Skip to Main Content

Senior Citizen Resources: Home

A subject guide for people interested in accessing consumer and health information about the elderly.

Local Resources

Howard Stainton Senior Center
1735 Simpson Avenue
Ocean City, NJ 08226
609-399-0055

Social Security Office
1350 Doughty Rd
Egg Harbor Twp, NJ 08234
1-800-772-1213

Print Resources

Web Resources

AARP
AARP - Enhancing quality of life for all as we age. Leading positive social change and delivering value to people age 50 and over through information, advocacy and service. Visit AARP website for resources on aging and retirement; discounts on drugs, travel; insurance, financial services, and a wide range of unique benefits and products for members.

Alzheimer's Association
The Alzheimer’s Association is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer care, support and research. Our mission is to eliminate Alzheimer’s disease through the advancement of research; to provide and enhance care and support for all affected

Assisted Living
The Health Care Association of New Jersey is dedicated to enhancing long term health care in New Jersey by providing leadership, advocacy, information, and education to nursing homes, assisted living facilities, residential care facilities, long-term care, and rehabilitation facilities in and around New Jersey.

Law Center
The National Senior Citizens Law Center advocates before the courts, Congress and federal agencies to promote the independence and well-being of low-income elderly and disabled Americans.The National Senior Citizens Law Center advocates before the courts, Congress and federal agencies to promote the independence and well-being of low-income elderly and disabled Americans.

Medicare
Medicare.gov is a consumer beneficiary Website that provides access to information about Medicare, Medicare health plans, contact information, and publications, as well as information about health care fraud and abuse and nursing homes.

Medicare Rights Center
Your guide through the Medicare maze. An independent, non-profit source for information about your health care rights and benefits.

Merck Manual of Geriatrics
A comprehensive review of geriatric medicine and care of the elderly

N.J. Dept. of Senior Services
Portal to assistance for seniors in New Jersey.

Social Security
Official home page of the U.S. Social Security Administration.