Area Links

City of Oakland
http://oaklandnet.com

Oakland Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce
www.oaklandchamber.com

OaklandCA.com
www.oaklandCA.com

Alameda County
www.co.alameda.ca.us

The Oakland Tribune
www.oaklandtribune.com

The San Francisco Chronicle
www.sfgate.com

Information. The key to a healthy, happy retirement.

California-Nevada Methodist Homes [www.cnmh.org]

About.com/Senior Living [www.seniorliving.about.com] – Offers expert guides to senior living.

Access America for Seniors [www.seniors.gov] – A government-wide initiative to deliver electronic services from government agencies and organization to seniors.

Administration on Aging [www.aoa.dhhs.gov] – Information on and for seniors and the services available to them.

AgeNet [www.agenet.com] – An information and referral network designed to "bridge the distance" between aging parents and adult children by providing actionable information about products and services that are important to enhancing the quality of life of older adults and their families.

American Association of Homes & Services for the Aging (AAHSA) [www.aahsa.org ] – Dedicated to providing high-quality health care, housing and services to the nation’s aging population.

American Association of Retired Persons [www.aarp.org] – The nation’s leading organization for persons age 50 and older.

American Society of Aging [www.asaging.org] – Designed to enhance the knowledge and skills of those working with seniors and their families.

Assisted Living Federation of America [www.alfa.org] – Offers information on the variety of housing options available to seniors.

California Association of Homes & Services for the Aging [www.aging.org] – A not-for-profit organization advocating advancement, education and research in housing and services for seniors throughout California.

ElderWeb [www.elderweb.com] – A research site for both professionals and family members looking for information on elder care and long-term care, and includes links to information on legal, financial, medical and housing issues, as well as policy, research and statistics.

Friendly 4 Seniors [www.friendly4seniors.com] – A categorized collection of senior sites grouped by topic and area of interest.

Grand Times [www.grandtimes.com] – A weekly internet magazine for seniors exploring life’s opportunities and challenges.

National Council on Aging [www.ncoa.org] – Site representing organizations and professionals dedicated to promoting the dignity, self-determination, well being and contributions of older persons.

Senior.Net [www.seniornet.com] – Provides seniors education for and access to computer technology to enhance their lives.

Senior Resource [www.seniorresource.com] – Provides housing options and information for retirement, finance, insurance and care.

SeniorScape [www.seniorscape.com] – Delivers free elder care resources to the public and serves as an interactive forum for elder care professionals and service providers.

Seniors Exercise, Health & Fitness [www.groupone.net/gwills/we32.htm] – Provides health-related book guides and sites for seniors in association with Amazon.com.

ThirdAge [www.thirdage.com] – A community of active seniors featuring information on health, romance, technology, investing and travel.

Yahoo! Seniors’ Guide [http://seniors.yahoo.com] – Online senior forum.