COVID-19 RESOURCES
Information, Recommendations & Guidance
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Center For Disease Control (CDC)
General Information: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-nCoV/index.html
What's New: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/whats-new-all.html
World Health Organization (WHO)
https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019
Infectious Disease Society of America (IDSA)
https://www.idsociety.org/public-health/COVID-19-Resource-Center/
American Society on Aging (ASA)
https://www.asaging.org/blog/cdc-covid-19-coronavirus-resources
National Council On Aging (NCOA)
https://www.ncoa.org/ncoa_acf/covid-19-resources-for-older-adults/
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
https://www.nih.gov/coronavirus
National Institute On Aging (NIA)
https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/government-covid-19-resources-older-adults
State of NH, Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)
https://www.nh.gov/covid19/resources-guidance/residents.htm
Commonwealth of MA, Department of Public Health (DPH)
https://www.mass.gov/info-details/covid-19-public-health-guidance-and-directives
ENGAGEMENT RESOURCES
For Social Engagement & Staying Connected
Are You Engaged?
(And, NO, they don't mean "engaged to be married"!)
https://www.cdc.gov/features/social-engagement-aging/index.html
Social Engagement
https://www.greatseniorliving.com/health-wellness/social-well-being
Health Benefits of Socializing
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/living-mild-cognitive-impairment/201606/the-health-benefits-socializing
The Brain & Social Connectedness
https://www.aarp.org/content/dam/aarp/health/brain_health/2017/02/gcbh-social-engagement-report.pdf
Social Engagement For Seniors
https://www.aspiredlivingprospectheights.com/news/item/7-benefits-social-engagement-seniors
Guide to ZOOM
https://www.seniorsguide.com/technology/
a-step-by-step-guide-to-a-zoom-meeting/
Video Conferencing
https://www.crossroadshospice.com/hospice-palliative-care-
blog/2020/april/23/the-best-video-conferencing-platforms-for-seniors/
The Importance of Social/Emotional Support
https://www.senioroutlooktoday.com/importance-of-emotional-and-social-support-in-seniors/
Being Social Promotes Brain Health
https://homecareassistance.com/blog/science-social-engagement-healthy-aging
Surprising Secrets to Aging Well
http://blog.aginglifecare.org/blog/the-most-surprising-secret-to-aging-well-social-engagement/
Benefits of Social Activity For Seniors
https://www.easyclimber.com/blog/top-10-benefits-of-social-activity-for-seniors/
Benefits of Social Interaction
Social Engagement
https://www.greatseniorliving.com/health-wellness/social-well-being
Meet Other Seniors
https://www.easyclimber.com/blog/7-things-seniors-can-meet-seniors/
Benefits of Social Engagement
https://lionsgateccrc.org/the-benefits-of-social-engagement-for-seniors/
Social Engagement
https://www.greatseniorliving.com/health-wellness/social-well-being
EMPOWERMENT RESOURCES
For Healthy Aging & Resilience
National Council On Aging
https://www.ncoa.org/public-policy-action/older-americans-act/
https://www.ncoa.org/healthy-aging/
AARP
https://www.patientslikeme.com/join/aarp
Medicare
International Council on Active Aging (ICAA)
https://www.icaa.cc/activeagingandwellness.htm
Programs of All-Inclusive Care (PACE)
https://www.medicare.gov/your-medicare-costs/get-help-paying-costs/pace
National Library Service (NLS)
https://www.asaging.org/blog/self-empowered-aging
Healthy Aging: NCOA
https://www.ncoa.org/healthy-aging/
https://www.pbs.org/show/empowering-seniors/
Self Empowered for Aging
https://www.asaging.org/blog/self-empowered-aging
MA Executive Office of Elder Affairs
https://www.mass.gov/orgs/executive-office-of-elder-affairs
MA Council on Aging (COA)
https://mcoaonline.com/elder-networks/eoea/
MA Elder Services of the Merrimack Valley
NH Department on Aging and Elder Services
https://www.caregiverlist.com/New-Hampshire/departmenton
NH Bureau of Elderly & Adult Services (BEAS)
https://www.dhhs.nh.gov/dcbcs/beas/
Stay Healthy At Home
https://www.ompractice.com/omvibrant
Healthy Aging in Place
https://www.greatseniorliving.com/articles/aging-in-place
Wellness For All Ages
Aging Gracefully
https://www.greatseniorliving.com/articles/aging-gracefully
Lessons From the "Blue Zones"
https://www.greatseniorliving.com/health-wellness/blue-zones
Staying Healthy
https://www.easyclimber.com/blog/eight-tips-staying
Memory Help
https://www.greatseniorliving.com/health-wellness/memory-help
Saving Money
https://www.easyclimber.com/blog/9-ways-seniors-can-save-
