Access America for Seniors: A gateway to government resources on the Internet for older Americans.

Aging Well: A practical resource for seniors that includes information on diet, exercise, safety, and medical care.

American Association of Retired Persons (AARP): Provides information on all aspects of aging, including health promotion, health care, and retirement planning.

American Geriatrics Society Patient Education Forum: Includes information on dementia, caregiving, stroke awareness, and other topics related to aging.

Elderhostel: Sponsors educational adventures for adults age 55 and older; site includes a searchable catalog of programs.

ElderWeb: A gateway to aging resources on the Internet, with information about health, housing, and financial issues.

Exercise: A Guide from the National Institute on Aging and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration: Provides practical advice on fitness for seniors; includes animated instructions for specific exercises.

FDA: Active Aging: Includes articles, brochures, and other materials on a variety of health issues of interest to older people; also provides links to related sites.

Health Care Financing Administration: Provides information, statistics, and other material on Medicare: and Medicaid.

National Aging Information Center: Provides current statistics and publications about aging Americans.

National Council on Aging: Provides helpful information on retirement planning, health promotion, and lifelong learning.

National Institute on Aging: Provides fact sheets and brochures on aging-related topics.

National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders: Provides information on hearing loss, hearing aids, and speech problems.

North American Menopause Society (NAMS): Provides general information about menopause and answers to frequently asked questions.

SeniorNet: An organization that provides computer technology education for older adults; sponsors many discussion groups for seniors.

United Nations International Year of Older Persons (IYOP): UN site devoted to the 1999 observance of the International Year of Older Persons.

U.S. Administration on Aging: Provides fact sheets, statistical information, and links to other resources on aging.

U.S. Census Bureau: Provides current statistics on aging and the elderly, including information on income and housing; easy access to commonly requested information is available through  Subjects A to Z and  American FactFinder.

Alzheimer's Association: Offers tips for caregivers and patients, as well as information on research into the causes and treatment of Alzheimer's disease.

Alzheimer’s Disease Education and Referral (ADEAR) Center: Provides information about AD and related forms of dementia.

Washington University in St. Louis: Alzheimer Page: Provides information and links about Alzheimer’s Disease; it is a companion page to an e-mail discussion group.

Arthritis Foundation: Provides information about arthritis, including free brochures, referrals to local services, and research updates.

CDC National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion: Arthritis: Provides general information about arthritis risk factors and prevention.

National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases: Provides fact sheets on different forms of arthritis, osteoporosis, and other conditions.

American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging (AAHSA): Provides information about living and care arrangement available for older adults.

Caregiving Online: Provides tips and information, support groups, and links to related sites.

CareGuide: Provides resources for locating and evaluating elder care.