Sites For and About Seniors
These are some of the resources available on or through the World Wide Web. These links and other resources referenced on this site are provided merely as a public service to users of the World Wide Web. Their inclusion in our site does not constitute endorsement by or affiliation with Kimberly-Clark.
Age of Reason's Recommended Senior Friendly Sites
A list of web sites that recognize the reality that in today's marketplace, seniors are accustomed to being targeted as a special group. A large variety of links are categorized under dozens of topic headings.
www.wiredseniors.com/ageofreason/
AgeNet
One stop information source for older adults. Includes health, legal and insurance information specific to older adults.
www.agenet.com
ElderWeb
ElderWeb includes over 4,200 reviewed links to long term care information. This award-winning site is designed to be a research site for both professionals and family members looking for information on eldercare and long term care, and includes links to information on legal, financial, medical, and housing issues, as well as policy, research, and statistics.
www.elderweb.com
The Geezer Brigade
The Geezer Brigade is an international organization for and by seniors with an Attitude" – those over 55 who have not yet given up the ghost nor lost their sense of humor.
www.thegeezerbrigade.com
Generations Together
GT is a one-of-a-kind intergenerational program in the University of Pittsburgh's Center for Social and Urban Research. At the forefront of intergenerational though and practice, GT utilizes two complimentary approaches to the intergenerational movement: the development of the intergenerational human service field; and the development of intergenerational studies as an academic discipline.
www.gt.pitt.edu
Generations United
A national coalition dedicated to intergenerational policy, programs and issues. Intergenerational programming facilitates mutually beneficial exchange by actively bringing together younger and older persons. These programs have proven particularly effective because they meet numerous needs of individuals and communities and are cost effective.
www.gu.org
Grand Times
A unique weekly Internet magazine for seniors. Controversial, entertaining and informative, Grand Times celebrates life's opportunities and examines life's challenges.
www.grandtimes.com
The National Senior Service Corp.
Helps people age 55+ find service opportunities related to their interests and close to home. The Service Corps includes three programs: 1)Foster Grandparents provide support to children with special needs, 2)Senior Companions offer assistance to help elderly individuals live independently, 3)Retired and Senior Volunteers tend to a variety of local services that range from leading local museum tours to teaching adult education computer classes.
www.seniorcorps.org
The Senior Times
A monthly magazine devoted to the issues facing seniors.
www.theseniortimes.com
SeniorCom
SeniorCom's online community provides products, services, information and entertainment to the 50+ market.
www.senior.com
SeniorNet
The nonprofit SeniorNet provides adults 50+ access to and education about computer technology and the Internet to enhance their lives and enable them to share their knowledge and wisdom.
www.seniornet.com
Senior-Site
Dedicated to providing a unique, informative, interesting and entertaining website for senior citizens, their children, grandchildren and caregivers. Providing important content coupled with the opportunity for individuals to post their needs and concerns on bulletin boards.
www.seniors-site.com/
SeniorSites
Senior Sites is the most comprehensive web source of non-profit housing and services for seniors. With over 5000 listed communities, Senior Sites is a valuable resource for seniors and their families interested in exploring the non-profit housing option. Additionally, Senior Site includes links to websites with senior housing resources, information to guide you in selecting a non-profit housing facility, and a directory of national and state senior housing associations.
www.seniorsites.com
SPRY Foundation [setting priorities for retirement years]
SPRY's mission is to help older adults plan for a healthy and financially secure future. To that end, SPRY conducts research and develop education programs. The foundation has been active nationally on these fronts: first, through working relationships with top organization sin the field of aging; second, by disseminating information to consumers worldwide; and third, by conducting applied research that has drawn on national samples and has national implications for older adults and their families.
www.spry.org
