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Last Modified 07/22/04
LINKS
Federal Resources
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Administration on Aging - Includes information for caregivers, advocates, the aging network, researchers, and elders.
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U.S. Congress - This website provides daily calendars and journals, information about each legislator, committee assignments, bill tracking and status of legislation.
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Social Security 1-800-772-1213 - information about ordering a replacement Medicare card, changing your address or phone number, and applying for Social Security Retirement Benefits.
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Medicare 1-800-633-4227
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Veterans Affairs - information on VA programs, veterans' benefits, VA facilities worldwide, and VA medical automation software.
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Federal Office of Disability and Long-term Care Policy - Includes information on research, reports published by the office, aging issues, disability issues, and home and community based services.
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U.S. Department of Health and Human Services - provides links to hundreds of related websites including medical libraries, non-profit health organizations, and support groups.
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Department of Health and Human Services Office of Disability - oversees the implementation and coordination of disability programs, policies and special initiatives for 54 million persons with disabilities.
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Consumer.gov - This site has federal consumer information, including health and health care quality information.
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Firstgov - provides one resource for all U.S. Federal Government resources on the Internet.
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Office of Personnel Management (Federal Retirees) - provides information for federal retirees and surviving spouses of federal employees that need to keep their health coverage.
State Resources
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Kansas Area Agency on Aging Association - Action, Advocacy Answers
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Kansas Department on Aging (KDOA) - A good resources website with links to senior centers, AAA, and many other agencies relating to seniors. It also has tips for seniors and the latest news releases.
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Kansas Legislature - During the legislative session, this website provides updated daily calendars and journals, information about each legislator, committee assignments, bill tracking, and status of legislation. Audio activity of floor activity available at this site.
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Kansas Attorney General - Charity check, no-call list, consumer complaint forms.
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Kansas Legislative Research - Includes how to find your legislator, how to contact your state legislator, and information about the legislative process.
Other Resources
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Kansas Association for American Retired Persons (AARP) - includes information on all AARP programs, services, legislative initiatives, long-term care, insurance and many white papers on topics of concern to elders.
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Benefits Check-up - Created by the National Council on Aging (NCOA) this free, easy-to-use website helps older Americans identify their eligibility for a wide range of public assistance programs. It compares the information you give with eligibility requirements for Social Security, Medicaid, Foods Stamps, Weatherization, in-home services, pharmacy programs, and state programs. A printable report of programs and enrollment information is available.
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Healthfinder - reliable health information from many sources to help people stay healthy, understand diagnoses, explore treatment options, and find support.
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Kansas Foundation for Medical Care Quality Improvement Organization
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Access America for Seniors - The Access America for Seniors Website has information that will help seniors conduct business with federal agencies faster and easier.
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The Medicare Rights Center - The Medicare Rights Center works to ensure access to affordable health care for older adults and people with disabilities through counseling, educational programs and public policy initiatives.
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NIH SeniorHealth - contains a wide range of information on many health topics including: Alzheimer's Disease, Arthritis, Balance Problems, Breast Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Diabetes, Exercise for Older Adults, Hearing Loss, Lung Cancer, Prostate Cancer, Taking Medications, and many more.
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Tricare for Life - expanded medical coverage for Medicare-eligible uniformed service retirees age 65 or older, their eligible family members and survivors, and certain former spouses.
Caregiving
Health Conditions
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Alzheimer’s Education - This includes information on research, various publications, and Alzheimer’s Centers.
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Healthy Aging for Older Adults - The Healthy Aging for Older Adults Website sponsored by the National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion provides information on a wide range of topics including: Health-Related Behaviors Chronic Diseases, Infectious Diseases, Immunizations for Adults, and Injuries Among Older Adults.
Job/ Volunteer Opportunities
Just For Fun
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Explore Kansas - Use this site to help plan your trips, for groups or yourself. Many wonderful facts are included such as Kansas 1st, Kansas Cuisine, and Kansas people. Group trips are planned 4 times a year, sign your senior center and have a ball!
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Legends of America - Ghost towns, legends, outlaws and scenic highways all listed here along with many other interesting facts.
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Blue Skyways - Wonderful site that can answer almost any question you have about Kansas. This site links you to communities (past and present), government agencies, libraries, genealogy sites, museums, governmental representatives (counties, state & federal), and many other attractions in the state of Kansas. Still have questions? KAN Answer has librarians on-line to answer your questions or type in "Older KS forum" in the search engine, and it will take you to issues and links that concern Kansas Seniors.
Mental Exercises
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School Discovery - Make your own word search or crossword puzzle for your Senior center. This site includes many puzzle to keep you thinking including reasoning logic and word and letter puzzles.