6 Billion Human Beings

There are more than 6 billion human beings on Earth. According to the population estimates released by the United Nations, the 6 billion mark was reached on October 12 1999. This interactive exhibit engages your thinking about life on earth. (An exhibit from the Musée de l'Homme)

Alzheimer's Association, Massachusetts/New Hampshire Chapter

The world leader in Alzheimer's research and support. Services include 24/7 Helpline, Care Consultation, Educational Programs, MedicAlert® + Safe Return® emergency response service and Support Groups.

American Society on Aging

Thousands of professionals throughout the country rely on the American Society on Aging to keep them on the cutting edge in an aging society.

Easter Seals

Assistive technology assessments, services and low-interest loan program. The Assistive Technology Regional Center (ATRC) helps people with disabilities make informed decisions about assistive technology they can use to increase their independence at home, on the job or in school.

The ElderCare Locator

The Eldercare Locator is a nationwide, directory assistance service designed to help older persons and caregivers locate local support resources for aging Americans

Elderhostel, Inc.

Elderhostel, Inc. is a not-for-profit organization with 25 years of experience providing high-quality, affordable, educational adventures for adults who are 55 and older. These short-term educational programs are a fun and exciting way for you to share new ideas, explore new places and make new friends.

Family Caregiver Handbook

The Family Caregiver Handbook is a "gateway" to key elder care organizations across the Commonwealth, providing telephone numbers, locations and website address so that caregivers can find the most appropriate resources closest to their own community.

Families USA

The Voice for Health Care consumers

Franklin County Home Care

Franklin County Home Care provides services and support to elders, caregivers and persons with disabilities in Franklin County and the North Quabbin area.

Innovations in End-of-Life Care

This on-line journal features peer-reviewed examples of promising practices in end-of-life care.

Massachusetts PCA Referral Directory

The Massachusetts PCA Referral Directory is free for elders and people with disabilities, who qualify for the MassHealth PCA Program. Individuals will be able to search the website for qualified PCAs by zip code and screen for criteria, such as access to a car, hours of availability, experience, and a range of other relevant factors. The website, which also is available in Spanish, is completely accessible for people, who use any kind of assistive technology. Current and/or potential individuals looking for work as PCAs can apply and register free of charge, 24 hours a day, on the website, or by calling toll free at (866) 211-WORK (9675).

Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission's Home Modification Loan Program

This state funded loan program began in 1999 and has assisted hundreds of Massachusetts residents by providing loans to make access and safety modifications to the residence of elders and individuals with disabilities. The intent of the program is to allow people to reamin in their homes and live more independently in their communities.

Mass Home Care

Are you looking for eldercare information, or services for a family member or friend? Is care in the community your first choice? Mass Home Care can help you find what you need.

We want to help you and your family age well. Instead of spending hours searching for the right service, Let us put the pieces together for you.

The Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder Affairs

The Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder Affairs serves the 1.1 million elders of Massachusetts and their families. Among the many items you will find here: an overview and the budget of the agency, descriptions of germane programs, elder demographic data, agency contacts, recent news releases and links to related sites

Medicare Rights Center

Medicare answers now just a click away. The Medicare Rights Center site has in-depth Medicare consumer information and:
Cases of the Month
Publications
Policy Facts and Trends
Press Releases
MRC news and events

Mesothelioma

Mesothelioma, a rare cancer of the lining of the lung, is caused by exposure to asbestos. Because of long dormancy period,mesothelioma and other asbestos-related diseases can remain undetected for over a decade before the patient shows any signs of illness. An exposure of as little as one or two months can result in mesothelioma 30 or 40 years later in life. For this reason, many people are not diagnosed with mesothelioma until later in life. For more information, please click on the link above or visit the American Society's website at www.cancer.org and type "Mesothelioma" in the search box.

The National Academy for Teaching and Learning about Aging

The National Academy for Teaching and Learning about Aging (NATLA) promotes education about aging-related issues in teacher preparation universities and K-12 schools.

Nursing Home Information for Consumers

Nursing home survey information available to consumers to help evaluate the quality of care provided by Massachusetts Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing homes

RealAge.com

RealAge.com lets you assess your current lifestyle and provides you with a projected "real age" as compared against your actual age. Also includes health tips.

Senior Job Bank

All the facts about older Americans and important links about working.

Social Security's Retirement Estimator

The Social Security Administration's On-Line Retirement Estimator can provide you with instant information about your future social security benefits.