Databases
EBSCO
Newspapers and Magazines
Find full-text articles in over 1,800 magazines and 150 newspapers from around
the world.
General
Reference Center Gold 
Contains 1,200 full-text titles in general interest magazines, business and industry
journals, and reference books.
Web Sites
AARP
The American Association of Retired People offers information and discounts
for older Americans.
Caregiving.com
Center for Family Caregivers offers links to online support groups,
survival guides and weekly tips.
CT Senior Info
Information about
benefits, social programs, financial aid, assistance and general information
to the elderly, custodians of the elderly and the disabled.
Darien Library's Recommended Internet Tutorials
Where to start if you've never used the internet before? Try using
some of the sites listed here.
Darien Senior Activities Center
Local activities for Seniors as well as special social and health programs.
Elderhostel
Planning to travel and looking for deals and special programs? Elderhostel
is the world’s largest educational and travel organization for
adults 55 and over.
First Gov for Seniors
Get information from the federal government on issues such as health
and nutrition, consumer protection, benefits, and more.
Guide to Long Term
Care Planning
This comprehensive, free, and noncommercial resource is provided by
the National Care Planning Council.
Medicare
Find information on Medicare and benefits.
Nursing Home Ratings
Gannett News Service Special Report - Rating America's Nursing Homes. Get patient care quality ratings for 16,000 nursing homes nationwide.
Retirement Living Information
Center
Search for retirement communities, compare state taxes, and more.
Senior Men's Association of Darien
Local club for senior men, over age 55.
Seniornet.org
Looking for a class online, book discussions, or investment groups?
Get that and more here.
Social Security Online
Questions about Social Security? Go to the official page of the SSA.
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