c)(3), foundation established in Washington, DC in 1991. SPRY's mission is to help older adults plan for a healthy and financially secure future. To that end, SPRY conducts research and develops education programs that respond to consumer needs.
• American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) - AARP is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to helping older Americans achieve lives of independence, dignity and purpose. AARP excels as a dynamic presence in every community, shaping and enriching the experience of aging for each member and for society. 
• AARP's Tax Aid
  

• Life Expectancy Calculator
• Retirement Planning - Retirement planning advice from Research: a magazine that offers online investment information. Discusses mistakes people often make in retirement, provides a worksheet for calculating retirement financial needs, and advice on investing for retirement.
• Retirement - Retirement planning guide from AARP. Today retirement can mean embarking on a new and vital phase of life, one filled with fresh opportunities, expanded interests, new friends, and deep satisfaction. It can be the most enjoyable and productive time of your life-if you plan for it.
• TopTen Ways to Prepare for Retirement - A guide from the Pension and Welfare Benefits Administration (US Department of Labor).
• Financial Resources on the Web.

• Eldertreks - ElderTreks was conceived expressly for travellers 50 and over who love adventure and desire active itineraries designed specifically with them in mind. ElderTreks offers tours that go beyond conventional sightseeing packages and reach out to the people and the environment of a country.
• Senior World Tours - Active year 'round travel for mature adults - that's what we have been offering for over 16 years. Walking, hiking, biking, snowmobiling, van touring, whitewater rafting - our friends, 49+ years old, join us in all these pursuits at fabulous destinations in the U.S. and around the world.
• Senior Summer School - designed for independent, active and healthy seniors, who want to get a feel for today's college life.
• Tour the USA