Women's Institute for a Secure Retirement (WISER)® Improving the long-term financial security of all women through education and advocacy.

Alzheimer's Association 24/7 Helpline provides reliable information and support to all those who need assistance and serves people with memory loss, caregivers, health care professionals and the public. Call toll-free anytime day or night at 1-800-272-3900.

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services National Clearinghouse for Long-Term Care Information is a web-site that provides information and resources to help you and your family plan for future long-term care (LTC) needs.

State of Hawaii Executive Office on Aging (EOA) No. 1 Capitol District 250 S. Hotel St., Suite 406 Honolulu, Hawaii 96813-2831

Technology for Long Term Care "is is a free government funded resource containing information on hundreds of technology products to improve quality of life and care for people in long-term care settings such as nursing homes, assisted living, boarding care, and adult day care programs."

Bone Health and Osteoporosis: A Report of the Surgeon General

University of Hawaii - Center on Aging

Consumer Health Information Service (CHIS) A community service of Hawaii Medical Library.

Family Conversations with Older Drivers: Safe Driving for a Lifetime For older adults, limiting driving presents practical problems and can cause strong emotions, from sadness to anger. Family members themselves may feel angry, frustrated, or guilty about depriving their loved one of the freedom of driving.

National Resource Center on Supportive Housing and Home Modification A university-based, non-profit organization dedicated to promote aging in place and independent living for persons of all ages and abilities.

Resources, Instructions, and Issues in Consumer Education (RIICE)

Growing Stronger: Strength Training for Older Adults If you're interested in feeling stronger, healthier, and more vital, this strength-training program, developed by experts at Tufts University and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), is for you.

The National Institute on Aging (NIA) and the National Library of Medicine (NLM) have jointly launched an innovative new talking web site for older people called NIHSeniorHealth.gov. The web site features formats and health topics tailored to the cognitive and visual needs of older adults. NIHSeniorHealth.gov will also have a "talking" function, allowing users the option of reading the text or listening to it as it is read to them. The topics currently on the site include Alzheimer's disease, caregiving, arthritis, balance problems, exercise for older adults, hearing loss, and specific forms cancer.

Consumer Information for Seniors

Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation

National Center for Seniors' Housing Research The National Center for Seniors' Housing Research was established in the spring of 2000 by the NAHB Research Center in cooperation with the Administration on Aging of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The goal of the Center is to enable all Americans to continue to live comfortably, safely and independently in their own homes as they age regardless of income or ability level.

National Resource Center on Aging and Injury Promoting safe and healthy aging.

Civic Ventures Civic Ventures promotes development of Life Options initiatives, encouraging communities across the country to establish programs and centers to help adults make the transition from full-time work and family responsibilities to a new life stage.

Seniors' Housing E-Review A communication interface between manufacturers, builders, remodelers, aging specialists and consumers to keep you updated on the latest trends, technologies, and issues regarding Seniors' Housing.

You Make The Call: The FTC's New Telemarketing Sales Rule (164 Kb PDF)

MEDLINEplus A goldmine of good health information from the world's largest medical library, the National Library of Medicine.

Identity Theft The U.S. government's central website for information about identity theft.

Click here to access MyHealthDirective.com

Family Caregiver Alliance

The Resource Directory for Older People Interim Version of Latest Edition A Cooperative Effort of the National Institute on Aging and the Administration on Aging  Online version available at the NIA website and the AoA website.

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration on Aging (AoA) Eldercare Locator

National Aging Information Center

University of Hawaii Elder Law Program

AssistGuide An interactive site for life-care resources.

National Asian Pacific Center on Aging

The Official Government Site for Medicare Information

The Official Web Site of the Social Security Administration

healthfinder

Access America for Seniors

 

 

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