Location: Links Links AARP (American Association of Retired Persons) AARP is a nonprofit, nonpartisan membership organization for people over 50. http://www.aarp.org Access to Benefits Coalition (ABC) The ABC is dedicated to assisting Medicare beneficiaries find prescription savings programs that could save them hundreds or even thousands of dollars a year. http://www.accesstobenefits.org Administration on Aging The AoA is an office within the US Department of Health and Human Services. The site is full of interesting information and facts about America's seniors. http://www.aoa.dhhs.gov Advanced Care Directives and Living Wills For answers to questions about the Montana End-of-Life Registry, as well as information about advanced care directives and living wills. Click on Family Financial Planning, then Estate Planning. http://www.montana.edu/wwwpb/pubs/ American Tai Chi Association Free, comprehensive and reliable information about the health benefits of Tai Chi, including medical research results, educational materials, articles and video clips. http://www.AmericanTaiChi.net BenefitsCheck BenefitsCheckUp helps thousands of people every day to find programs for seniors that may pay for some of their costs for prescription drugs, health care, utilities, and other essential items or services. http://www.benefitscheckup.org Blood Cancer Services The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society is the world\'s largest voluntary health organization dedicated to funding blood cancer research, education and patient services. The Society offers a wide array of free services to patients and families touched by blood cancers. http://www.lls.org Care Team Network The Care Team Network is a national training and resource center which promotes development of volunteer Care Teams for persons with health conditions and other special needs. CTN equips persons to develop Care Teams through Leadership Training Conferences. Malcolm Marler from Birmingham, Alabama, founded the Care Team Network in 1995. Care Teams has served as the model for Missoula's Caring Circles, a program formed to help ease the strain family caregivers face. http://www.careteam.org Caregiver Information Caregiver Media Group is a leading provider of information, support and guidance for family and professional caregivers. To subscribe to their free weekly newsletter for caregivers, click on the second link. http://www.caregiver.com http://www.caregiver.com/newsletter_subscribe.htm Eldercare Locator This link will put you in touch with a local aging agency. http://www.eldercare.gov EnableMart : Technology for everyone For a listing of assessibility software and hardware designed to accommodate hearing, vision, mobility and communication impairments. http://www.enablemart.com Experience Works: Senior Workforce Solutions Employment and training options for older adults. http://www.experienceworks.org Health Information for Seniors Information and health topics specifically designed for senior citizens, including Alzheimer's disease, caregiving, arthritis, balance problems, breast cancer, colorectal cancer, exercise for older adults, hearing loss, lung cancer, and prostrate cancer. Each topic provides general background information, quizzes, frequently asked questions, video clips with transcripts, and photographs. http://NIHSeniorHealth.gov Hospice Foundation of America HFA is a nonprofit organization that promotes hospice care and works to educate professionals and the families they serve in issues relating to caregiving, terminal illness, loss and bereavement. http://www.hospicefoundation.org Hospice Services Aspen Hospice A family centered hospice providing individualized care for the Bitterroot Valley. Contact (406) 642-3010. http://www.aspenhospice.com Job Service (Missoula) 539 S. Third St. W., Missoula, MT (406) 541-6966 For information about current employment opportunities at Missoula Aging Services. http://www.employmissoula.com Job Services of Missoula Information about jobs and job training in Missoula http://www.jsd.dli.mt.gov Legacy Montana Information on how to help the charities that are important to you, by including them in your will. http://www.legacymontana.org Medicare The official US government site for people with Medicare. http://www.medicare.gov Missoula County http://www.co.missoula.mt.us Missoula Public Library Besides books, CDs, movies, magazines, free computer access (and classes), the public library offers a variety of free events and programs. Located downtown at 301 E. Main. Visit the website for schedules, or call 721-BOOK (2665). http://www.missoulapubliclibrary.org Missoulian Aging Services Celebrates 25 Years Missoulian Online reporter Bill Schwanke talks with MAS Chief Executive Officer Susan Kohler, staff and clients as the agency celebrates its silver anniversary. http://videos.missoulian.com/p/video?id=1929300 Montana End of Life Registry Online site for securely storing advance directives and giving authorized health care providers immediate access to them. http://app.mt.gov/registry/ Montana Geriatric Education Center A consortium of three educational institutions offering programs for health care educators, students and practitioners to develop or upgrade their skills in geriatrics, and provide them with the latest information in health care delivery for the elderly. http://mtgec.montana.edu Montana Radio Reading Services A closed-circuit radio service providing newspaper content to people who are blind or physically print-impaired. Free receiving equipment available. Volunteers read content. Call 721-1998 or statewide toll free 1-800-942-7323. Located at 337 Stephens Ave. in Missoula. http://No website at this time. Mountain Line "Aren't buses cool?" Information about using the bus, schedules and routes, fares and ADA Paratransit. http://www.mountainline.com National Council on Aging Organizations and professionals promoting the dignity and well being of older