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Essential Resources

United We Age Resource for Seniors compiles and presents a collection of valuable information for older adults and caregivers to access in one place. It serves as a central hub where users can easily find relevant information related to aging and aging-related issues. By offering a curated list of reliable sources, United We Age resources can save users time and effort in searching for information.

Aging Organizations

National Council on Aging; www.ncoa.org. NCOA delivers the resources, tools, best practices, and advocacy our nation needs to ensure that every person can age with health and financial security.

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A Place for Mom; www.aplaceformom.com. Our mission is to empower you with the best information and tools to make the right decision for your loved one with regard to senior living.

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Caring.com; www.caring.com Help with looking for a senior living community or help with in-home care.

American Association of Retired People, AARP; www.aarp.org  Access to discounted goods and services for seniors who are members.

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Meals on Wheels; www.mealsonwheelsamerica.org The Meals on Wheels network is comprised of 5,000 community-based programs across the country dedicated to addressing senior hunger and isolation.

Area Agency on Aging by location. www.aaapbtc.org Provides unbiased information, programs and services to seniors and disabled adults.

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Eldercare Locator; www.eldercare.acl.gov a public service of the Administration for Community Living connecting you to services for older adults and their families.

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National Alliance for Caregiving; www.caregiving.org We build partnerships in research, advocacy, and innovation to make life better for family caregivers.

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National Institute on Aging; www.nia.nih.gov Conducts research to improve the health and well-being of older adults.

Vantage Aging; www.vantageaging.org An organization that provides programs to help older adults age independently and with dignity.

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National Council on Aging; www.ncoa.org A nonprofit organization that advocates for older Americans and helps them improve their quality of life.

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National Association of Area Agencies on Aging; www.healthinaging.org Area Agencies on Aging coordinate and offer services that help older adults remain in their homes, if that is their preference, aided by services such as home-delivered meals, homemaker assistance, and whatever else it may take to make independent living a viable option.

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Social Security Administration; www.ssa.org Manages Social Security programs and issues Social Security numbers. It’s mission is to provide financial security for Americans.

American Society on Aging; www.asaging.org Advocates for improved lives for older Americans.

Go to links 

TAX HELP 

IRS: Offers free tax help to 60+; Tax Counseling for the Elderly; www.irs.gov

AARP Tax Aide; free tax preparation with AARP Foundation; www.aarp.org

 

JOBS

Senior Services America; www.seniorsofamerica.com

National Able Network; www.nationalable.org

Experience Works; www.experienceworks.org

Senior Job Bank; www.seniorsjobbankct.org

AARP’s Senior Community Service Employment Program; www.aarp.org

 

 HEALTH / INSURANCE

Medicare; www.medicare.gov

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services; www.cms.gov

Family Caregiver Alliance; www.caregiver.org

WebMD; www.webmd.com

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FOOD

Leading Age; www.leadingage.org

Fannie Mae; www.fanniemae.com

Freddie Mac; www.freddiemac.com

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; www.hud.gov

 

HOUSING

AARP: www.AARP.org

Aging Life Care Association: www.aginglifecare.org

Aging and Long term Support Administration: www.dshs.wa.gov/altsa

Alzheimer’s Association: www.alz.org

Caring Connections: www.carainginfo.org

Elderweb: www.elderweb.com

Family Caregiver Alliance. www.Caregiver.org

Home Care Association of America: www.hcaoa.org

Senior Services of Seattle/King County: www.seniorservices.org

WebMD: www.webmd.com

 

SENIOR CITIZEN AGING

Meals on Wheels Association of America; www.mealsonwheelsamerica.org

 

Perks & Discounts

Shopping Bags

Retail

Amazon Prime: 50% off Prime membership; must be a qualifying government assistance recipient, including SSI and SNAP.

Goodwill Senior Savings Day: 10% off your purchase; in-store 60+ years.

JOANN Senior Discount Day: 20% off your purchase; 55+ years

 

 

Kohl's: 15% off purchase; 60+ years

Ross Dress for Less 55+ Program: 10% off your purchase; 55+ years

Michaels: 10% off your purchase; 55+ years

 

 

Red, White, and Blue Thrift Stores Senior Citizen Day: 50% off your purchase; 55+ on Wednesdays

 

 

Rite Aid Rewards 65+: earn 5X points; first Wednesday each month

Savers: 55+; percentage off varies by store location; on Tuesdays

Tanger Outlets: free coupon book; member of AARP

Walgreens Seniors Day: 20% off eligible items; 55+ or AARP member

 

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Bag of Groceries

Grocery Stores

Fred Meyer: 10% off; 55+; first Tuesday of every month.

