Resources For Retirees

AARP
www.aarp.com
AARP is the nation’s leading organization for people age 50 and older. It serves their needs and interests through information and education, advocacy and community services which are provided by a network of local chapters and experienced volunteers throughout the country.

AGING INFORMATION CENTER
www.ageinfo.org
Provides a database of materials and reports, and lists new publications and statistical information on the elderly from the Census Bureau and other sources. Full screen graph showing the growth of the 65+ populations through the year 2005.

BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU
www.bbb.org
The Better Business Bureau is a non-profit organization that tracks consumer complaints and better business practices. This site will verify whether the company you are doing business with is a member in good standing.

MEALS ON WHEELS ASSOCIATION
www.mowaa.org
(MOWAA) represents those who provide meal services to senior citizens and others in need. Call the Eldercare locator number to find the Meals on Wheels program closest to you.

WebMD Health
www.my.webmd.com
Provides all kinds of information on health topics as well as a way to quickly search for your particular medical condition. One of the best sites for medical research.

SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION
www.ssa.gov
This is a very large site offering everything from Social Security-related news items to laws, regulations, forms, benefit publications, research statistics and more.

INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE
www.irs.gov
Provides all kinds of information regarding federal and state taxes. You can also print forms directly from the website.

COMMITTEE TO PRESERVE SOCIAL SECURITY AND MEDICARE
www.ncpssm.org
Education and advocacy group. You can "Ask Mary Jane" questions on Medicare & Social Security.

VETERAN'S RESOURCES

NH State Veteran’s Council
http://www.nh.gov/nhveterans/
The mission of the State Veterans Council (SVC) is to assist veterans who are residents of New Hampshire or their dependents in securing all benefits or preferences to which they may be entitled under any state or federal laws or regulations.

Massachusetts Department of Veterans’ Services
http://www.mass.gov/?pageID=veteranshomepage&L=1&L0=Home&sid=Eveterans The mission of the Department of Veterans' Services (DVS) is to be the chief advocate for the nearly half-million veterans of the Commonwealth and their families. DVS establishes policy, proposes legislation, ensures that adequate funding for veterans’ programs is included in the Governor's budget, and represents the interests of veterans in matters coming before the General Court. In addition, DVS represents all state agencies and individual veterans before the federal Department of Veterans Affairs in securing federal compensation and other benefits that might be available.

Bureau of Maine Veteran’s Services
http://www.maine.gov/dvem/bvs/
The Bureau’s intent is to ensure that Maine veterans and their dependents receive all entitlements due under the law, are relieved to the extent possible of financial hardship, receive every opportunity for self-improvement through higher education and are afforded proper recognition for their service and sacrifice to the Nation.

Military Avenue.com
www.militaryavenue.com
Supporting the relocation, travel, and lifestyle needs of the American Military Family: Moving, travel, and frequent change are a part of the military culture. Finding military-friendly businesses and resources for mobile lifestyles in new communities often becomes an overwhelming task. To ease this burden, Military Avenue.com presents information on businesses supporting troops at both the national and local level. Their goal: To create the web's largest database of local military discounts.

Veterans Administration
www.va.gov
Veterans Administration for information on benefits and services

OTHER WEBSITES

www.cms.gov
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services

www.ama-assn.org
American Medical Association physician locator service

www.caringinfo.org
Caregiving and end-of-life planning, 800-658-8898

www.agingwithdignity.org
Provides advance directives for medical care

Family