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The American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) — is one of the nation's leading organizations for people 50 and older. AARP serves their needs through information and education, advocacy, and community services provided by a network of local chapters and experienced volunteers throughout the country. The organization also offers members a wide range of special benefits and services, including Modern Maturity magazine and the monthly AARP Bulletin.
www.aarp.org

The Seniors Coalition — This organization's mission is to protect the quality of life and economic well-being that older Americans have earned while supporting common sense solutions to the challenges of the future.
http://www.senior.org

Caresource Healthcare Communications, Inc. — An information and resource pool for older adults, their families, and the senior service network.
www.seniorclix.com

The Senior Corps is the national service program that puts the experience and talents of seniors across the country to work getting things done in their communities.http://www.seniorcorps.org

The nonprofit SeniorNet provides adults 50+ access to and education about computer technology and the Internet to enhance their lives and enable them to share their knowledge and wisdom. http://www.seniornet.org

SeniorCyberNet (SCN) is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to help senior citizens improve the quality of their lives and community through the use of computers and communication technologies. It gives older adults greater control over their lives by giving them new ways to connect with family, friends, community groups, professional services, and information sources. http://www.seniorcybernet.org

Senior Law — This is a web site where senior citizens, their families, attorneys, social workers, and financial planners, can access information about Elder Law, Medicare, Medicaid, estate planning, trusts and the rights of the elderly and disabled. http://www.seniorlaw.com

The National Senior Citizens Law Center advocates nationwide to promote the independence and well-being of low-income elderly individuals, as well as persons with disabilities, with particular emphasis on women and racial and ethnic minorities. www.nsclc.org

The mission of Seniors Making Art, initially founded by glass artist Dale Chihuly, is to enhance quality of life for seniors by providing opportunities for creative expression through art. Seniors Making Art contracts with art instructors to teach classes in retirement communities, neighborhood senior centers, museums, libraries, schools, nursing homes, hospitals and other locations. http://www.seniorsmakingart.org

MyZiva.net — A website resource for seniors with questions about nursing homes, assisted living, and group homes. http://www.myziva.net

Care Scout — Unbiased information about nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and home health providers. www.carescout.com