Seniors Information

The library provides rotating large print books to the local Senior Center

Westfield Senior Center 814-367-5695
Social Security Administration 1-800-325-0778

General Interest

• About.com's Senior Living
  This site offers links to other sites that cover a wide range of topics including nostalgia, active living, healthy eating, legal issues, financial concerns, mental health, and pets.
  
• ElderWeb
  This site offers information about long-term care and eldercare, and it includes links to policies, research, statistics, and information on legal, financial, medical, and housing issues.
  
• WiredSeniors.com
  This site contains over 5,000 links to sites of broad interest to people over 50.
  

• American Association of Retired People (AARP)
  The AARP site offers links to member services and benefits, plus information about computers, health and wellness, senior-related legislative information, leisure activities, life transitions, the AARP research center, volunteer information, and a changing menu of current articles.
• National Senior Citizens Law Center (NSCLC)
  The NSCLC is a national advocacy group for lowincome senior citizens. As a national support center, the NSCLC advocates for seniors through litigation, legislative and agency representation, and assistance to attorneys and paralegals. The Web site includes links and information about topics such as Social Security, Medicare, and nursing home reform.
  
• SeniorNet
  This is the official site of the SeniorNet nonprofit organization that provides adults over 50 with access to and education about computer technology. The site includes online discussions, free education resources, digital art galleries, and much more.

• Administration on Aging
  This agency is the federal focal point for older persons and their concerns. The agency's Web site offers senior statistics, links to aging-related Web sites, and information on topics such as elder abuse prevention.
  
• Medicare
  The official Medicare site provides access to many publications on various Medicare-related topics, lists of frequently asked questions, and information on coverage, eligibility, enrollment, plan choices, and nursing homes.
  
• Social Security Administration
  At the Social Security site, you can access a directory of frequently asked questions on all SSA-related topics; use a field office locator; request a 1099 form, which show the benefits you received during the previous year; and request benefit verification letters.

Housing

• Senior Housing Net
  This site is a guide to retirement communities, assisted living residences, Alzheimer's facilities, and nursing homes nationwide. It includes detailed descriptions, photographs, floor plans, 360-degree tours, and links to onsite managers.
  
• seniorresource.com
  This site offers information about the different housing options available to seniors, including assisted living, age-restricted apartments, and relocation options. It provides a list of senior housing resources by state, a bulletin board, and financing and insurance information. Medicine and Health

Medicine and Health

• NIH Senior Health
  A site specially designed for seniors, with larger print and short, easy-to-read articles. A growing collection of topics includes Alzheimer's Disease and exercise for seniors. There are captioned videos, FAQs, quizzes, and
  links to MEDLINEplus for more information. From the National Institute on Aging and the National Institute on Aging.
• Verified Internet Pharmacy Practice Sites (VIPPS)
  The National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP) developed the VIPPS program to address concerns about the legitimacy of pharmacies that sell prescription drugs on the Web. To be VIPPS certified, a pharmacy must comply with the licensing and inspection requirements of its state and each state to which it dispenses pharmaceuticals. In addition, pharmacies displaying the VIPPS seal have demonstrated compliance with VIPPS criteria including patient rights to privacy, authentication and security of prescription orders, adherence to a recognized quality assurance policy, and provision of meaningful consultation between patients and pharmacists. This Web page will help you find a list of VIPPS pharmacies serving your area.
  

Travel

• Elderhostel
  Elderhostel is a not-for-profit organization with 25 years of experience providing educational adventures for adults who are 55 and older. The Web site helps you learn about the trips available and find out more about the
  organization.
  
  
• HomeExchange.com
  Exchanging homes is becoming a popular way for retired people to see the world. This site helps connect people who want to exchange homes for vacations or extended stays. You can search the listings-from Africa, Asia, Australia, Canada, the Caribbean, Europe, Latin America, the Middle East, and the United States-for free.