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Resources for Senior Citizens
Organizations and Groups
- AARP
- AARP is the premier national membership organization for people 50 and over. With over 35 million members it is one of the largest advocacy groups in the United States. AARP's Web site offers information on a broad range of topics, including AARP's public policies, answers to financial planning questions, guidance on health and wellness, tips for coping with difficult life transitions, as well as opportunities to contact elected government officials, and participate in discussion groups and online courses.
- AARP in Pennsylvania
- This will connect you directly to AARP's page for Pennsylvanians.
- Social Security Online
- The home page of the Social Security Administration. Information, forms, calculators, and more.
- Department of Veterans Affairs
- Home page of the VA, for veterans of all branches of the armed forces.
- Pennsylvania Department of Aging
- Pennsylvania's home page for senior citizens.
- Area Agency on Aging
- Allegheny County's homepage for senior citizens. Offers the SeniorLine telephone service at 412-350-5460.
- Pittsburgh Senior News
- Pittsburgh Senior News is a free monthly newspaper for seniors in Allegheny County. For 13 years, it has been a respected news source for information about local and national AARP activities, Social Security issues, senior centers, health, nutrition, finance, senior-related events, travel, entertainment and much more.
Health and Health Care
- Medicare
- Medicare, the federal health insurance program for people 65 and over.
- My Medicare
- You can access your personal Medicare account information through this link. If you are using a public computer, make sure to log off when you are done!
- My Medicare Matters
- A guide to the Medicare Part D prescription drug coverage plan: how to enroll, the cost to you, and what drugs are covered.
- Medicare Rights Center
- The Medicare Rights Center, a not-for-profit organization, is the largest independent source of health care information and assistance in the United States for people with Medicare. Founded in 1989, MRC helps older adults and people with disabilities get good, affordable health care.
- WebMD
- WebMD provides credible information, supportive communities, and in-depth reference material about health subjects that matter to you. They are a source for original and timely health information as well as material from well known content providers.
- RxList
- RxList provides information on thousands of prescription drugs: their uses, side effects, and drug interaction information.
- Quackwatch
- A non-profit organization whose mission is to keep you alert to medical fads, frauds, scams, pseudoscience, and quackery.
- Underinsured or Uninsured? A Guide to Healthcare Resources
- The Allegheny County Health Department has compiled this list of resources for underinsured or uninsured residents. Many free and reduced-cost clinics are provided, as well as a list of resources for further assistance.
Financial Planning
- Mortgageloan.com Financial Glossary
- A glossary of over 700 financial terms. Confused about a piece of financial jargon? Go here.
- Mortgageloan.com Financial Calculators
- Dozens of specialized financial calculators to assist you with taxes, loans, investments, IRAs, and more.
- Forbes.com: Retirement Planning
- Retirement planning and financial issues from Forbes Magazine.
- Social Security Retirement Planner
- Tips and calculators from the Social Security Administration.
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