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Books

Financial and Legal Issues
Call Number Author Title
332.024 Stephenson Stephenson, James. 202 ways to supplement your retirement income.
346.052 American The American Bar Association guide to wills & estates: Everything you need to know about wills, estates, trusts & taxes.
346.052 Bernardin Bernardin, Mark J. Choosing your path: How Massachusetts residents can take control of their medical care, estate plans, and funeral arrangements.
JOB 305.26 Sedlar 2007 Sedlar, Jeri. Don't retire, rewire!: 5 steps to fulfilling work that fuels your passion, suits your personality, and fills your pocket.
332.024 Ernst Ernst & Young's retirement planning guide.
332.024 Get Get a life: You don't need a million to retire well.
305.26 Weisman Weisman, Steve. A guide to elder planning: Everything you need to know to protect yourself legally & financially.
332.024 2006 Hinden Hinden, Stan. How to retire happy: The 12 most important decisions you must make before you retire.
345.32 Slesnick IRAs, 401(k)s & other retirement plans: Taking your money out.
368.382 Lipson Lipson, Benjamin. J.K. Lasser's choosing the right long-term care insurance.
332.024 Merrman Merriman, Paul. Live it up without outliving your money!: 10 steps to a perfect retirement portfolio.
362.16 2006 Matthews Matthews, Joseph L. Long-term care: How to plan and pay for it.
332.024 Carlson Carlson, Robert C. The new rules of retirement: Strategies for a secure future.
346.054 2005 Nolo's Nolo's Simple Will Book.
658.11 Sargent Sargent, Dennis J. Retire, and start your own business.
332.024 Brock Brock, Fred. Retire on less than you think.
305.26 O'Shaughnessy O'Shaughnessy Lynn. Retirement bible.
332.024 Howells Howells, John. Retirement on a shoestring.
342.7308 Sember Sember, Brette. Seniors' rights: Your legal guide to living life to the fullest.
332.024 Social Social Security, Medicare & government pensions.
332.024  Morris Morris, Virginia B. Standard & Poor's guide to saving for retirement.
332.024 Wray Wray, David.  Take control with your 401(k): An employee's guide to maximizing your investments.
332.024 Clyatt 2007 Clyatt, Bob. Work less, live more: The way to semi-retirement.
305.26 Epstein Epstein, Lita. Working after retirement for dummies.

Health & Happiness
Call Number Author Title
612.68 Schneider Schneider, Edward L. Ageless: Take control of your age and stay youthful for life.
305.26 Vaillant Vaillant, George E. Aging well: Surprising guideposts to a happier life from the landmark Harvard study of adult development.
613.0438 Wei Wei, Jeanne Y. Aging well: The complete guide to physical and emotional health.
305.26 America's America's best places to retire.
305.26 Nuland Nuland, Sherwin B. The art of aging: A doctor's prescription for well-being.
618.976 Eckford Eckford, Leslie Beating the senior blues: How to feel great & enjoy life.
616.72 Key 2006 Key, Sarah The body in action: You can keep your joints young.
305.244 Cohen Cohen, Gene  The creative age: Awakening human potential in the second half of life.
Video 613.70446  Exercise Exercise: A video from the National Institute on Aging: Exercises, motivation, safety, self-tests, benefits, nutrition.
613.71  National National Institute on Aging Fitness over fifty.
613.6 Fredrikson Fredrikson, Eric. How to avoid falling: A guide for active aging and independence.
613.0434 Johns The Johns Hopkins medical guide to health after 50: The latest recommendations from Hopkins specialists.
613.0438 2004 Fries Fries, James F. Living well: Taking care of yourself in the middle and later years.
362.16 Dickinson Dickinson, Lynn. Living well in a nursing home: Everything you and your folks need to know.
613.2 Small Small, Gary The longevity bible: 8 essential strategies for keeping your mind sharp and your body young.
613 Flanigan Flanigan, Richard J. Longevity made simple: How to add 20 good years to your life: Lessons from decades of research.
305.26 Freudenheim Freudenheim, Ellen. Looking forward: An optimist's guide to retirement.
362.16 Telford Telford, Gillian Eades. Making the right move: Housing options for seniors.
155.67 Cohen Cohen, Gene The mature mind: The positive power of the aging brain.
153.12 Einstein Einstein, Gilles Memory fitness: A guide for successful aging.
613.0438 Merck The Merck manual of health & aging.
613.25 Wilder Wilder, Lora Brown. Nutrition and weight control for longevity.
305.26 Schlossberg Schlossberg, Nancy K. Retire smart, retire happy: Finding your true path in life.
917.3 Savageau Retirement places rated: What you need to know to plan the retirement you deserve.
613.0438  Cleveland Cleveland, Joan. Simplifying life as a senior citizen.
613.71 Bonifonte Bonifonte, Philip. T'ai chi for seniors: How to gain flexibility, strength, and inner peace.
305.26 Stone Stone, Marika. Too young to retire: 101 ways to start the rest of your life.
910.2 Unbelievably Unbelievably good deals & great adventures that you absolutely can't get unless you're over 50.
305.26 Thomas Thomas, William H. What are old people for?: How elders will save the world.


