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| http://seniors.lovetoknow.com/Category:Activities_for_Seniors, Free
If you need ideas on how to keep active and involved, this site links you to pages on innumerable topics, including games and other activities you can pursue with others. |
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| http://www.learnaboutdarts.com/, Free
Getting started with a funm oderately physical game that you can play alone or with others. |
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| http://www.transitionsabroad.com/listings/travel/senior/KeyWebSites.shtml, Free
Links you to the predominant websites that cater to travelers in the second half of life. |
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| http://seniors.lovetoknow.com/Birdwatching, Free
This page gives seniors the essentials on how to start out with this activity, if they haven’t tried it before. |
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| http://www.dibbern.com/nursing-homes/seniors-books-and-music/seniors-books-and-music.htm, Free
Offers categorized reading lists for seniors. |
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| http://www.seniorcitizensmagazine.com/sports/equestrian/1630-horseback-riding-for-pleasure, Free
A brief good good, even inspiring, introduction to this topic. |
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| http://seniorjournal.com/NEWS/Nutrition-Vitamins/6-03-04-FishingMakesSeniors.htm, Free
Info about the health benefits of fishing for seniors. |
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| Heinemann, 2000, $7.00
http://www.amazon.com/Seasoned-Theatre-Creating-Maintaining-Senior/dp/0756778433/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1277297548&sr=1-2
A practical guide to all aspects of establishing and maintaining a senior adult theatre. |
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| McGraw-Hill, 2008, $16.95
http://www.amazon.com/Unbelievably-Adventures-Absolutely-Unless-2009-2010/dp/0071598847/ref=sr_1_14?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1277322617&sr=1-14
This book is actually mainly for the 60+ age group – but also check for a more recent edition if you are seeing this when it’s already 2012. |
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| http://www.bowlingfans.com/tips/tom09052005.shtml, Free
How to enjoy and benefit from a game that provides moderate exercise and good fun, whether you do it alone or with others. |
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| http://seniors.lovetoknow.com/Arts_and_Crafts_for_Senior_Citizens, Free
Discusses (and leads you to additional information about) art and craft activities that can be pursued at home, even by those of us who have some impairments. |
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| American Association for Retired Persons, 2009, Free
http://assets.aarp.org/rgcenter/general/back_school.pdf
This poll among adults age 50+ reveals that about 16% of older adults have such an intention, but mostly to sharpen their job-related skills. |
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| Sheridan House, 2000, $17.95
http://www.amazon.com/Cruising-Seniors-Paul-Keller/dp/1574090860/ref=sr_1_26?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1277236230&sr=1-26
Keller offers solid, thorough advice for older people (including those with health issues) who want to try a cruise ship or who have tried it and want to improve their experience. |
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| iUniverse, 2008, $13.95
http://www.amazon.com/Senior-Trivia-Questions-Golden-Entertainment/dp/0595481086/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1277837112&sr=1-3#reader_0595481086
Trivia questions for people who did not grow up watching MTV. |
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| AARP Public Policy Institute, April 2011, Free
http://assets.aarp.org/rgcenter/ppi/liv-com/fs218-transportation.pdf
Lynott and Figueiredo report that travel, especially non-auto travel, by older Americans has increased significantly in recent years. |
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| American Council on Education, November 2008, Free
http://www.acenet.edu/Content/NavigationMenu/ProgramsServices/CLLL/Reinvesting/MapDirections.pdf
Though aimed primarily at higher ed administrators, this report contains useful data about current patronage of higher education opportunities by older Americans. |
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| http://seniorliving.about.com/od/traveldiscounts/a/golden_age_pass.htm, Free
Describes one of the best senior travel benefits anywhere! |
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| http://www.old-time.com/
Web pages filled with entertaining and educational topics for fans of nostalgic / old-time radio shows. |
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| http://www.retirementcrossing.com/, Free
Aggregates jobs for older workers from a variety of other sites. |
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| Michigan Retirement Research Center, August 2009, Free
http://www.mrrc.isr.umich.edu/publications/papers/pdf/WP205.pdf
