We’ve done our homework to locate the best resources available on all aspects of aging. Search the topics below to find useful information, support services, and other helpful resources essential for you -and your loved ones- now and going forward.
Wall Street Journal: Having Fun: An Overlooked Aging Skill
Creativity: Never Too Late to Begin Again
Ultimate List of Activities for Seniors
Getting a Degree During Retirement
Innovative Colleges for Adult Learners
Free Online Coursera Classes
Yale's Happiness Course Free Online
Master Class Online
Best Golf Clubs for Seniors
Gardening Safely for Seniors
What is Pickleball?
25 Side Gigs in Retirement
Creative Ways to Make Money in Retirement
General Guide to Getting Your Affairs in Order
CDC: Advance Care Planning Resources
Advance Directives: Basic Facts & Info
Glossary Of Terms
Advance Care Planning Tool Kit
Advance Care Planning Conversations
Advance Care Planning Workbook
Proxy Decision Making Guide
Health Care Powers of Attorney
Questions Regarding Health Care Powers of Attorney
Medicare Coverage for Advance Care Planning
Comprehensive End-of-Life Resource
POLST Orders (Physician Orders For Life-Sustaining Treatment)
Comfort at the End-of-Life
Dementia at the End-of-Life
Advance Directive For Dementia
What Are Palliative Care and Hospice?
Get Palliative Care
Palliative Care Provider Directory
Overview Of Hospice
Medicare.gov: How Hospice Works
Hospice Basics
Hospice Consumer Guide
American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine
Find A Hospice Provider
Planning Your Death & Funeral
Funeral Resources
Planning For the End of Your Digital Life
Everplans
Closing Online Accounts After Death
6 Aging Myths
Report: The EEOC Report on the State of Age Discrimination 50 years After the Passage of the ADEA
Stria: Four Important Articles on Ageism
TED Talk: Ashton Applewhite on Ending Ageism
This Chair Rocks: Resources on Ageism
Leading Age: Ageism Resources
Better Health While Aging: Interview with Dr.Bill Thomas on Ageism
The Radical Age Movement: Confronting Ageism
National Institute on Aging: Overview on Aging in Place
National Council for Aging Care: Aging in Place
The National Aging In Place Council
NORCs: Naturally Occurring Retirement Communities
SeniorResource.com: Aging in Place Overview
Guild For Planning To Age In Place
AARP Home Fit Guide
Consumer Reports: Making Your Home Elder-Friendly
Remodeling Your Home To Age in Place
12 Simple Safety Tips for Aging in Place
Technologies for Aging in Place
Umbrella
National Institute on Aging: When It's Time To Leave Home
Health in Aging: Basic Facts About Assisted Living
AARP: Assisted Living: Weighing The Options
Differences Between Independent and Assisted Living
Assisted Living Versus In Home Care
Senior Housing Guide Overview
The Senior List: Best Assisted Living Facilities By City
Read This Before You Sign The Assisted Living Contract
Talking With Your Aging Parent About Assisted Living
Assisted Living Costs
Different Assisted Living Community Types
Assisted Living Versus Memory Care
Questions to Ask When Exploring Memory Care
Comprehensive Overview: American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons
Osteoporosis Prevention and Treatment
Bone Density Testing
National Osteoporosis Foundation
Fractures
Hip Replacement
Caring For A Senior With A Broken Hip
Knee Problems
Guidelines For Lower Back Pain
Comprehensive Overview of Lower Back Pain
Consumer Reports Back Pain Guide
Successful Aging and Your Brain
National Institute on Aging: Cognitive Health and Older Adults
National Institute on Aging: Memory
Mild Cognitive Impairment
Cognitive Impairment: Common Causes
Simples Steps To Keep Your Mind Sharp
How The Aging Brain Affects Thinking
Stress Relief For Seniors
National Institute Neurologic Disorders and Stroke
