Informational and Consumer
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Practical Tips
- 8 Ways to Beat Social Isolation & Loneliness As You Get Older: “Specific strategies recommended by the experts that will guide you through the process.” From Crossword Solver.
- Elderly Slips and Falls Guide: A guide that details why seniors are prone to slips and falls, how we can mitigate the risk, and what are the steps for the person and also their family or caregivers if it does happen. From Brown & Crouppen Law Firm.
- Financial Planning Calculators: Free “online mortgage and personal finance calculation tools” from Mortgage Calculator.
- How to Apply for a Job When You’re Over 50 and Avoid Age Discrimination: A guide to positioning oneself and dealing with ageism in the employment market. From Resume.io.
- Medicaid Long Term Care: Definitions, Programs and Locations: “Medicaid Long Term Care (LTC) is for financially limited Americans who can no longer live independently.” From MedicaidLongtermCare.org.
- Retirement Calculators, Financial Planners, & Stock Market Tips: Includes financial planning calculators and tools for retirement, investing, savings, mortgages, loans, credit and debt calculators and a lot more. Offered by Finance Charts.
- Senior Sex Guide: A guide to “maintaining sexuality and intimacy after 60.” From The Pelvic Hub.
- A Senior’s Guide to Fentanyl: A guide to “understanding Fentanyl, the threat it poses and how to have conversations with adult children and grandchildren.” From ECDOL (Excellent Care, Decency, & Optimal Living).
- A Senior’s Guide to Life After Retiring from Business: Everything from budgeting to entertainment and fitness, health care, and more. From LLC Attorney.
- Shoes for Older Adults to Prevent Falls: Guidance in choosing shoes to help keep you on your feet. From Next Avenue.
- Top 10 Sustainable Home Tips for a Greener Lifestyle: A guide to how to cut energy use, reduce waste, and save money. From Parker & Sons.
Driving, Travel & Transportation
- Complete Guide to Safe Driving for Seniors: A guide that addresses “the unique challenges of aging and providing valuable insights to empower seniors on the road.” From Heidari Law Group.
- Driving Safety While Aging: A guide to physical and cognitive changes, the impact of medications, as well as safety and adaptive driving tips. From Feller-Wendt LLC.
- Senior Travel Safety and Security: A guide to everything from trip planning to medical coverage to how to stay safe on vacation. From Medicare FAQ.
- Transportation for Seniors: A guide to the various options with Pros and Cons for each. Also includes a list of other transportation resources. From Senior Wing.
- Volunteer Abroad Programs for Senior Travelers: A list put together by GoOverseas.
- We Need to Talk: Family Conversations with Older Drivers: A guidebook with useful information and questions about safety and driving we age. Presented by The Hartford/MIT AgeLab Partnership.
Consumer Guidance & Protection
- 30 Common Credit Card Scams: A guide that explores such topics as how to improve your credit card security, identifying the most common scams, and what to do if you become a victim. From UpgradedPoints.
- Grandfolk: A site that provides guidance on senior lifestyle, products, and services in such areas as finances, safety, health, auto, and insurance.
- A Guide to Recognizing and Preventing Life Insurance Scams: Common types of life insurance scams, tips for recognizing and preventing them, what to do if you’ve been scammed, and demographics most at risk. From SelectQuote.
- Medicare for Greencard Holders: A guide to “help you understand how Medicare works and if you’re eligible to receive this government-sponsored benefit as a green card holder.” From RetireGuide.
- One Big Beautiful Bill — What It Means for Seniors: An analysis from Grants for Seniors, which concludes that while the bill “offers enhanced tax relief for seniors, it comes with significant trade-offs that could leave many low-income seniors worse off overall.“
- Senior Citizen Discount Guide: A survey of 18 categories of brands that offer seniors discounts. Put together by DealHack.
- Senior Discount Guide for Entertainment: An overview of senior discounts available in the entertainment industry (movie theatres, venues, cable TV, and streaming services). From Octane Seating.
- Senior Discounts: A guide to 700 stores that offer senior discounts. From Knoji, a “shopping knowledge hub where over 3 million monthly shoppers research before they buy.”
- A Senior’s Guide to Budgeting and Couponing: Strategies, budgeting tools, and more. From CouponFollow.
- Senior’s Guide to Medicare: A detailed review of Medicare and what it covers. From SingleCare.
Consumer Safety & Product Recalls
- Recall Report: An organization “created to alert the public to the latest information on dangerous drugs and products.”
- Seniors’ Guide to Medication Management: “Strategies for medication management for seniors to avoid medication errors.” From SingleCare.
- Senior Safety Reviews: “Helpful guides, resources, tools, checklists, alerts and unbiased advice.”
Medical Alert Systems
- Best Medical Alert Systems: Retirement Living Information Center examined 9 medical alert systems and make their recommendations.
- A Guide to Medical Alert Systems: Different types of Medical Alert Systems, where and how they work, and more. From MedicalAlert.org.
- When Do I Need a Medical Alert System?: A checklist of reasons why you might want to consider getting such a system. Presented by Best Company.