Interactive and Recreational - Seniors

 

a2z WordFinder

http://www.a2zwordfinder.com 

An online dictionary for crossword puzzles. Look up partial letters, solve jumbles, and consult wordfinders for Scrabble® and crosswords. 

 

Access-able Travel Source

http://www.access-able.com 

"Access-Able Travel Source is dedicated to aiding travelers with disabilities and the mature traveler." Read other people's travel experiences and find detailed information about world destinations.

 

Computers Made Easy for Senior Citizens

http://www.csuchico.edu/~rsheridan/seniors/computing2.html 

"...a site...developed with a grant from the Butte College Foundation. It has a variety of links to many free Internet tutorials and other instructional sites along with information about seniors organizations, advanced Internet search techniques, fun things to do on the Internet and other resources."

 

The CoolGrandma.com

http://www.coolgrandma.com

"The CoolGrandma.com Web site is for people of all ages, seniors, parents, their children, and anyone else who is inspired by the boundless limits of the web. Our mission is to empower the online senior community and have fun doing it!" Online articles, discussion forums, a learning center, and a Web site directory can be found here.

 

Elderhostel

http://www.elderhostel.org 

Adults aged 55 and over are invited to join this nonprofit organization and experience educational adventures around the world.  "African Americans in American Music," "Alaska Women of Adventure," and "Heart of Mexico:  Silver, Culture, and Revolution" are just a few examples of the group tours. 

 

Games and Puzzles

http://games.aarp.org

From the AARP, sudoku, jumble, trivia, jigsaw, and rootonym. Some games are available in Spanish.

 

Getting CyberSavvy: A New User's Guide to Going Online

http://www.cybersavvy.org/site/index.html

A wealth of internet-related information especially for seniors.

 

National Senior Games Association

http://www.nsga.com/DesktopDefault.aspx 

The National Senior Games Association hosts the Summer National Senior Games and some Winter Games. Prospective participants must qualify before they can participate. 

 

SeniorNet

http://tinyurl.com/mjte63

A computer education site especially for elders—with lessons about technology and directories of learning centers and programs.  (Don’t forget about the Newark Public Library’s free classes either—for listings visit http://www.huntcal.com/cgi/calview.cgi/npl/ttc .) 

 

Senior.com

http://www.senior.com 

With a diversity of information, including online magazines and a directory of doctors, Senior.com strives to be "the best online community for seniors" interested in computers, entertainment, health, money, relationships, and religion.  Offered too are free email accounts. 

 

Seniors-Site.com

http://www.seniors-site.com 

Over thirty regularly changing categories--like reverse mortgages and pet guardianship--all determined by users.  Ask a question--or answer one. 

 

Third Age

http://thirdage.com 

Featuring interactivity with other seniors and geriatric specialists, Third Age supplies know-how about computers, travel, nutrition, lifestyle, and money management.  The "Value" section suggests sources for free products and discounts for older Americans.

 

Travel Tips for Older Americans

http://travel.state.gov/travel/tips/tips_1232.html#senior_travel

How to prepare for a trip, safety precautions, shopping information, and more.

 

Web Sudoku

http://www.websudoku.com 

"Billions of sudoku puzzles." Play online or offline. 

 

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