Research Central: Senior Lifestyles

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AAA - Safe Driving for Seniors
Helping seniors drive safer and longer. Find your ideal vehicle "fit" for maximum comfort and safety or increase your confidence and awareness behind the wheel with a Driver Improvement Course.

AARP
A nonprofit, nonpartisan, social welfare organization that helps people 50 and older improve the quality of their lives. Learn how to plan a Digital Estate Plan.

Administration on Aging (AoA) - Older Americans Act (OAA)
Congress passed the Older Americans Act in 1965 in response to concern by policymakers about a lack of community social services for older persons. The AoA is the government agency that coordinates the organization and delivery of social and nutrition services to seniors and their caregivers.

Area Agency on Aging
A private, non-profit organization, designated by the State of Ohio to be your contact agency for federal and state aging programs in our nine-county area.

Financial Protection for Older Americans
A government program that teaches how to prevent elder financial exploitation, scams, identity theft and more! Download the Money Smart Guide.

Go Direct - U.S. Department of the Treasury
The Treasury Department requires federal benefit payments like Social Security to be made electronically - through direct deposit to a bank or credit union account or to the Direct Express® Debit MasterCard® card.

Microsoft - Accessibility in Windows 10
Get tips on how to make the computer experience more comfortable as you age. It includes information about magnification, screen resolution, text size, color, speech recognition and shortcuts among other things.

National Institute on Aging (NIA)
Federal agency that leads a scientific efforts to understand the nature of aging and to extend the healthy, active years of life. Supports and conducts Alzheimer's research. Browse Health Topics A-Z, get information on caregiving, eating right, exercise and participate in clinical trials.

Peace Corps: Volunteering at 50+
Volunteers with a lifetime of experience are eagerly sought! The Peace Corps has no upper age limit. Currently, 5 percent of Peace Corps Volunteers are over age 50.

Rec West Enrichment Center
Enriching the lives of older adults in our community. Participate in creative and enjoyable programs in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.

SeniorAdvisor.com
Prices, ratings and reviews from local residents and their loved ones of senior housing options & home care providers. Reviews are verified as first-hand experiences of real customers or visitors.

Social Security Administration - my Social Security Online
Create an account, view your social security statement, request and receive benefit verification letters and update direct deposit and other personal information. Social Security statements are mailed every five years for those who do not have an account.

Tax Counseling for the Elderly
Provides Information about the Tax Counseling for the Elderly program and a list of participating sites nationwide.

Tech Boomers
Tutorials on the most popular and useful websites on the Internet, from social networks, dating sites, rideshare apps, getting directions or the weather. Learn how to listen to music, watch videos, and get phone calls right on your computer.

U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging
A good place to keep up with legislation affecting seniors.

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