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Selected Internet Sites > Seniors
Selected Senior Websites
Agencies and Organizations
AARP
 aarp.org
Formerly the American Association of Retired Persons, AARP states that it is "nonprofit membership organization dedicated to addressing the needs and interests of persons 50 and older." Features issues relevant to this population, the AARP Bulletin, and other member benefits.
Administration on Aging
aoa.gov
National coordinating body for area and state agencies on aging. Helps to plan, develop, and support comprehensive in-home and community services. Provides statistics on older people. The AOA's Aging Internet Information Notes organizes resources on more than 60 aging topics, providing useful links to Internet sites from academic, research, and non-profit organizations.
Consumer Protection for Seniors
ftc.gov
Offers consumer information for a variety of topics of interest to seniors. Provided by the Federal Trade Commission.
County Older Resident Programs
stlouisco.com
Provides services to St. Louis County residents 60 years old and older. Includes transportation, home visits and call, home repair, safety, and security, legal assistance, tax preparation, forms assistance, and volunteer opportunities.
Long Term Care Ombudsman Program
ltcop-stl.org
Advocates for quality long term care services for all people living in the metropolitan St. Louis area. Includes information on rights of residents and what to consider when choosing a long term care facility.
Mid-East Area Agency on Aging
mid-eastaaa.org
Serving St. Louis, Franklin, Jefferson and St. Charles. Services include Meals on Wheels, Respite Care, and Legal Services.
Oasisnet
oasisnet.org
Provides educational and volunteer opportunities for St. Louis area seniors.
Senior Services
dhss.mo.gov
This site is by Missouri Department of Health & Senior Services. Resources listed here include the Senior Rx Program, Home & Community Services program, MO Information & Referral Network, and Show Me Long Term Care, a site that gives the inspection results for long-term care facilities in the state.
Social Security Administration
ssa.gov
Official Web site of the Social Security Administration. Learn about eligibility and benefits.
St. Louis County Library -- Outreach Services
slcl.org
Provides free library services to those confined to home because of illness, disability or advanced age.
Thirdage
thirdage.com
Provides news, chat, personals, and financial, health, and travel advice. Free membership available but not required for access to articles and links.
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Medicare and Medicaid
Benefits Check Up
benefitscheckup.org
A free, easy-to-use service that identifies federal and state assistance programs for older Americans. The information you provide to this site is private and will not be shared with other parties.
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
cms.hhs.gov
Provides information on Medicare and Medicaid. Medicaid information includes an overview, program descriptions, drug information, and eligibility. Resources include a list of helpful contacts, a glossary, and an acronym search feature.
Medicare
medicare.gov
Includes Medicare basics, a glossary, and frequently asked questions. Use to find information on health plans, nursing homes, Medigap policies, contacts, Medicare activities, participating physicians, and prescription drug assistance programs. Features "Screen Reader Version" for the visually impaired.
Missouri HeathNet Division
dss.mo.gov
Provides information on Missouri Medicaid, including eligibility, programs, providers, services, and forms.
Nursing Homes
Nursing Home Compare
medicare.gov
Obtain background information on Medicare or Medicaid certified nursing homes in the U.S. and view their inspection reports.
Show Me Long Term Care in Missouri
dhss.mo.gov
Includes recent state and federal inspection results, contact information, administrator's name, and name of company or group operating each long-term care facility in Missouri. Search by city, county, or five-digit ZIP code.
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