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Retirement Planning: Read what others are doing to save for
retirement.
Health: Research health issues specific to older Americans.
Fitness: Resources pertaining specifically to those over 50.
Seniors
Internet Links
AARP: A
nonprofit membership organization of persons 50 and over dedicated
to enhancing quality of life for all as we age.
Barrington Area Council
on Aging (BACOA): The primary organization serving Barrington area seniors,
their family caregivers and the community.
FirstGov
for Seniors: The U.S. government's official web portal on topics about and
for senior citizens. Includes information on retirement, jobs, health, taxes,
and leisure.
Illinois
Department on Aging: Agency responsible for delivering the most effective
and efficient services possible to seniors throughout Illinois.
Elderhostel: Discover more than 8,000 all-inclusive learning
adventures in all 50 states and more than 90 countries abroad.
Palatine
SeniorNet Learning Center: Established to teach computer skills to older
adults (50 or over) in a understandable, enjoyable, and friendly way.
Roosevelt University's Institute for Continued Learning: Learning for a
Lifetime: No Exams, No Grades, No Pressure. The Institute for Continued
Learning is a membership program for people over 50.
Medicare:
The Official U.S. Government Site for People with Medicare.
SeniorHealth.gov:
National Institutes of Health site containing information for older adults.
Senior Housing:
Financial assistance resources and guides for making the
right choices for senior housing from the U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban
Development.
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