Harris Teeter: 5% off; 60+; every Thursday

New Seasons Markets: 10% off; Wednesdays; 65+

Albertsons: Senior shoppers receive 10% off on the first Wednesday of each month. (source)

Convenient Food Mart: On Senior Discount Tuesday, senior shoppers receive 10% off their purchases. (source)

Hy-Vee: Sign up for the Senior Citizen Discount Club to receive 5% off every Wednesday. (source)

Farm Fresh: Farm Fresh offers a 5% discount every Tuesday and Thursday. (source)

Fred Meyer: Seniors save 10% on certain purchases the first Tuesday of every month. (source)

Fry’s Supermarket: Senior shoppers at Fry’s Food Stores receive 10% off their entire purchase on the first Wednesday of every month. (source)

Bi-Lo: The supermarket chain offers 5% off every Wednesday. (source)

Great Valu Markets: Great Valu offers senior citizen discounts every Wednesday. (source)

Harris Teeter: Shoppers with a VIC card receive a 5% discount. (source)

Piggly Wiggly: Piggly Wiggly offers a discount to seniors that varies by location. (source)

The Big Y: Members of the Big Y Silver Savings Club are automatically enrolled in the Senior Savings Club, which offers special discounts when they turn 60. (source)

Wine Glasses

Restaurants 

Arby’s; www.arby’s.com; 10% discount; 55+

Applebees; www.applebees.com; 10-15% discount; 55+

Burger King; www.bk.com 10% off; 65+

Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. 10% off food and nonalcoholic beverages; AARP card

Bonefish Grill: 10% off food and nonalcoholic beverages; AARP card

Carrabba's Italian Grill: 10% off food and nonalcoholic beverages; AARP card

Chili’s. www.chilis.com 10% off; 55+

Chic-fil-a; www.chic-fil-a.com 10% 0ff 55+

Chart House: 10% off on food and nonalcoholic beverages; AARP card

Corner Bakery Cafe: 10% off your check; AARP card

Denny's: 15% off check or dine off Denny’s 55+ menu; AARP card

Einstein’s Bros Bagels. 10% off a baker’s dozen; 60+

IHOP: 55+ menu

Joe's Crab Shack: 10% off food and nonalcoholic beverages; AARP card

Landry's Seafood: 10% off food and nonalcoholic beverages; AARP card

McCormick & Schmick's: 10% off food and nonalcoholic beverages; AARP card

McDonald's: discounted or free coffee at certain locations; 55+

Perkins: 55+ menu

Outback Steakhouse: 10% off food and nonalcoholic beverages; AARP card

Rainforest Cafe: 10% off food and nonalcoholic beverages; AARP card

Saltgrass Steak House: 10% off food and nonalcoholic beverages; AARP card

The Oceanaire Seafood Room: 10% off food and nonalcoholic beverages; AARP card

Expedia: Expedia offers AARP members exclusive rates on hotels, rental cars and cruises. Plus, seniors don’t pay booking fees on flights. (source)

Park Ride Fly: AARP members receive 12% off when they book airport parking through Park Ride Fly. (source)

Planes, Trains, & Buses

Amtrak: save 10% on most rail fares; 65+

British Airways: save $65 off economy and premium economy or $200 off club world business class when you purchase round-trip transatlantic; AARP member

Delta Airlines: senior discounts for limited itineraries

United Airlines: save on senior fares to select travel destinations; 65+

Southwest Airlines: Southwest offers reduced fares for senior travelers. (source)

Greyhound: Greyhound senior passengers receive a 5% discount on passenger fares. (source)

Vacations by Rail: Vacations by Rail offers 5% off rail tours in the USA, Canada, Europe and other locations for AARP members. (source)

Amtrak: Amtrak senior travelers receive a 10% discount on most rail fares. You must have valid proof of age when buying the ticket and while on the train. (source)

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority: Seniors living in or visiting the Washington, D.C. area are eligible for a discount with a valid photo ID. (source)

Rental Cars

Avis Rent a Car: save up to 30% base rates; plus upgrade on compact; AARP member

Budget Rent a Car: save up to 35% base rates plus upgrade on compact; AARP member

Budget Truck Rental: save up to 10-20% on truck rentals; AARP member

Payless Car Rental: save 5% on leisure daily, weekly, weekend, and monthly base rates; plus free upgrade on compact through full-size cars; AARP member

