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Consumers Report Health
http://www.consumerreports.org/health/doctors-and-hospitals/hospital-home.htm
This new site from Consumers Union evaluates approximately 3,000 hospitals nationwide. View graphs that rate the intensity of care provided by the facilities from the most conservative treatment to the most aggressive treatment, including time spent in the hospital, number of physician visits and average out-of-pocket costs for nine serious medical conditions, including cancer and heart failure, treated during the last two years of life.

Alliance for Retired Americans
http://www.retiredamericans.org
The Alliance for Retired Americans marked the beginning of Older Americans Month by releasing a new congressional voting record detailing the votes of every U.S. senator and representative on key issues affecting current and future retirees. Sens. Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama each scored 100 percent, while Senator John McCain scored a zero on the 10 votes evaluated by the Alliance in 2007.

Medicare.gov: Nursing Homes Compare
http://www.medicare.gov/NHCompare
Medicaid beneficiaries and families can now find information about nursing homes on this site highlighting nursing homes with a history of poor performance or repeated violations of state and federal health and safety rules. Information about the homes (134 of about 16,000 nursing homes) includes performance scores on quality measures, staffing information and a three-year history of the home's health, safety and fire inspection reports.

In America No One Should Go Without Health Care
http://www.aflcio.org/issues/healthcare
April is the launch date for the AFL-CIO's health care reform campaign. Achieving universal coverage for all Americans is a central priority of the labor movement. Reaching this ambitious goal is no easy task. Find out what you can do on this important site.

HUD.com | Forclosures
http://www.hud.com/foreclosures/index.cfm 
Are you or someone you know having trouble keeping up with your mortgage payments? Have you received a notice from your lender asking you to contact them? You can find help on the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Web site, which includes a list of national and regional counseling agencies.

Women's History Month Features: Infoplease
http://www.infoplease.com/spot/womenshistory1.html
The theme for this March’s National Women's History Month is “Women’s Art: Women’s Vision,” honoring the originality, beauty, imagination and multiple dimensions of women’s lives. This year, 12 women artists were selected to be honored for their art, vision, art form, cultural background and region of the country.

Older Americans Month 2008
http://www.aoa.gov/press/oam/oam.asp
Older Americans Month 2008 materials are now available on the Administration on Aging Web site.

2008 Social Security Changes
http://www.ssa.gov/pressoffice/colafacts.htm
Social Security benefits go up 2.3 percent on Jan. 1, 2008, as part of the annual cost of living adjustment. Find out more right from the horse's mouth.

Medicare.gov
http://www.medicare.gov
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has established a new online tool to allow users to enter the list of medications that a Medicare beneficiary currently takes, to determine the amount that each prescription drug plan charges for premiums, co-payments and deductibles. In addition, the tool allows users to compare Medicare prescription drug plans based on customer service and other areas.

Senior Citizens' Resource: USA.gov
http://www.usa.gov/Topics/Seniors.shtml
This site, operated by the U.S. General Services Administration, offers a directory of governmental Web resources for older Americans. Topics include retirement, housing for seniors and travel and recreation.

Ten Holiday Web Sites
http://www.educationworld.com/a_tech/sites/sites049.shtml
Learn more about Christmas, Chanukah and Kwanza at this educator-focused Web site.

FakeChecks.org
http://www.fakechecks.org
The Alliance Against Telemarketing Fraud has created a new resource for consumers about fake check scams with descriptions of the most common types of fake check scams, mini-videos, tests that you can take to gauge your vulnerability to these scams, FAQs and a link to an online complaint form.

National Breast Cancer Coalition
http://www.natlbcc.org
Since 1991, the National Breast Cancer Coalition's trained advocates have lobbied at the national, state and local levels for public policies to promote breast cancer research, diagnosis and treatment. The advocacy group has hundreds of member organizations and tens of thousands of individual members working toward increased federal funding for breast cancer research and improving access to high-quality healthcare and breast cancer clinical trials.

www.bankrate.com
http://www.bankrate.com
Find the best rates on CDs, Money Market Accounts, Credit Cards and more on this easy-to-use site.

