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AARP Webplace
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AARP is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization with membership open to anyone age 50 or older, working or retired.
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AgeNet Eldercare Network
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Geared toward seniors and caregivers, the well-planned Health section of this site offers in-depth coverage of topics such as arthritis, heart disease, osteoporosis, Alzheimer's disease and other medical conditions. AgeNet also has Web pages concerning prescription drugs, legal issues, insurance, finances and housing as it relates to retirees.
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Benefits Check Up
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This is a free, easy-to-use service that identifies federal and state assistance programs for older Americans. The National Council on the Aging created this site to help older adults quickly identify programs that may improve the quality of their lives. The site requires the individual to fill out a general questionnaire.
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Coalition of Wisconsin Aging Groups (CWAG)
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The Coalition of Wisconsin Aging Groups (CWAG) is a statewide non-profit, non-partisan federation of
more than 650 organizations which represent and serve Wisconsin's senior citizens. CWAG provides information on matters of concern to older adults and represents Wisconsin's senior citizens on major civic and political issues.
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Elderhostel
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Elderhostel is for people, age 55 and older, who are on the move and believe learning is a lifelong process. The programs offer a combination of education and hosteling (informal, inexpensive lodgings) at over 2,000 educational and cultural sites.
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Interfaith Older Adult Programs
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Interfaith plays a lead role in Milwaukee County as a public policy advocate regarding older adult issues and as the conveyer of collaborative efforts within a service system which is complicated for both elders and professionals. Interfaith has established many programs which enhance the welfare of elders and keep them connected to the community.
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Milwaukee County Department on Aging
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Find out about community-based programs, such as ElderLink and ElderWatch, and County information about Senior concerns.
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National Association of Estate Planners & Councils
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Use this site to find an accredited estate planner in any state. The National Association of Estate Planners & Councils (NAEPC) is the sponsor of the site. NAEPC is a national organization of professional estate planners and affiliated Estate Planning Councils focused on establishing and monitoring the highest professional and educational standards.
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Senior Resources
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Senior Resources is a Wisconsin-based organization committed to providing older adults, family members and professionals accurate and up-to-date information on services for seniors within the state.
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Senior Sites
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This Web source provides information about non-profit housing and services for seniors. When searching the list of over 5000 communities, limit by state, then city, area code, or living conditions criteria (such as those that allow pets or offer adult day care). The Other Websites of Interest contains a valuable list of links.
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SeniorCare - Prescription Drugs for Wisconsin Seniors
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From the Wisconsin Department of Health and Family Services, this site lists details for a new senior prescription drug program called SeniorCare. Eligibility requirements, a printable application, as well as forms and brochures are available from this link.
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SeniorNet
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SeniorNet's mission is to provide older adults education for and access to computer technology to enhance their lives and enable them to share their knowledge and wisdom.
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Services for the Elderly (Wisconsin)
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A place on the Internet to find resources for older people and their caregivers in Wisconsin sponsored by the Wisconsin Department of Health and Family Services.
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Social Security Online
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This is the official Web site for information about Social Security benefits (disability, medicare, retirement, etc.). Check the FAQs for answers to frequently asked questions.
To locate a local office, click first on "Contact Us," then on "Social Security Office Locator." Enter your zip code. Local office addresses, hours, and telephone and fax numbers will be displayed
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USA.gov for Seniors
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Great informative one-stop site with lots of governmental information from the following agencies: Administration on Aging, Agriculture: Food and Nutrition Service, Consumer Products Safety Commission, Federal Communications Commission, General Services Administration, Health Care Financing Administration, Housing and Urban Development, Internal Revenue Service, National Institute on Aging, National Senior Service Corps, National Weather Service, Office of Personnel Management, Peace Corps, Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation, Railroad Retirement Board, Social Security Administration, State Department, United States Postal Service, and the Veterans Affairs, in consultation with AARP.
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Yahoo Seniors' Guide
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Yahoo offers a well-organized web page that links to topical Web sites dealing with subjects of interest to seniors or sites developed especially for those over 50 years old.
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