Age Related Sites

Plucked from the Web.http://www.sylviamilne.co.uk/silv.htm Retired librarian Sylvia Milne has trawled the Internet to find many useful & interesting sites.

Age Concern England has launched a discussion forum for people to get more involved and get more out of the internet. The board has different topic sections, such as IT and the Internet and a useful 'None of the Above' section if you can't find what you're looking for. It's simply designed and easy to use with a quick one time registration process for people who want to post messages. Visit the board at http://www.ageconcern.org.uk

Contact-the-Elderly. http://www.contact-the-elderly.org/ National charity Contact the Elderly provides vital companionship for acutely isolated elderly people who live alone, by arranging monthly group outings for Sunday tea at the home of a volunteer host. The charity's work is achieved through a network of volunteer drivers and hosts and is a free service.

Clacksnet. http://www.clacksnet.org.uk Interesting Clackmannanshire Community Network site. See Mature Scot for the Over 50s Group.

Frisky After Sixty? http://www.friskyaftersixty.com Read what all that sun in Barbados can do for your libido!

Hairnet. www.hairnet.org 'Hairnet one-to-one training for home and business. Hairnet specialises in teaching older people how to use technology, computers and the internet. Their new online community site publishes articles and diaries written by ordinary "Hairnetters" which gives the site a very genuine feel.'

Hell's Geriatrics. www.hellsgeriatrics.co.uk This is the site to 'Grow Old Disgracefully' with!

Best of British. www.bestofbritishmag.co.uk Site of the nostalgia magazine. Packed with stories and pictures guaranteed to bring the memories flooding back. Covers every aspect of British life from the 1940s through to today - recording the way it once was as well as demonstrating what we still have in Britain that makes this country so special.

Fifty Plus. http://homepage.dtn.ntl.com/philipg Philip Grosset's home site. Useful information for Mac owners. Interesting and also has links to his other sites 'Take Better Photos' and 'St. Ives'

Seniorsnetwork. www.seniorsnetwork.co.uk Seniors Network is an information resource for older people and their organisations within the United Kingdom.

Senior Citizens Bureau. www.seniorcitizensbureau.com Claiming to be the only national membership organization of its kind, the Senior Citizens bureau is the "watchdog" for the senior industry. With over 7500 corporate and indivudual senior members, the SCB provides entertainment, information and pre- screened referrals to senior adults.

www.createwrt.net has been setup to help silver surfers (over 50's), and disabled housebound budding writers, with easy to read and navigate pages. Each page can be read by natural reader for people with sight problems-online mentor and publishing advice freely available.

IDF 50. www.idf50.co.uk One of the first UK age-related web-site and still one of the most active. Well recommended.

Silverhairs. www.silverhairs.co.uk This is a non commercial site which aims to help older people with computing and the Internet in particular. Claims that e-mailed questions are answered promptly.

Silversurfers. www.silversurfers.net A big site. Well laid out with easy navigation and with a wealth of information. Recommended.

Your Memories. www.yourmemories.co.uk

Greypath. www.greypath.com Leading age-related Australian site.

Bonzer! www.bonzer-ezine.com This was the old Dinkum which editor Alan Wheatley has now taken solo. He describes it a an e-zine for Seniors. Attractive site with interesting mix of content. Highly recommended.

www.agepositive.gov.uk The Age Positive website was recently launched as part of the Government's campaign to tackle age discrimination and promote the business benefits of age diversity in the workplace. The website features the Code of Practice on Age Diversity in Employment and Good Practice guidance. There's also a discussion board, extensive employer case studies, research and reports etc.,

Age is But a Number www.age-is.com A new site which describes itself as "A survival kit for the over 50's and those intending to be. "Because you can run but you can't hide"

SeniorMatch.com - the best senior personals site!

 

www.LetLifeIn.com Let Life In is an exciting new 50+ online magazine/web community and social network. Its philosophy is simple - There is more to life, so explore what is out there, express how you feel and in the process, enrich your life.


Low Income Tax Reform Group www.litrg.org.uk. "The Low Incomes Tax Reform Group tries to put itself in the shoes of those on low incomes and campaigns for change that simplifies rather than confuses". There is a specific section for pensioners and their tax problems.

http://www.seniority.co.uk Seniority - leading over 50s website and online community for 50+

http://www.bestbear.co.uk

Best Bear Childcare is a unique and independent service listing recommended childcare agencies and nurseries throughout the UK, offering researched information on all areas of childcare and a comprehensive databaseof nurseries. With new services including parenting forums and the facility for parents to post their own classified ads, Best Bear Childcare can cater for all your childcare and parenting/grandparenting needs

In Touch With Jeannine http://jeannine.freehomepage.com/custom3.html

'Inspirational, informative, upbeat site for women in their Fabulous Fifties! Articles on 'self' education and 'self' enrichment.
Common sense tips on diet, exercise, skin care, make-up, fashion, and more'

www.jjhousing.co.uk. Johnnie Johnson Housing is a charitable Housing Association specialising in retirement housing for people over 60. Many older people are still living in what was once the family home and they can often no longer manage the up-keep or the garden. A registered charity, with more than 2,500 flats and bungalows for rent on a "not-for-profit" basis, which are designed to enhance the comfort and security for people of retirement age.

www.visitingvalet.com We specialise helping veterans and their surviving spouses attain financial assistance that can cover all or part of your home care costs in Phoenix.

 

Fed up and Fifty www.fedupand50.co.uk A new web-site serving the Over 50's in the Dorset and Hampshire area.

 

In My Prime www.inmyprime.co.uk A site for mature people rethinking their lives.

 

Senior Care Texas - Oasis Lifestyles provides a refreshing alternative for Senior Living. We offer the opportunity to enjoy an active quality of life, while providing graduated levels of care.

www.pensionage.co.uk Used as a working tool for people who help older people and also for older people to use for themselves. It is being used across the length and breadth of the UK throughout each working day

 

 

 

 

 

 

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