Thrifty Car Rental: join silver thrifty club and save 5%; 50+

Hertz: save up to 20% off base rates with 50+ program

Alamo: Alamo offers discounts on their car rentals through their Senior Circle program. (source)

E-Z Rent-a-Car: EZ offers 10% off for seniors. (source)

Zipcar: $40 for annual Zipcar membership; plus $40 free driving credit; AARP member

Auto Europe: Auto Europe offers a 5% discount to seniors renting cars in Europe. (source)

Jiffy Lube: Discounts vary by location, but the majority provide 10% off services and/or parts. (source)

Pep Boys: Pep Boys offers 10% off for customers with a valid ID. (source)Age 60+

Couple on Cruise Ship

Travel/Vacation 

Trumpet

Entertainment 

AMC Theatres: Discounted movie tickets; 60+

Cinemark Theatres: Discounted movie tickets for Senior’s Day; 62+

Marcus Theatres and Movie Tavern: $6 for shows before 5:30 pm; 60+; every Friday

National Parks America the Beautiful Senior Pass: $80 lifetime pass; 62+

Regal Cinemas AARP Movie Tickets: Up to 20% off on ePremiere tickets; AARP

SilverSneakers: free healthy living/fitness classes; 65+

Showcase Cinemas: Discount admission at select theaters; popcorn/soda for $4.50; 60+; every Wednesday

Regal Entertainment: AARP members receive $3.00 off the purchase of a small or large popcorn and soft drink combo, with valid identification. (source)

Kennedy Space Center: Seniors 55+ visiting the Kennedy Space Center in Florida receive a discounted daily admission price. (source)

Ben & Jerry’s Factory: Seniors 60+ receive $1.00 off general admission to the factory tour. (source)

Ford’s Theatre: Senior visitors 60+  to Ford’s Theatre receive discounted tickets to weekend and weekday matinees. (source)

Showcase Cinemas: Showcase offers Senior Wednesdays 60+, with discounted admission and a popcorn and soda combo for $4.50. (source)

Alcatraz: Seniors 62+ receive a discount on day tour admission prices. (source)

Empire State Building: Seniors 62+ receive a $3.00 discount on admission tickets. (source)

George Washington’s Mount Vernon: Senior visitors 62+ can purchase discounted general admission tickets. (source)

Graceland: Seniors 62+ visiting the famed Elvis museum receive discounted admission. (source)

Landmark Theatres: Landmark Theatres offer discounted tickets to seniors 62+ . (source)

National Parks: Seniors62+  can purchase an $80 lifetime pass or a discounted annual senior pass. (source)

Space Center Houston: Seniors 62+ receive 10% off the Space Center gift shop. (source)

Statue of Liberty: Seniors 62+ touring the Statue of Liberty receive a $4.50 discount on tickets. (source)

Central Park Zoo: Seniors 65+ receive discounted admission to the zoo. (source)

Chicago: Seniors 65+ visiting the city are eligible for a reduced fare permit from the Regional Transportation Authority. (source)

Georgia Aquarium: Seniors 65+ visiting the Georgia Aquarium receive a discounted admission price. The discount amount depends on the time of day of the visit, so check the website for full details. (source)

Golden Gate Ferry: Seniors 65+ receive discounted tickets on the San Francisco Ferries. (source)

Kennedy Center: Senior’s 65+ visiting The Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., can buy specially priced tickets. (source)

Manhattan: Senior citizens 65+ residing in or visiting New York are eligible for a reduced-fare MetroCard. (source)

Metropolitan Museum of Art: Senior visitors 65+ receive an $8.00 discount on admission tickets to the MOMA. (source)

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame: Seniors 65+ receive discounted general admission. (source)

San Francisco: Seniors 65+ who are visiting the Bay Area save 62.5% on a BART Green Ticket and Regional Clipper Card. (source)

SeaWorld: Senior visitors 65+ to SeaWorld receive discounted tickets. (source)

Space Needle: Seniors 65+ receive discounted general admission tickets. (source)

World of Coca-Cola: Seniors 65+ visiting the Atlanta attraction receive $2.00 off admission. (sourc

Hotel Room

Hotels

Best Western Hotels & Resorts: save 5% to 15% at hotels; AARP member

Cambria Hotels: save up to 10% off best available rate; AARP member

Choice Hotels: save 10% on advance reservations; 60+ or AARP member

IHG Hotels & Resorts: save with IHG’s senior discount rate program; 62+

Marriott: offers a senior discount rate; 62+

Wyndham Hotels: save 10% off best available rate; AARP member

Atlantis Casino Resort: AARP members receive 10% off with a club membership card and a valid ID. (source)

