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Many organizations
provide valuable information to supplement services provided by
the Plan. These include retirement benefits, health information, and financial planning.
To help you get all the information you need, we have included
direct links to these other web sites, as well as to some other informative
sites you may find useful and some that are just plain fun!
When
you view these other sites, please be aware that we do
not control or guarantee the accuracy, relevance, timeliness, or completeness of
the information these other linked sites provide. The inclusion of these
linked sites is not intended to endorse the views expressed or the services
offered by Operating Engineers Funds, Inc..
(You
will also see some of these links located on other pages within this Operating
Engineers Funds website.)
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The Plan's Service Providers
Medicare, Social Security and other
official sites
Labor Links and Related Information
Sources for Medical Information
Websites Geared to Seniors
Search and Research Sites
Other Useful (and Fun!) Websites
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Websites
Geared to Seniors
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50-PLUS
FITNESS ASSOCIATION: Fifty-Plus
is an international organization devoted to information about, motivation
toward, and participation in exercise and fitness while aging. |
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A.A.R.P.
WEBPLACE: AARP
is the nation’s leading organization for people age 50 and older. It serves
their needs and interests through information and education, advocacy, and
community services which are provided by a network of local chapters and
experienced volunteers throughout the country. The organization also offers
members a wide range of special benefits and services.
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CARE
GUIDE: CareGuide.com
is an online resource for people who need assistance and support in the daily
process of caring for their children or elders. They offer nationwide listings
of child care facilities and elder care facilities and provide tools, directories, products, services and support networks to
help guide caregivers through every step of the care giving process. |
| Connections |
CONNECTIONS: This
site does NOT provide medical sources, relevant political and sociological
information or advice on how to lead a more productive life in the "GOLDEN
YEARS." It provides an array of fun and interesting links that seemed
interesting to the Senior Frolic’s author. |
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CRASH
COURSE IN WILLS & TRUSTS: This
site provides a crash course in estate planning, wills and trusts, including the
legal and practical consideration of income tax and the Federal Gift and Estate
Tax, the disposition of property outside the probate system, life insurance,
powers of attorney, “living wills”, and long term care insurance. |
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FIRSTGOV
FOR SENIORS: FirstGov
for Seniors helps users access all government sites that provide services for
senior citizens, such as SSA, Health Care Financing Administration, the
Administration on Aging, the Department of Veterans Affairs, etc. There
are also links to all federal agencies and all 50 States. |
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QUICKEN.COM
RETIREMENT PLANNING: Use
the “Retirement Planner” to figure out how much you'll need to save for
retirement, how aggressive your investments need to be, and whether you can
retire early. Or check out the “College Planner” to see how much college
will cost and what you need to save. |
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SENIORS
CORP.: Through
the National Senior Service Corps, nearly half a million Americans age 55 and
older share their time and talents to help their communities.
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SENIOR
HEALTH FROM ABOUT.COM: This
site offers extensive articles, resources and links on topics of interest to
seniors such as health, fitness, travel, entertainment and more. |
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SENIOR
NET: This
nonprofit website provides adults 50+ with access to and education about computer
technology and the Internet to enhance their lives and enable them to share
their knowledge and wisdom. |
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SENIOR
SITE: This
site is designed for adults 55 and older and their families. It focuses on
the unique health, travel, entertainment and related life-style factors that
characterize the active, changing lives of older adults. |
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SENIOR
WORLD ONLINE: This
site features articles of interest to seniors in many categories - health, home
& garden, finances, life, leisure and sports. |
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