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As we get older, life just gets better! But the print starts getting smaller, everyone starts mumbling, the darned government starts mucking about with our income, and... What were we talking about? Those darned Senior Moment! Links, books and resources to help you live your mature life to the fullest!

LIBRARY CATALOG Books for Adults Grandparents' rights : with forms by Truly, Traci This book addresses the rights of grandparents, a growing segment of the population. Divorced and deceased parents are also addressed here in relation to grandparent's right.   Books for Teens Dancing in Cadillac light by Holt, Kimberly Willis. In 1968, eleven-year-old Jaynell's life in the town of Moon, Texas, is enlivened when her eccentric Grandpap comes to live with her family.   Books for Older Children Zero grandparents by Edwards, Michelle Calliope does not have a grandmother or grandfather to bring to school on Grandparent's Day, but she finds a special way to participate anyway.   Books for Younger Children 38 ways to entertain your grandparents by Hunter, Dette Sarah doesn't want her grandparents to get bored during their visit, so she and her brother and sister make sure they are always entertained with fun games, creative crafts, delicious food, and lots more!   More books for: Adults Teens Older Children Younger Children   FOR MORE LIBRARY RESOURCES TRY: Aging Grandparents Older people Retirees

RESEARCH DATABASES  Alt HealthWatch Resources on the many perspectives of complementary, holistic and integrated approaches to health care and wellness.  Crossword Puzzle Solver Enter the letters you have with question marks for those you don't and it will give word options which fit the pattern.  Encyclopedia of Aging Topics such as biology, medicine, economics, law, psychology, sociology, and history as they relate to aging. Illustrated with photos, graphs, and line drawings  Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine Presents current, unbiased information on alternative and complementary medical practices, including reflexology, acupressure, acupuncture, chelation therapy, kinesiology, yoga, chiropractic, Feldenkrais, polarity therapy, detoxification, naturopathy, Chinese medicine, biofeedback, Ayurveda, and osteopathy.  Health & Wellness Resource Center More than 400 health and medical journals and other resources that can link you to major health web sites.  Health Source: Consumer Edition Searches health publications geared toward the lay person and contains a medical dictionary.  Legal Forms Need a legal form? This database offers mostly Nevada legal forms which can be downloaded and filled in as needed. Contains legal definations and a guide to attorneys throughout the U.S. Another feature is 'handbooks' on a variety of legal topics which covers information in other states or federal law.  Morningstar Investment Research Center Mutual fund ratings. Same information as the paper format. Access it from anywhere. Please note if you receive a message about "all licenses" in use please try again later as we only have 3 licenses for this product.  Newsbank News articles from all over the world. Features "Noticias en Español" which covers Spanish language newspapers.  PressDisplay Read today's newspaper on-line. Over 200 newspapers from 55 countries! Your paper is here, before it can even get to the news-stand! Newspapers are archived for 14 days.  Salud Para Todos Todo lo referente a Las noticias actuales en El campo de la salud y la medicina. Investigaciones de Los más prestigiosos científicos de Los Estados Unidos y artículos escogidos de más de 300 publicaciones que abarcan diversos temas como El cáncer, Los anticonceptivos, Las enfermedades contagiosas, El abuso de fármacos, y muchos más. RESOURCES IN YOUR LIBRARY  Seniors Computer Classes Tired of your kids saying "Dad, why can't you just email me?" Come learn more about computers, in classes just for you!  Words on Wheels Words on Wheels (WOW2) is a free visiting outreach service designed to bring the services and materials of the library to people who may not be able to visit the library easily. WEB SITES  AARP AARP is a nonprofit membership organization for persons 50 years and older, dedicated to addressing their needs and interests.  AARP Tax Information for Seniors Helpful information for Seniors facing tax season!  Caring Connections From the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization, Caring Connections helps to improve care at the end of life. Some of the topics it helps with are Advance care planning, Caregiving, Pain, Financial Issues, Hospice and palliative care, and Grief and loss. A valuable resource!  Cranky Search Engine Age-relevant search engine for baby boomers. Find information on a topic related to your age.  Get Healthy, Clark County! Tips and resources to Get Healthy, from the Southern Nevada Health District  MayoClinic.com Easy to understand information about drugs, conditions, diseases, keeping fit, and whatever you're curious about!  Medicare Information Links to all types of information about Medicare, from MedlinePlus.  Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage Information you can use, from AARP.  Medicare Prescription Drug Planner From Weiss Ratings, a free worksheet and planner that can help you select the program that's right for you.  Red Hat Society "When I am old, I shall wear purple..." The Red Hat Society is a social organization where there is fun after fifty (and before) for women of all walks of life. LOCAL RESOURCES  AARP - Nevada The Nevada chapter of the AARP.  Advance Care Planning Forms This is a large PDF file (it might take a while to load on your computer!) It includes a Durable Power of Attorney, a Living Will, and explains exactly what you're doing when you sign them. This booklet is published by the Center for Ethics and Health Policy, at University of Nevada, Reno.  Living Will and Durable Power of Attorney Links to simple versions of these documents, courtesy of the Division of Aging Services  Nevada Division for Aging Services Nevada's help place for Seniors!  Nevada State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) SHIP Volunteers offer FREE one-on-one assistance and counseling with respect to many problems seniors encounter regarding Medicare, supplemental health insurance and long-term care options.  Senior Fall Prevention From Get Healthy Clark County, learn more about what can lead to those dangerous slips and falls that harm so many seniors. What can you do to prevent it? NATIONAL RESOURCES  Find a Medicare Prescription Drug Plan Learn about the new Medicare prescription drug coverage. Find and compare prescription drug plans that meet your personal needs. Enroll in the prescription drug plan that you select.  Medicare Plans, state by state The Landscape of Local Plans lists all plans available in your area, providing important information on: Cost (premiums, deductibles and payments), Coverage (important issues around what and how drugs are covered), Convenience (pharmacy and mail-order options).  Medicare Prescription Drug Plan Information Tips and tools for people with Medicare, and those who care for them.  My Medicare One stop shopping for information about your medicare benefits and services.