Information Center

Estate Planning Articles:

• Estate Essentials
• Women and The Law
• Terminal Topics
• Top Ten Fatal Estate Planning Mistakes
• Admirable Administration
• Successful Successions
• Giving Graciously
• Blended Family Basics
• Joint Tenancy Troubles
• Without Benefit of Marriage
• Single Parent Plans
• Adult Education

Websites for Seniors:

• AARP
  AARP is the nation's leading organization for people age 50 and older. It serves their needs and interests through information and education, advocacy and community services which are provided by a network of local chapters and experienced volunteers throughout the country.
• Aging Information Center
  Provides a database of materials, reports and lists new publications and statistical information on the elderly from the Census Bureau and other sources. Full screen graph showing the growth of the 65+ populations through the year 2005.
• Alzheimer's Association
  Provides information on the prevention, cures, and treatments of Alzheimer's disease and related disorders. Also provides support and assistance to patients and their families.
• Better Business Bureau
  The Better Business Bureau is a non-profit organization that tracks consumer complaints and better business practices. This site will verify whether the company your are doing business with is a member in good standing.
• Meals on Wheel Association
  (MOWAA) represents those who provide meal services to senior citizens and others in need. Call the ElderCare locator number to find the meal on wheels program closest to yourlocation.
• WebMD Health
  Provides all kinds of information on health topics as well as a way to quick search for your particular medical condition. One of the best sites for medical research.
• Social Security Administration
  This is a very large site offering everything from Social Security related news items to laws, regulations, forms, benefit, publications, research statistics and more.
• Huffington Center on Aging
  Provides basic information on aging, how aging is evident in the arts, centenarians and aging research.
• Health and Human Resources
  The Department of Health and Human Resources is the United States government's principal agency for protecting the health of all Americans and providing essential human services. Links to many other agencies.
• Internal Revenue Service
  Provides all kinds of information regarding federal and state taxes. You can also print forms directly from the web site.
• Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare
  Education and advocacy group. You can "Ask Mary Jane" questions on Medicare and Social Security on the website.

Hotlines for Seniors:

• Alzheimer's Association
  800-272-3900
• Alzheimer's Disease Education and Referral
  800-438-4380
• American Council of the Blind
  800-424-8666
• American Diabetes Association
  800-342-2383
• Arthritis Foundation
  800-238-7800
• Depression Bipolar Support Alliance
  800-826-3632
• Consumer Nutrition Hotline
  800-366-1655
• Eldercare Locator
  800-677-1116
• Medicare Hotline
  800-633-4227
• Nation Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence
  800-622-2255
• Social Security
  800-772-1213