Senior Living - About.com
http://seniorliving.about.com
Ignore the ads on this site and check out information about the many aspects of living in retirement from the value of eating whole grain foods to qualities to look for in a pet sitter.

Alliance for Retired Americans: Travel Network
http://www.ytbtravel.com/retiredusa
The Alliance for Retired Americans is now offering a new travel Web site with costs comparable to other popular low-cost travel sites. Each time an Alliance member books a plane ticket, a hotel or cruise, the royalty is shared by both the national and state.

Alliance for Retired Americans: 2006 Congressional Voting Records
http://www.retiredamericans.org/ht/d/Articles/cat_id/1391/pid/381
The Alliance for Retired Americans' 2006 Voting Record for the second session of the 109th Congress is now available. With 54 percent of the Senate and 55 percent of the House receiving a failing scores, it appears many unhappy seniors made their feelings known at the polls last November. Many of the lawmakers who did the most damage to the health and economic wellŅbeing of America's seniors during the second session of the 109th Congress no longer hold office, according to the results.

Worldwide Topsites: Genealogy
http://www.worldwidetopsites.com/sites/genealogy.html
One hundred genealogy Web sites all in one place. Some free, some not. Start looking for your long-lost relatives via this handy reference.

Coalition for Labor Union Women: preventing cervical cancer
http://www.cluw.org/OlderAmericans.html
Preventing cervical cancer has long been a top priority of the Coalition for Labor Union Women, an affiliated organization of the AFL-CIO serving millions of union women.

Groople: group travel made easy
http://www.groople.com
No matter where you are headed, making group travel arrangements can be a pretty big task–especially if you are the one who has to coordinate all the arrangements. Get help at this Web site or 1/888/447-6675.

OnGuard Online - Internet Auctions
http://onguardonline.gov/auctions.html
Buying an item on an Internet auction site? Check the seller's feedback ratings and return policy. Read the terms and conditions, like what you're bidding on, its relative value, your payment options, and who pays for shipping.

Shopzilla - Comparison online shopping
http://www.shopzilla.com/
You don't have to go to the store anymore to get the best price. This site allows you to read reviews and compare products and prices. Find the largest selection of products from the Web's top-rated stores. More than 28 million products and over 92,000 outlets listed.

Family Caregiver Alliance
http://www.caregiver.org
Looking for answers about community services, caregiver programs in your state or other caregiver issues? The Family Caregiver Alliance may be able to help.

National Alliance for Hispanic Health
http://www.hispanichealth.org
This site offers free, reliable and confidential health information in Spanish and English. You may also want to try Su Familia: The National Hispanic Family Health Helpline (866/783-2645) for health information in both languages. The toll-free number is available Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Eastern time.

National Do Not Call Registry
http://www.donotcall.gov
Tired of unsolicited telephone calls from unscrupulous individuals? The National Do Not Call Registry allows you to limit telemarketing calls you receive.

Mayo Clinic
http://www.mayoclinic.com
As you get older, you might find that getting a good night's sleep becomes more difficult. But that doesnĖt mean insomnia canĖt be avoided. Learn more about this and other medical issues on this useful Web site maintained by one of AmericaĖs leading hospitals.

National Clearinghouse for Long-term Care Information
http://www.longtermcare.gov/LTC/Main_Site/
Today, the average monthly cost in a nursing home is nearly $5,000 per month, and stays can exceed several years. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has developed a new consumer Web site to help you prepare for a future that allows you to remain in control of your life as you grow older, whether your preference is a senior center, assisted living, home care or a nursing home.

Union Shop
http://unionshop.aflcio.org/shop/
Buttons, mugs, key chains, caps-the AFL-CIO's Union Shop Online has plenty of items priced and sized just right. Check out union-made, budget-loving gift ideas for less than $10 each from organizing buttons and note cards to knit hats and golf balls.

National Consumer Law Center [NCLC] Senior Initiative
http://www.nclc.org/initiatives/seniors_initiative/
From protections against predatory mortgage lenders to safe mobile homes, this National Consumer Law Center site contains lots of useful information for older adults.

