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Retirement Bound

Here are some really great sites about retirement & housing alternatives.  Don't forget to check out some of our great magazines here at the library.  Where to Retire and Kiplinger's Retirement Report are great sources of information.

 

Retirement Resources

 

AARP th American Association of Retired People   The famous organization for the retired American.

 

Boomer$!  Tom Brokaw created this program for CNBC. Take a look at the full episode by clicking here.  Mr. Brokaw interviewed several University of Michigan Alums for this documentary.   

 

CNN /Money Magazine: Guide to Retirement

Worried about running out of cash? Here's how you can make your nest egg last longer. 

 

Kiplinger: Your Retirement

Timely, trusted personal finance advice and business forecasts.

 

PBS' Frontline has a great program entitled: Can You Afford to Retire? 

Watch the full program by clicking here.

 

Smart Money: Retirement

It's your money.  Be smart.

 

Housing 

 

Senior Housing Net
A directory of senior housing, listed by Alzheimer's care, Nursing homes, Assisted Living Facilities, Independent Living and more.  Select city and state to locate housing in a specific community.

 

Long Term Care -- State of Michigan site

Provides a long term care portal, and a self assessment tool that determines service needs and matches to State of Michigan services.

Medicare -- Nursing Homes

A report on all Medicare approved Nursing Homes in the United States, with comparisons and information about all violations.

Michigan Access to Services  for Seniors
An elderly and long-term care services portal providing access to a wealth of current information and supportive services. Sponsored by the Michigan Office of Services to the Aging.

 

Michigan Senior Brigade

 

The goal of this site is to give seniors one place where they can learn more about health care, financial issues, consumer protection and veterans affairs. 

Survey on Nursing Home and Home Care Costs
This MetLife Market Survey provides average nursing home costs (page 7) and home health care costs (page 9) by region and includes metro-Detroit.

 

Social Security Administration
This site answers questions about your Social Security benefits, statements, direct deposit and more; and allows you to apply for benefits and request information on-line.