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Websites Selected by Librarians
Seniors Citizens’ Resources: USA.gov
View topics about and for senior citizens, including retirement, health, housing, taxes, and travel.
Social Security Online
The official web site of the Social Security Administration contains forms and publications in a downloadable format, as well as current and proposed Social Security regulations and other information of interest to seniors.
BenefitsCheckUp This site from the National Council on Aging helps seniors with limited income find programs to help pay for prescription drugs, utilities, food, and other needs.
US Department of Housing and Urban Development
Offers information on a wide variety of housing issues for seniors; such as reverse mortgages, choosing nursing homes, and federal housing programs.
Medicare
Provides information on the federal government's Medicare program, including resources on medigap insurance, prescription drug assistance programs, and nursing home directories. State information can be found at the Department of Health Care Services on Medi-Cal.
Senior Legal Hotline
This site provides free legal advice, assistance, and education for seniors.
Agis – Eldercare, Long Term Care, and Caregiving Information Resources
This site provides a wide range of eldercare information, including a national database of facilities and special care providers. The California Nursing Home Search also provides comparative information about the quality of California's nursing homes.
California Department of Aging  
This site offers information on a broad range of home and community based services provided by this department. Links are also provided to local Area Agencies on Aging.
Santa Clara County Senior Services Information Sheet
Provides a directory of programs offering senior connected community services.
HelpSCC: Information and Referral Database for Santa Clara County
A searchable database of health and human service providers with a section for Seniors.
AARP
This American Association of Retired Persons resource will point you toward sites on money, work, legal issues and more.
Exploritas
This nonprofit organization provides affordable and educational adventures for adults 55 and older.