ElderWeb
http://www.elderweb.com/
Looking for information on eldercare and long-term care, including links to information on legal, financial, medical and housing issues as well as policy, research and statistics? Try this site for both professionals and family members.

League of Women Voters
http://lwv.org
Founded in 1920, the League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan political organization that has fought to improve government and affect public policies. The League neither supports nor opposes candidates. At the same time, by its own definition, it is wholeheartedly political and works to influence policy through advocacy.

Voter Rights: Alliannce for Retired Americans
http://www.retiredamericans.org
The Alliance for Retired Americans Web site "Voter Rights" section includes guidelines for volunteering to be a poll watcher on Election Day, as well as rules for voting in Florida, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nevada, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Washington and Wisconsin.

Consumer Reports Best Buy Drugs
http://www.crbestbuydrugs.org/
This free, public education effort by Consumers Union helps patients and doctors find the most effective and affordable medicines. The latest report on statins (for high cholesterol and heart disease) shows consumers how to save more than $700 a year by taking lower-cost medications.

Senior Tours
http://seniortravel.about.com/od/tours/ht/how_pick.htm
How do you pick the right tour? This site features a few simple questions, such as pace of tour, operator's willingness to answer questions, to help you choose the right tour.

Care Finder
http://www.alz.org/carefinder
Launched earlier this month by the Alzheimer's Association, the site provides caregivers with information on care plans, care options, care coordination and support and resources. An interactive tool on the Web site recommends care options and automatically develops questions to ask to help select care providers and facilities.

Investment Fraud
http://www.aarp.org/money/wise_consumer/investment_fraud/
Find out how you and family members can protect yourselves against high-pressure scam artists who prey on fears about money. Access helpful information on the Campaign for Safe Investing Web site.

Arthritis Foundation
http://www.arthritis.org/
The Arthritis Foundation offers information from A to Z on this common ailment, including Tai Chi for people with arthritis, diet, exercise and the latest drugs.

Center for American Progress
http://www.americanprogress.org
Not for policy wonks only! Stretch your horizon with the Center for American Progress's thought-provoking positions on issues like immigration, trade, taxes and Medicare Part D. A challenging alternative to the conventional wisdom in Washington.

American Rights at Work
http://www.americanrightsatwork.org
Find out the latest on union organizing efforts and those who oppose them on this Web site chock full of information and some lighter touches, too.

Genealogy Links
http://www.genealogylinks.net
This Web site consists of 4,000 pages of more than 40,000 free genealogy links; US, U.K., England, Scotland, Wales, Ireland, Europe, Canada, Australia and New Zealand. Records include parish registers, census, cemeteries, marriages, passenger lists, city directories, military records, obituaries and more.

Snopes: Urban Legends Reference Pages
http:www.snopes.com
Find out the details about urban legends, scams and a whole lot more on this unusual Web site..

AFL-CIO's Union Plus Credit Counseling
http://www.unionplus.org/credit-counseling.cfm
The new bankruptcy law makes it tougher to dig out of a financial hole. Before you or anyone in your family needs help, check this helpful Web site sponsored by the AFL-CIO's Union Plus Credit Counseling program in conjunction with Money Management International (MMI).

Olders Americans' Tax Guide
http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p554.pdf
This special IRS tax guide features tax tips on deductions and programs just for older Americans. Click the above link for a copy of the guide in .pdf format.

Medicare Interactive
http://www.medicareinteractive.org/aft
This special Web site, sponsored by the AFT and the Medicare Rights Center, offers comprehensive information on both the new Medicare drug benefit (Part D) and Parts A and B in an easy-to-follow question-and-answer format.

Be-gone Phishing:
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/email/phishing.mspx
Phishing is a type of deception designed to steal your identity. In phishing, scam artists try to get you to disclose valuable personal data-like credit card numbers, passwords, account data, or other information-by convincing you to provide it under false pretenses. This useful site helps you recognize and combat phishing.

