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Books |
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| General
Works |
| Call Number |
Author |
Title |
| 362.61 Henry |
Henry, Stella Mora. |
The eldercare handbook: Difficult
choices, compassionate solutions. |
| 305.244 Davidson |
Davidson, Sara. |
Leap!:
What will we do with the rest of our lives?. |
| 305.26 2007 Cullinane |
Cullinane, Jan. |
The
new retirement. |
| 305.26 Stim |
Stim, Richard. |
Retire
happy: What you can do now to guarantee a great
retirement. |
| 305.26 Miller |
Miller, Jim. |
The
savvy senior: The ultimate guide to health,
family, and finances for senior citizens. |
| 306.38 Ruffenach |
Ruffenach, Glenn. |
The
Wall Street Journal complete retirement guidebook:
How to plan it, live it, and enjoy it. |
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| Financial and Legal Issues |
| Call Number |
Author |
Title |
| 332.024 Stephenson |
Stephenson, James. |
202
ways to supplement your retirement income. |
| 346.052 American |
|
The
American Bar Association guide to wills &
estates: Everything you need to know about wills,
estates, trusts & taxes. |
| 346.052 Bernardin |
Bernardin, Mark J. |
Choosing
your path: How Massachusetts residents can take
control of their medical care, estate plans, and
funeral arrangements. |
| JOB 305.26 Sedlar 2007 |
Sedlar, Jeri. |
Don't
retire, rewire!: 5 steps to fulfilling work that
fuels your passion, suits your personality, and fills your pocket. |
| 332.024 Ernst |
|
Ernst & Young's retirement planning guide. |
| 332.024 Get |
|
Get
a life: You don't need a million to retire well. |
| 305.26 Weisman |
Weisman, Steve. |
A
guide to elder planning: Everything you need to
know to protect yourself legally &
financially. |
| 332.024 2006 Hinden |
Hinden, Stan. |
How
to retire happy: The 12 most important decisions
you must make before you retire. |
| 345.32 Slesnick |
|
IRAs,
401(k)s & other retirement plans: Taking your
money out. |
| 368.382 Lipson |
Lipson, Benjamin. |
J.K.
Lasser's choosing the right long-term care
insurance. |
| 332.024 Merrman |
Merriman, Paul. |
Live it up without outliving your
money!: 10 steps to a perfect retirement
portfolio. |
| 362.16 2006 Matthews |
Matthews, Joseph L. |
Long-term
care: How to plan and pay for it. |
| 332.024 Carlson |
Carlson, Robert C. |
The
new rules of retirement: Strategies for a secure
future. |
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| Health
& Happiness |
| Call Number |
Author |
Title |
| 612.68 Schneider |
Schneider, Edward L. |
Ageless:
Take control of your age and stay youthful for
life. |
| 305.26 Vaillant |
Vaillant, George E. |
Aging
well: Surprising guideposts to a happier life from
the landmark Harvard study of adult development. |
| 613.0438 Wei |
Wei, Jeanne Y. |
Aging
well: The complete guide to physical and emotional
health. |
| 305.26 America's |
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America's
best places to retire. |
| 305.26 Nuland |
Nuland, Sherwin B. |
The
art of aging: A doctor's prescription for
well-being. |
| 618.976 Eckford |
Eckford, Leslie |
Beating the senior blues: How to feel great
& enjoy life. |
| 616.72 Key 2006 |
Key, Sarah |
The
body in action: You can keep your joints young. |
| 305.244 Cohen |
Cohen, Gene |
The
creative age: Awakening human potential in the
second half of life. |
| Video 613.70446 Exercise |
|
Exercise:
A video from the National Institute on Aging:
Exercises, motivation, safety, self-tests,
benefits, nutrition. |
| 613.71 National |
National Institute on Aging |
Fitness
over fifty. |
| 613.6 Fredrikson |
Fredrikson, Eric. |
How
to avoid falling: A guide for active aging and
independence. |
| 613.0434 Johns |
|
The
Johns Hopkins medical guide to health after 50:
The latest recommendations from Hopkins
specialists. |
| 613.0438 2004 Fries |
Fries, James F. |
Living
well: Taking care of yourself in the middle and
later years. |
| 362.16 Dickinson |
Dickinson, Lynn. |
Living
well in a nursing home: Everything you and your
folks need to know. |
| 613.2 Small |
Small, Gary |
The
longevity bible: 8 essential strategies for
keeping your mind sharp and your body young. |
| 613 Flanigan |
Flanigan, Richard J. |
Longevity made simple: How to add 20 good years to your life:
Lessons from decades of research. |
| 305.26 Freudenheim |
Freudenheim, Ellen. |
Looking
forward: An optimist's guide to retirement. |
| 362.16 Telford |
Telford, Gillian Eades. |
Making
the right move: Housing options for seniors. |
| 155.67 Cohen |
Cohen, Gene |
The
mature mind: The positive power of the aging brain. |
| 153.12 Einstein |
Einstein, Gilles |
Memory
fitness: A guide for successful aging. |
| 613.0438 Merck |
|
The
Merck manual of health & aging. |
| 613.25 Wilder |
Wilder, Lora Brown. |
Nutrition
and weight control for longevity. |
| 305.26 Schlossberg |
Schlossberg, Nancy K. |
Retire
smart, retire happy: Finding your true path in
life. |
| 917.3 Savageau |
|
Retirement
places rated: What you need to know to plan the
retirement you deserve. |
| 613.0438 Cleveland |
Cleveland, Joan. |
Simplifying
life as a senior citizen. |
| 613.71 Bonifonte |
Bonifonte, Philip. |
T'ai
chi for seniors: How to gain flexibility,
strength, and inner peace. |
| 305.26 Stone |
Stone, Marika. |
Too
young to retire: 101 ways to start the rest of
your life. |
| 910.2 Unbelievably |
|
Unbelievably
good deals & great adventures that you
absolutely can't get unless you're over 50. |
| 305.26 Thomas |
Thomas, William H. |
What are old people for?: How elders will save the
world. |
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Magazines |
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Framingham Public Library's
periodicals collection is a good place to look for
information and ideas on a wide range of subjects. See
the Periodicals Page
for the full list of library magazines and
newspapers.
