Informational and Consumer
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Practical Tips
- 5 Home Repairs Seniors Should Avoid Doing When They Are Alone: “Accidents happen, and these tasks are more likely to result in accident or injury.” From Expert Easy.
- 8 Ways to Beat Social Isolation & Loneliness As You Get Older: “Specific strategies recommended by the experts that will guide you through the process.” From Crossword Solver.
- Complete Guide to Safe Driving for Seniors: A guide that addresses “the unique challenges of aging and providing valuable insights to empower seniors on the road.” From Heidari Law Group.
- Do’s and Don’ts Guide to Pest Control for Pet Owners: A guide to “pet-friendly solutions” to household pests From Bug Zapper Pest Control.
- Elderly Slips and Falls Guide: A guide that details why seniors are prone to slips and falls, how we can mitigate the risk, and what are the steps for the person and also their family or caregivers if it does happen. From Brown & Crouppen Law Firm.
- Financial Planning Calculators: Free “online mortgage and personal finance calculation tools” from Mortgage Calculator.
- Grants for Seniors: The volunteers who staff this non-profit site have “covered many resources in all 50 states and are now working on the biggest 200 cities to help elderly citizens easily reach benefits where they live.”
- How to Apply for a Job When You’re Over 50 and Avoid Age Discrimination: A guide to positioning oneself and dealing with ageism in the employment market. From Resume.io.
- Medicaid Long Term Care: Definitions, Programs and Locations: “Medicaid Long Term Care (LTC) is for financially limited Americans who can no longer live independently.” From MedicaidLongtermCare.org.
- Retirement Business Ideas: A list of “ideas that are suitable to maintain a relaxing and comfortable retirement without causing any extensive stress or ‘break the bank’ on your current retirement funds.” Offered by Commercial Capital Training Group.
- Retirement Calculators, Financial Planners, & Stock Market Tips: Includes financial planning calculators and tools for retirement, investing, savings, mortgages, loans, credit and debt calculators and a lot more. Offered by Finance Charts.
- Safety Tips for Seniors to Avoid Gun Violence: A guide we wish we didn’t need to share. From No Guns Allowed Signs.
- Senior Sex Guide: A guide to “maintaining sexuality and intimacy after 60.” From The Pelvic Hub.
- Senior Travel Safety and Security: A guide to everything from trip planning to medical coverage to how to stay safe on vacation. From Medicare FAQ.
- A Senior’s Guide to Fentanyl: A guide to “understanding Fentanyl, the threat it poses and how to have conversations with adult children and grandchildren.” From ECDOL (Excellent Care, Decency, & Optimal Living).
- Shoes for Older Adults to Prevent Falls: Guidance in choosing shoes to help keep you on your feet. From Next Avenue.
- Sustainable Gardening: Eco-friendly techniques and practices to reduce your carbon footprint. From Organic Seed Supply.
- Transportation for Seniors: A guide to the various options with Pros and Cons for each. Also includes a list of other transportation resources. From Senior Wing.
- We Need to Talk: Family Conversations with Older Drivers: A guidebook with useful information and questions about safety and driving we age. Presented by The Hartford/MIT AgeLab Partnership.
Consumer Guidance & Protection
- 30 Common Credit Card Scams: A guide that explores such topics as how to improve your credit card security, identifying the most common scams, and what to do if you become a victim. From UpgradedPoints.
- Grandfolk: A site that provides guidance on senior lifestyle, products, and services in such areas as finances, safety, health, auto, and insurance.
- A Guide to Recognizing and Preventing Life Insurance Scams: Common types of life insurance scams, tips for recognizing and preventing them, what to do if you’ve been scammed, and demographics most at risk. From SelectQuote.
- Senior Citizen Discount Guide: A survey of 18 categories of brands that offer seniors discounts. Put together by DealHack.
- Senior Discount Guide for Entertainment: An overview of senior discounts available in the entertainment industry (movie theatres, venues, cable TV, and streaming services). From Octane Seating.
- Senior Discounts: A guide to 600 stores that offer senior discounts. From Knoji, a “shopping knowledge hub where over 3 million monthly shoppers research before they buy.”
- A Senior’s Guide to Budgeting and Couponing: Strategies, budgeting tools, and more. From CouponFollow.
- Senior’s Guide to Medicare: A detailed review of Medicare and what it covers. From SingleCare.
Consumer Safety & Product Recalls
- Drug Dangers: Provides “information on a range of medications and medical devices that have serious complications.” The site is sponsored by Seeger Weiss LLP.
- Recall Report: An organization “created to alert the public to the latest information on dangerous drugs and products.”
- Seniors Guide to Medication Management: “Strategies for medication management for seniors to avoid medication errors.” From SingleCare.
- Senior Safety Reviews: “Helpful guides, resources, tools, checklists, alerts and unbiased advice.”
Elder Abuse and Legal
- Elder Law: Covers “a wide range of legal matters unique to aging and elderly Americans, such as long-term care options and elder abuse.” From FindLaw.
- Emotional Support Animal Laws for Rentals: While emotional support animals are qualified for certain legal protections, they are not as extensive as those for service animals. This guide from TurboTenant provides information on the differences between them and tenant protections from the FHA.
- Family Assets Senior Care Resources: “Comprehensive guides and eligibility tools for every senior care type and financial resource available to your family. Our guides cover health conditions, how to select the right care provider, and how to pay for care using Medicaid and other financial resources.”
- A Guide to Spotting and Preventing Elder Abuse: A guide “for loved ones and caregivers of older adults as well as for those experiencing elder abuse.” From Premier Nursing Academy.
- How to Identify and Report Elder Abuse: The intent of this guide is to “break the stigma of elder abuse by walking you through the different kinds of elder abuse, how to recognize the signs of elder abuse, and how to report it if you see it.” From Premier Nursing Academy.
- Nursing Home Abuse & Neglect: A guide delineating the types of abuse (physical, emotional, financial, etc.), how to recognize the signs, reporting and preventing such abuse. From Levin & Perconti, Attorneys at Law.
- Nursing Home Abuse Center: A free online resource “designed to inform and encourage improvements to the status quo.” Not affiliated with any lawyer or law firm.
Medical Alert Systems
- Best Medical Alert Systems: Retirement Living Information Center examined 11 medical alert systems and make their recommendation for the three best choices for seniors in 2017.
- A Guide to Medical Alert Systems: Different types of Medical Alert Systems, where and how they work, and more. From MedicalAlert.org.
- When Do I Need a Medical Alert System?: A checklist of reasons why you might want to consider getting such a system. Presented by Best Company.