The authors have produced a rather opaque paper, the burden of which appears to be that life cycle models of employment are too focused on why people leave work, and need to focus more on what they want to do at home. |
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| http://seniors.lovetoknow.com/Senior_Chat_Rooms, Free
Check here for leads on internet chat rooms specifically for older adults. |
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| http://www.senior-gardening.com/index.html, Free
A quirky but informative site devoted entirely to this subject. |
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| http://www.seniornet.org/jsnet/
SeniorNet's mission is to provide older adults education for and access to computer technologies to enhance their lives and enable them to share their knowledge and wisdom. |
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| http://www.nmseniorolympics.org/registration_handbook/2009/pdf/Horseshoes.pdf, Free
A great game you can play alone or with others, for exercise and fun. |
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| http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/138066/senior_tips_for_birdwatching.html?cat=12, Free
Six sensible tips for beginning, older birdwatchers, to make their experience more enjoyable. |
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| http://www.seniorark.com/senior_tips_hobbies.htm, Free
Dozens of hobby ideas that can work for older people. |
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| http://www.suddenlysenior.com/TRAVELPAGE.html, Free
Connects you with tour groups, and helps you plan your trip. |
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| http://seniortravel.about.com/, Free
Helps identify top travel locations, connects you with tour groups, and helps you plan your trip. |
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| http://www.independenttraveler.com/resources/category.cfm?category=11, Free
Organized advice on important topics covering health issues (disabled traveling, medications, healthcare abroad), traveling with grandchildren, etc. |
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| http://www.accesstravelcenter.com/seniors_camping.cfm, Free
Provides links to many other sites, most of them having to do with recreational vehicle purchase or use, and most of them not highly specific to older travelers, but still of value. |
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| http://www.wiredseniors.com/seniorstravelguide/, Free
Covers detailed but important issues, such as ecotourism, passports & visas, travel insurance, etc. |
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| http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/34660/arts_and_crafts_projects_for_senior.html?cat=12, Free
Siper makes several sugestions and explains why they are practical and useful for older people. |
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| Anness, 2011, $35.00
http://www.amazon.com/Illustrated-Practical-Guide-Gardening-Seniors/dp/0754820823/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1277650932&sr=1-4
An especially helpful resource for people with limited mobility or energy who still want to enjoy gardening. |
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| Penn State University Press, 1981
http://www.amazon.com/Senior-Adult-Theatre-Roger-Cornish/dp/027100276X/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1277297548&sr=1-3
Concrete suggestions for starting and developing theatre experiences of all types for senior adultsfor: professional theatre people, professional workers with the elderly, and senior adults who may want to encourage and enjoy a theatre project. |
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| http://www.enasco.com/senioractivities/Games+%26+Exercise/
This site offers games and exercise equipment specifically geared to older adults. |
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| http://seniors.lovetoknow.com/Games_for_the_Elderly, Free
Discusses some about newer, popular teenage games you perhaps have not heard of, but that are also suitable for older and infirm adults. |
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| http://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/bhcv2/bhcarticles.nsf/pages/Gardening_for_seniors, Free
Focuses on ways to make sure gardening helps keep you fit and healthy, as it should, and that you don’t get injured from exposure, accidents, or strains. |
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| Active in: USA, International
P.O. Box 66, Kensington, MD 20896-0066
Telephone:301-946-6446
Fax:301-962-6169
http://www.genco-games.com/
A game company created by the late Gene Cohen, that specializes in board games that are at the same time educational, intergenerational, and artistic. |
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| B.T. Batsford, 1981, Out of print
http://www.amazon.com/Knitting-Crocheting-Physically-Handicapped-Elderly/dp/071343340X/ref=sr_1_25?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1278437370&sr=1-25
An unusual arts and crafts book in being airmed directly for the benefit of the disabled and elderly. |
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| http://www.roadscholar.org/ein/senior_theatre.asp, Free
Bonnie Vorenberg's list of 15 top tips for starting a senior theatre. |
