Helpful Links to
Other Websites
Thanks much for visiting us! Here are a few of the sites around the web
that we recommend. Clicking on the links below will cause a
new
internet window to open.
Area Agency on Aging of
Northwest Michigan
Aimed at assisting older individuals and their families in accessing
services and benefits.
The Art of Aging
The latest research and strategies on aging, from the importance of
maintaining strong bones, to engaging in social interactions.
BenefitsCheckUp
Get all the benefits you deserve! Find and enroll in federal,
state, local, and private programs that help pay for prescription
drugs, utility bills, meals, health care, and other needs. A
service of
the National Council on Aging.
City of Traverse City
The official website of the City of Traverse City.
DMAchoice.org
An online tool to help cut down the amount of "junk mail" you receive
in your mail box, and in your emails.
Eldercare Locator
A first step to finding resources for older adults and connecting you
to community services. A service of the US Department of
Health & Human Services.
Experience Works
Experience
Works is a national, charitable, community-based organization that
helps older adults get the training they need to find good jobs in
their communities.
Family
Caregivers of Northwest Michigan
Helping caregivers find resource materials, research, training, and
networking opportunities that address everyday needs and concerns of
caregivers.
Good50
For those who have low vision and use Google for doing
internet searches, Good50
has many features that are friendly to seniors and those with low
vision. It works best with Internet Explorer as your web
browser. Good50
was featured in the Washington
Post, and AARP wrote a short story about Good50 in April's
edition of the AARP Bulletin. You can learn more at the Good50
website.
Grand
Traverse County Commission on Aging
An overview of the vast range of services and activities provided by
your Commission on Aging.
Grand
Traverse Insider
Great
source for all kinds of news about local people and places in Grand
Traverse, Benzie, and Leelanau communities. It is delivered
every
Sunday.
Legal
Services of Northern Michigan
Provides a full range of legal services in most areas of civil law for
people who meet federal poverty guidelines, or who are 60 years of age
or older.
Medicare
The official US government site for people with Medicare.
Center
for Medicare Advocacy
A national non-profit organization that provides education, advocacy,
and legal assistance to help elders obtain Medicare and necessary
health care.
Michigan
Office of Services to the Aging
The State of Michigan site for information on aging, referrals to local
programs, and information to help people age successfully.
Michigan
QuickFacts from the 2000 Census
Information about findings from the 2000 Census. A service of
the US Census Bureau.
National
Cherry Festival
The official website of Traverse City's National Cherry Festival.
National
Council on Aging
NCOA works with organizations across the country to help seniors live
independently, find jobs and benefits, improve their health, and remain
active in their communities.
National
Do Not Call Registry
A permanent way to prevent telemarketers from calling your home phone,
and once you're registered, this is where you'd file a
complaint.
The National Do Not Call Registry is managed by the Federal
Trade Commission.
Northwestern
Bank
Link to online banking and other information about Northwestern Bank,
one of our sponsors!
Priority Health
Founded
in 1986 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Priority Health is a nationally
recognized health insurance company serving more than 580,000 members.
Positive
Aging Resource Center
Promotes positive aging by providing information and resources to older
adults and caregivers, health and social service professionals, and
policy makers.
The
Senior Corner
A site sponsored by the Traverse Area District Library, designed for
senior citizens, their families, friends, neighbors, and
caregivers. Here you will find local and remote resources
which
address
the concerns of senior citizens, and those who care about them.
Senior
Expo
This site tells you about the annual, one day event, the Senior Expo, a
comprehensive resource of solutions for the changes your family will
experience as we deal with our aging nation.
Social
Security Online
The official website of the US Social Security Administration, where
you can learn about and apply for Social Security benefits.
Tardive Dyskinesia Center
Helping families regain control. Gives access to The Official Patient's Sourcebook on Tardive Dyskinesia, and an incredible amount of other educational information.
Traverse
Area District Library
Library information, online catalog, library departments and branches,
and more.
Traverse
City Film Festival and the State Theatre
Great
movies and events that entertain and enlighten, great ticket prices
(seniors = 65+), and a great location, all which help to regain some of
the magic that has been lost.
TC
Training Center
Computer classes designed to meet the needs of every computer user -
those with little or no computer knowledge, those who just need to fill
in the gaps of their computer skills, and those who are "power users"
of who want to be! Staff from the TC Training Center teach
the computer classes for the Traverse City Senior Center.
Here are links to some useful search engines. When you click
on the link, a new internet window will open so you can begin your
search.
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