Digital TV
http://www.dtv.gov
Thinking about buying a digital TV? A complete menu of the pros, cons and beyond is available at this funky Web site created by the Federal Communications Commission.

Holiday Stories
http://www.santaclaus.com/stories.html
Read classic Christmas stories from Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol to the New York Sun's "Yes, Virginia, There Is a Santa Claus."

Job Tracker
http://www.workingamerica.org/jobtracker/
Job Tracker, Working America's online database, helps you find the companies in your area that are exporting jobs, endangering workers' health or involved in cases of violations of workers' rights under the National Labor Relations Act. The AFL-CIO community affiliate's database contains information on more than 60,000 companies nationwide. Just enter your Zip code or state and you're on your way.

Wal-MART: The High Cost of Low Prices
http://www.walmartmovie.com
"Wal-Mart: The High Cost of Low Prices," a searing documentary about the nation's largest employer, premieres in more than 6,000 locations November 13 to 19. Screenings are free and part of a massive week-long grassroots campaign sponsored by several groups, including Americans at Work and labor's Wal-Mart Watch and Wake Up Wal-Mart. To find a screening near you, simply click on the site and enter your zip code.

FDA Diabetes Information
http://www.fda.gov/diabetes
November is National Diabetes Month. Diabetes now affects nearly 21 million Americans or 7 percent of the U.S. population--and more than 6 million of those people do not know they have the disease. The overall number represents an additional 2.6 million people with diabetes since 2002. Another 41 million people are estimated to have pre-diabetes. Visit the FDA Diabetes Information Web site for information about new diabetes findings, new product approvals and other current information about diabetes care. Download the "Take Time to Care about Diabetes" brochure (available in 13 languages) and several recipes available in English and Spanish at http://www.fda.gov/womens/taketimetocare/diabetes/TTTCaboutdiabetes.html#diabetes

National Heartburn Alliance
http://www.heartburnalliance.org/
Occasional heartburn affects some 100 million Americans of all ages. The National Heartburn Alliance provides education about the causes and effects of heartburn and solutions that offer relief and improved quality of life.

SeniorNet
http://www.seniornet.org
SeniorNet is a nonprofit organization of computer-using adults, age 50 and older, providing education for and access to computer technologies.

National Sleep Foundation
http://www.sleepfoundation.org/
Poor quality sleep can have the same effects on the brain as alcohol. For many people over age 65, sleep deprivation is a regular part of life. The National Sleep Foundation Web site offers ways that can help you get the rest you need without medication.

Family Friends
http://www.family-friends.org
Family Friends is an intergenerational family support program that strengthens vulnerable families and the communities. Begun 20 years ago by the National Council on the Aging, Family Friends now operates in 26 locations nationwide. Under the program, volunteers visit families in their homes, recruit other volunteers, raise funds, write articles for newsletters, carry out office tasks, organize special events and more. To see if there is a project near you, visit the Web site and click on the link for Local Projects. Call Adam Brunner at 202/479-6627 with any questions.

Wake-Up Wal-Mart Campaign
http://www.wakeUpWalMart.com
The "Wake-Up Wal-Mart Campaign," backed by the United Food and Commercial Workers, is about Americans joining together in common purpose to reform Wal-Mart, the #1 Fortune 500 company in the world. So far, it has brought together some 50,000 grassroots leaders, community groups and activists to challenge Wal-Mart's negative impact on America's jobs, wages, healthcare and communities.

NIHSeniorHealth Information for Older Adults
http://nihseniorhealth.gov
NIHSeniorHealth offers easy-to-understand online health information on aging. Developed by the National Institute on Aging and the National Library of Medicine, the site features authoritative and up-to-date health information on topics from Alzheimer's to exercise. It includes general background information, open-captioned videos, quizzes and frequently asked questions. Easy-to-find controls allow you to adjust type size and contrast and play audio.

Elderhostel
http://www.elderhostel.com/
Elderhostel is the world's largest educational travel organization for adults 55 and over. A nonprofit organization that provides learning experiences to nearly 200,000 older adults each year, Elderhostel offers over 10,000 programs a year in more than 90 countries.

