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10 Best Websites For Seniors

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It's true. Grandma and Grandpa are on the Internet too. They surf, they chat, they play. The young no longer dominate the Internet. The young-at-heart do. There is much for older adults to reap and sow in cyberworld. Certain websites are geared to the senior demographic. They are places to learn, to have fun, to share. Here are ten great websites that are senior-specific and ready to explore.

Bonzer! -

Bonzer is an online magazine "written by, for and about wise elders". Bonzer is published in Australia but its editors and writers are from the U.S.A. and Canada as well. It's a great place for creative seniors and welcomes submissions of stories, articles, poetry, photographs and so much more. This friendly ezine features a theme of the month for inspiration and encourages comments and interaction.

http://www.bonzer.org.au/


LoveToKnow Seniors -

This site covers everything for the savvy senior crowd. You can browse through the hairstyles for silver hair, find senior discounts on flights, or read expert advice about estate and financial planning. They welcome original poems about retirement and senior living. LoveToKnow Seniors is a positive website. They celebrate the joy of this stage of life as well as provide useful information. You can find health advice or learn new crafts. Don't forget to check out their expert interviews.

http://seniors.lovetoknow.com/Main_Page


Microsoft Guide For Aging Computer Users -

This helpful site gives the reader tips on how to make the computer experience more comfortable as they age. It deals with screen resolution, text size, color, speech recognition and shortcuts among other things. The easy-to-use format guides seniors to maximize, customize and personalize their computer. A simple click brings them them to a step-by-step instruction page.

http://www.microsoft.com/enable/aging/tips.aspx


Eons -

Eons is a social network site geared toward baby boomers and up. Besides the online community, they offer a variety of groups and encourage members to start their own. Eons has games and puzzles including what they call "brain games". It's a friendly place that includes conversations about books and movies, computers and technology, blogs and videos. There is even an available Eons' singles category for those who are looking to meet up.

http://www.eons.com/homepage


Elder Treks -

For the adventurous older adult, Elder Trek makes dreams come true. They specialize in exotic destination travel. Some of these include wildlife safaris in Africa, hiking trips in the Rockies and other mountain ranges, expeditions to the Arctic and cultural trips to Asia. The website itself is easy to use and exciting making you want to pack your bags right away. Elder Treks offers several different activity levels to facilitate your travel experience.

http://www.eldertreks.com/index.php


Grandma Betty -

GrandmaBetty.com offers over 1000 information sources for seniors and baby boomers. It is a launching point for just about anything a senior could be interested in. There are links for everything from grandparenting to golf to consumer products to investing, to name a few. You can also find blogs, humor, stories, crafts and coupons. You will want to take your time here and check it out.

http://grandmabetty.com/index.php


Senior Law -

Though based in New York, this site created by attorneys includes a wealth of information for all seniors. This comprehensive site covers senior law as no other does. Taxes, wills, estate planning, elder abuse and Medicare are discussed in easy to understand language. Senior Law provides a page that features links to state-specific senior law offices and attorneys. It is definitely worth bookmarking.

http://www.seniorlaw.com/senior.htm


Geezer Guff -

This hilarious website finds the humor in growing old. Their articles and blogs are both irreverent and informative. They tackle the subjects of money, health and politics with wry observation. They are feisty and sarcastic. Geezer Guff is what a senior-oriented blog should be and is well worth the visit.

http://geezerguff.com/


SeniorCupid -

Senior Cupid is a great community for mature singles. Not just a dating site, Senior Cupid offers forums, blogs and chats for friendship and networking. They also provide a link for making your own greeting cards. Senior Cupid takes the awkward out of dating for seniors. It smooths the way for reaching out to people who share common interests. It's free to post a profile and personal ad. What are you waiting for?

http://www.seniorcupid.com/


Grandparents' Web -

Grandparents' Web is dedicated to the "unconditional love of grandparents everywhere". There's a lot of stuff on this site including articles, links, newsletters and an advice column. It celebrates grandparenting from gardening together to school lessons. There are many quotes and much general banter for those who take their role as a grandparent actively and seriously.

http://www.cyberparent.com/gran/


For a great general guide to health issues, the U.S. Department of Health and Human services offers this site - http://www.healthfinder.gov/


For great gift gadget ideas for seniors, please visit my Hub - http://hubpages.com/_36otspfnata5l/hub/Gift-Gadgets-For-Granny


Don't forget to check out the videos below - they are very funny. Thank you.

Comments

jayjay40 2 years ago

Loved reading this hub, have booked marked it to read again. Great humour.

