Web Sites Of Interest

Government Agencies:

www.Firstgov.gov   This site provides links to web sites of the U.S., local, state and federal governmental agencies.

www.aoa.dhhs.gov   The U.S. Administration On Aging Site offers a comprehensive overview on a wide variety of topics, programs and services related to aging.

www.mdoa.state.md.us/   The web site of the Maryland Office on Aging.

www.oag.state.md.us/   The web site of the Maryland Office of the Attorney General.

www.registers.state.md.us   This is the web site of the Register of Wills of the State of Maryland, where you can obtain links to local Registers of Wills, probate forms, and information on Advance Directives, Living Wills, Maryland’s Estate Tax, and much more.

www.fda.gov   This site of the Food and Drug Administration is a good source of information.

www.fedstats.gov   Obtain government statistical data on this site.

www.va.gov   This is the site of the Department of Veterans Affairs where you can obtain information on benefits, health care and more.

www.savingsbonds.gov   The site of the U.S. Treasury.

www.hud.gov   Obtain information on federal housing programs for seniors, reverse mortgages and other topics of interest to seniors on this site.

www.consumer.gov   Your resource for consumer information from the Federal Trade Commission. Contains information on food, health, product safety, finances and transportation.

www.cms.hhs.gov   Visit this site to obtain information on Medicare and Medicaid.

www.medicare.gov   The official U.S. Government site for information on Medicare; including available Medicare approved drug discount cards and more!

www.nih.gov   Visit this site of the National Institutes of Health to obtain information on health and wellness.

www.pbgc.gov   The site of the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation, a federal government corporation created by the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA). On the web site you can search for missing persons, obtain information on legal issues, and order pamphlets and booklets.

www.ssa.gov   On the Social Security Administration’s site, you can obtain an estimate of how much your social security benefits will be, disability and medicare information, forms, current rules and regulations and much more.

Other Organizations:

www.aarp.org   AARP is a non profit association, which provides it’s members, 50 years or older, with information on community services; legislative, judicial and consumer advocacy; and other benefits and services.

www.ncoa.org   The National Council on Aging is a non-profit association. It’s web site highlights articles addressing aging issues and advocacy programs.

www.NAELA.org   This is the web site of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, a professional association of attorneys dedicated to improving the quality of legal services to the elderly.

http://www.msba.org   This is the web site of the Maryland State Bar Association.

www.howardcountybar.org   Visit this web site of the Howard County Bar Association where you can find the names of attorneys who practice in the areas of Estates and Trusts and Elder Law, and articles written by attorneys on these subjects.

www.cogsmd.org   This is the web site site of the Coalition of Geriatric Services, Inc., a non-profit organization of individuals and entities whose goal is to provide services which enhance the quality of life of older adults.

www.mvlslaw.org   This is the site of the Maryland Volunteer Lawyers Service which provides referrals to volunteer lawyers.

www.mdlab.org   The site of the Legal Aid Bureau.

www.elderabusecenter.org   This is the site of the National Center on Elder Abuse.

www.ncchnr.org   The site of the National Consumer Coalition on Nursing Home Reform.

www.rainbowb.org   This site has links, articles and community based service programs of interest to seniors.

www.seniors-site.com   Obtain information and resources for senior citizens and their caregivers on this site. Visitors can access classified ads and post messages on their bulletin boards.

Financial Matters:

www.bankrate.com   Obtain mortgage and other loan rates, and banking information on this site.

www.cnnfn.com   Published by CNN and Money Magazine. Provides tips on auto, real estate, and stock purchases and more.

www.kiplinger.com   Published by Kiplinger’s Retirement Reports, this site contains financial information and business forecasts.

www.investorguide.com   This site contains investment information.

www.morningstar.com   Access this site to obtain information on stocks, mutual funds and other investments.

www.nasaa.org   This site of the North American Securities Administrators Association contains a senior investor resource center, which includes a checklist, tips to protect your nest egg and more.

www.asec.org/rrr.htm   Visit this site of the American Savings-Education Council to take a “Retirement Readiness Quiz”

www.sec.gov   Visit this site of the Securities and Exchange Commission for advice on choosing a financial professional.

www.mortgage.com   Obtain information on this site on buying and refinancing.

Health Care:

www.healthfinder.gov   This U.S. Government site provides links to finding health care information on the web, including locating doctors and hospitals.

www.aafp.org/nsi   Obtain a checklist from this site of the American Academy of Family Physicians for use in determining if an individual is in danger of becoming malnourished.

www.ama-assn.org/consumer.html   Visit this site of the American Medical Association for information on health care.

www.alzgmd.org   The site of the Alzheimer’s Association.

www.arthritis.org   This is the site of the Arthritis Foundation.

www.cancer.org   This site of the American Cancer Society provides information on prevention and early detection, support services for cancer patients.

www.nfcacares.org   The site of the National Family Caregiver Association.

www.caregiving.org   Visit this site of the National Alliance for Caregiving.

www.MedicareNewsWatch.com   Visit this site for information on medicare.

www.hospiceinfo.org   The Web site of the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization.

Housing:

www.aahsa.org   This site, of the American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging, offers tips on choosing continuing care retirement communities.

www.alfa.org   This site published by the Assisted Living Federation of America, provides a consumer checklist to use when choosing an assisted living facility, a data base of facilities, and more.

www.oag.state.md.us.consumer/nurshome.htm   Obtain information on what you need to know about nursing homes.

www.msba.org/sec_comm/elder/publications.asp   Obtain the information you need to know about assisted living facilities.

www.retirementliving.com   This site provides resources to assist seniors in finding housing which meets their lifestyle and needs.

www.retirementresorts.com   Visit this site for information on retirement communities.

www.seniorhousing.net   On this site you can find a national directory of retirement communities, assisted living facilities and nursing homes, which include floor plans, photographs, and links to site managers.

www.seniorliving.about.com   Contains links and articles of interest to seniors.

www.consumerreports.org   This site features articles on housing, personal finance, health and fitness and much more.

Insurance :

www.insweb.com   Obtain quotes for auto, life, health, homeowners, renter’s policies and home warranty, and pet insurance from this site.

www.insure.com   Visit this site to obtain insurance quotes, and policy information.

www.medicare.gov   Site helps you locate supplemental insurance policies to cover expenses not paid by Medicare, and comparison shopping for other health plans.

www.quickquote.com   Obtain life, health and travel insurance from this site.

Travel :

www.expedia.com   Create your vacation itinerary using this site.

www.wunderground.com   Obtain the weather forecast for any city, state or country in the world.

Visit www.expedia.com   and www.travelocity.com   for information on flights, car rentals and hotels.

Prepared by: Valerie A. Rocco, Esq., Law Offices of Valerie A. Rocco, 9192 Red Branch Road, Suite 300, Columbia, Maryland 21045 (410) 997-4228; (410) 997-4272 fax. www.SeniorsAdviser.com

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