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In our on-going research, there are too many articles, books, and websites to mention all of them in this website space. Rather, we have listed some information which might be helpful to you.

If you find a good source, please share that helpful site with us so we may share with others on our website. Since information on the web can be overwhelming. we are happy to search topics for you.

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AARP: (American Association for Retired Persons) – information and advocacy on issues for 50+ citizens. In Colorado, phone 1-866 554 5376 or www.AARP.org/states

AGING: Administration on Aging - Network of state and area agencies on aging, www.aoa.gov

AGING-IN-PLACE: list of aging-in-place communities, i.e., groups of like-minded neighbors who pool resources and expertise to help one another stay more safely in the home, www.aipsupport.org

AGING SERVICES: Colorado Association of Homes and Services for the Aging: www.cahsa.org

ASSISTED LIVING: Colorado Assisted Living Association, Group homes in Colorado, with licensing occurrences and ratings, www.cala-co.org

BRAIN FITNESS PROGRAMS: (This is not free; we have no recommendation, but it looked interesting.) Easy to use computer programs scientifically designed for a brain workout, www.PositScience.com

CAREGIVERS: National Family Caregiver’s Association – dedicated to making life better for caregivers, www.nfcacares.org

CAREGIVER STRESS: finding ways to cope; provided by Home Instead Senior Care, www.caregiverstress.com

CHARITY NAVIGATOR: Great resource for identifying and researching charities, with ratings, www.charitynavigator.org

COLORADO GERONTOLOGICAL SOCIETY: Description of state government programs, www.senioranswers.org

COLORADO HEALTH ASSOCIATION: support group to individuals providing long-term care. See their links to other sites, www.cohca.org

CONSUMERS: Federal Trade Commission (FTC) FACTS, various booklets on finances, ID theft, credit, insurance, unwanted e-mails, scams, etc., etc., www.FTC.gov

DAY CARE for ADULTS: National Adult Day Services Association provided a guide to selecting an adult day care center for your state, www.nadsa.org

DONATED PROPERTY VALUE: Determining the value of donated property, www.irs.gov

ELDERCARE: Area Agencies on Aging – Eldercare Locator, makes referrals to local agencies for possible respite care, www.eldercare.gov

END-OF-LIFE DECISIONS: American Hospital Association, educational site to encourage documentation of end-of-life preferences in advance directives, www.putitinwriting.org

HOME SAFETY MODIFICATIONS: www.aarp.org/families/home_design (underline between home and design) Also see Aging-In-Place.

MEDICAL AND PRESCRIPTION RESEARCH: www.pubmed.gov

MEDICARE: Federal Site: www.medicare.gov

MEDICAID: Federal Site: www.cms.hhs.gov

NURSING HOME RANKINGS: Nursing Home Inspections in Colorado, www.healthgrades.com

PERSONAL POSSESSIONS: Ask Sue for her article on this topic, which is a landmine for families.

RESPITE SERVICES: National Respite Locator Services, helps parents, caregivers and professionals find respite services in state and local areas, www.chtop.com

SCAMS: FederalTrade Commission, www.consumer.gov/idtheft or the Boulder County District Attorney’s Office, 303- 441 3700, or AARP Colorado website. Call Social Security fraud hotline, 1-800-269-0271 if you believe your Social Security information has been compromised.

SENIOR CENTERS: Your local Senior Center usually provides a wealth of information for your local area.

SENIOR RESOURCES: Excellent site, www.SeniorResource.com

SILVER PLANET: "Inform, Inspire, Interact" for seniors, www.silverplanet.com

SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION: official US Government site for information www.ssa.gov

VETERANS HELPING VETERANS: www.vhvnow.org

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