AGENCIES & ORGANIZATIONS

AARP
The official homepage for the American Associted of Retired Persons

Administration on Aging
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

FirstGov for Seniors
Electronic access to senior-oriented government services and information

The Review Journal's Seniors Community Page
Offers links to housing, transportation, health and activity sites of interest to Las Vegas seniors

Social Security Administration
Benefits information from the Social Security Administration

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FUN & LEARNING

City of Las Vegas Recreation - Seniors
Activities, classes and workshops offered by City of Las Vegas Parks & Leisure.

Clark County Parks & Recreation Senior Activities
Fun activities, games and classes at the Clark County Parks & Recreation Senior Centers.

Elderhostel
Educational adventures around the world for adults 55 and over.

SeniorNet
Provides adults 50 years or older with computer instruction.

WiredSeniors.com
A web search directory and site especially for the over 50 age group.

World Wide Seniors
Feature articles and a discussion forum especially for Seniors.

Yahoo! Games
Card games, board games, crossword puzzles and more! Play by yourself or against an opponent.

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FINANCE & INVESTING

Bankrate.com
Rate information on over 100 banking products including credit cards, mortgages, auto loans, savings and checking accounts, and personal loans.

Bloomberg.com
Financial information, tutorials, news, data and analysis.

Kiplinger.com
Hundreds of different financial calculators.

Quicken
Online personal finance site designed to help you manage your money and make confident financial decisions.

Morningstar
Mutual fund research and information.

Yahoo! Finance
News, tools and information on all areas of investing and personal finance.

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HEALTH

Consumer Health Connection
Offers Internet access to authoritative sources which will assist the consumers with making informed decisions.

Elderweb
Articles, directories and information on Eldercare issues.

Healthfinder
The Department of Health and Human Services' directory of health information.

MayoClinic.com
Health information from the physicians and staff of the Mayo Clinic.

Medicare
The official U.S. Government site for people with Medicare.

Nevada Caregiver Resources and Information
Information, news and practical advice for long-term caregivers in Nevada.

Nevada Medicaid Information
From the State of Nevada, Division of Welfare

Seniors' Health Topics
Health and drug information for Seniors from the National Library of Medicine.

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HOUSING

Nursing Home Info
Nursing home locator, interactive map, and information regarding the selection of a nursing home facility

Assisted Living Info
Assisted living facility locator, maps, advice on selecting an assisted living center

Medicare Search
Detailed information about the performance of every Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in the country

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LEGAL

Senior Citizens Law Project
Free legal counsel and assistance to Clark County residents age 60 and older

SeniorLaw
Information on case law, Medicaid, Medicare, Elderlaw attorneys, social security, wills and trusts, nursing home law, long term care insurance and elder abuse

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SUPPORT PROGRAMS

Benefits Checkup
Online questionnaire to help identify federal and state assistance programs. A service of the National Council on Aging.

Catholic Charities Meals on Wheels
Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada

Clark County Senior Citizens Property Tax/Rent Rebate
Rebates for low income seniors. Clark County Assessor's Office.

Clark County Senior Citizens Protective Service
Crisis and emergency social work service from Clark County Social Service

KNPR Radio Reading Service
Reading service for eligible individuals unable to read standard print due to vision loss, physical impairment or learning disability.

Nevada Bureau of Services to the Blind and Visually Impaired
A variety of services for eligible individuals whose vision is not correctable by ordinary eye care.

Nevada Senior RX
State of Nevada's program to assist low income seniors with the high cost of prescription medicine

Southwest Gas Senior Weatherization Program
Southwest Gas Corporation, Community Outreach.

State of Nevada Division for Aging Services
A Division of the Nevada Department of Human Resources

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TRANSPORTATION

CAT Bus Information
Schedules, route maps and fare information for Citizens Area Transit

CAT Paratransit
Public transporation service for persons with disabilities

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VOLUNTEERING

Friends of the Southern Nevada Libraries
Used bookstores, warehouse book sales

Senior Service Corps
Nationwide volunteer program for Seniors

Volunteer Match
Searchable database of more than 33,000 volunteer opportunities

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