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Web Sites for Senior Citizens


The following web sites contain a wealth of information on topics of particular interest to seniors.

County "Seniors" Website--a comprehensive site on topics of interest to senior citizens-- http://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/seniors

Health and Wellness:

General health information on specific issues such as: medical conditions, prescription and non-prescription drug information, health care insurance, wellness and nutrition, doctors, hospitals, and professional resources. Below are the sites for your convenience.

Medicine plus ( www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus)
AARP ( http://www.aarp.org/)

 

Caregivers:

Caregiver resources, senior care ombudsmen, case management

Administration on Aging ( http://www.aoa.gov/)
U.S.Department of Health and Human Services ( http://www.hhs.gov/)

 

Senior Care:

For assisted living, long term care, independent living, home health care, hospital care, and hospice care

Office of Attorney General ( https://www.marylandattorneygeneral.gov/​)
AARP ( http://www.aarp.org/)
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services ( http://www.hhs.gov/)

 

Legal Assistance:

This is important in terms of dealing with consumer law, consumer fraud, consumer complaints and elder-law

Montgomery County Health and Human Services ( http://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/HHS/ProgramIndex/SeniorServicesindex.html)
Nolo: Law for all ( www.nolo.com/index.html)
Office of Attorney General ( https://www.marylandattorneygeneral.gov/​)

 

Financial Assistance:

Financial planning, tax assistance, wills and estate planning ( https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/HHS/ProgramIndex/SeniorServicesindex.html)
Nolo: Law for all ( www.nolo.com/index.html)

Transportation Services:

Local transportation, Metro or Ride-on bus services, regional transportation, and transportation for the disabled.

https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/DOT-Transit/seniors.html

Leisure Activities:

Employment, volunteer activities, travel, and education.

2 Young 2 retire ( www.2young2retire.com/links.html)