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| Charles C. Thomas Publ. Ltd., 1984, $26.95
http://www.amazon.com/Teaching-Dance-Senior-Adults-Lerman/dp/0398066418/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1277297974&sr=1-1
Geared more to dance instructors than individual dancers, but Lerman makes a very good case for dance as a healthy and engaging activity for older people, and if you already know something about dancing, you may be able to apply some of her ideas yourself. |
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| http://seniors.lovetoknow.com/How_Do_I_Get_My_Parents_Online, Free
Helpful hints if you are trying to help someone older than yourself get connected to computers. |
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| Sentient Publications, 2009, $24.95
The authors use art and sculpture as a basis for reflection on the inspirational aspects of aging. |
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| http://seniors.lovetoknow.com/Large_Print_Books, Free
McGee discusses the benefits of large print, and links you to various publishers, book clubs, and book sellers where you can get access to them. |
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| http://gerontologist.gerontologyjournals.org/cgi/content/abstract/48/3/300
The authors find that older adults self-report both positive and negative connections between television viewing and depression. |
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| http://biomedgerontology.oxfordjournals.org/content/66A/5/559.abstract
The authors find that among the elderly, participation in leisure activities, including those that are not physically demanding, is associated with increased longevity. |
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| http://www.seniortheatre.com/, Free
This site can connect you with some of the hundreds of senior acting groups in many states, plays that are suitable for performance by older adults, and other information and resources. |
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| Art Age Publications, 1999, $24.95
http://www.amazon.com/Senior-Theatre-Connections-Performing-Professionals/dp/0966941209/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1308771290&sr=1-1
Still a good resource, though getting out of date. |
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| Stackpole Books, 1997, `
http://www.amazon.com/Accessible-Gardening-Techniques-Seniors-Disabled/dp/0811726525/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1277650932&sr=1-1
Covers pretty much everything you need to know to keep on gardening if you have become more limited physically. |
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| http://seniors.lovetoknow.com/Games_for_Senior_Citizens, Free
Links you to information and rules concerning card games and board games you have probably heard of, though you might not have played them all. |
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| Human Kinetics, 2009, $30.00
http://www.amazon.com/Canoeing-Kayaking-People-Disabilities-Zeller/dp/0736083294/ref=sr_1_56?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1277650790&sr=1-56
Zeller's book is intended for able-bodied instructors and trip planners, but is full of useful information for people who are physically impaired yet still want to pursue these activities. |
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| http://www.amazon.com/TDC-Games-1700-Senior-Moments/dp/B000096QLB/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=toys-and-games&qid=1277837820&sr=1-1, $24.99
A board game that is a memory game you play with others, though you don’t really have to be a “senior” to play. |
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| http://www.time.com/time/specials/2007/completelist/0,,1651341,00.html, Free
Lists and describes the best TV shows ever, thus providing a guide for you or an older person in your care what to try to go back and see. |
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| http://www.afterlife.org/
A not-for-profit organization whose mission is to archive Web sites after their authors die and can no longer support them. |
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| http://www.ehow.com/list_5905324_benefits-dance-senior-citizens.html, Free
Outlines the advantages not only for senior citizens, but for those of us who aspire to get to that age. |
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| http://www.nytimes.com/ref/movies/1000best.html, Free
An alphabetical listing, with links to additional information. |
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| http://www.buzzle.com/articles/best-tv-shows-ever.html, Free
Lists the best TV shows of all time, by category, and links you to additonal sources of information and for the shows themselves. |
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| http://www.big-boards.com/, Free
Big-Boards tracks the most active message boards and forums on the web -- over 2000 of them. |
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| http://www.blogcatalog.com/, Free
A catalog of internet blogs. |
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| http://www.bloggingfusion.com/, Free
A directory of over 3000 internet blogs. |