Cleveland Clinic: Food For Brain Health
Consumer Reports: Exercise and Brain Health
National Cancer Center
National Cancer Center Contact Center For Questions
American Society of Clinical Oncology: Cancer and Older Adults
Aging and Cancer
Cancer Unique To Older Adults
Determine Your Cancer Risk
Accelerated Aging and Cancer Survivors
American Cancer Society
Cancer Care
Aging and Skin Cancer
The Skin Cancer Foundation
Older Patients and Cancer Screening
Aging in Health: Community Based Care
Senior Centers and Supportive Services For Older Adults
Senior Corps
Meals On Wheels
Underutilized Community Resources for Seniors
Senior Center Without Walls
Finding Help In Your Community
The Village to Village Network
Umbrella
Intergenerational Community Programs
Generations United
Facts and Benefits of Senior Centers
Accredited Senior Centers
What is Dementia? Brief Video
Dementia and Alzheimer's- Basics and Beyond
Overview and Helpful Links
General Dementia Descriptions
Types of Dementia
Diagnosis of Dementia
Living with Dementia - Family Resource Guide
Dementia Values & Priorities Tool Kit
Dementia versus Alzheimer's
Alzheimer's Fact Sheet
Ten Early Warning Signs
Diagnosing Alzheimer's
Alzheimer's and Caregiving
Alzheimer's - Advocacy and Support Resources
Sundowning
Early Onset Alzheimer's
Valuable Reads - Fiction & Non Fiction
Book: Surviving Alzheimer's: Practical Tips and Wisdom For Caregivers
National Library of Medicine: Aging Population Issues
Population Reference Bureau- Fact Sheet: Aging in the US
US Census Bureau: Older Population in the US: 2010-2050
3 Maps of America's Graying Population
Older People Projected to Outnumber Children in US
US Population Becoming Older and More Diverse
Stanford University: Demographic Data on Elders From Diverse Ethnic Populations
US Aging and Dementia Trends
The Atlantic: How Aging is Quietly Changing America
Centers for Disease Control: State of Mental Health and Aging in America
Aging America: US Cities Going Grey The Fastest
Life Expectancy Across The Globe
The Unprecedented Aging Crisis In China
How Demographics Rule The Global Economy
Pew Trust: Aging Baby Boomers Challenging Suburbia
Entering Old Age and Unprepared
Brookings: Two Solutions to the Challenges of Population Aging
Ken Dychtwald: Course Corrections For a Better Future of Aging
National Institute On Aging: General Overview On All Types Of Elder Abuse
Behavioral Signs Of Elder Abuse
Spotting Elder Abuse: Tips For Long Distance Caregivers
State Level Elder Abuse Resources
State Elder Abuse Laws
Guide To Protecting Against Elder Financial Abuse
Top Financial Scams Targeting Seniors
National Institute on Aging Guide to Exercise and Physical Activity
General Resource: Exercise and Older Adults
CDC Recommendations for Senior Physical Activity
Basic Facts About Physical Activity And Seniors
An Exercise Plan For Seniors
The Risks of Sitting Too Much
Exercise and Cognitive Health
Walking and Alzheimer's
Strength Training
Stretching
Yoga for Seniors
Simple Stretching Exercises
Pilates For Seniors
The National Senior Games
No-Gym Workout Guide
Falls Overview
General Resource- Falls and Older Adults
Fall Prevention
Consumer Reports Guide To Preventing Falls
Why Seniors Fall and Reducing The Risk
Myths About Falling
The Right Way To Fall
Reducing The Risks of Falls At Home
Checklist To Reduce Risks
Fall Prevention Conversation Guide
Doctor Check-Ups After Falls
Medications and Falls
Falls and Dementia: Reducing The Risk
Problems With Balance
Swimming To Prevent Falls
Consumer Reports: Planning for a Secure Retirement
Pre-Retirement Checkup
The Most Important Ages for Retirement Planning
Washington Post: Dying At Your Desk is Not a Retirement Plan
Social Security Administration: Calculators to Help You Plan
The Fastest Growing Retirement Costs
State-by-State Guide to Taxes on Retirees