Americans United to Protect Social Security
http://www.americansforsocialsecurity.com/
The Web site of Americans United to Protect Social Security, the new coalition strongly supported by the AFT, AFL-CIO and otherlabor and activist groups, features a calculator that allows those born after 1950 to determine just how much they would lose each year in Social Security benefits based on President Bush's proposals. It also includes videos, a calendar of events and soup-to-nuts information on Social Security.

Effective and safe prescription drugs - AARP
http://www.aarp.org/health/comparedrugs
Are the newest and most expensive drugs always the best? AARP has developed this online consumer guide to help you find
effective and affordable prescription drugs. Read about comparable drugs, compare their prices, and then consult with your doctor to choose the right drug for you at the right price.

Social Security Guide - Economic Policy Institute
http://www.epinet.org/content.cfm/issueguide_socialsecurity
Everything you always wanted to know about Social Security--and not just for policy wonks--from the Economic Policy Institute, a
nonprofit, nonpartisan think tank that develops strategies for a prosperous and fair economy.

Senior Discounts
http://www.seniordiscounts.com 
Airlines, movies, online shopping and more--this free Web site offers information on senior discounts in your state and region. You can customize your request down to the zip code. Just make sure your pop-up blocker is up-to-date. The site makes its money through advertising.

Credit Reports: Equifax; Experian; Transunion
Equifax http://www.equifax.com/
Experian http://www.experian.com/
Transunion http://www.transunion.com/
For a modest fee (usually under $10), you can obtain a copy of your credit report. And, if you live in one of these states, you can get one free at least once a year: Colorado, Georgia, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey or Vermont. Check with one of these three major credit bureaus to learn your credit history and make sure there are no errors that could affect your credit rating.

Public Citizen’s Health Research Group: WorstPill.org
http://www.worstpills.org/
Public Citizen has launched a new Web site that provides consumers with comprehensive information about 538 prescription drugs and warns them of 181 drugs that are unsafe or ineffective. Users can search by drug, medical condition or by drug-induced disease. A one-year subscription costs $15, which includes a monthly e-newsletter and electronic updates about dangerous prescription drugs.

Worker-Friendly Shopping
http://www.aflcio.org/familyfunresources/shop.cfm
As the holidays approach, it's time to think about purchasing those special gifts for the special people in your life. Why not shop union? Union shopping not only means buying quality products, it also means investing in union worker rights. Check this site for U.S. products and services in nearly every industry, and make someone's holiday special--the American way.

Alliance For Retired Americans
http://www.kclabor.org/retirees.htm
This Alliance for Retired Americans-sponsored Web site provides links to current information on Social Security, Medicare, healthcare and other issues geared toward seniors and even includes some other union sites.

Eldercare Locator
http://www.eldercare.gov/Eldercare/Public/Home.asp
The Eldercare Locator, a service of the U.S. Administration on Aging, is a nationwide toll-free service that helps people find local resources and community assistance for older Americans.
Call 800-677-1116 for information and referrals.

Worldwide Bed and Breakfast Inns Directory
http://www.bedandbreakfast.com/
Get information on more than 27,000 bed and breakfast inns worldwide with weekly "hot deals" offering savings averaging about 20 percent per night on selected inns. Inngoers can also post reviews or read an online newsletter. Aspiring innkeepers can browse the bed and breakfasts listed for sale.

Elderhostel
http://www.elderhostel.org
America's largest educational travel organization for adults 55 and over, Elderhostel is a not-for-profit organization providing learning experiences to nearly 200,000 older adults each year through more than 10,000 programs in more than 90 countries.

Medicare Rights Center
http://www.medicarerights.org
This site lists programs that can help you keep your drug costs down. Check to see if your state has a program that offers good discounts, and research mail-order, Internet, pharmacy and pharmaceutical programs that often offer deeper discounts than the Medicare drug discount cards.

