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Please visit our sponsors:
Calvert Home Health Care, Ltd.
Home health care is more than convenient; it’s good medicine. In business since 1987, Calvert Home Health Care, Ltd. is committed to serving the citizens of West Texas and the 37 counties we cover. In this day in age, patients are often discharged earlier from the hospital than in the past and they need some short-term help to complete their recovery and transition back to the home. Home health care can help smooth this process. Please visit us at www.calverthomehealth.com for more locations and general information.
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI)
“A unique learning community for adults 50+ at TTU” Join a vibrant and interactive learning community and discover the joy of learning in a fun, friendly, and intellectually stimulating environment.”
http://www.depts.ttu.edu/outreach/
Caring.com
A new web site for Boomers caring for their elderly, ill parents. We provide soup-to-nuts information; not just medical, but also finances, nutrition, and legal.
http://www.caring.com
American Association of Retired Persons Bulletin
Offers news and perspectives for Americans 50 and older. Point and click for breaking news, discussions groups and polls.
http://www.aarp.com/bulletin
Administration on Aging
The Department of Health and Human Services page for the Administration on Aging. A lot of good links.
http://www.aoa.gov
All About Family
Create peace of mind from your computer. Record and update important personal, medical and financial information, location of documents and list professional advisers from the convenience of your computer with the Living Family Journal. Information at your fingertips when you need it most.
http://www.allaboutfamily.com
Consumer Information Center
The place that the government provides for all of your consumer needs. Find out about recent recalls and other useful information.
http://www.pueblo.gsa.gov
Department of Veterans Affairs
U.S. Government site offers information about veterans benefits, programs, and includes online applications.
http://www.va.gov
Elder Options of Texas
Whether you’re a senior, a caregiver, a child with aging parents, or a health care professional, you’ll find Elder Options of Texas online services is your source for senior housing and elder care information.
http://www.elderoptionsoftexas.com
National Institute on Aging
Leading the federal effort on aging research with news and information on many research programs.
http://www.nih.gov/nia
South Plains Genealogical Society
Includes the history and purpose of this outstanding non-profit organization and also provides access to other interesting genealogical sites.
http://www.spgstx.org
SPAG Aging Programs
South Plains Area Agency on Aging.
http://www.spag.org/Area-Agency-on-Aging.html
Texas Department on Aging
Information and resources for older Texans and their families.
http://www.dads.state.tx.us/volunteer/atw
Texas Silver Haired Legislature
The Texas Silver-Haired Legislature strives to promote good government for all Texans by directly involving Senior citizens in the legislative process. TSHL provides a nonpartisan forum for discussion and debate of Senior issues, advocacy training and an avenue through which older citizens may serve as a resource to both public and private sectors.
http://www.txshl.org
Texas Tech University
Interested in going to school? Take a look at what our local university has to offer.
http://www.ttu.edu
U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging
The Special Committee on Aging serves as a focal point in the Senate for discussion and debate on matters relating to older Americans. Often, the Committee will submit its findings and recommendations for legislation to the Senate. In addition, the Committee publishes materials of assistance to those interested in public policies which relate to the elderly.
http://aging.senate.gov
