AARP news, discount information, tips for healthy living, retirement planning and more.   Assisted Living There are many Assisted Living facilities which have comprehensive programs designed specifically for the elderly who cannot live on their own. These are not retirement residences with an adjunct care program but are facilities specially constructed for the purpose of caring for seniors.	Benefits Check-up Missing Out on Benefits?  Benefits Check Up helps thousands of people every day to find programs for seniors that may pay for some of their costs of prescription drugs, health care, utilities, and other essential items or services.   Crossword Puzzle Games This web site offers 32,400 free crossword puzzles and fun tools for people who enjoy word games. Get some help with a puzzle or create your own, free.
Depression and Seniors Growing old certainly involves a variety of life stressors that can lead to depression. This web site provides information about depression and older adults and treatment of other psychological problems.	Elderhostel is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to providing extraordinary learning adventures for people 55 and over. From New Hampshire to New Zealand, South Africa to South Dakota, Elderhostel offers you a world of educational opportunities - at exceptional values.
Grief and Loss An online community of caring. The Power of Support. Learn how sharing our own grief journey can help others, as bereavement pioneer Dr. Phyllis Silverman shares her 40-year perspective and research.	Food Safety for Seniors Protect the food you eat from the farm to the table, especially those little doggy bags of leftovers. Prevent the growth of foodborne bacteria to reduce the millions of illnesses and thousands deaths each year.
Reverse Mortgages  Reverse mortgages are becoming popular in America. Reverse mortgages are a special type of home loan that lets a homeowner convert the equity in his/her home into cash. They can give older Americans greater financial security to supplement social security, meet unexpected medical expenses, make home improvements, and more.	Reduce Property Tax If you are over 65 or disabled and do not have school age children living with you, and live in Elk Grove, CA, the Elk Grove Unified School District will reduce your Mello Roos school portion of tax by 70%. You need to call Marcia at 916-686-7562 and ask her to send you the two part form.
Need Meals? If you are in need of meals delivered to your home and live in the Sacramento County area.
New Lifestyles is your ultimate source for senior living and care options. We provide you with everything you need to make an informed, comfortable decision about your own or your loved one's future. Whether you are looking for an independent retirement community, assisted living, nursing home, Alzheimer's care, home or hospice care, or other senior product or service, we can help you find what's right for you!	RX-FREE membership for qualified Medicare enrollees. Together Rx is a prescription savings program that provides savings to eligible Medicare enrollees on more than 150 widely prescribed medicines ' right at the pharmacy counter. Multiple pharmaceutical companies participate in Together Rx, each with its individual savings program
Merck Patient Assistance Sometimes, affording prescription medicines can be difficult. That's why at Merck, we have created the Patient Assistance Program'to keep affordable medicines within your reach. This private and confidential program provides medicine free of charge for up to one year to eligible individuals who do not have prescription drug coverage and who, without our assistance, could not afford needed Merck medicines.	Senior Law  is a Web site where senior citizens, their families, attorneys, social workers, and financial planners, can access information about Elder Law, Medicare, Medicaid, estate planning, trusts and the rights of the elderly and disabled. This section of SeniorLaw provides information for Seniors, their advocates & other professionals.
Web MD Health A wealth of medical resources for all ages. Look up medications, attend live discussions, find health insurance, get the latest healthcare news, practical advise for caregivers, shopping for assistedliving, a list of must-have-medical tests for those over 50 and more.	Suddenly Senior-Check this out and see if you feel the same way.
Nutrition for Senior over 70 Healthy adults ages 70 and over should follow different nutritional guidelines than other people, according to a new food guide pyramid developed by the US Department of Agriculture's Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging.	Tips for Seniors It's sometimes hard to tell if a sales pitch is legitimate or fraudulent. You can't judge it by the tone of someone's voice, or how friendly or sincere the person seems. Good salespeople are convincing, and so are crooks. Learn how to  protect yourself from conmen and conwomen.
Walking Tips for Seniors Issued by the Foot Health Foundation of America - a national health initiative of the American Podiatric Medical Association	United Seniors  Association (USA) was founded in 1991 to provide a powerful voice in Washington, DC for seniors who believe in lower taxes, smaller government and a strong free enterprise system. With 550,000 members nationwide and 778 Grassroots Leaders in 335 Congressional districts, USA is the most influential and effective conservative seniors organization in the country. Check on what they're doing to help seniors today.