www.co.ho.md.us,
click
on “Senior Scene”. Howard County Office on Aging.
www.howard.lib.md.us–
Howard
County Library
www.ncoa.org
- National
Council On the Aging.
NCOA is a non-profit association. It's website highlights articles
addressing aging issues and advocacy programs.
www.ncsinc.org
- National Council of Senior Citizens (NCSC).
Visit this site for links to government agencies and other sites
of interest to seniors.
www.aahsa.org
- American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging.
This is a national organization representing not for profit nursing
homes, retirement communities, assisted living residences and
senior housing facilities. Obtain tips on choosing a facility
and services; job listings; publications; and more from this site.
ADVOCACY
www.va.gov
– Department
of Veteran Affairs. General information, benefits, programs, and
health care for all veterans.
BUSINESS/EMPLOYMENT
www.sba.gov
– Small
Business Administration. The Small Business Administration helps
businesses to get started and remain successful. If funds are
slow in coming from your local banks, try this site for more financing
leads. You can also get information here on government contracts
and services.
FINANCIAL
www.irs.ustreas.gov
– Internal
Revenue Service.
GOVERNMENT
AGENCIES
www.seniors.gov
- Access
America For Seniors.
This site provides links to U.S. Government agencies.
www.aoa.dhhs.gov
- Administration On Aging.
Features "websites on aging", a directory of websites of government
agencies who offer consumer information and benefit programs for
older adults.
www.hud.gov -
Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Obtain information on federal housing programs for seniors, reverse
mortgage and other topics of interest to seniors on this site.
www.medicare.gov
- Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. This federal
agency administers Medicare and Medicaid. You can obtain information
on benefits and how to enroll.
www.cms.hhs.gov
- Also
the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. This federal
agency administers Medicare and Medicaid. You can obtain information
on benefits and how to enroll.
www.nih.gov -
National Institute On Aging.
www.pbgc.gov
- Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation.
PBGC is a federal government corporation established to protect
the retirement incomes of American workers enrolled in defined
benefit pension plans. Website states that you can search for
missing persons, obtain information on legal issues, and order
pamphlets and booklets.
www.ssa.gov -
Social Security Administration.
On this site you can obtain an estimate of how much your social
security benefits will be, disability and Medicare information,
forms, current rules and regulations and much more.
HEALTH/MEDICAL
www.co.ho.md.us
– click
on Health Department.
PERIODICAL
http://www.suddenlysenior.com - Suddenly Senior is the popular weekly e-zine for everyone over 50 who feels way too young to be old. Voted "America's Most Trusted Senior Site" and read by 3.1 million people each month, you'll find 4,400 pages of senior humor, travel, nostalgia, trivia, senior advocacy, "222 Best Senior Links", and loads of useful information for those 50+. Updated daily.
POSTAL/ADDRESSES
www.usps.gov/ncsc
- U. S. Postal Services. Find
zip codes. Insert a business name or a street address to get its
ZIP + 4.
www.whowhere.lycos.com
– Who Where? Find
e-mail addresses. Visit here to search for an unclear address.
SENIOR SERVICES
ACS
– Association of Community Services.
The Association of Community Services (ACS) is a network of 150 non-profit, for-profit, and government agencies and citizen advocates who advance human services in Howard County through advocacy and education. Visit our website and click "Our Members" to locate services in health, transportation, housing, and other areas of interest to seniors.
TRAVEL
www.mapquest.com
– MapQuest. Get
directions. This site can map out the quickest or the shortest
route.
www.mdisfun.org
– Maryland
Office of Tourism Development.
Anne
Arundel County Resources
AGING
www.aacounty.org/aging
- Anne Arundel County Department of Aging
This site provides information on county senior resources including
senior centers, programs for active seniors, disabled adults,
caregivers, and frail elderly, community based services, insurance
counseling, senor discount cards and transportation assistance.
www.annapolis.gov/citizens/seniors/wnav.asp
- Senior Scene
Provides the text version of the weekly Senior Scene broadcast
with DOA’s Marjorie Crain.
COMMUNITY
www.aacpl.net - Anne
Arundel County Public Libraries
Provides information about classes, events, locations and hours
of operation of county library branches.
HEALTH
http://www.aahealth.org/
- Anne Arundel County Department of Health
Assesses needs and provides appropriate public health services
and information to county residents.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
www.volunteerannearundel.org/
- Volunteer Center of Anne Arundel County
Find a volunteer opportunity where you can make a difference.
www.partnersincare.org/
- Partners in Care
A service credit exchange program designed to create community
by linking frail elderly and disabled adults with neighbors who
volunteer their time to help with occasional tasks and errands.
For each hour of service donated by volunteers, an hour of service
credit is earned that may be used at a later time or donated back
to the program for others in need.
PERIODICAL
http://www.suddenlysenior.com - Suddenly Senior is the popular weekly e-zine for everyone over 50 who feels way too young to be old. Voted "America's Most Trusted Senior Site" and read by 3.1 million people each month, you'll find 4,400 pages of senior humor, travel, nostalgia, trivia, senior advocacy, "222 Best Senior Links", and loads of useful information for those 50+. Updated daily.
EDUCATION
http://www.aacc.cc.md.us/
- Anne Arundel Community College
Offers senior adult classes on the main campus in Arnold as well
as through the county senior centers and other locations.
SENIOR SERVICES
www.hospicechesapeake.org - Hospice of the Chesapeake
Provides support services and community hospice care for families
experiencing bereavement or managing advanced illness.
ACS
– Association of Community Services.
The Association of Community Services (ACS) is a network of 150 non-profit, for-profit, and government agencies and citizen advocates who advance human services in Howard County through advocacy and education. Visit our website and click "Our Members" to locate services in health, transportation, housing, and other areas of interest to seniors.
LEGAL
http://www.circuitcourt.org
- Legal Aid Bureau of AA County
Provides free civil legal services to low-income persons.
LOCAL EVENTS
http://www.annapolischamber.com
- Annapolis and A. A. County Chamber of Commerce
Provides information on local events, entertainment, sightseeing
and guided tours.
ADVOCACY
http://www.aoa.gov - Administration
on Aging
Federal focal point and advocate agency for older persons and
their concerns.
MEDICAL
http://www.mdinsurance.state.md.us
- Maryland Insurance Administration
Independent state agency that regulates Maryland's insurance industry
and protects consumers by ensuring that insurance companies and
health plans act in accordance with insurance laws.
OTHER GOVERNMENT AGENCIES
http://www.ssa.gov -
Social Security Administration
Provides verification of contributions upon request and estimates
of retirement benefits.
http://www.mtamaryland.com
- MD Transit Administration Reduced Fares
Provides a MTA identification card that allows people with disabilities
and senior citizens 65 years and older to ride for one-third the
regular fare on bus, light rail and Metro and for one-half the
regular fare on MARC train service.
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