National Institutes of Health
http://nihseniorhealth.gov
The new National Institutes of Health Web site is a resource for great information on health and medical research, featuring easy access for older adults and the visually impaired. The senior-friendly site employs techniques developed by the National Institute on Aging and the National Library of Medicine designed to encourage older people to use the Internet.

Medicare
http://www.medicare.gov
You can now compare prices for Medicare-approved drug discount cards on the Medicare Web site. But remember, if you have employer or state drug coverage, you probably already are getting deeper discounts. You can also check how Medicare drug card discounts compare to other programs, such as state assistance, mail-order and Internet programs, at http://www.medicarerights.org/rxframeset.html.

U.S. Food and Drug Administration
http://www.fda.gov/opacom/catalog/alpha.html
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has excellent materials on its Web site featuring a variety of topics, including nutrition. This site connects directly to a wide range of brochures you can download and reproduce free of charge.

March is National Nutrition Month
American Dietetic Association
http://www.EatRight.org
The U.S. Administration on Aging wants to help older adults remain healthy and active. This month, it is partnering with the Food and Drug Administration and the American Dietetic Association to share information on sensible eating choices. The FDA has developed several consumer brochures that may help older Americans eat better. They include: Growing Older Eating Better, Eating for a Healthy Heart and Keep Your Food Safe. You can find these brochures on the Web site above.

The American Labor Studies Center in March is highlighting "Women's (Labor) History Month" on its Web site.
http://www.labor-studies.org/
The site features a variety of resources, including the song "Union Maid," a proclamation, biographical information on Mother Jones, and other great features, including a link to the AFT Online page about women labor leaders.

Families USA: Medicare Road Show
http://www.familiesusa.org
Families USA has added a special Medicare Road Show section featuring its tour of more than 20 cities in the next three months, a video with Walter Cronkite, Q&A on the new Medicare law and other key information, plus its previously featured Medicare law drug calculator.

76 Things You Should Know about the New Medicare Prescription Discount Cards
http://www.medicarerights.org
Federal health officials recently announced that 106 companies and organizations had applied to sell discount drug cards to Medicare beneficiaries starting in June. This soup-to-nuts feature covers key questions like how the card works, whether it's worth the cost and how to get one. Founded in 1989, the Medicare Rights Center is the largest independent source of Medicare information and assistance in the United States.

How Much Will You Pay for Drugs Under Medicare Part D?
http://www.familiesusa.org
Families USA, the healthcare advocacy group, has a nifty calculator that tells you how much you'll pay in 2006, when Part D goes into effect, and in 2013 the final year of the law's projected costs. All you have to do is enter your estimated drug costs for 2003. It's a real eye-opener.

Financing Long-term Care
http://www.financinglongtermcare.umn.edu
A new educational resource for consumers, developed by a professor at the University of Minnesota, is now online providing up-to-date information on long-term care risks, costs and financing alternatives. "Financing Long Term Care: A Resource Center for Families" offers a variety of decision-making tools such as interactive planning and assessment tools, fact sheets, myths and facts, conversation starters and an online self-study.

Cingular Wire discounts for union members
http://www.unionplus.org/cingular-wireless.cfm
Want to switch your cell phone service to a new provider? Plan to get a cell phone soon? Now is your chance to get special union-member-only discounts with a unionized wireless company--Cingular. Cingular wireless is offering union-member-only discounts and benefits for new and current Cingular wireless customers through the AFL-CIO's Union Plus program. Click the Web address above to find out more.

Holiday Savings from Union Plus
www.unionplus.org/HolidaySavings
As the season of giving approaches, it's a good time to practice union values. Look for the union label as you shop for those special gifts for your loved ones, and leave the Gap and other sweatshop-produced products on the shelf. It's the union thing to do.

The Union Shop Online
http://unionshop.aflcio.org/shop
This year, you can shop with your conscience at The Union Shop Online-the AFL-CIO's retail store featuring top-quality, union made-in-the-USA clothing and gifts. Browse for everything from fleece jackets, books and music to the perfect red wagon.

