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The volume of information on the Internet can be overwhelming. Of the thousands of websites I've reviewed, here are the nine most trustworthy, informative, and enjoyable sites for 2009. I've selected the sites that I've revisited many times and that are user-friendly and relevant. I'm sure you'll find them invaluable this upcoming year.
- Grandparents.com - stay connected and strengthen bonds
Among the volumes of information on Grandparents.com are assorted age-appropriate and weather-appropriate things to do with grandkids. Also find travel, gift, video, and food suggestions, as well as expert advice on family, education, law, finance and health. - Dynamic Living - a great resource for independent living aids
I like this site for its clarity, simplicity, readability, references and responsiveness. Shop either by use or by location. A photograph accompanies each item and you are provided with exact specifications, related articles, and offsite references for more technical products. - Elderlawanswers - Get your age-driven legal questions answered
Elderlaw covers Medicaid, Medicare, nursing home rights, and estate planning. Elderlaw 101 simplifies additional topics, including veterans benefits, so you don't need to have a law degree to understand. Find state-specific information and an attorney or listen to ElderLaw radio (today's featured show is "Finding the Money to Age Well"). - Nolo - the best legal self-help site on the Internet
Get your affairs in order with easily and according to current law. Nolo defines legal terms in simple, everyday language and offers handy checklists and related articles in all aspects of law. I can find step-by-step instructions on making a will myself (for free!)--or, should I find my situation too complicated for a simple will, I can purchase the forms, legal kits and books for a modest fee. - CNN's Money - Practical advice for finances
Money 101 explains money in a way that even a 10 year old could understand and the spacing makes the text extremely readable. For more difficult concepts, refer to the videos. I head straight for the "Ultimate Guide to Retirement" (Retirement) for practical advice relating to investing, IRAs, work, health care, pensions, insurance, estate planning and Social Security. - Caring Connections - Information for caregivers and patients
This dynamic, comprehensive, and straightforward website helps caregivers and patients find information they need to make the best decisions possible. Information is grouped for: those planning ahead, those caring for someone, those living with illness, and those grieving. Find glossaries, checklists, organization tools and downloadable brochures. - USA.Gov Senior Resources - Useful government references
This site offers a huge number of useful references. Use the search box and get assistance for caregiving, consumer protection, employment, end-of-life, health, money and taxes, retirement, travel and more. Find your representatives, access government information, shop government auctions and sales, apply for benefits and grants, or locate in-person services near you. Email or speak to a real-live person using toll-free numbers. - Drug Digest - Get non-biased drug information
This site is a fabulous tool for comparing drugs, or checking interactions and side effects. Find your health condition and consider many of the treatment options, learn how to take your medication most effectively, find cost-effective alternatives to brand name drugs, and more. - Vibrant Nation - Connect and share with other 50+ women
Last but not least: On this attractive, readable and easy-to-maneuver site, 50+ women exchange information: ask and answer questions, share or find recommendations or participate in a conversation. Women can reveal their favorite things on "Love It! lists" or reflect on ways to make their lives better on "Live It! lists."
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