Northern Illinois University

Gerontology Program

Aging Happily

Online Resources

Internet Resources on Aging

Below are links to useful WWW homepages that list other aging related homepages on the internet, gerontological discussion groups, library catalogs related to aging, and databases relevant to the study of the aging process:

Helpful Info for Senior Citizens and Caregivers

The Administration on Aging, a national agency concerned to improve the quality of life for older Americans, has established "The Eldercare Locator," a toll-free, central telephone number which can be called by any older person or caregiver in the United States to obtain information on local support resources for elderly U.S. citizens. The Eldercare Locator number to call is 1-800-677-1116.