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| http://boardgames.lovetoknow.com/Main_Page, Free
Information and rules relating to all sorts of board games, including links to play online, for some of them. |
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| Universe, 2006, $34.95
http://www.amazon.com/1001-Books-Must-Read-Before/dp/0789313707/ref=pd_sim_b_3
Need suggestions on a reading list for yourself? Try this volume. |
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| http://www.pagat.com/, Free
This site covers both card and tile games, offering rules and instructions for hundreds of them. |
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| http://www.theartfulcrafter.com/senior-crafts.html, Free
Ideas from site readers, but also of interest because of its topical index of about 30 different crafts, which lead you to other web sources about them. |
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| Adams Media, 2008
http://www.amazon.com/1001-Books-Every-Mood-Commiserating/dp/1598695851/ref=pd_sim_b_2
If you're looking for a good book to read, start here. |
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| Active in: USA, International
11 Avenue de Lafayette, Boston, MA 02111
Telephone:800-454-5768
http://www.exploritas.org/
Formerly known as Elderhostel, Exploritas puts participants with local and renowned experts, to experience in-depth and behind-the-scenes learning opportunities, from cultural tours and study cruises to walking, biking and more. |
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| http://directory.forumbase.org/, Free
A directory of forums related to products and services |
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| http://www.forumsinfo.com/, Free
A free directory of internet forums. |
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| http://games.npph.net/game.html, Free
This site connects you to a wide variety of games on various sites: in addition to traditional board games and card games, there are also word games, strategy and war games, action games, sports games, and others. They will also link you to other multi-game sites. |
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| For Dummies, 2010, $24.99
http://www.amazon.com/Blogging-Dummies-Susannah-Gardner/dp/047056556X/ref=pd_bxgy_b_img_c
For beginning bloggers who want to do it well, and experience bloggers who want to do it better. |
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| Sams, 2010, $24.99
http://www.amazon.com/Create-Your-Own-Blog-Projects/dp/0672330652/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1277910250&sr=1-3
Blogging for beginners. |
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| http://www.imdb.com/chart/top, Free
Rates and ranks the top 250 movies of all time, as voted on by the users of the Internet Movie Data Base, and links you to additional information about each movie. |
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| http://www.imdb.com/, Free
The #1 internet source, and it is free unless you need it for esoteric, professional-type information. |
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| http://lort.web.officelive.com/members.aspx, Free
Can link you to dozens of theatre companies across the country, so you can see what’s available near you. |
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| Soleil Press, 2008 (3rd edition), $19.95
http://www.amazon.com/Photo-Scribe-Writing-Stories-Photographs/dp/0974277312/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1288207124&sr=1-1
A step-by-step guide to photo-journaling. |
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| Soleil Press, 2005, $24.95
http://www.amazon.com/Turning-Memories-Into-Memoirs-Lifestories/dp/0974277347/ref=pd_sim_b_1
Contains helpful suggestions for remembering--researching--organizing--collecting and writing memories and family or personal stories. |
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| Signet, Updated annually, $9.99
http://www.amazon.com/Leonard-Maltins-Movie-Guide-Signet/dp/0451230876/ref=sr_1_5?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1278534457&sr=1-5
Comes out in a new edition every year, summarizing and rating just about every movie you are likely to ever find on television. A good resource for finding new films to watch. |
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| Jessica Kingsley Publ., 2000, $34.95
http://www.amazon.com/Accessible-Games-Book-Katie-Marl/dp/1853028304/ref=sr_1_24?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1277563767&sr=1-24
Marl discusses games that can be played by people with disabilities. |
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| http://www.oursportscentral.com/, Free
This site can keep you posted on minor league events in baseball, basketball, football, hockey, lacrosse, soccer, and other sports. |
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| Alpha Books, 2007
http://www.amazon.com/Complete-Idiots-Guide-Ultimate-Reading/dp/1592576451/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1278267786&sr=1-1
Helps you find great reads, both fiction and non-fiction. |
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| http://www.moviefone.com/, Free
For finding movies currently playing anywhere in the country, including summaries and reviews. |
