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Recommended Websites
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Infoaging.org -
http://www.infoaging.org
Launched by AFAR in 2000, Infoaging.org is dedicated to providing the knowledge needed to live healthier, longer lives. The site delivers the latest research-based information on a wide range of age-related diseases, conditions, issues, features, and news.
KCLS Traveling Library Center -
http://www.kcls.org/travelinglibrary/
The Traveling Library Center (TLC) provides services to eligible residents of King County who are not able to visit their community libraries. Communities serviced include retirement homes, nursing homes, the homebound, and adult family homes.
King County Seniors Online -
http://www.scn.org/people/seniors
The Mission: "To make living in Seattle/King County and this region easier through the medium of the Internet. And to exchange ideas, opinions, experiences and knowledge to help all of us get more out of life."
Medicare - Nursing Home Compare -
http://www.medicare.gov/NHCompare/home.asp
The primary purpose of this tool is to provide detailed information about the performance of every Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in the country.
Medicare - Participating Physician Directory -
http://www.medicare.gov/physician/home.asp
This directory contains names, addresses, and specialties of Medicare participating physicians who have agreed to accept assignment on all Medicare claims and covered services.
Mousercise -
http://www.ckls.org/~crippel/computerlab/tutorials/mouse/page1.html
Learn to use a mouse--on-line instruction.
National Aging Information Center (NAIC) -
http://www.aoa.dhhs.gov/naic/default.htm
Operated by the U.S. Administration on Aging (AoA), is a central source for a wide variety of program- and policy-related materials and demographic and other statistical data on the health, economic, and social status of older Americans.
National Senior Citizens Law Center -
http://www.nsclc.org
Includes legal issues that affect the security and welfare of older persons of limited income.
Northwest Justice Project - Self-Help Resources -
http://www.nwjustice.org/law_center/seniors.html
Provides bulletins and other publications to keep consumers up to date on a variety of topics including public benefits and other legal issues.
Seattle Insider -
http://www.seattleinsider.com/shared/mod_perl/looksmart/looksmart/esea176954/esea176873/esea177323
Thorough list of Web sites with seniors in mind.
