Resources Found of Interest
at Aging With Pizzazz.com
One goal of Aging With Pizzazz.com is to share information about harvesting the low hanging fruit. No inclusion here should be seen as an endorsement; please check them carefully yourself. These resources, added at random, and only occasionally, are just a sampling of the sites that we might visit in addition to AgingWithPizzazz.
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Aging in Place and Assisted Living
Assisted Living for People with Disabilities
A common challenge in the US is finding proper care options for people living with disabilities. Here is a free guide that provides comprehensive information on topics like available care options, financial support, and free resources that are available from each state. It also has specific information for Veteran’s services.
Visit at link here: https://www.assistedliving.org/assisted-living-options-for-people-with-disabilities
Home Instead (Home Care Services | Home Instead) provides home care and companionship services for senior citizens. It states that they provide “trustworthy, kindhearted, senior home care services in your loved one’s home. All Care Professionals are thoroughly screened, extensively trained, professional, and reliable.”
Assisted Living
At Home Changes. Hazel Bridges (Florida), a breast cancer survivor writes: AgingWellness.org. For more, see her article 5 Home modifications for Stay at Home Seniors on AgingWithPizzazz
Caring.com (see below under Care Givers)
PayingforSeniorCare.com – see more description under Veterans
Alzheimer’s Issues
Alzheimer Support for families. Alzheimer Support is a free service that assists families who have loved ones with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia. they say that through their free search tool and nationwide database of over 45,000 Alzheimer’s care facilities, families who are in need of care for their loved ones are able to locate licensed care homes and communities that are best equipped to provide care for their loved ones. Visiting their site, you can start out by clicking on your state for more information.
Alzheimer’s Association 24/7 Helpline: 1.800.272.3900 | Alzheimer’s Association. This hotline (800.272.3900) is available around the clock, 365 days a year. Through this free service, specialists and master’s-level clinicians offer confidential support and information to people living with dementia, caregivers, families and the public. Dial 711 to connect with a TRS operator.
Care Givers
Caring.com has resources for alternative living situations and care givers. They are found at https://www.caring.com/ . This site has excellent resources for finding Senior Care & Senior Living options near you (you can look up by state). These include options for Assisted Living, Memory Care, In-home Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes, and Hospice.
Additionally, this site has lots of caregiving advice from experts, and help for care givers (including an online support group). As we all know, older care-givers need extra help in caring for themselves as well as their loved one.
Community Resources
Perhaps the first stop for senior resources in any community is the Area Agencies on Aging. This is a gateway resource consisting of a conglomerate of organizations around the US. They provide many services to seniors. Services include various information, referral services, care and Personal care of self or around home, transportation, mobilization/ambulation, legal services, nutrition (like meals on wheels), home care agencies, or insurance. You could start by searching online for your Area Agency on Agency at: Area Agencies on Aging | ACL Administration for Community Living. However, frankly any senior center can direct you to the local group.
ACL or Agency for Community Living ( Home Page | ACL Administration for Community Living ) -Advancing independence, integration, and inclusion throughout life. They state that “All people, regardless of age or disability, should be able to live independently and participate fully in their communities. Every person should have the right to make choices and to control the decisions in and about their lives. This right to self-determination includes decisions about their homes and work, as well as all the other daily choices most adults make without a second thought.” one of the great things about this site is their A-Z list of a myriad of community offerings. Between this agency and Area Agencies on Aging, you should be able to find more resources than you could ever use. Go directly to the A-Z list here: ACL A to Z: Programs, Networks, and Focus Areas | ACL Administration for Community Living
Village to Village Network (begun in Boston now far flung). https://www.vtvnetwork.org/
In southern Oregon, here is one called Ashland at Home.
Caring.com has many resources listed, however I want to point out this one in particular – a guide to Social Security for Seniors. A Guide to Social Security for Seniors – Caring.com Most of their information is about senior care and housing options, but this guide is a help for all seniors. This and other general info is difficult to find from their home page (devoted mostly to housing issues), but if you scroll down toward the bottom, you will find many good resources.
A Help Care 24/7 line called 2-1-1 is designed just for seniors – Call 211 for Essential Community Services | United Way 211. Get help with crisis Emergencies, food, housing, health care (finances, mental health, substances abuse), disaster recovery, paying bills and more. You can find help near you simply by putting your address or zip code in at this link: Your Local 211 | United Way 211
Enviornmental
Air Quality (see detailed information at: AQI Check for Better Quality of Life – 4 Easy-Peasy Steps. )
Masks and N95 Respirators (updated). From FDA Personal Protective Equipment. https://www.fda.gov/MedicalDevices/ProductsandMedicalProcedures/GeneralHospitalDevicesandSupplies/PersonalProtectiveEquipment/ucm055977.htm
Ancillary Respirator Information. CDCP. Center for Disease Control and Prevention.
