Recommended Sites for 50+

Education/Travel/Leisure Activities

50 Plus Fun.com Games, travel, gift certificates, etc.

Elderhostel Education adventure around the world for adults age 55 and over.

MapQuest Directions to any location.

AARP Trips and travel articles on destinations and member discounts.

Smarter Living’s Senior Travel Encourages older Americans to travel creatively both domestically and abroad.

Arthur Frommer’s Budget Travel Online Features a section on senior travel with articles and information on links.

JourneyWoman.com Articles and resources for the adventurous woman over 50.

Wisconsin Dept. of Tourism Travel information for Wisconsin.

Wisconsin Work Zones and Detour Information Check for construction before travelling.

Hobbies/Collecting Various web sites recommended by Library staff.

Wikipedia The free encyclopedia that anyone can edit.

Financial and Retirement Planning

Social Security Online Official website of the Social Security Administration.

Social Security Online: Retirement Planner Provides calculators, charts, and other information for determining Social Security retirement benefits. The “Near Retirement” section addresses full retirement age, delayed retirement, “break even”points, and related topics.

Older Americans’ Tax Guide (PDF) Online version of IRS Publication 554 that covers tax issues of interest to persons over 65.

What You Should Know About Your Retirement Plan Information on pension plans provided by the U.S. Dept. of Labor.

Nolo Enjoying Retirement Resource Center General advice for planning and enjoying your retirement.

Ballpark E$timate Estimate how much you need to save for retirement.

Wisconsin Dept. of Employee Trust Funds Administers retirement and other benefit programs for more than 500,000 Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) participants.

Funerals/Death/Bereavement

AARP Grief and Loss Resources for persons who have suffered a loss.

WidowNet Information resource for and by widows and widowers.

FDL Reporter Obituaries Link to obituary page of the Fond du Lac Reporter.

FDL Vital Records Database Link to find many obituaries, marriages, etc. published in the Fond du Lac Reporter from 1846-1994).

Funerals: A Consumer Guide Advice from the Federal Trade Commission on funeral arrangements.

General Interest

Suddenly Senior A place for everyone who’s become senior before their time.

Social Gerontology & the Aging Revolution All aspects of aging.

How Stuff Works General information on how almost anything works.

SeniorNet Gives access to and education about computer technology and the internet. Features online discussion groups, including many book discussions.

Clark Howard Show Local radio call in show.

Rip-Off Report Information on current scams and ripoffs.

GetHuman How to get a human to answer the phone at many corporate offices.

ePodunk Profiling 46,000 cities, villages, towns, townships and podunks across America.

Project Vote Smart American government, elections, candidates and voting.

Government Programs and Services

Social Security Online Official website of the Social Security Administration.

Administration on Aging Family, medical, social and legal issues concerning seniors.

USA.gov Senior Citizens' Resources Locate federal government resources about benefits, consumer protection, education, health, jobs, taxes, travel, and leisure.

WI Dept. of Health and Family Services A guide to services for older adults in Wisconsin.

Health Sites

MedlinePlus: Seniors' Health Topics Health topics of interest to older adults and caregivers.

Long Term Care Link Comprehensive source for long-term care.

Oral Health Topics FAQs from the American Dental Association.

Johns Hopkins Health Alerts Health issues for people over 50.

Medicare Official U.S. government site for people with medicare.

U.S. Food and Drug Administration Consumer information.

PDR Health Includes four main sections: Drug Information; Health & Wellness; Disease Overviews; Clinical Trials.

Harvard Medical School Family Health Guide An online companion to the print version. Includes new information put out since the book was published.

Exercise for Seniors A site from Medline Plus with news and information on diet and exercise.

SeniorCare Wisconsin’s prescription drug assistance program.

Legal Sites

Family Caregiver Alliance Information on legal issues involved with aging.

National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys Help in finding an elder law attorney.

Nolo Health Care & Elder Care Explanations of legal issues of interest to seniors.

National Senior Citizens Law Center The National Senior Citizens Law Center advocates nationwide to promote the independence and well-being of low-income elderly individuals and persons with disabilities.

Online Magazines

Grand Times An online magazine with articles about topics such as grandparenting, cooking finance, health, law, relationships, and travel.

Let Life In Online magazine for boomers, young seniors and recent retirees.