Resources & Links
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www.american-equity.com
American Equity is one of the fastest growing insurance companies in America. The company is based in Des Moines Iowa and has more than USD 6.3 Billion in assets. This site has a good tutorial on annuities.
www.allianz.com
Allianz Group is one of the largest and most renowned financial services providers in the world. The company has operations in more than 70 countries worldwide. Allianz boasts over 60 million customers and over USD1 trillion in assets.
www.equitrust.com
This insurance company is part of a 60 year old financial services organization. The company offers one of the best bonus annuities on the market.
www.fool.com
This financial site has articles on a wide variety of financial issues as well as various financial calculators.
www.ing.com/us
ING is a large diversified financial services company with over USD 500 Billion in assets. This site has articles, advice and financial calculators.
www.wsj.com
The Wall Street Journal Online is a great source for all the latest economic news. The WSJ has the highest circulation of any newspaper in the U.S.
www.ssa.gov
The official Social Security website. Fill out claim forms, get a statement, find out if you qualify for benefits and do research on this comprehensive website.
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www.aarp.org
AARP is the largest nonprofit organization dedicated to addressing the needs and interests of persons 50 and older. AARP has over 35 million members.
www.aoa.gov
The Administration on Aging is a Federal agency that seeks to educate older people and their caregivers about the benefits and services available to help them. This is achieved through information, referrals and outreach efforts at the community level.
www.medicare.gov
The official Medicare website. Has information on programs, benefits, reimbursement and related issues.
www.naela.org
National Association of Elderlaw Attorneys is comprised of attorneys who deal with legal issues affecting the elderly and disabled. NAELA members assist their clients with public benefits, probate and estate planning, guardianship/conservatorship, and health and long-term care planning.
www.ncoa.org
The National Council on the Aging is a national network of organizations and individuals dedicated to improving the health and independence of older persons.
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www.alz.org
American Alzheimers Association provides information, fact sheets, brochures, support services and guidance for a wide variety of issues related to Alzheimer’s disease.
www.arthritis.org
Information and resources from the Arthritis Foundation.
www.centerltc.org
The Center for LTC Financing is a 501(c)(3) charitable non-profit organization, dedicated to ensuring quality long-term care for all Americans by promoting public policy that targets scarce public resources to the neediest, while encouraging people who are young, healthy and affluent enough, to take responsibility for themselves.
www.caremanager.org
National Association of Geriatric Care Managers is a non-profit, professional organization of practitioners whose goal is the advancement of dignified care for the elderly and their families. GCM is committed to maximizing the independence and autonomy of elders while striving to ensure that the highest quality and most cost-effective health and human services are used.
www.eldercare.gov
The Eldercare Locator connects older Americans and their caregivers with sources of information, local area agencies on aging and community-based organizations that serve older adults and their caregivers.
American Heart Association
National health agency whose mission is to reduce disability and death from cardiovascular disease and stroke.
American Diabetes Association
Resource center for diabetes information.
American Medical Association
American Medical Association’s site with a searchable database for health information and resources.
Med Help International
A "Virtual Medical Center for Patients," providing medical information and advice.
Intelihealth
Comprehensive collection of consumer health information.
WebMD
Provides medical information and services.
Familydoctor.org
Health and medical information for the whole family.
National Foundation for the Treatment of Pain
Information on managing chronic pain.
All About Back Pain
Comprehensive site about back and neck pain, including information on osteoporosis, herniated discs and scoliosis.
Med Line Plus Health Information
All you need to know about back pain, including a self-care flowchart to determine back pain problems according to symptoms.
Healthy Women
Health information geared specifically for women.
American Medical Women’s Association
American Medical Women’s Association that provides a unique voice for women’s health.
Men's Health Network
Health information geared specifically for men.
Male Health
Health information geared specifically for men.
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American Dietetic Association
Obtain a daily nutritional tip or find a dietitian.
American Obesity Association
American Obesity Association’s comprehensive site on obesity.
The Calorie Control Council
Find out the number of calories and fat grams in a serving of your favorite foods.
HCF Nutrition Foundation
Contains information on diets, disease prevention, and food nutrients.
Exercise at About.com
Everything you need to know about exercise from exercises geared to your fitness level to what kind of athletic shoes to buy.
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