5 New Taxes in Retirement
Retirement Calculators
Wall Street Journal: The Best Online Tools for Retirement Planning
Five Books To Read If You Want To Retire Rich
Debt During Retirement
Financial Planning for Solo Agers
How Long Will $1 Million Last in Your State
Discussing Retirement Plans with Your Children
Life Without Retirement Savings
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau: Working with Older Adults
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau: Elder Financial Exploitation
Guide to Protecting Against Elder Financial Abuse
Top Financial Scams Targeting Seniors
Tips From The American Bankers Association: Protecting The Elderly From Financial Abuse
AARP Guide To Avoiding Scams
Protecting Your Parent From Identity Theft
Overview - Nutrition.gov
Medline Plus: Comprehensive Nutrition For Seniors
Health In Aging: Basic Nutrition Facts
Nutrition Programs For Seniors
Smart Food Choices: NIA Resource
Foods That Can Affect Medications
Healthy Eating Videos For Seniors
Consumer Reports: Anti-Aging Foods
Important Nutrients To Know
What Are Blue Zone Diets
Food and Blood Pressure
Heart Healthy Food
Senior Malnutrition
The Value of Supplements
General Resource: Grandparenting.org
Grands Matter: National Association of Grandparenting
American Grandparents Association
National Foster Grandparents Program
Tips For New And Expecting Grandparents
Resource Book: Becoming Grandma: The Joys And Science of New Grandparenting By Leslie Stahl
Unconditional Love: A Guide to Navigating the Joys and Challenges of Being a Grandparent Today
AARP: Grandparents Raising Grandchildren
How to help a grandchild with college expenses
Saving for college
The Granny P.A.C.
Health Coverage for Retirees
The Truth About Health Costs During Retirement
Making Health Insurance Part of Your Retirement Planning
Consumer Reports: Affording Health Care During Retirement
Ultimate Guide to Retirement Healthcare
Early Retirement Health Insurance Options
How To Cope Until Medicare Kicks In
Retiring Abroad
NIH Senior Health: Hearing Loss Page
National Institute of Deafness: Age Related Hearing Loss
Do You Need A Hearing Test?
Consumer Reports Hearing Aid Buying Guide
Options and Financial Help for Hearing Loss
Affordable Hearing Aids
Paying For Hearing Assistance When Medicare Does Not Pay
Personal Sounds Amplification Products
Hearphones
Pain Relievers And Hearing Loss In Women
Tinnitus
Hearing Loss Advocacy Organization
National Institute on Aging: Heart Health
Coronary Artery Disease: Overview and Helpful Articles
Overview of Heart and Blood Vessel Symptoms
Heart Valve Problems
Coronary Artery Disease Risk Factors
Heart Failure: Beyond The Basics
Heart Attack Overview and Beyond
High Blood Pressure
Atrial Fibrillation
Stroke Symptoms and Diagnosis
Recovering After a Stroke
Heart Attack Versus Cardiac Arrest
New York Times: 7 Habits For a Healthy Heart
Keeping Your Heart Young and Healthy
Heart Health Myths
Advocacy and Resources for Heart Patients
Heart Disease and Medicare
Women and Heart Health
Aspirin and Heart Disease
Diet and Heart Disease
Exercise and Cardiovascular Aging
Health in Aging: Basic Facts About Home Care
Administration on Aging: Overview of Home Health Care
National Institute on Aging: Home Health Care
Home Health Care Versus In-Home Care: What's The Difference
AARP: Senior Housing and Home Care
Home Care Association of America
Consumer Reports: Home Care: How To Give Your Parents the Help They Need
United Hospital Fund: Home Care: A Family Caregiver's Guide
United Hospital Fund: Guides For The Transition into Home Care
Center for Medicare Advocacy: Home Health Care
Medicare and Home Health Care Coverage
Interview Questions Before Hiring a Home Care Company
The First Day of In-Home Care
National Institute on Aging: Comfort at the End of Life
