Housing & Facilities
What is Assisted Living? Assisted Living is defined as, "housing for the elderly or disabled that provides nursing, meals, and/or housekeeping as needed." This site answers questions about all levels of assisted living
Assisted Living Directory "strives to be a unique resource for assisted living facility information & caregiver support. We produce facility video tours, caregiver interviews, and video tutorials to help our users to make informed decisions."
AptFinder.org This non-profit service can help you find affordable housing throughout Washington State.
Assisted Living Facilities Their directory lists over 36,100 assisted living communities - search by zip code. Their site also has a lot of information for those considering assisted living.
Catholic Community Services A not for profit agency that assists families and individuals with housing, counseling, and legal assistance.
Mr. Longterm Care Resource for aging and disability, as well as long-term care.
SeniorLivingSource.com More than just a directory, SeniorLivingSource.org is a free referral service that can help you reach out to many communities to request free information from them, or even a free consultation. Lot of focus on alzheimers.
SeniorHomes.com A free resource for finding local senior homes. We have comprehensive information on all nursing homes, assisted living, memory care and retirement communities, as well as articles on important senior housing topics to help you through your search.
Health & Insurance
HealthCentral Great source for what's in the medical news. Updated daily, this site provides health highlights, healthful living tips, and feature articles on current hot medical topics.
Mesothelioma Guide Extensive information on this asbestos-related cancer. Definition, cause, treatment, help, physician, treatment programs, etc. Highly informative site with lots of links to articles and just about everything you want to know about this disease.
Longtermcarewiz.com An online eldercare sourcebook -- extensive! Includes advice and faq's for all levels of insurance as well.
MedicineNet Extensive library of original articles on health conditions, drugs, and medical procedures. This site also offers a premium service which they charge for.
The Merck Manual - Home Edition Comprehensive online manual of home medical information.
ShareCare Interactive tools to support your health decisions.
TermFinder.com The Insurance Search Engine — Instantly search through thousands of life insurance policies and save 50-70%
WebMD Got health questions? WebMD, is a one stop source for health and wellness on the Web. Peruse our library. Ask our health professionals. Chat with others.
The Recovery Village Primarily a treatment center that showcases a lot of information on alcohol and drugs as they affect the older person; good resource.
Investment, Financial, Legal & Employment
Elder Law Answers This site contains a lot of helpful legal advice specifically aimed at the concerns of seniors.
Our Money & Finances Page Check this page for more financial sites and information.
Senior Job Bank Find a skilled senior to work part time, full time or temp--or advertise your availability for jobs in your skill area.
Travel & Adventure
RoadScholar (Elderhostel) Boston-based organization has long experience in educational and service programs in U.S. and around the world. Highly recommended.
Eldertreks Specializes in adventure travel for the senior with an interest in other countries/cultures. Especially active in Asian destinations.
Senior Sites
Guide to a Happy and Healthy Aging This helpful site was recommended by Amy B., a fourth grade student in New York. She suggested it in memory of her grandfather Lou.
ElderNet This site offers information on “The Good Life”; - where to go and what to do. There are links to gardening, stepping out, volunteering to help others, a chat group and fun and games for Seniors.
Drug Dangers Information on a range of medications and medical devices that have serious complications.
Elderwise This local organization's site has lots of information for you.
Senior Guidance Senior living options and guide to facilities in every state.
Grandma Betty Lots of senior-related links and information
Third Age
"InterLink"
Northwest Senior Resources
Community Services for the Blind and Partially Sighted specializes in working with age-related vision loss. They maintain an on-line store, SightConnection, with over 200 products to aid those living with vision loss.
Senior Source (Snohomish County) Vast array of links, phone numbers and addresses for all sorts of resources for seniors in the Puget Sound region.
Healthy Aging Partnership a coalition of 16 Puget Sound-area health and social services supporting the efforts of seniors in King and adjacent counties to improve their health and quality of life
The Seattle/King County SoundGenerations
Seattle Human Senior Services This Seattle site has a wide range of resources for senior citizens.
Federal Resources
Medicare Home Page You'll find loads of information about the Federal Medicare program here.
Social Security Administration Home page for the S.S.A.
Miscellaneous
AARP Webplace Well known organization, AARP, has a home page where you can find out about their programs, and enroll online. We've all heard about them, now we're getting old enough to enjoy the benefits they offer.
The Aging Research Center Highly informative site with lots of links to books, papers, seminars, and just about everything you want to know about the aging process. This site is for researchers and laymen alike.
PetsWelcome.com Travelling with a pet? Here are some very useful tips.
Live Oak Med Online shopping for daily living aids for the senior, the handicapped, and everyone else
Personal Touch Apparel for nursing homes and other health-related facilities
http://www.vandehey.com/seattle Lots of links to all sorts of Northwest resources and information
Here are some Senior Numbers
- AARP: 206 526-7918
- Betty Fox: 718 279-1799
- EastSide HomeShare: Linda Verbel 425-562-6864
- El Centro de LaRaza: 206 329-9442
- King County Aging and Disability Services: 206 684-0699
- Gray Panthers of Seattle: 206 5236865
- National Asian Center on Aging: 206 624-1221
- Older Women's League: 206 325-3548
- Puget Sound Counsel of Senior Citizens: 206 448-9646
- Seattle Indian Commision (Senior Prog): 206 329-6594
... and Puget Sound Area Senior Service Agencies:
The Mayor's Office for Senior Citizens(now called healthy aging)
King County Aging & Disability Services
Sound Generations (formerly Senior Services of Seattle/King County)
If you know of a senior organization that should be listed here, please let us know. Phone: 206-935-8175 or .