"Find A Flu Shot"
http://www.findaflushot.com/lungusa
The American Lung Association is offering a new flu shot locator with information on more than 17,000 flu shot clinics across the country offering vaccinations between Oct. 1 and Nov. 15. The site also describes who should get the shot and links to other relevant resources and news.

The National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys
http://www.naela.org
The National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys is a nonprofit association that helps lawyers and others who work with older clients and their families. Established in 1987, the academy provides information, education, networking and assistance on many specialized issues concerning legal services to the elderly and disabled. Although primarily aimed at attorneys, the site provides basic information on elder law and a referral service for its member attorneys.

National Alliance of Insurance Commissioners
http://www.naic.org
The National Alliance of Insurance Commissioners offers shopper's guides to many kinds of insurance as well as handy fact sheets and information on long-term care, home and auto insurance.

Aging Internet Information Notes: Exercise and Fitness
The Center for Communication and Consumer Services/ Administration on Aging
http://www.aoa.gov/naic/notes/exerciseandfitness.html
Create a healthier you by choosing one of these moderate or vigorous activities: brisk walking, bicycling, dancing, jogging/running, swimming, marching in place, aerobics, playing sports (basketball, football, soccer, baseball). If you're healthy, gradually start being more physically active. If you have a health problem, check with your doctor first.

Medicare Drug Benefit Calculator
http://www.kaisernetwork.org/static/kncalc.cfm
Find out what you would pay for prescription drugs under both the House and Senate prescription drug bills through this online service provided by the Kaiser Permanente Foundation. You'll need to supply how much you spend on prescription drugs a year and your income.

Elderhostel
http://www.elderhostel.org
From New Hampshire to New Zealand, South Africa to South Dakota, Botswana to Boston, Elderhostel is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to providing learning adventures and exceptional values for people 55 and over.

Nutrition.Gov
http://www.nutrition.gov
Remember the old slogan "You are what you eat"? Find out how the foods you eat measure up on the Healthy Eating Index created by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. You'll get your personal score and, if you need it, advice on how to improve your diet.

American Diabetes Association
http://www.diabetes.org
Seventeen million Americans have diabetes--yet one in three does not know it. Among American adults, diabetes diagnoses increased 61 percent between 1990 and 2001. Find out more about whether you are at risk and what you can do to reduce that risk or manage diabetes.

National Hunger Awareness Day FAQ
http://www.hungerday.org/faq.html
Nine million children experience hunger every day. Their physical growth and academic achievement are compromised when they don't have nutritious meals daily. America's Second Harvest, the nation's largest hunger-relief organization, with a network of more than 200 food banks and food-rescue operation, sponsors National Hunger Awareness Day on June 5. Check their Web site for details.

CarBuyingTips.com
http://www.carbuyingtips.com
Car Buying Tips is a free guide for buying new cars, used cars, auto leasing and avoiding scams. Learn the best time to shop for cars, what dealers pay and how to get the best deal with a fair-profit-offer over dealer-cost.

National Priorities Project: Tax Day 2003
http://www.nationalpriorities.org/taxday2003/taxday03.html
With April 15 upon us, wouldn't it be interesting to see just how your tax dollars are spent? This handy Web site tells you just where your state and federal taxes go.

KFF: Talking With Your Parents About Medicare and Health Coverage
http://www.kff.org/content/2003/6068/
A consumer's guide from the Kaiser Family Foundation helps seniors and their adult children sort through the basic facts about Medicare, Medigap, long-term care options and prescription drug plans. It also includes state-by-state phone numbers and Web addresses for resources that can by used to obtain more specific help with questions and concerns.

Families USA
http://www.familiesusa
From Medicare to the uninsured, from SCHIP to SLMB, this nonprofit, nonpartisan organization provides timely information on winning high-quality, affordable health and long-term care for all Americans.

Educators Bed & Breakfast Network
http://www.educatorstravel.com
Educators Bed & Breakfast Network is a private travel network of more than 5,000 educators in North America and many more worldwide. For a $36 annual membership fee, you can stay with members for $32 per night for two adults.