Senior Citizens
Spotlights
Benefits.gov - Your Benefits Connection
"A collaborative effort of 17 Federal agencies."
"Benefits.gov is the official benefits website of the U.S. government, with information on over 1,000 benefit and assistance programs."
Baby Boom Migration and Its Impact on Rural America
USDA. Economic Research Service.
"Members of the baby boom cohort, now 45-63 years old, are approaching a period in their lives when moves to rural and small-town destinations increase. An analysis of age-specific, net migration during the 1990s reveals extensive shifts in migration patterns as Americans move through different life-cycle stages."
Retirement Housing Foundation
Retirement Housing Foundation.
This nonprofit organization provides "housing and services to more than 16,000 older adults, economically disadvantaged families and people with disabilities."
American Association of Retired Persons
American Association of Retired Persons.
A nonprofit organization the is "dedicated to enhancing quality of life for all as we age." Check out the Internet Resources on Aging.
National Resource Center for American Indians, Alaska Natives and Native Hawaiian Elders
DHHS. Administration on Aging. University of Alaska Anchorage and the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium.
"The resource center's purpose is to work closely with the local service providers throughout the nation to address the needs of American Indian, Alaskan Native and Native Hawaiian elders."
Health and Aging Information
DHHS. NIH. National Institute on Aging.
"Online, searchable database lists more than 250 national organizations that provide help to older people."
Senior Citizen Housing Information
United States Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Financial assistance resources and guides for seniors.
Senior Citizens' Resources on USA.gov
GSA. Office of Citizen Services and Communications.
"Official information and services from the U.S. government."
AARP Tax-Aide
American Association for Retired People.
"Trained and certified AARP Tax-Aide volunteer counselors help people of low-to-middle income with special attention to those age 60 and older." To locate the nearest AARP Tax-Aide site, call 1-888-227-7669.
Senior CorpsCorporation for National and Community Service.
Senior Corps helps seniors become mentors, coaches or companions to people in need, or contribute their job skills and expertise to community projects and organizations.