The National Personal Protective Technology Laboratory (NPPTL) report on Ancillary Respirator Information and Healthcare. CDC – NIOSH – NPPTL Respirator Trusted-Source, Ancillary Respirator Information, Healthcare FAQ.
Exercise, Movement & Fitness (see Games/Exercise/Sports below)
PizzazzEE-25 comes to you directly from drb at AgingWithPizzazz.
PizzazzEE-25 is a fortifying routine, engaging Every Muscle, Every Joint, Every time – for Youngevitiy in our 2nd 50 years.
If you move well….. you age well.
Finances
(see other details for some of these resources at Time and Money at Tax Time on AgingWithPizzazz)
Your Money or Your Life. https://yourmoneyoryourlife.com/blog/page/4/
(One of my favorite books regarding money)
Grants for Seniors ( https://grantsforseniors.org/). The site states they are “volunteers working…to guide seniors and retirees when they need help.” They report their resources are available in all 50 states and include help in these categories: Financial Help, Health Care, Help with Rent, Housing Assistance, Food, Clothing Assistance, Transportation Assistance, and Daily Life. You can reach them via email at: info@grantsforseniors.org.
Can I Retire Yet. www.CanIRetireYet.com
Also suggested: Kirkpatrick’s related books: Retiring Sooner and Can I Retire Yet are both ones I have shared with friends (and used myself).
Vanguard – one of the first homes of Mutual Index Funds. Note from drb: While this video may still be of value, Vanguard has moved away from their trusted Index Funds (they’re available but with greater fees). This may no longer be your first place to look if you want index funds.
See their Webcast library. https://investor.vanguard.com/investing/webcast-videos/
Finances & Mental Health. From Finty.com – Money & Mental Health – Practical Financial Skills to Manage Money https://finty.com/resources/managing-money-pressures/ Below is some of the information they shared.
The free guide offers lots of helpful information such as:
• How financial debt and money worries impact people’s mental health: [ They have stats showing that 9.5 million adults in the UK suffer from mental health issues as a result of financial anxiety?
• Importance of practical financial skills and how it helps with mental health, including advice on combating debt, knowing why people overspend, and how to manage the effects of money pressures.
• Practical and useful tips / advice such as how to do a budget, analyzing spending habits, where to save on household expenses, and how to deal with debt, and how to make money management a habit.
• Other useful information / links to resources for developing practical financial skills & healthy money habits.
[Note from drb: Finty.com is NOT geared directly toward the US, but has sound financial advice. They were purchased by an Australian credit scoring company. ]
Digital Money for Seniors by Compare the Market. A data-driven money guide called “Digital Money for Seniors” explores key facts and challenges faced by the elderly in a world increasingly accustomed to digital banking. https://www.comparethemarket.com/credit-cards/content/digital-money-for-seniors/
Highlights and insights include:
— How the rapid move towards online banking and digital services risks leaving older people behind.
— The importance of digital inclusion and age-friendly banking to reliably meet the needs of the elderly.
— Great examples of industry initiatives that help teach and support seniors to use digital services.
— Useful tips and advice to offer help to elderly relatives or friends when using smartphones and the internet.
Can be seen at : Digital Money for Seniors | Compare the Market
Spending Habits. Explore your own habits in “Why We Spend: The Psychology of Spending Money and How to Break Bad Habits.” Visit: https://upgradedpoints.com/credit-cards/the-psychology-of-spending-money/. (Info produced and distributed by UpGradePoints.com )
They explain that this piece explores key things readers should know to understand their behavior:
- The most common bad spending habits.
- Causes and triggers of retail therapy.
- Doable advice on how to overcome overspending.
Health (also see Mental Health – Loneliness & Social Connections)
Osteoporosis. National Council for Aging Care. https://www.aging.com/osteoporosis-defined-causes-symptoms-and-treatment/ [Please note their ‘resources’ menu.]
“Aging Gracefully: Our Guide to Senior Health and Wellness” from Family Living Today (FLT). FLT is a free resource for families, providing everything from in-depth product reviews to expert advice. It concentrates on healthy and active lifestyles. FLT is independently owned and operated.
