AARP
AARP's informative site. This organization was formerly called the American Association of Retired Persons.
http://www.aarp.com
American Geriatrics Society
The network of health care providers for older adults.
http://www.americangeriatrics.org
American Society on Aging
Educational programs, publications and training resources for professionals in the field.
http://www.asaging.org
America's Seniors
Headlines and stories about seniors and their activities and issues.
http://www.todaysseniorsnetwork.com
Citymeals-on-Wheels
New York's foremost private funder for meals to homebound seniors.
http://www.citymeals.org
Computers Made Easy for Senior Citizens
Explanations of computer technology and links to free tutorials.
http://www.csuchico.edu/~csu/seniors/computing.html
Cornell's Center for Aging Research and Clinical Care
Leading medical and social concerns are explored at Cornell University's Center for Aging Research and Clinical Care site. This site includes a handy survey (http://www.cornellaging.org/gem) for elderproofing home interiors.
http://www.cornellaging.org
Eldercare Design
Ideas on elderproofing houses and care institutions from a leading geriatric environmental specialist and designer. http://www.elderdesign.homestead.com/elderdesign.html
ElderWeb
Information and links about long-term care.
http://www.elderweb.com
Employment Tips for Seniors
Employment tips and links to senior sites.
http://www.sremploy.org/job_search.html
FirstGov for Seniors
Portal to health and Social Security information on the web.
http://www.seniors.gov
Gerontological Society of America
A membership association featuring research on aging.
www.geron.org
Global Action on Aging
UN reports on issues about older people across the globe.
http://www.globalaging.org
Helen Hamlyn Research Centre
A UK research group committed to improving the quality of life for people of all ages through design.
http://www.hhrc.rca.ac.uk/
Housing and Urban Development
Information about senior housing and home modification.
http://www.hud.gov/groups/seniors.cfm
International Longevity Center
An institute for research and policy on aging.
http://www.ilcusa.org
International Society for Aging and Physical Activity
An international not-for-profit society promoting research, clinical practice and policy in the area of aging and physical activity.
http://www.isapa.org
National Association of Area Agencies on Aging
Area agencies on aging help plan, coordinate and offer services that help older adults remain in their homes.
http://www.n4a.org
National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, Inc.
A non-profit association that assists lawyers, bar organizations and others who work with older clients and their families.
http://www.naela.org
National Resource Center on Supportive Housing and Home Modification
A cutting-edge home modifications and supportive housing site that offers research findings, training and publications.
http://www.homemods.org
New York City Department for the Aging
The largest area agency on aging in North America. Filled with helpful programs and information for older New Yorkers.
http://nyc.gov/aging
New York State Association of Area Agencies on Aging
A large support and information group for 59 New York area agencies.
http://www.nysaaaa.org
New York State Office for the Aging
Collection of useful services for the elderly in New York State.
http://www.aging.state.ny.us
NYC.gov
The official website for the City of New York.
http://www.nyc.gov
Research Into Ageing
UK medical research charity dedicated to understanding and combating later-life diseases and disabilities.
http://www.ageing.org
Senior Resource.com
Housing, retirement, finance and insurance issues addressed here.
http://www.seniorresource.com
Senior Women Web
Everything for mature women from culture to account management.
http://www.seniorwomen.com
U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging
Legislative information, consumer tips and more.
http://www.senate.gov/~aging
The above list should be in no way considered complete: but hopefully it will help your 'eldersurfing.' Inclusion in this list does not imply endorsement by the Aging in New York Fund.