person. http://www.ncoa.org National Do Not Call Registry The National Do Not Call Registry makes it easier and more efficient for you to stop getting telemarketing sales calls you don't want. You can register online if you have an active email address, or if you live in a state west of the Mississippi River you can call toll free 1-888-382-1222 from the number you wish to register, starting July 7. Registration is free. http://www.ftc.gov/donotcall National Institutes of Health - Senior Health Health information for older adults. http://www.nihseniorhealth.gov National Library of Medicine / National Institutes of Health Contains information on Health Topics, Drug Information, Dictionaries, Directories and other medical information. http://www.medlineplus.gov Nursing home comparisons http://www.medicare.gov/nursing/overview.asp Online Legal Assistance LiveHelp allows MontanaLawHelp.org visitors to ask for help finding online legal information and resources. Just click on the \"LiveHelp\" button on the right side of any page on MontanaLawHelp.org to begin. You will be connected with a MontanaLawHelp.org Web site specialist. Type your question into a box and click the Send button. Your question is sent immediately to the Web site specialist, and the Web site specialist quickly sends you the location of the information that answers your question. http://www.montanalawhelp.org/link.cfm?1477 Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at The University of Montana (MOLLI) Offers programs that promote the lifelong learning and personal growth of older adults (age 50+) through a diverse collection of non-credit, short courses offered in the fall, winter and spring. Program offerings include lectures, ongoing discussions, short courses, and interest groups covering topics from the humanities, sciences and the arts, as well as community and regional issues. http://www.umt.edu/ce/plus55/index.htm Promoting Excellence in End-of-Life Care A national program of The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation dedicated to long-term changes in health care institutions to substantially improve care for dying persons and their families. The Promoting Excellence Newsletter keeps you informed of the innovative work of the National Program Office, grantees and Peer Workgroups. http://www.PromotingExcellence.org Ravalli County Council on Aging Provides services for seniors in Ravalli County, including Meals on Wheels, transportation, Information & Assistance and other support. Call (406) 363-5690, or email to: info@ravalliccoa.org http://no website at this time Self Help for Hard of Hearing People A website of self help for hard of hearing people. http://www.hearingloss.org Senior and Long Term Care of Montana Information from the state of Montana including: * Adult Protective and Legal Services * Financial Planning * Provider Search * Home/Housing Options * Healthy Living * Government Programs * Publications http://www.dphhs.state.mt.us/sltc/ Senior Fraud Alerts and Information For tips and information to avoid becoming a victim of fraud. Some sites also monitor current scams and offer up-to-date information about past and present fraud schemes. http://www.discoveringmontana.com/sao http://www.bbb.org http://www.fraud.org http://www.scambusters.org Senior Fraud Alerts and Information Information about identity theft, credit card fraud, international lottery fraud and more. http://www.ftc.gov Senior Living: Rocky Mountain Region Senior Living - Rocky Mountain Region is a no cost information source for Seniors and Caregivers on relevant issues, resources and services in the States of Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Utah and Wyoming. Information is provided on Senior Centers, Working and Volunteering, Health and Fitness, Insurance and Prescription Drug, Housing and Legal / Financial issues. In addition, Federal, State and County programs are covered as well as Senior Assistance, Care Giving and Transportation options. http://www.seniorlivingrockies.com Senior Service Corps (Corporation for Natl. and Community Service) Find out how you can make a difference by serving with a Foster Grandparent Program, RSVP (Retired and Senior Volunteer Program) or Senior Companion Program. http://www.joinseniorservice.org http://www.usafreedomcorps.gov http://www.nationalservice.org http://www.seniorcorps.org Sexual & Violent Offenders Registry Up-to-date listing of sexual and violent offenders in Montana who are required to register their whereabouts. http://www.doj.mt.gov/svor Social Security Online The official website of the Social Security Administration. Contains online application for benefits, detailed benefits information, Social Security news updates, services for businesses and much more. http://www.ssa.gov State of Montana http://www.mt.gov Storykeepers Storykeepers is a non-profit organization dedicated to promote and preserve oral and written histories through sharing and gathering stories. http://www.mystorykeepers.org United Way of Missoula County United Way of Missoula County, through the work and resources of volunteers, provides a safety net for those in need and funds risk prevention programs to make our community a better place. http://www.uwmc.montana.com http://www.uwmc.montana.com/give.html Vitamins & Nutrition The Vitamins and Nutrition Center provides accurate information on vitamins and nutrition, research on vitamins and the different effects of vitamin deficiency. http://www.vitamins-nutrition.org Western Montana Volunteer Center Bringing people and community needs together through a range of programs and services. Go to the website below to learn about volunteer opportunities. http://www.volunteer.umt.edu/ You Can! Steps to Healthier Aging Campaign designed for older adults who are ready to make small changes in their food choices and physical activity. Join others interested in taking steps toward health and wellness. http://www.aoa.gov/youcan