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Web Sites for Senior Citizens |
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)
Caregivers: Caregiver resources, senior care ombudsmen, case management Administration on Aging ( http://www.aoa.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/)
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)
Financial Assistance: Financial planning, tax assistance, wills and estate planning ( https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/HHS/ProgramIndex/SeniorServicesindex.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)
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