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Magazines

Framingham Public Library's periodicals collection is a good place to look for information and ideas on a wide range of subjects. See the Periodicals Page for the full list of library magazines and newspapers. 

AARP: The Magazine
Barrons
Better Homes & Gardens
Body and Soul
Boston Magazine
Cape Cod Life
Caribbean Travel & Life
Consumer Reports
Down East
Fortune
Golf Digest
Health
Kiplinger’s Personal Finance Magazine
Money
More
Natural Health
Travel & Leisure

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Websites

Local Resources

Callahan Senior Center www.framinghamma.gov/web/pages/CouncilOnAging.htm
Framingham's Council on Aging and senior center.

Baypath Elder Services www.baypath.org
Nonprofit organization focused on enabling seniors to live independently in the community. Housing, caregiver support, finance, and more.

Next Chapter Initiative www.civicventures.org/nextchapter
A network of community groups, including four in Massachusetts, working to help older people set a course, connect with peers, and find pathways to significant service. 

Operation A.B.L.E. www.operationable.net
This Boston-based organization provide job-search assistance, education, and training geared to individuals 45 and older.

800-Age-Info www.800ageinfo.com
Search by location and service (e.g., home care, legal, finance) for a list of Massachusetts service providers.

General Resources

American Association of Retired Persons www.aarp.org
Comprehensive information on issues of interest to seniors.

Benefits Checkup www.benefitscheckup.org 
Fill out a questionnaire about your financial situation to find out what benefit programs you may be eligible for and how to apply for them. 

Best Places www.bestplaces.net 
Compare locations for climate, cost of living, housing, crime, education, economy, and health.

Elderhostel www.elderhostel.org

Elderweb www.elderweb.com
A well-organized treasure trove of links.

USAGov for Seniors www.usa.gov/Topics/Seniors.shtml
Government information and links for consumer, financial, and legal issues; benefits; travel; etc.

U.S. Administration on Aging www.aoa.gov/eldfam/eldfam.asp
Information on housing, rights, how to find free insurance counseling and other services, and much more.

Medicare www.medicare.gov
Information about Medicare and related programs, provides a tool for locating and comparing Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes.

SeniorNet www.seniornet.org 
Links, information, discussions, web courses, and more.

Social Security Administration www.ssa.gov

Health and Aging www.healthandage.com
News and information about aging-related diseases and conditions.

Job and Volunteer Sites for Older Workers

Retired Brains www.retiredbrains.com
Connects retired or retiring workers with employers and with nonprofit volunteer opportunities.

RetirementJobs.com www.retirementjobs.com
Database for employers looking for senior workers.

Senior Job Bank www.seniorjobbank.com
A database of job postings by employers who are specifically interested in hiring experienced, reliable, and mature staff.

Websites change! Please email us if you have difficulty with a site on this list. We'll try to identify and correct the problem.

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Medicare Prescription Drug Program

Websites

Medicare.gov Prescription Drug Coverage Page www.medicare.gov/pdphome.asp
Medicare's home page provides information and a plan-finding tool. For help using this site, check some of the links below.

AARP Tips on Navigating the Medicare Plan Finder www.aarp.org/bulletin/medicare/quick_route.html
Detailed step-by-step instructions on selecting a plan.

Massachusetts Office of Elder Affairs www.mass.gov/?pageID=eldershomepage&L=1&L0=Home&sid=Eelders
Select "Medicare Part D" and "Frequently Asked Questions" for detailed information for Massachusetts residents about the prescription drug plan.

Medicare Advocacy.org www.medicareadvocacy.org/FAQ_PartD.htm
Detailed answers to a range of frequent questions about prescription drug coverage.

MyMedicareMatters.org http://mymedicarematters.org
Quick and easy forms can help you assess your situation; find and compare plans; or join a plan.

Reference Books

Find A Medicare Prescription Drug Plan: The Online Search Tool. Framingham Council on Aging. Ref 368.4/Find.

The New Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage: What You Need to Know. AARP. 2005. Ref 368.4/New.

The New Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage: Extra Help for People with Limited Incomes. AARP. 2005. Ref 368.4/New.

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  • Telephone the Main Library Reference Department at 508-532-5570, extension 4361. 

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  • Visit the Main Library or the McAuliffe Branch for free access to the Internet and databases, and for assistance with research. 

To arrange a speaker or a group tour highlighting the library’s practical information resources, call 508-532-5570, ext 4347, or email Michelle LeMonde-McIntyre at MLeMonde-McIntyre@minlib.net.

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