National Institute on Aging: Hospice and Palliative Care
Merck Manual: Hospice Care
AARP: Ten Facts To Know About Hospice
Medicare.gov: How Hospice Works
Hospice and the Medicare Benefit
Common Myths About Hospice
Choosing a Hospice Program
National Cancer Institute: Cancer and Hospice Care
Hospice Foundation of America
National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization
Americans For Better Care of the Dying
Finding Palliative Care Doctors
How To Get Palliative Care
End of Life Doulas
Essential Tips For Hospital Patients and Visitors
18 Insider Hospital Tips for Seniors
Advocacy at the Hospital
Caregiving When a Loved One is Hospitlized
Geriatric Emergency Rooms
Hospital Delirium
Protecting a Loved One From Delirium
Excellent Hospital Doctors
Do Not Hospitalize Orders
Understanding Medicare "Observation Status" at the Hospital
Eldercare Locator: Housing Options For Older Adults
US Dept of Housing and Urban Development: Information For Seniors Citizens
Senior Living Options
Tips For Creating A Home For Aging Owners
Mortgages For Seniors
Reverse Mortgages
Aging In The Community: The Co-Housing Movement
Senior Village Movement:
Roommates For Boomers
Nesterly: Intergenerational Home Sharing
Naturally Occurring Retirement Communities (NORCs)
Senior Friendly Guide to Downsizing
Senior Move Managers
Retirement Communities
Minka Home Options
Urinary Incontinence in Older Adults
Urinary Incontinence in Women
Urinary Urge Incontinence
AARP: Demystifying Incontinence
Overflow Incontinence
Build A Better Bladder
Fecal Incontinence Overview
Worst Food/Drinks For Incontinence
Drugs That Can Cause Incontinence
National Association for Continence
The Facts About Independent Living Communities
A Guide To Senior Housing Options
Independent Living Guide: Overview
3 Types of Independent Living Options for Seniors
Why Move to an Independent Living Community
Locating Independent Living Options
Selecting an Independent Living Community
Myths About Independent Living Communities
Key Differences Between Independent Living and Assisted Living
AgingCare.com: Elder Law Issues
American Bar Association Commission on Law and Aging
National Institute on Aging: Legal and Financial Planning for People with Alzheimer's
National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys
Caring For Your Parents: Legal Issues
American Society on Aging: Legal and Ethical Issues
Costs and Payment for Long Term Care
AARP Long Term Care Calculator
Pre-Planning for Long Term Care Costs
Paying For Long Term Care Without Insurance
AARP: Understanding Long Term Care Insurance
Questions to Consider Before Buying Long Term Care Insurance
Key Points For Long Term Care Insurance Purchases
Tips For Buying Long Term Care Insurance
Rising Costs For Long Term Care Insurance Premiums
Medicaid's Role For Seniors
Medicaid Versus Medicare
Medicaid's Role In Paying For Long Term Care
Medicaid Eligibility and Long Term Care
Medicaid Long Term Care Eligibility
Medicaid and Long Term Care For The Elderly
Medicaid and Nursing Facilities
State Medicaid Programs and Long Term Care
Medicaid's Role for Medicare Beneficiaries
Medicaid as a Necessary Last Resort for Seniors Needing Long Term Care
Filial Responsibility and Medicaid
Medicaid "Spend Down" Options
The Official US Government Medicare Website
US Centers for Medicare and Medicaid
Glossary of Medicare Terms
Chapter: Free Guidance From Licensed Medicare Advisors
AARP: Understanding Medicare
Ten Things To Know About Medicare
Free Preventive Medicare Services
Tips For Signing Up For Medicare
Shopping for Medicare Coverage
Medicare Versus Medicare Advantage Plans
Medicare Covered Home Health Benefits
Medicare Covered Home Health Care- Info Graphic
Medicare Rights Center
National Council on Aging: My Medicare Matters
Medicare Interactive Tool For Understanding Medicare Coverage
