Resources for Older Adults

Age of Reason
Over 5,000 links to useful sites for age 50 and over.

BBB Wise Giving Alliance
Information on charities.

Home Modification
Website catering to home modifications for the aging person. Includes checklists to help spot possible safety problems.

Internet Fraud Watch
Helps consumers to distinguish between legitimate and fraudulent promotions on the web.

Extension Services
The goal of the extension department is to provide quality service to the shut-ins, rest homes, family care homes, children and parents in special programs, and day care facilities of Randolph County.

Lighthouse International
"Helping people of all ages who are blind or partially sighted overcome the challenges of vision loss."

Meals on Wheels (Asheboro)

North Carolina Division of Aging and Adult Services

Senior Link
Eldercare resource, referral and consultation web site for seniors promoting optimal health and independent living.

Senior Net
"Nonprofit organization of computer-using adults, age 50 and older. SeniorNet's mission is to provide older adults education for and access to computer technologies to enhance their lives and enable them to share their knowledge and wisdom."

Senior Outlook
Guide to Senior Housing

Senior Service America
"Senior Service America is a non-profit organization providing employment and training opportunities to seniors across the country."

Senior Sites!
A comprehensive source of non-profit housing and services for seniors. Provides a listing of nonprofit senior housing, assisted living facilities, and retirement communities that are members of the American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging.

Senior Source Info
"For North Carolina nursing homes and assisted living communities that cover the entire N.C. area with additional information on Medicare and Medicaid."

ThirdAge
Online home of active older adults filled with ideas and interactions generated and hosted by the view of its citizens - the Third Agers.