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More and more Senior Citizens are becoming Net savvy.
SeniorNet, a San Francisco-based nonprofit organization, estimates that 30 percent of Americans age 55 to 75 own computers.

I have put up this website because of my concern in the area of abuse of our elder citizens.
I invite your input as to other information.
Charles W. Field
Attorney at Law
Suite 202, 3949 Holcomb Bridge Rd.
Norcross, GA 30092
Phone: (770) 582-6251
Fax: (770) 513-9838
e-mail: cwfield@mindspring.com

SENIORS WITH COMPUTERS


Computer ownership:

Adults 55 to 75: 30 percent
Seniors 75 and older: 23 percent
Seniors who are college graduates: 53 percent

Internet use:

28 percent regularly use an online service.
Two-thirds of seniors online had accessed the Internet in the past month

What they're doing:

Writing/word processing/e-mail: 84 percent
Games: 60 percent
Managing finances: 54 percent
Graphics/desktop publishing: 34 percent

Source: SeniorNet 1996 Older Adults and Computers National Survey



Sites of interest to senior computer users



The Internet offers a rich array of resources for Senior Citizens. Here's a sampling of what's available:

AARP Guide to Internet Resources:: American Association of Retired Persons (AARP): May be the most comprehensive site on the Web on issues and advocacy for retirees.


Age of Reason: More than 5,000 links to sites that should be of interest to people over 50.


ElderConnect: Catalogs more than 33,000 retirement communities and providers of all levels of long-term nursing care, as well as home health agencies.


GoldenAge.Net: Access to hundreds of related sites on health, caregivers, commercial products, government pages and other essential services.


Jack Moye's Home Page: The personal pages of a computer-savvy retiree.


National Fraud Information Center: Tips on avoiding the scams that are often directed at older Americans.


National Senior Citizens Law Center: The center's lawyers provide support for older Americans on a broad range of legal issues affecting the welfare of people with limited incomes.


SeniorCom Inc.: One of the earliest Internet sites to recognize the rich potential of the mature market, this site is still among the best.


SeniorLaw Home Page: Helps older persons, families, attorneys and financial planners to access information about "elder law", Medicare, Medicaid, estate planning, trusts and the rights of the elderly and disabled.


SeniorLink: SeniorLink provides access to "eldercare" professionals, programs and activities.


SeniorNet: The definitive source for information on technology and older Americans. Good resources.


SeniorNet Online Book Clubs: SeniorNet Online Book Clubs


Senior Resource: A California-based group helps seniors with housing choices, online and offline resources and programs available in communities around the United States, by region.


Senior Sites: A national listing of nonprofit senior housing, health care and service organizations. Search by state and county.


Senior Times: News, gardening tips, legislation and legal and medical questions make up the majority of each issue.


Third Age: Newer, hipper and full of interesting pieces that understand the youthful outlook of today's retirees.


Virtual Reference Sites: Over 2,500 resources from Arts to Youth with special section for Senior Issues.