Medication Disposal. DEA Drug Disposal Information. National Take-Back Initiative.
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Games, Exercises or Sports
PizzazzEE-25 comes to you directly from drb at AgingWithPizzazz. PizzazzEE-25 is a fortifying routine, engaging Every Muscle, Every Joint, Every time – for Youngevitiy in our 2nd 50 years.
If you move well….. you age well.
Boxing for Balance. [Special program for Parkinson’s disease patients.] Rock Steady Boxing website – https://www.rocksteadyboxing.org/
“Sports and Games for Seniors – Fun and Exercise in One” from Medical Alert Advice at: https://www.medicalalertadvice.com/resources/sports-and-games-for-seniors-fun-and-exercise-in-one/
Courtesy of a group of youngsters from Learning Haven, who were studying the benefits of physical exercise and games to maintain a healthy body – not only for those of younger years, but for those in advanced years.
Exercise Afterburn. American Council on Exercise. Afterburn (EPOC) https://www.acefitness.org/blog/5008/7-things-to-know-about-excess-post-exercise-oxygen
HIIT – High Intensity Interval Training.
Video: Brit Lab with Michael Mosely. Fast exercise https://youtu.be/iEc7QFc5vIQ and book, Fast Exercise. Mosely, Michael and Peta Bee. Atpria Paperback, 2014
Rack Products for many Needs at Rack Hungry
Even those in their 2nd 50 years may need carriers or racks for items (like bikes, camping gear or sporting equipment). You might not have the same needs as when you were 20, but you never know. After posting one of my articles about winter sports, I heard from the people at www.rackhungry.com. That happens a lot and sometimes I look at their sites; this one was very good. Additionally, Jeremy Davies, who writes for the company included his article (for ALL ages): https://rackhungry.com/16-winter-sports/
Pickleball
We can’t let a list of senior resources go by without mentioning the ubiquitous and fun Pickleball. See the international pickleball federation for guidelines, rules and tips. International Pickleball Federation (theipf.org) If you always liked racquet sports but find them a bit too demanding now, you might want to try pickleball.
Rebounding
Hop Trampoline. Offers objective reviews with guides on how to buy trampoline which will meet your expectation and with which you will be satisfied. http://www.hoptrampoline.com/
Walking Soccer
Walking soccer or walking football is a great way to help improve the health and fitness for older adults. it is much safer (there actually is no running) and yet as a team sport it helps offset social isolation, forging camaraderie between players and reducing times of loneliness. Many of the rules are designed for senior safety. While it started in the UK, you find more information here at the USA Soccer Assoc. USASA Walking Soccer (usadultsoccer.com) They have some places listed that have groups to join, but there are a lot more not listed. Check your local senior center or parks and rec department.
Hobbies and Fun
General ideas for all sorts of hobbies and activities. You just HAVE to find something of interest here: www.HobbyHelp.com
Housing – other Options
Co-housing for seniors.
look for senior co-housing book by Chuck Durrett. Or general co-housing info at http://www.cohousingco.com/home
Info from AARP. On Elder co-housing. https://www.aarp.org/home-garden/housing/info-01-2011/elder_cohousing.html
Tiny Houses. http://www.tentcityurbanism.com/ at Tent City Urbanism. [Their book: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/22738077-tent-city-urbanism ]
Caring.com. Info for many housing and senior issues. (www.Caring.com )
Senior Mobil Home Parks. https://www.seniorliving.org/mobile-home-parks/ Senior Mobil homes. https://seniorlivingways.com/?page=Senior%20Mobile%20Homes
Mental Health – Loneliness & Social Connections
National Council on Aging (ncoag.og). “We believe every person deserves to age well. That’s why we’re on a path to improve the lives of 40 million older adults by 2030. Learn about the work we do, the people we serve, and why equitable aging matters now more than ever. Lots of resources. “Aging with dignity shouldn’t be a stroke of luck,” according to ncoag. See articles such as Loneliness and Isolation in Older Adults: How to Help (ncoa.org)
US Aging, ( USAging) leaders in Aging Well at Home. “USAging represents and supports the national network of Area Agencies on Aging and advocates for the Title VI Native American Aging Programs that help older adults and people with disabilities live with optimal health, well-being, independence and dignity in their homes and communities.” They, and Area Agencies on Aging also promotes the OPAL program – Optional for Popel to address Loneliness.
