Seniors' Page |
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The Salt Lake County Library offers a number of services to meet the needs of our senior patrons. The following are links to some local and national sites that offer a diversity of information on senior issues. Just click on any of the sections below.
MEDICAL RESOURCES | LEGAL RESOURCES | FINANCIAL / RETIREMENT RESOURCES
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Utahealthnet A new health information service that provides reliable, easy-to-use information designed to help you take charge of your health. All Refer Health Links to Alzhemer's research and support. It offers information, referral, safety services, education and support groups. National directory of resources related to heart health and disease. Resources include medical information and contacts. Links to consumer health information, info center, searchable database of more than 650,000 U.S. physicians A medical and health consumer information resource containing comprehensive and unbiased information in patient-friendly language from trusted sources on over 1,500 health topics , 70 focussed health centers , and more than 11,000 drugs and medications . HealthSquare's Drug Information Center Provides consumer information, including dosage, side effects, and warnings, for prescription medication. Access to current, reliable
information on cancer diagnosis, treatment, and prevention. An official U.S. government site where people can comparison
shop the plans and options of Medicare providers. Content-rich commercial site --includes interactive groups,
ask-the-doctor feature, medical dictionary, drug info, medical news and
specific disease info MedlinePlus will direct you to information to help answer health questions. MedlinePlus brings together authoritative information from NLM, the National Institutes of Health (NIH), and other government agencies and health-related organizations. Is providing unprecedented national expertise and leadership for those at risk, suffering or recovering from this devastating condition. NIH Senior Health RealAge helps you make choices to improve your health
and reduce your risk of disease. Start living younger today. Search by either brand or generic drug name,,,provides "patient information" for health consumers in addition to drug information for health care professionals. (also provides information about some herbs, homeopathics, Chinese herbs, and ayurvedics). Have specialized knowledge in geriatrics, geriatric pharmacotherapy, and the unique medication-related needs of the senior population, which they apply in the provision of pharmaceutical care. |
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National Senior Citizens Law Center Legal
issues for persons of limited income Information about medicare,
medicaid, estate planning, trusts and the rights of the elderly and
disabled Search for lawyers by name, office name, practice area, etc. |
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Lets you pose tax questions and get quality reviewed responses, locate sites, look up volunteer activities, take the new tax quiz, and more Retirement housing information for those with an active life-style as well as for those who need assisted living or nursing care. Use this site to obtain information about Social Security without waiting in line or getting a busy signal. Contains forms, medicare information, publications, and instructions on how to apply for services. For active post 50 older adults, this interesting web page features chats and forums on a variety of retirement-related subjects. |
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| TRAVEL RESOURCES |
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Is a not-for-profit organization with 25 years of
experience providing high-quality, affordable, educational adventures
for adults who are 55 and older. These short-term educational programs
are a fun and exciting way for you to share new ideas, explore new
places and make new friends. Is the only search directory
exclusively for the over 50 age group. It highlights "Senior
Friendly" sites. Is a great site for general travel
information of special interest to seniors. Includes airline programs, automobile and RV resources, cruises, lodging discount programs, travel agents and tour operators, and travel resources. |
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Contains articles and information, discussions on bulletin boards and more from the American Association of Retired Persons. This site links to government information and other sites of interest to seniors. A free, easy-to-use service that identifies federal and state assistance programs for older Americans. Senior news, aging myths, older workers, dollar stretching shopping, etc. Ask the experts, health, retirement, insurance, entertainment, extended care, and travel services. Access to eldercare professionals, programs and activities A host to book clubs, learning centers, and a medication question-and-answer section A wonderful site containing articles and information, discussions on bulletin boards, and links to a wide variety of topics of special interest to senior women. Search for Senior Housing This website tells you how to help create places for people to walk and bicycle, as well as identifies where you can find such places for your own use. ViaticalWeb Where To Live After 50 |
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| CAREGIVING RESOURCES |
55 Plus Senior Resource Directory Inside you’ll find a wide range of organizations, support agencies, and community services for seniors and their families. The listings include contact information and a brief description of services. A wide assortment of information for older Americans and their families as well as those concerned with providing opportunities and services to enrich the lives of older persons and support their independence. Is an information and referral network designed to "Bridge the Distance" between aging parents and adult children by providing actionable information about products and services that are important to enhancing the quality of life of older adults and their families. Contains a wealth of information ... a variety of articles, comprehensive checklists and links to key resources ... Certified Facility Report Card Utah Eldercare Planning Council Finding Our Way: Living with Dying in America Up-to-date information on advanced illnesses and end-of-life care. Comprehensive links to end-of-life care, including many that focus on diversity. International Longevity Center The site provides useful longevity related links, publications, and research studies. A Comprehensive Source of Long Term Care Information. MemberoftheFamily.net Contains a list of publications available from NAIC free of charge. National Family Caregiver Support Program The U.S. Administration on Aging is an agency in the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, is one of the nation's largest providers of home- and community-based care for older persons. Your ultimate source for senior living and care options. The primary purpose of this tool is to provide detailed information about the past performance of every Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in the country. Salt Lake County Aging Services Caregiver Support program The website offers a "Resource Roadmap", information links, Caregiver F.A.Q.'s, a Caregiver's top 10 concerns, class and support group schedules, and a "Refueling Station" that lists options for local, low cost renewal and relaxation. Salt Lake County Division of Aging Services Here you will find an array of County programs and services for seniors including: care support, legislative issues, Meals on Wheels, Senior Centers, employment, transportation, etc. SnapforSeniors |