Dolce Hotels: Participating Dolce Hotels and Resorts offer a 10% discount for AARP members. (source)

DoubleTree: AARP members are eligible to save 5% at DoubleTree hotels. (source)

Embassy Suites: Members of AARP save 5% at all Embassy Suites. (source)

Grand Canyon Railway and Hotel: AARP members receive 15% off train, hotel and RV park reservations year-round. Additionally, members receive 10% off retail merchandise. (source)

Hilton Hotels & Resorts: AARP members receive 5% off and complimentary late checkout at Hilton Hotels & Resorts. (source)

HotelPlanner.com: HotelPlanner.com offers AARP members between 10% and 20% off when booking through the site. (source)

La Quinta Hotels: Members of AARP save up to 10% during their stay and enjoy a free breakfast. (source)

Best Western: Guests 55+ staying at Best Western Hotels and Resorts are eligible to save 10% or more with proof of age at check-in. (source)

Castle Hotel and Resorts: Senior guests 55+ at Castle Hotel and Resorts receive discounted room rates at 22 locations across the Hawaiian islands. (source)

Extended Stay America: Extended Stay offers senior guests 55+ a special senior rate regardless of if they’re an AARP member. (source)

Myrtle Beach Resorts: Seniors 55+ receive a 10% discount on daily and weekly rates for condominiums rented through Myrtle Beach Resort Vacations. (source)

Red Roof Inn: Any senior over 59 receives 10% off the regular room rate. (source)

Comfort Inn: Guests 60+ visiting the Comfort Inn save up to 10% when they request the senior rate while making advance reservations. (source)

Comfort Suites: If you’re over 60 or a member of AARP, you’re eligible to save up to 10% at Comfort Suites hotels. (source)

Days Inn: Senior guests 60+ are eligible to receive a special room rate if they mention their senior status while booking. (source)

Howard Johnson Hotels: Enjoy special savings by requesting the senior rate when booking at Howard Johnson hotels. 60+ (source)

Motel 6: Seniors 60+ save up to 10% off nightly rates as part of the chain’s senior rate discount. (source)

Ramada: Ramada seniors 60+ save 10% off the hotel’s best available rate. (source)

Sleep Inn: AARP members or senior citizens who are over 60 are eligible for up to a 10% discount on advance reservations. (source)

Super 8: Senior guests 60+ enjoy special savings on room rates. (source)

Travelodge: Senior customers 60+ at Travelodge hotels receive discounts on room rates. (source)

Candlewood Suites: Candlewood Suites offers a non-disclosed discount for senior guests 62+. (source)

Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts: Senior citizens 62+ are eligible for a discounted room rate at hotels within the Crowne Plaza family. (source)

Holiday Inn: Senior guests 62+ of the Holiday Inn receive a senior discount. (source)

Hyatt Hotels: Guests 62+ of Hyatt Hotels, including the Hyatt Place and the Hyatt Regency, are eligible for senior rates. (source)

Marriott: Senior guests 62+ are eligible to save 15% or more at any of Marriott’s 4,000 hotels worldwide. (source)

Hampton: Senior citizens 65+ save 10% off at Hampton by Hilton. (source)

Hilton Garden Inn: Seniors 65+ are eligible for 10% off at the Hilton Garden Inn. (source)

InterContinental Hotels Group: Hotels within the IHG family offer senior rates 65+. (source)

Radisson: Senior guests 65+ of Radisson Hotels get up to 15% off their stay. (source)

Yoga Class

Health & wellness  

AARP. www.aarp.org; Health and Wellness Senior Discounts

  • CareLinx In-Home Care

  • Health savings account offered by Optum Bank

  • Hearing care program provided by HearUSA

  • HearUSA Hearing Shop

  • Kroger Co. Pharmacy

  • LensCrafters

  • MyVision Care provided through EyeMed

  • Prescription discounts provided by OptumRx

  • Short-term care insurance from Medico

  • Target Optical

  • Vision discounts provided by EyeMed

  • Walgreens Pharmacy

  • Walmart Pharmacy

AARP Travel Center Powered by Expedia: up to $100 in extra onboard cruise credits on 15 cruise lines

Carnival Cruises: exclusive savings for seniors; 55+

Collette Cruise Tours: combine two cruise tours and save up to $300 per person on second tour; AARP member

Grand European Travel: Variety of discounts; Save up to 15% on worldwide tours; AARP member

Royal Caribbean: Exclusive senior pricing on selected sailings; 55+

Vacations By Rail: save up to $500 on more than 40 rail and cruise vacations; AARP member