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| http://www.garden.org/, Free
The Web's largest and most respected array of gardening content for consumers and educators. |
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| http://www.npr.org/programs/, Free
NPR offers generally high quality news, talk, music, and entertainment shows. They publish their schedule online, and if you miss a show, or it isn’t being broadcast on your local station, you can listen live online or after the fact. |
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| https://www.netflix.com/, Prices vary by type and level of service
The most popular service for receiving movies and television shows on DVD, or streamed direct to your computer. If you like, NetFlix will also suggest new ideas to you, based on what you have requested in the past and whether you said you liked them. |
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| For Dummies, 2008, $21.99
http://www.amazon.com/Wii-Dummies-New-Computers/dp/0470402970
Tells you everything you need to know to set up and enjoy Wii, which can provide both fun and exercise for older people unable to get out much. |
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| http://www.pollstar.com/, Free
Lets you know about concerts that are going on in your area, or can help you follow a certain performer or group. |
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| http://www.psychosomaticmedicine.org/cgi/content/abstract/PSY.0b013e3181ad7978v1
This study confirms that enjoyable leisure activities, taken in the aggregate, are associated with psychosocial and physical measures relevant for health and well-being. |
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| Trafford Publishing, 2000, $28.00
http://www.amazon.com/Anyone-Can-Travel-Disabilities-Travellers/dp/1552123863/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1277322500&sr=1-6
Still an excellent resource for people needing special services when they travel. |
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| http://technorati.com/blogs/directory/, Free
A directory of over one million internet blogs. |
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| http://www.theatermania.com/, Free
Unlike most theatre websites, this one provides decent coverage of shows outside of New York. |
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| http://www.ticketmaster.com/
Ticketmaster will sell you tickets to big-time concerts, plays, sporting events, and family entertainment, though not for regional theater, minor league sports, and non-headliner concerts – and they will charge you a service fee on top of the ticket price. |
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| http://www.films101.com/t1000r.htm, Free
Ranks the top 1000 movies of all time, using a composite of other rankings; they also sell DVDs and movie downloads. |
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| http://www.boston.com/ae/tv/gallery/topscifishows/, Free
If you or an elder in your care likes science fiction, check out this list to find out what old TV shows to catch up on. |
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| http://www.guardian.co.uk/tv-and-radio/tvandradioblog/2010/jan/12/guardian-50-television-dramas, Free
List of the best British and (mostly) American dramatic series, so you know which ones to catch up on. |
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| http://www.100auctionsites.com/ticket-auction.php, Free
Most of these sites linked to here cover a wide range of activities – not just major events, but speaking tours, festivals, magic shows, and any other entertainment that has a for-profit angle to it. |
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| http://www.tv.com/shows/, Free
Want to know what you're missing? This site lists the 100 best shows currently on television. |
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| http://www.officialusa.com/stateguides/zoos/, Free
The official directory of zoos, aquariums, safaris, and wildlife sanctuaries and preserves in the U.S. |
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| Art Age Publications, $10.00
http://www.seniortheatre.com/html/less_active.html
Stimu-Drama combines music, movement, and drama in a mixture that promotes communication and broadens expression. This publication is mainly for teachers of dance, but could be useful for individuals as well. |
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| http://www.archive.org/details/oldtimeradio, Free
Lets you download some 2000 different old radio shows immediately, for free, and lets you search for them by how popular they are, how highly they are rated by other listeners like you, and in other ways. |
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| http://www.youtube.com/, Free
A great place to visit for people who can't get out (and also those you can), to instantly find old songs, movie clips, and all kinds of other entertaining and instructive short videos. |
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| http://www.amazon.com/See-Low-Vision-Playing-Cards/dp/B002YE7LPW/ref=sr_1_39?ie=UTF8&s=toys-and-games&qid=1277838021&sr=1-39, $10.95
Playing cards with gigantic numbers/letters for the seriously vision-impaired. |