Seniors

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What can your library do for you?

Articles and Information Databases News, investment, health information and much more is available to you from home with your library card and PIN.

Library Events Great programs on a variety of topics. What's happening this month at the City of Mesa Library?

Volunteer Opportunities Support your library with your time and energy.

Friends of the Library Our Friends help fund important library programs. How can you help?

Ask a Librarian Ask your question online, by phone, or by mail.

Current Events & Weather Links

USA Today Read national news online.

Newspaper Links Keep up on your local news! Links to online U.S. daily and weekly newspapers.

Weather.com The Weather Channel online offers maps and forecasts.

Health Links

AARP Research Center AgeLine Database Includes summaries of books, research reports, videos, and magazine and journal articles about older adults and aging.

AARP Health & Wellness Find out about staying healthy with this site geared toward seniors.

Aging Solutions Information for caregivers of elderly family members. Includes information on assisted and independent living, health care, insurance, support groups and more.

All About Arthritis Includes articles about pain management, methods of treatment, and how arthritis can affect lifestyle, diet and fitness. Also provides a medication guide and a physician locator by state.

ElderWeb Includes information about long-term care, a searchable database of organizations, and articles and information on legal, financial, medical and housing issues.

Finding Good Health Information Online This AARP site offers general rules to follow for evaluating the quality of medical information on the Internet. 

Hospital Compare Get ratings of the quality of care for general and small hospitals. You will see some of the recommended care that an adult should get if being treated for a heart attack, heart failure, or pneumonia.

MealCall.org Lists Meals on Wheels and Senior Meal programs for the Mesa area.

Medicare News and useful information about Medicare. Information on coverage, eligibility, enrollment, plan choices, and nursing homes. Also lists hospital ratings.

National Institute on Aging Information and tips on healthy aging, care giving, medications, dietary supplements, diseases and aging research.

Nursing Home Compare Provides detailed information about the performance of every Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in the country. Includes the Guide to Choosing a Nursing Home and Nursing Home Checklist.

Nutrition for Seniors Our bodies have special nutritional needs as we age. Learn how to eat well in your later years. Provided by the National Library of Medicine.

In Your Free Time

Arizona Guide Website of the Arizona Office of Tourism, it lists festivals, special events, state attractions, restaurant reviews, golfing and more.

Baseball Arizona Best site for baseball in Arizona, including spring training.

Cyber Seniors Computer tutorials on computer basics, internet basics and mouse practice, e-mail tips, and good web sites for seniors. Ignore the Cyber Seniors Calendar unless you live in the Portland area.

Grand Canyon National Park Includes schedules of events, photographs, tours, maps and history.

Mesa Senior Services Addresses and contact information for Mesa's senior centers, programs, activities and links for seniors. 

SeniorNet Provides adults over 50 with access to education about computer technology. Includes online discussions, free educational resources and more.

Serving Online Seniors Have you taken the City of Mesa Library's computer training classes but want more? Serving Online Seniors, a small business located here in Mesa, offers fee-based computer training on topics such as Windows XP, e-Bay, word processing, and more.

Just for Seniors

Administration on Aging ElderPage Includes a variety of links to resources for seniors.

Area Agency on Aging Local organization that helps meets the needs of older adults. Includes a directory of organizations which provide services to seniors (click on Resource Guide), a Senior Help Line, information on Elder rights and other important services.

Elderhostel Provides educational adventures for adults 55 and over. Learn about the trips available and find out more about this non-profit organization.

FirstGov for Seniors Great information for seniors from the Federal Government.

The Savvy Senior Links to a variety of topics of interest to seniors.