Celebrity Cruises: The Celebrity Cruise Line offers discounted rates to senior travelers. (source)

Royal Caribbean: Royal Caribbean Cruises offer reduced rates on selected sailings for senior guests. (source)

Cruise Ship in Bay

Cruises 

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Internet 

& Communications  

AT&T senior plans: start at $60 per months or $80 per month for two lines. 55+ plan is restricted to Florida residents only. AARP members save 10% on monthly services plans. (source)

 

Consumer Cellular: Consumer Cellular’s unlimited talk with text and data plan starts at $20 monthly for 1 GB of data. Discounts to AARP members, including 5% discount on monthly service and usage charges and 30% on accessories.

 

Lively: Lively's phone plans have no-contract prices for older adults. AARP members can save $60 per year on select plans.

 

Cricket Wireless: Cricket Wireless offers a $20 mail-in rebate to AARP members. (source)

 

Verizon 55+ Unlimited Plan offers unlimited calls, texts and data for $60 a month (single lilne) or $80 a month for two lines. 55+ plan only available in Florida.

 

Sprint: Sprint’s “Unlimited 55+” plan offers two lines of unlimited talk, text and data for $70/month. (source)

T-Mobile: T-Mobile’s ONE plan offers senior customers 55+ two lines for $70/month. (source)

AARP. www.aarp.org Through OptumRX, AARP provides the AARP Prescription Discount Program. The program allows seniors to save on FDA-approved generic, brand name or specialty drugs that aren’t covered by insurance or Medicare. (source) 50+

Costco. www.costco.com Members of Costco have access to the retailer’s Prescription Program, which offers up to 70% off prescription costs to members without insurance coverage. (source) 50+

CVS. www.cvs.comThe CVS ExtraCare Pharmacy & Health Rewards Program allows seniors to earn ExtraBucks rewards on prescriptions, flu shots and other services. (source) 50+

Lenscrafters. www.lenscrafters.com AARP members get exclusive deals at Lenscrafters, including 30% off a complete frame and lenses. (source)

Pearle Vision: AARP members receive discounts on glasses, contact lenses and comprehensive eye exams. (source)

RxFreeCard. RxFreeCard is a discount prescription drug card that offers savings on prescriptions. The service offers a card tailored specifically to seniors. (source)

Sears Optical. AARP members receive discounts on eyewear and contact lenses. (source)

Target Optical. Target Optical offers deals on eye exams and eyewear purchases to AARP members. (source)

Walgreens.Walgreens’ Prescription Saving Club offers up to 20% off for most immunizations, 10% bonus on Walgreens brand purchases and exclusive discounts on prescriptions. Walgreens also has a Senior Discount Day each year where senior citizens older than 55, or seniors who are AARP members, are given 20% off. (sources: 1, 2)

Discount Drug Mart: Every first Wednesday of the month is Senior Savings Day, where seniors receive 10% off their entire purchase and 20% off Drug Mart brand beauty and healthcare products. (source) 60+

Rite Aid. As part of the wellness65+ program, seniors receive 20% off the first Wednesday of every month and a free pharmacist consultation any time. (source).

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Pills on Spoons

Prescription  Medications

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Banking/Financial Resources  
  

There are many financial resources available to senior citizens.

AARP. www.aarp.org; Vehicle and Property Insurance Senior Discounts

  • Auto insurance program from The Hartford

  • Homeowners insurance program from The Hartford

Utility Assistance. Programs that help seniors pay their utility bills. Elder Life Financial Services. www.elderlifefinancial.com

 

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, SNAP. A federal program that provides monthly financial assistance to help eligible seniors pay for food.

Social Security Administration A government agency that provides financial support to seniors over the age of 65.

  • Supplemental Security Income, SSI. A federal program that provides financial assistance to adults 65 and older with limited income and resources.

  • Social Security Disability Insurance. Provides monthly payments to people who can’t work due to a disability.

Local Food Banks. Visit www.feedingamerica.org and www.mealsonwheelsamerica.org

Local Housing and Energy Assistance Program, LIHEAP, a federally funded program that helps with energy costs, like heating and cooling bills. Contact your local LIHEAP office. Look up LIHEAP by county.

 

Elder Law Clinics for Legal Assistance. Provide free or low-cost legal assistance to seniors facing various legal issues, including housing disputes, consumer rights, healthcare access, and estate planning.  You can find an attorney through the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, www.naela.org

 

Senior Transportation Programs. Certain Medicare Advantage Plans provide transportation assistance.  www.medicare.gov

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