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Websites

The AARP site offers links to member services and benefits, plus information about computers, health and wellness, senior-related legislative information, leisure activities, life transitions, the AARP research center, volunteer information, and a changing menu of current articles.

The site uses information from Healthwise Inc. a nonprofit that has published consumer-health publication for decades, and the Medicare Rights Center, a New York advocacy group that helps patients cut through red tape.

This site offers links to other sites that cover a wide range of topics including nostalgia, active living, healthy eating, legal issues, financial concerns, mental health, and pets.

This agency is the federal focal point for older persons and their concerns. The agency's website offers senior statistics, links to aging-related Web sites, and information on topics such as elder abuse prevention.

Cohousing communities combine the advantages of private homes with the benefits of more sustainable living, including shared common facilities and ongoing connections with neighbors.

Elderhostel is a not-for-profit organization with 25 years of experience providing educational adventures for adults who are 55 and older.

This site offers information about long-term care and eldercare, and it includes links to policies, research, statistics, and information on legal, financial, medical, and housing issues.

A national, nonprofit organization that provides training and employment services for mature workers. In Williamsport, the office is located at 140 West Third Street, across the street from CareerLink. Call 570.321.5811 for more information.

Easy to use information covering many medical topics, from allergies to weight loss.

Exchanging homes is becoming a popular way for retired people to see the world. This site helps connect people who want to exchange homes for vacations or extended stays.

The official Medicare site provides access to many publications on various Medicare-related topics, lists of frequently asked questions, and information on coverage, eligibility, enrollment, plan choices, and nursing homes.

The NSCLC is a national advocacy group for low-income senior citizens. As a national support center, the NSCLC advocates for seniors through litigation, legislative and agency representation, and assistance to attorneys and paralegals.

A site specially designed for seniors, with larger print and short, easy-to-read articles.

This site is a guide to retirement communities, assisted living residences, Alzheimer's facilities, and nursing homes nationwide.

Computer classes taught by seniors for seniors.

This site offers information about the different housing options available to seniors, including assisted living, age-restricted apartments, and relocation options.

At the Social Security site, you can access a directory of frequently asked questions on all SSA-related topics.

This site contains over 5000 links to sites of broad interest to people over 50.