How Medicare and Medicaid Work Together
Medicare Advantage Plans and Coverage for Non-Medical Expenses
Medicare Advantage Versus Medicare Cost Plans
New Medicare Cards
Medicare Costs in 2018
SHIP: Local Help with Medicare Problems
Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage
What Medicare Does Not Pay For
National Institute On Aging Overview On Medications
Basic Facts: Medications and Seniors
Food And Drug Administration Tips For Seniors
Medicare Part D: Prescription Drug Coverage
Consumer Reports: Tips For Finding The Best Prescription Drug Prices
Common Medication Problems In Seniors
Questions to Ask When Starting New Medications
Over The Counter Pain Medications
Medications Seniors Should Avoid
Medication Side Effects as You Age
Medications That May Cause Falls
Medications And Hearing Loss
Medications That Raise Blood Pressure
Medications That Affect Brain Function
Medications and The Risk of Depression
Medications and Digestion Problems
Daily Aspirin
Too Many Unneeded Drugs for Older Americans
Devices/Systems To Manage Medications
Drug Expiration Dates
Deprescribing: Reducing Medication Intake
Safe Medication Disposal
Opioids And Seniors
Medline Plus: Comprehensive Overview of Memory
Merck Manual: Memory Loss
National Institute on Aging: Does Memory Loss Always Mean Alzheimer's Disease?
National Institute on Aging: What To Do When You Notice Memory Problems
Is Your Forgetfulness Normal?
Food and Drug Administration: Coping With Memory Loss
Exercise and Memory
Diet and Memory
Tricks to Rev Up Your Memory
Medications That May Affect Memory
Surgery and Memory Loss
Top 10 Male Health Problems
Consumer Reports: Men's Health Checklist for Every Age
Recommended Health Screenings for Men Over 65
Why Men Die First
Health in Aging: Prostate Diseases
New Prostate Cancer Screening Guidelines
Pros and Cons of PSA Testing
Prostate Cancer Treatments
Prostate Cancer Foundation
Osteoporosis and Men
Urination Problems- Tips and Tricks
Importance of Friendships for Older Men
Grief in Men After Death of a Spouse
National Institute of Mental Health: Overview of Mental Health and Older Adults
Understanding Mental Health Issues in Seniors
Ten Symptoms of Mental Illness in the Elderly
Detecting Mental Illness in Seniors
Geriatric Mental Health Foundation
National Institute on Aging: Depression and Older Adults
Worsening Depression as You Age
Mind Over Body: Tapping into Wisdom with Age
Health in Aging: Basic Facts About Nursing Homes
AARP: What You Need to Know About Nursing Homes
What Medicare Pays for in Nursing Homes
Paying for Nursing Home Care
Health in Aging: Choosing a Nursing Home
National Institute on Aging: Choosing a Nursing Home
Find a Medicare/Medicaid Certified Nursing Home
Must Ask Questions Before Choosing a Nursing Home
Checklist When Considering Nursing Homes
AARP: What to Ask When Visiting a Nursing Home
New York Times: Tips for Choosing a Reliable Nursing Home
Tips for Choosing a Nursing Home
The Consumer Voice For Quality Long Term Care
Ombudsmen for Nursing Home Complaints
National Long Term Care Ombudsmen Resource Center
Tool to Uncover Nursing Home Deficiencies
Signs of Nursing Home Neglect
Merck Manual: Overview of Pain
Health In Aging: Basic Facts About Pain Management
Treatment of Persistent Pain in Older Adults
Safe Over-the-Counter Pain Meds for Seniors
Psychotherapy and Pain Relief
Pain Relief Without Medications
Opioids and Seniors
Questions To Ask When Prescribed an Opioid
Resources for Patients and Families
Merck Manual: Overview of Rehabilitation
Medline Plus: Rehabilitation Basics, Research and Useful Links
Finding an Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility
Medicare Rights Center: Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospital Care
Does My Elderly Parent Need Inpatient Rehab?