PEARLS –Program to Encourage Active, Rewarding Lives is an in-home, short-term treatment program designed to reduce symptoms of depression and improve quality of life among older adults (they include specific help for all adults with epilepsy. [A fairly new program, it’s currently available in 18 states.] You can see the goals, toolkit and more from the CDC website at PEARLS | Tools | Resources | PRC | CDC A quick summary of the program can be seen at the National Council on Aging: Evidence-Based Program: PEARLS (Program to Encourage Active, Rewarding (ncoa.org)
Friendship Line (https://www.ioaging.org/services/friendship-line/) from the Insitute on Aging works to combat social isolation and loneliness by providing a toll-free, 24/7 phone service for adults living with a disability and adults over 60 who are in need of support. Services offered via Friendship Line include crisis intervention, suicide and grief counseling, elder-abuse and more. Friendship Line – Institute on Aging (ioaging.org)
Senior Products
Guidance and Confidence for Senior Buying. Grandfolk (www.Grandfolk.com ) describes itself as a site serving as a resource that provides safety guidance on senior lifestyle, products, and services. It focuses on improving the safety of seniors through guidance during key transitions related to lifestyle, products, and services.
Before The Label.com reviews many different products in a whole host of areas. While it says it is mostly for men, and even active men, women and those less active will find a great deal of info here on products for themselves or as gifts. The site states “we do not only do this for fun or no reason at all, no, it is our passion. We are obsessed with fitness, lifestyle, and tech and want to use www.BeforeTheLabel.com to live our passion, while also being a resource for people with a similar passion.” As I mentioned, you don’t actually have to share similar passions to find some good info here. All of their categories aren’t actually filled yet (like ‘kitchen’) but some I checked out where handy (linking to places to buy) and helpful,
Sleep
Sleep tips and products can be found at Sleep Help (www.SleepHelp.org). Their goal is to help you get a good night’s sleep tonight and every night. They have in-depth guides to tips and the health connection to sleep. Best is that they review lots of products. So far it looks helpful to me.
Trades and Crafts
Greeting Cards
Heather C. Boyd, Ph.D. who produces cards and collages using plant materials. Her items can be seen (and purchased) at: www.hcboyd.wixsite.com/natureart.
For full disclosure, she wrote You’ve Got Mail – or How to Brighten Someone’s Day for AgingWithPizzazz.
Family Tree. Help with starting a family tree and (hopefully WAY in advance) preparing an obituary. www.ObituariesHelp.org Thanks to volunteer Suzie.
[Note: Their free templates for setting up family trees is at a tiny link at the top of their page at https://obituarieshelp.org/free_printable_blank_family_tree.html.]
Travel
For 50+ travelers, try Road Scholar, all-inclusive trips. Educational Travel & Learning Adventures | Road Scholar There’s choices of interests, group size and activity levels. The name probably gives it away but there is always an educational element.
While not truly for seniors, Grand Circle Travel and O.A.T.- Overseas Adventure Travel (sister companies), https://www.gct.com/ have a reputation for serving the older crowd. They too have an educational aspect, but not as much as Road Scholar. O.A.T is known for small groups and more active agendas.
[See Aging with Pizzazz: 13 Tips to Avoid Injury & Save Money during Senior Summer Fun, and from a guest writer we ran Best Tips on Air Travel for Seniors. ]
Airbnb Accommodation Tips. See Zoey at www.Stagkissbudapest.com [Yes, she has a specialty in Budapest, but it is not all she does.] This is geared toward a younger attitude.
Veterans
Paying for Senior Care. com (run by company Caring LLC). While this company serves all seniors, they have two resources concentrating on Veterans – “Veterans Guide to Paying for Assisted Living and Home Care” and Medicaid vs. Veterans Pensions page
Senior Care referral sites often strike me as more product than care, but many have good financial resources – this is one of them. They state a dedication for helping seniors with monetary and physical well-being. Taken from their site is this: “PayingforSeniorCare.com strives to be the most complete, up-to-date, and reliable source of simple and easy-to-access information about financial resources for seniors and their loved ones on the internet. To accomplish that, the Eldercare Financial Assistance Locator tool was created, and comprehensive resources are continually being added and updated for those in every state in the nation.”
Wellness Resources and Activities
Yoga. Gentle Yoga for Seniors. At Sixty and Me. http://sixtyandme.com/gentle-yoga-for-seniors-videos/
Body, Mind and Spirit. Simple, petite site written by ‘Karen’ at ElderWellness.net
Boxing for Balance. [Special program for Parkinson’s disease patients.] Rock Steady Boxing website – https://www.rocksteadyboxing.org/
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