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Books |
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| General
Works |
| Call Number |
Author |
Title |
| 332.024 Pond |
Pond, Jonathan D. |
The boomer's guide to a great retirement : you can do it! |
| 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. |
| 332.024 Ruffenach |
Ruffenach, Glenn. |
The
Wall Street Journal complete retirement guidebook:
How to plan it, live it, and enjoy it. |
| 332.024 Nelson |
Nelson, John E. |
What color is your parachute? for retirement : planning a prosperous, healthy, and happy future. |
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| Financial and Legal Issues |
| Call Number |
Author |
Title |
| 332.024 Katzeff |
Katzeff, Paul |
Getting started in rebuilding your 401(k) account
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| 332.024 Rowland |
Rowland, Mary |
The new commonsense guide to your 401(k) : rebuilding your portfolio from the bottom up |
| 332.024 Stephenson |
Stephenson, James. |
202
ways to supplement your retirement income. |
| 332.024 Jason |
Jason, Julie. |
The AARP retirement survival guide : how to make smart financial decisions in good times and bad. |
| 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 Hebeler |
|
Getting started in a financially secure retirement |
| 305.26 Weisman |
Weisman, Steve. |
A
guide to elder planning: Everything you need to
know to protect yourself legally &
financially. |
| 332.024 Miller |
Miller, Mark. |
The hard times guide to retirement security : practical strategies for money, work, and living |
| 332.024 2010 Hinden |
Hinden, Stan. |
How
to retire happy: The 12 most important decisions
you must make before you retire. |
| 332.024 IRAs |
|
IRAs,
401(k)s & other retirement plans: Taking your
money out. |
| 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. |
| 332.024 Eisenberg |
Eisenberg, Lee. |
The number : a completely different way to think about the rest of your life. |
| 658.11 Sargent |
Sargent, Dennis J. |
Retire, and start your own business. |
| 332.024 Brock |
Brock, Fred. |
Retire
on less than you think. |
| 305.26 O'Shaughnessy |
O'Shaughnessy Lynn. |
Retirement
bible. |
| 332.024 Howells |
Howells, John. |
Retirement
on a shoestring. |
| 332.024 Parness |
Parness, Michael. |
Rule your freakin' retirement : how to retire rich by actively managing your assets. |
| 332.024 Armstrong |
Armstrong, Frank, III. |
Save your retirement : what to do if you haven't saved enough or if your investments were devastated by the market meltdown. |
| 342.7308 Sember |
Sember, Brette. |
Seniors'
rights: Your legal guide to living life to the
fullest. |
| 332.024 Solin |
Solin, Daniel R. |
The smartest retirement book you'll ever read. |
| 368.4 Social |
|
Social
Security, Medicare & government pensions. |
| 332.024 Kotlikoff |
Kotlikoff, Laurence J. |
Spend 'til the end: The revolutionary guide to raising your living standard-today and when you retire. |
| 332.024 Morris |
Morris, Virginia B. |
Standard
& Poor's guide to saving for retirement. |
| 332.024 Clyatt 2007 |
Clyatt, Bob. |
Work less, live more:
The way to retire early. |
| 305.26 Epstein |
Epstein, Lita. |
Working
after retirement for dummies. |
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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. |
| 305.26 America's |
|
America's
best places to retire. |
| 305.26 Nuland |
Nuland, Sherwin B. |
The
art of aging: A doctor's prescription for
well-being. |
| 616.72 Key 2006 |
Key, Sarah |
The
body in action: You can keep your joints young. |
| 153 Langer |
Langer, Ellen J. |
Counter clockwise : mindful health and the power of possibility. |
| 305.26 Bankson |
Bankson, Marjory Zoet. |
Creative aging : rethinking retirement and non-retirement in a changing world. |
| 613.71 Fitness |
National Institute on Aging |
Fitness
over fifty. |
| 200.84 Chittister |
Chittister, Joan. |
The gift of years: Growing older gracefully. |
| 617.1 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. |
| 612.68 Carstensen |
Carstensen, Laura L. |
A long bright future : an action plan for a lifetime of happiness, health, and financial security. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 305.26 Price |
Price, R. Kevin. |
The successful retirement guide : hundreds of suggestions on how to stay intellectually, socially and physically engaged for the best years of your life. |
| 613.71 Bonifonte |
Bonifonte, Philip. |
T'ai
chi for seniors: How to gain flexibility,
strength, and inner peace. |
| 612.82 Restak |
Restak, Richard M. |
Think smart : a neuroscientist's prescription for improving your brain's performance. |
| 305.26 Lawrence-Lightfoot |
Lawrence-Lightfoot, Sara. |
The third chapter : passion, risk, and adventure in the 25 years after 50 |
| 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. |
| DVD 613.7046 Yoga |
|
Yoga for the rest of us : a step-to-step yoga workout. |
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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
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
http://www.framinghamma.gov/index.aspx?NID=360
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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Road Scholar
(Formerly Elderhostel)
www.roadscholar.org
Adventures in lifelong learning. |
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SOAR 55 (Service Opportunities After Reaching 55)
www.ncscweb.org/programs/soar55
With close links to 90 nonprofits and public agencies, SOAR 55 can facilitate the best volunteer placement to meet your needs. Connect with interesting people, do something you love, learn new skills, work around your schedule and make a difference.
A SOAR 55 satellite office is located at the Framingham Public Library. |
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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
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.
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AARP
Health - Medicare, Getting Started www.aarphealthcare.com/education/medicare/getting-started
Detailed step-by-step instructions on selecting a plan.
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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.
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Medicare
Advocacy.org http://www.medicareadvocacy.org/InfoByTopic/PartDandPrescDrugs/PartDMain.htm
Detailed answers to a range of frequent questions about
prescription drug coverage.
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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 368.382/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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