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Services for Senior Citizens
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Free Computer Classes for Senior Citizens
- There is a special computer sign-on that has access for hearing-impaired or sight-impaired individuals
- A large selection of large-print books are available
- We offer free beginning computer classes to senior citizens. Just call the library to set up a time.
Web Sites:
| Alliance for Aging | This website has some good articles about health and information for caregivers. |
| Iowa Prescription |
Non-Profit organization that offers discount prescription cards to Iowa Medicare users. |
| Iowa Medication Voucher |
Assists low-income Iowans with certain medications. |
| Iowa Drug Card |
Free drug card that can save you money on Brand-name prescriptions. |
| ACT-AD Coalition | ACT-AD is a coalition of committed national organizations seeking to accelerate development of potential cures and treatments to slow, halt or reverse the progression of Alzheimer’s disease through research. |
| Modern Senior |
News, entertainment and shopping. |
| Elderbridge |
Age-related information and services in north central Iowa including Calhoun County for persons 60 or over. |
| Senior Journal |
Daily News for Senior Citizens |
| Suddenly Senior |
A Place for Everyone Who's Become a Senior Before Their Time. |
| AARP | Articles, Recipes, Games and more. |
| ElderNet |
Find links to information on health, law, investing, family, hobbies and activities, senior housing and senior lifestyles. |
| FirstGov for Seniors |
Government-sponsored site providing access to government services and information such as Medicare, health and nutrition, consumer protection laws, taxes, employment and volunteer activities. |
| Senior Com |
Links to online versions of several senior magazines, health and wellness, travel, hobbies and lifestyle information, science and technology. Membership is free. Chat areas for seniors. |
| Senior Net |
Free online Round Tables that discuss recent books, computers, health, travel, hobbies and a host of other things. |
| Senior Search |
Directory of Internet resources for seniors with categories such as antiques, bus tours, hobbies, "Just for Grandparents", an e-mail directory, volunteer opportunities and even the "Oldest Internet Surfer" contest. |
| Third Age |
Free membership. Chat with other seniors online, get free e-mail accounts and access online resources for shopping, health, family, romance, dancing, work and travel. |
| Yahoo's Senior Guide |
Guide to information for senior citizens. |
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