AARP: The Magazine
Barrons
Better Homes & Gardens
Body and Soul
Boston Magazine
Cape Cod Life
Caribbean Travel & Life
Consumer Reports
Down East
Fortune
Golf Digest
Health
Kiplinger’s Personal Finance Magazine
Money
More
Natural Health
Travel & Leisure
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Websites |
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Local Resources |
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Callahan Senior Center
www.framinghamma.gov/web/pages/CouncilOnAging.htm
Framingham's Council on Aging and senior center. |
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Baypath Elder Services
www.baypath.org
Nonprofit organization focused on enabling seniors
to live independently in the community. Housing,
caregiver support, finance, and more. |
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Next
Chapter Initiative www.civicventures.org/nextchapter
A network of community groups, including four in
Massachusetts, working to help older people set a
course, connect with peers, and find pathways to
significant service. |
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Operation
A.B.L.E. www.operationable.net
This Boston-based organization provide job-search
assistance, education, and training geared to
individuals 45 and older. |
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800-Age-Info
www.800ageinfo.com
Search by
location and service (e.g., home care, legal,
finance) for a list of Massachusetts service providers. |
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General Resources |
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American Association of
Retired Persons www.aarp.org
Comprehensive information on issues of interest to
seniors. |
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Benefits
Checkup www.benefitscheckup.org
Fill out a questionnaire about your financial
situation to find out what benefit programs you
may be eligible for and how to apply for
them. |
|
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Best
Places www.bestplaces.net
Compare locations for climate, cost of living,
housing, crime, education, economy, and health. |
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Elderhostel
www.elderhostel.org |
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Elderweb
www.elderweb.com
A well-organized treasure trove of links. |
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USAGov for Seniors
www.usa.gov/Topics/Seniors.shtml
Government information and links for consumer,
financial, and legal issues; benefits; travel; etc. |
|
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U.S. Administration on
Aging www.aoa.gov/eldfam/eldfam.asp
Information on housing, rights, how to find free insurance
counseling and other services, and much more. |
|
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Medicare
www.medicare.gov
Information about Medicare and related programs, provides a tool for locating and comparing Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes. |
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SeniorNet
www.seniornet.org
Links, information, discussions, web courses, and
more. |
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Social Security
Administration www.ssa.gov |
|
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Health and
Aging www.healthandage.com
News and information about aging-related diseases and conditions.
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Job and
Volunteer Sites for Older Workers |
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Retired
Brains www.retiredbrains.com
Connects retired or retiring workers with
employers and with nonprofit volunteer
opportunities. |
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RetirementJobs.com
www.retirementjobs.com
Database for employers looking for senior workers. |
|
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Senior
Job Bank www.seniorjobbank.com
A database of job postings by employers who are
specifically interested in hiring experienced,
reliable, and mature staff. |
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Websites
change! Please email us if you
have difficulty with a site on this list. We'll try to
identify and correct the problem.
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Medicare
Prescription
Drug Program |
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Websites
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Medicare.gov
Prescription Drug Coverage Page www.medicare.gov/pdphome.asp
Medicare's home page provides information and a plan-finding
tool. For help using this site, check some of the links below.
|
AARP
Tips on Navigating the Medicare Plan Finder www.aarp.org/bulletin/medicare/quick_route.html
Detailed step-by-step instructions on selecting a plan.
|
Massachusetts
Office of Elder Affairs www.mass.gov/?pageID=eldershomepage&L=1&L0=Home&sid=Eelders
Select "Medicare Part D" and "Frequently Asked
Questions" for detailed information for
Massachusetts residents about the prescription drug plan.
|
Medicare
Advocacy.org www.medicareadvocacy.org/FAQ_PartD.htm
Detailed answers to a range of frequent questions about
prescription drug coverage.
|
MyMedicareMatters.org
http://mymedicarematters.org
Quick and easy forms can help you assess your situation; find
and compare plans; or join a plan.
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Reference Books
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Find A Medicare Prescription Drug Plan: The Online
Search Tool. Framingham Council on Aging. Ref 368.4/Find.
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The New Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage: What You
Need to Know. AARP. 2005. Ref 368.4/New.
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The New Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage: Extra Help
for People with Limited Incomes. AARP. 2005. Ref 368.4/New.
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Help |
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For professional assistance
locating the information you need:
To
arrange a speaker or a group tour highlighting the
library’s practical information resources, call 508-532-5570, ext
4347, or email Michelle LeMonde-McIntyre at
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