Resources for seniors, both retired, and working, who want to stay active, with links to health, volunteerism, family, computer, social groups, activities, athletics, and more in the Sarasota area
Senior Job Bank
When you're ready to keep on contributing, check out the mostly part-time and temp opportunities on this Jacksonville, Florida based group's site. Financial/General Aging With Dignity - Florida Commission Educational programs from this non-profit privately funded commission charged with getting prepared for the graying of Florida.
Charities Information Bureau
Get help make sound giving decisions with quick reference guides to over 400 charities, charity facts, and giving guides at nicely designed and useful site.
ElderPage: Information for Older Persons
This supersite has links to help on issues such diverse as reverse mortgages.
Florida Dept. of Elder Affairs
Info on retiring in Florida, helplines, insurance info, and links to other sites in Florida.
Social Security Online
Plan for your retirement better after requesting a Social Security statement online (if you're not already receiving benefits) and you'll also find out about all the other issues of SS too. Health/Medical Assisted Living Network Peruse the "What To Look For When Selecting An Assisted Living Facility (ALF)", before you start looking at ALF's.
ElderPage: Information for Older Persons
This supersite has links to help on issues like over the counter drugs.
Florida Phyisicans -- Defaulted Borrowers
This busy site lets you peek to see if you're doc or dentist didn't pay back school loans, and is divided by medical specialty.
HHS Medicare Information Site
The official Health and Human Services Site contains Medicare Compare, a database of managed care plans. (off-site) (3/17/98)
Healthfinder for Seniors
New government site has links to older adults health info such as aging, flu shots, depression, hormone therapy.
Interventional Radiology - Advances in Imaging
Learn about the latest advances in "seeing" inside the body for angiography, angioplasty and beyond, from the Socity of Cardiovascular & Interventional Radiology. Guide to Hospitals in Florida Mortality data and average charges from around the state.
Social Security Online
Want to know when you'll get your benefits? This is the place, and you'll also find out about all the other issues of SS too.
