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LINKS PAGE

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.)

 

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

Websites Geared to Seniors

50-PLUS FITNESS ASSOCIATION:  Fifty-Plus is an international organization devoted to information about, motivation toward, and participation in exercise and fitness while aging.

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.

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.

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.

 

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.

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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. 

SENIOR WORLD ONLINE:  This site features articles of interest to seniors in many categories - health, home & garden, finances, life, leisure and sports.