"Old age realizes the dreams of youth: look at Dean Swift; in his youth he built an asylum for the insane, in his old age he was himself an inmate."

Online Guide for Senior Citizens Resources in the USA

Deconstructing the Digital Era

I must confess that I've never trusted the Web. I've always seen it as a coward's tool. Where does it live? How do you hold it personally responsible? Can you put a distributed network of fiber-optic cable "on notice"? And is it male or female? In other words, can I challenge it to a fight? -- Stephen Colbert


Senator Ted Stevens thinks the internet is a "series of tubes." George W. Bush believes there are internets galore out there. And John McCain...well, the Senator has admitted that he doesn't even know how to use a computer.

Politics in the digital era is tricky, not so much because of the wealth of information on the web, but because of the millions of ordinary Americans using that information on a daily basis. Armed with new media tools, muckrackers today number in the millions. No longer is a candidate able to present a poll-tested package to the press and have that persona spoon-fed to the American people. No, today's voters have available to them a universe of information consisting of detailed voting records, primary sources, debunking sites, blogs, and more. As John McCain recently said, "[w]hat you can find out now on the Internet -- it's remarkable."
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Hurricanes

Hurricanes are severe tropical storms that form in the southern Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean Sea, Gulf of Mexico and in the eastern Pacific Ocean. Scientists can now predict hurricanes, but people who live in coastal communities should plan what they will do if they are told to evacuate.
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Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRC)

Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRCs) are also referred to as life care communities. Entering one is usually a once-in-a-lifetime choice and that's the appeal. Many have large campuses that include separate housing for those who live very independently, assisted living facilities that offer more support, and nursing homes for those needing skilled nursing care. With all on the same grounds, people who are relatively active, as well as those who have serious physical and mental disabilities, all live nearby. Residents then move from one housing choice to another as their needs change.
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Fiber

An apple a day--that is, a whole apple with the skin--will give you approximately 3.6 grams of fiber. That's a good start, but you still need a lot more fruits, vegetables, and whole grains to meet the daily level of 20 to 30 grams of fiber recommended by the National Cancer Institute. Eating foods with plenty of complex carbohydrates and fiber (vegetables, fruits, and grain products) is part of a healthy diet for several reasons.
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Register for the National Do Not Call Registry

The National Do Not Call Registry gives you an opportunity to limit the telemarketing calls you receive. Once you register your phone number, telemarketers subject to the FTC's Telemarketing Sales Rule, must stop calling you. Most legitimate telemarketers respect the Registry and won't call a number on it. But scammers are willing to violate the Registry restrictions. If your number is on the Registry, be suspicious of any telemarketing calls, unless they are from companies with which you already do business or that are allowed to call under an exception to the rule.
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Seniors in the USA
Online Guide for Senior Citizens Resources in the US
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Traveling with a Senior Citizen: What You Should Know
View our traveling checklist for seniors before you make your next trip. Being prepared is key to ensuring relaxed travel and enjoyable companionship for everyone.
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.·:*¨°¨*:·. Travel Information for Senior Citizens .·:*¨°¨*:·.
Planning a fun vacation getaway? We can help. Our site provides information for dual nationals, seniors with a handicap, seniors traveling with pets, seniors needing travel insurance, and more!
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Directory for Seniors in Arkansas
Need a caretaker, housekeeper, shopper, ride anywhere? We can help link you up. We can also provide you with a directory of local civic engagement and employment opportunities for adults over the age of 55 who wish to re-enter the workforce.
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Promoting Independence for the Elderly in Massachusetts
What is an iPod, a blog, or a blackberry? What the heck kind of a verb is "google"? Confused? You are not the only one! Questions will be answered in plain English. And if we don't know, we'll "google" for the answer.
www.massachusettssenior.com

Directory for Seniors in Delaware
Need a caretaker, housekeeper, shopper, ride anywhere? We can help link you up. We can also provide you with a directory of local civic engagement and employment opportunities for adults over the age of 55 who wish to re-enter the workforce.
www.seniorsindelaware.com

Directory of Elderly Care Centers
Our directory of Elderly Care Centers consists of links that were hand-picked to help improve and enrich the lives of seniors with opportunities to be independent, celebrate life and reach their fullest potential!
www.elderlycarecenters.com

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.·:*¨¨*:·. Directory: Our repository of thousands of cool websites! .·:*¨¨*:·. Learning Center: A large database of tutorials and how-to's! .·:*¨¨*:·. Discussion Forums: Interact in our forums and chat rooms! .·:*¨¨*:·.
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Directory for Seniors in Arkansas
Need a caretaker, housekeeper, shopper, ride anywhere? We can help link you up. We can also provide you with a directory of local civic engagement and employment opportunities for adults over the age of 55 who wish to re-enter the workforce.
www.seniorsinarkansas.com

Directory for Seniors in Massachusetts
Need a caretaker, housekeeper, shopper, ride anywhere? We can help link you up. We can also provide you with a directory of local civic engagement and employment opportunities for adults over the age of 55 who wish to re-enter the workforce.
www.seniorsinmassachusetts.com