Darlene Sabella 2 years ago

Fantastic hub, I am a senior so I will check into this. Thanks

Angela Blair 2 years ago

Looks like Seniors are interested in what people of most younger ages are interested in -- with the exception of grandchildren. Nice Hub and thanks! Best, Sis

suziecat7 2 years ago

Hi Ladies - thanks so much for stopping by. Yes, seniors do have the same interests as others only are wiser in pursuing them.

breakfastpop 2 years ago

Terrific hub chock full of fun and info.

afunguy24 2 years ago

Those websites are older than the Senior Citizens.

suziecat7 2 years ago

BP - thanks for reading. You're a great fan.

afunguy - thanks for stopping by.

festersporling1 2 years ago

That's real neat of you to post these. Some good ones it seems.

carolina muscle 2 years ago

Very cool, very informative!!

akirchner 2 years ago

Love the vids and very information is right!

sheila b. 2 years ago

I didn't know about any of these, so I appreciate the information.

FirstStepsFitness 2 years ago

Excellent Hub :)

suziecat7 2 years ago

Thank you all for stopping by. Hope you had a chance to watch the videos.

Ann Nonymous 2 years ago

Ha ha! Wasn't expecting this, but it's really good, suzie!

suziecat7 2 years ago

Thanks, Ann.

Jeanne Crouse 2 years ago

Great list of sites for mature web surfers and great humor, too!

2patricias 2 years ago

What a fun hub - will be taking a look at some of those sites.

suziecat7 2 years ago

Jeanne and 2patricias - thanks for reading. I enjoyed writing it too.

CarlosSardi 2 years ago

Cool Billy Jean video! :)

elayne001 2 years ago

Nearing the senior level soon, I appreciate your research and hub. Thanks very much. Bookmarked for future use!!

moonvine 2 years ago

Great list and one of my favorite videos! I have been looking for a list like this. As a senior blogger, I constantly search for senior sites! thank you!

suziecat7 2 years ago

Moonvine - you're welcome. There were many other sites out there as well - some more well-known like AARP. But I liked these better. Thanks for reading.

Duchess OBlunt 2 years ago

This is a wealth of information! I'm off to visit some of these and find if any of them will be a good fit for me! Wooo Hooo!

prasetio30 2 years ago

This is great hub. I got a lot of information about many great website. I'll check those site one by one. thank you very much, Suzie.

Ms Chievous 2 years ago

Great Resource! I will bookmark in case I ever have to use at work. Thnk you!

lovelypaper 2 years ago

Great idea to have these website for seniors.

habee 2 years ago

Great sites! I'm nearing that age myself!

suziecat7 2 years ago

I also am nearing that age. These are fun and informative sites and I enjoyed researching them. Thanks, everyone.

Coolmon2009 2 years ago

Thanks for the information. I will bookmark this one.

GiftedGrandma 2 years ago

Excellent hub with many useful ideas!! I've bookmarked it :O)

suziecat7 2 years ago

Coolmon and GiftedGrandma - thanks for stopping by.

NurseT 23 months ago

nice post. also try

www.elder-helper.com

Game Creator 19 months ago

nice hub.. very informative.. though I'm not a senior but i found this hub very nice.. almost the same with mine..

Websites for Students.lol..

http://hubpages.com/hub/Best-Websites-for-Students

CookieB 16 months ago

Perfect hub for my gramgram - though I'm not too keen with her checking out the SeniorCupid site haha

suziecat7 16 months ago

Cookie - Well - even gramgram's got to have some fun. Thanks for commenting.

diogenes 15 months ago

Hi Suzie: I have just joined the ranks of your followers and the first thing I opened was this very useful article with the websites for old geezers like me. Boo-hoo. I don't have time to study it all at the mo because am off to pick up truck from mechanics...Later Bob

dusy7969 12 months ago

Good hub.I like the above video.I get a lot of information about the seniors from this hub.So thank this hub and continue your great job.

suejanet 11 months ago

Thanks for these great websites.

Nina 11 months ago

great videos! found a nice one to wish friends and family happy birthday!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bRAXytV9re4

SUSIE DUZY 11 months ago

Thanks for this list. I will definately check them out.

suziecat7 11 months ago

Thank you all for reading. I appreciate you.

Rose Frankie 10 months ago

cool and informative with new ideas

Lawebdesign 4 months ago

very informative hub. And the video is really cool.

AssistedLivingEve 3 months ago

Great info! Thanks for putting all of that into one place.

Anonymous 3 months ago

Wow, great sites for seniors, thank you.

suziecat7 3 months ago

hank you all for reading and taking the time to comment.

louromano 2 months ago

Great sites! I'm nearing that age myself!

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