Web Sites for Seniors
AARP
"A nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to helping older Americans live lives of independence, dignity and purpose."
Administration Aging
"A federal focal point and advocate agency for older persons and their concerns."
NIH Senior Health
Designed specifically for seniors, this site contains information on a wide range of topics of interest to seniors.
Reverse Mortgages for Seniors
Safe Senior Citizen Driving
This site explains the risk factors associated with driving as you age.
Senior Housing Net
Guide to retirement communities, assisted living facilities, and nursing homes.
USA.gov Senior Citizen Resources
Compilation of Web sites of interest to Seniors.
Electronic Resources
Databases
Consumer Health Complete: Full-text articles, reports, videos, and other content on consumer-oriented health topics
MasterFILE Premier: Articles in general reference, business, consumer health, general science, and multi-cultural periodicals.
Medline: Index and Abstracts of journal articles in the health sciences with some links to full text.
Electronic Journals
AARP Modern Maturity
Annual Report from the Department of Heath and Aging
Kiplinger’s Personnel Finance Retirement Planning
Primary Care Mental Health
Thinking about Retirement?
Local Resources for Seniors
Georgia Division of Aging Services
Georgia Golden Olympics
Georgia Medicaid Information
Georgia Senior Programs
Jackson Heights Fitness Center
This free fitness center in Dougherty County is equipped with the latest exercise equipment. In addition, they offer aerobics and nutrition classes.
Helpful Call Numbers
344.73: Medicaid
362: Social welfare problems & services
363: Other social problems & services
362.1: Alzheimer’s Care
362.16: Nursing Home Care
613: Health
617: Surgery
617.375: Backache
646.79: Retirement
795.4: Card Games
916: Travel, International
917: Travel, United States
921.1: Geneology