Elder Living Resources (05)

Retirement Resources for Elders
If you’re retired or thinking about planning your retirement, the Retirement Living Information Center has plenty of resources for senior citizens. You can pick a state to find out about active adult living communities and other elderly living facilities, or find the best destinations for retirement. Compare taxes by state to learn about retirement income, property taxes and senior exemptions. Find out about retirement living news by following trends in housing and retirement lifestyles. And you can check out retirement communities, as well as looking through senior publications online, as well as state agencies concerned with the elderly.

Alternative Health for Seniors: Massage, Acupuncture and More
WebMD features information on numerous health topics, and has a health and balance section for regular adults and the elderly. Topics include anxiety, depression, exercise, fatigue, headaches, therapy, stress, and more. Learn about meditation, prayer, massage, yoga, chiropractic care, tai chi, acupuncture, supplements, hypnosis and other alternative health treatments. Staying balanced is vital for senior health, and the elderly can benefit from alternative health measures such as chiropractic care and massage.

Traveling Abroad: Tips for Elders
Especially when traveling abroad, seniors should make sure they are safe. This site has tips in order for seniors to adequately prepare for traveling. They should apply for their passport at least three months before the trip, as well as learning about the country where they will visit. There are links to make sure elders take the right currency, have proper identification and more. There are plenty of useful links here with travel warnings and public announcements that can make trips more enjoyable and affordable. Some tips are practical and some are ones that you may not think of, so it’s a good idea to visit this site before elders travel.

Senior Housing: Terms to Note
>From the Administration on Aging comes this site about housing. There are many opportunities for the elderly to maintain independence and continue to live in their own homes with live-in help, or to move to a retirement community or assisted living facility. This site introduces popular senior housing terms, such as assistive technology, independent living, home remodeling, home resources, housing with services and nursing facilities. There are topics on elder care locating, care management, census data on senior living and more. With plenty of housing options, seniors can live a carefree life and still have their special needs met.

Elder Safety: Articles for Better Health
Stay healthy as a senior citizen by following these tips about safety. They cover how to avoid hazards in the bathroom such as slippery bathtubs and floor rugs, prevent falls, sleep soundly at night, protect your patio so you can enjoy outdoors, guard your grandchildren, keep your home office safe, practice safety in the kitchen and stamp out dangers in the living room. It covers a room-by-room overview of safety adjustments you can make. Cold weather safety tips for the elderly are also included. It takes only a little time to review this material and practice what you learn for better senior safety.