Problems at Inpatient Rehab Centers
Merck Manual: Fundamentals of Physical Therapy
Four types of Physical Therapy for Seniors
Differences Between Physical, Speech and Occupational Therapy
Pros and Cons of In-Home Physical Therapy
General Resource- Sleep And Aging
Health in Aging: Basic Facts About Sleep Problems
Aging Changes In Sleep
Jane Brody From The New York Times: Getting Older Sleeping Less
Sleep and Brain Health
Sleep And The Aging Brain
Poor Sleep and The Risk of Alzheimer's
Insomnia In Seniors: Causes and Treatments
Seniors and Sleep Medications
Napping
Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia
Better Sleep By Reducing Pain and Discomfort
Social Security Administration (SSA)
Social Security Matters: The Blog of the SSA
AARP on Social Security
9 Different Ages For Claiming Social Security
10 Frequently Asked Questions About Social Security Benefits
Social Security 101: How To File For Benefits
Representative Payees for Incapacitated Social Security Recipients
Taxing Social Security
Social Security Solutions
What You Don't Know...
Filing Social Security Spousal Benefits
Social Security If You Are Divorced
GeriTech: Technology to Improve Geriatric Care
Tech 50 Plus
OATS: Older Adults Technology Services
Consumer Reports: Tech Gadgets and Older Adults: What's Useful and What's Not
App RoundUp: Services for Savvy Seniors
Tech-Enhanced Life: The Useful Apps Club
Best Phone for Seniors
Fitness Apps for People Over 50
Tech Neck, Poor Posture and Premature Aging
Best Travel Bucket List Apps
Go Go Grandparent
Helpful Devices for Aging Seniors and Caregivers
Low Vision App Overview
Medical Alert Smart Watches
Estate Planning for Your Digital Assets
Protecting Your Digital Legacy
Digital Legacy Checklist
Cake: Online End-of-Life Planning
National Institute on Aging: Older Drivers
Health in Aging: Driving Safety for Older Adults
AAA Senior Driving Guide
Aging and Driving: Safety Tips and Warning Signs
Auto Safety Devices for Older Cars
Taking the Keys from an Elder Driver
General overview of transportation issues
General overview of transportation options
Supplemental transportation programs
Medicare and ambulance services
Medicare coverage of non-emergency transportation
To help seniors access services like Uber or Lyft : GoGoGrandparent
Senior access to Uber
Uber Health
Uber and Lyft for seniors
Lyft Concierge for medical appointments
Find private senior transportation at Care.com
Mobility Scooters for Seniors
Road Scholar
The Travelling Boomer
Boomer Places
My Itchy Travel Feet
Retire Overseas
Travel Health Insurance
Medicare Abroad
Senior Passes to National Parks
Tips for Multigenerational Travel
Items for Easier Senior Travel
AARP: Senior Travel Discounts
The Freebird Club: Social and Travel Club for Those Over 50
Solo Traveling Solutions
Weight Gain and Aging
Weight Management and Aging
Losing Weight: Basics and Beyond
Is it Harder to Lose Weight When You're Older?
Aging Changes in Body Shape
Dangerous Belly Fat
Midlife Weight Gain and How To Control It
Science-Backed Strategies for Losing Weight in Midlife
Overweight Versus Overfat
Merck Manual: Involuntary Weight Loss
What To Do About Involuntary Weight Loss
National Institute on Aging Women's Health Page
General Women's Health Resource
General Health Tips For Older Women
5 Healthy Aging Tips For Older Women
Women: Staying Healthy in Your 60s
Exams and Screening For Women Over 65
Heart Health and Women: Go Red for Women
Statins
Heart Attack
Cutting Heart Attack Risks
Diet and Heart Health Risks
Menopause And Aging
Strength Training
Pain Killers and Hearing Loss in Older Women
Yoga and Muscle Mass in Older Women
Eating Disorders and Older Women
Osteoporosis and Older Women
Cognition and Older Women
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