Discounts Seniors May Not Know About
https://www.easyclimber.com/blog/15-discounts-seniors-didnt
Preventing Scams
https://www.easyclimber.com/blog/scams-seniors-common-protect/
ENRICHMENT RESOURCES
For Mind, Body, Spirit & Soul
Secrets To Living a Long & Happy Life
https://www.aplaceformom.com/blog/secrets-of-healthy-aging/
Life Enrichment Programs For Quality of Life
https://www.sunriseseniorliving.com/blog/january-2018/how-life-
enrichment-programs-improve-quality-of-life-for-seniors.aspx
Senior Planet
https://www.seniorlifestyle.com/about/senior-lifestyle-activities/
AARP, Learning Online/Technology
https://www.aarp.org/home-family/personal-technology/info-2019/cool-new-gadgets.html
Computer Help
https://www.easyclimber.com/blog/computer-help-for-seniors/
Teeniors
GetSetUp
Benefiting From Technology
https://www.easyclimber.com/blog/seniors-benefit-cutting-edge-technology/
College Courses For Seniors
https://www.easyclimber.com/blog/free-college-courses-seniors/
Take Courses
Learn a Language
https://www.duolingo.com/courses
Beginner Online Yoga
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v7AYKMP6rOE
Generation of Harmony
Free Online Learning
https://www.aarp.org/personal-growth/life-long-learning/info-01-2011/free_online_learning.html
Senior Learning Network
https://www.seniorlearningnetwork.com/free-programs/
Spirituality and Aging
https://www.greatseniorliving.com/articles/spirituality
How Faith Serves Seniors
https://www.faithlafayette.org/all/faith-for-me/Seniors
Here on Earth Worship Band
https://www.hereonearthworship.com/
Aging and Faith
https://www.asaging.org/blog/aging-and-faith
Seniors and Spirituality
https://eldercarealliance.org/blog/seniors-and-spirituality-health-benefits-of-faith/
ENJOYMENT RESOURCES
For Fun, Relaxation & Leisure
Guide For Seniors
https://guideforseniors.com/blog/senior-online-games/
110 Ideas for Activity
https://www.vivehealth.com/blogs/resources/activities-elderly-seniors
AARP, Video Games For Older Adults
https://www.aarp.org/home-family/personal-technology/info-2019/report-video-games.html
Games and Fun For Seniors
https://www.greatseniorliving.com/articles/games-for-seniors
50 Amazing Craft Ideas
https://www.pinterest.com/pin/388365167843701460/
Crafts For Seniors
https://www.greatseniorliving.com/articles/crafts-for-seniors
Art Therapy
https://intuitivecreativity.typepad.com/expressiveartinspirations/100-art-therapy-exercises.html
Therapeutic Arts and Crafts
https://www.cmsschicago.org/news-blog/fun-and-therapeutic-arts-and-crafts-projects-for-older-adults/
https://www.mavenart.com/blog/30-best-painting-tutorials/
The Spruce Crafts, On-Line Painting Classes
https://www.thesprucecrafts.com/best-online-painting-classes-4846280
Online Knitting For Beginners
https://sixtyandme.com/3-amazing-online-knitting-courses-for-complete-beginners/
Boston Symphony Orchestra/Boston Pops
https://www.bso.org/brands/bso/media/concert-broadcast-streams.aspx
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r2S1I_ien6A&list=PL9FE671118F78E7A6
Sparrow Live, Classical Performances
Music of All Genres/Styles, YouTube
Kevin Driscoll, Singing Telegrams
https://www.driscollproductions.com/index.html
Tiffany MacNeil, Singer/Songwriter
Rose Whitcomb, Yellow Rose Music
https://www.yellowrosemusic.org/
Boston Museum of Science
https://www.mos.org/explore/mos-at-home
Virtual Museum Tours
https://www.travelandleisure.com/attractions/museums-galleries/museums-with-virtual-tours
New England Aquarium
Virtual Zoos & Aquariums
https://medium.com/@wren/virtual-zoos-and-aquariums-197d7ac336b6
Animal Live Cams
https://www.travelandleisure.com/attractions/zoos-aquariums/virtual-zoo-live-animal-cams
Visit The San Diego Zoo
https://kids.sandiegozoo.org/grownups
Virtual Entertainment & Tours
https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/life/travel/a31784720/best-virtual-tours/
Visit the Louvre in Paris!
https://www.youvisit.com/tour/louvremuseum
Visit the Vatican & the Sistine Chapel!
https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/life/a31926083/virtual-tour-vatican-sistine-chapel/
Field Trips From Home!
https://www.today.com/parents/try-these-virtual-field-trips-educational-fun-home-t176105
Safari From Home
https://www.travelandleisure.com/trip-ideas/safaris/best-virtual-safari-videos
Museums and History Tours From Home
https://www.history.com/news/10-best-virtual-museums-tours-history-from-home
Smithsonian Museum of Natural History
https://naturalhistory.si.edu/visit/virtual-tour
Learn More About History
https://www.history.com/topics
NH Historical Society
MA Historical Society