Your Results: Life Transitions

Major life changes can feel overwhelming and isolating, but you don’t have to navigate these challenges alone. The resources below were selected to provide you with practical support, guidance, and connection during times of transition. Start with one goal in mind and move through the guides below to make the biggest changes feel manageable.

 

Resources Selected for You:

Eldercare Locater

This free nationwide directory connects you to 50+ resources in your area. It can help you find senior centers, transportation, meal programs, home care, and other community services. This is a public service of the Administration of Community Living. 

Eldercare Locator

Aging Alone Resources from DOROT

Aging Alone Together® is DOROT’s flagship program for solo agers. In the six week program, participants join a community of solo agers in person or online to learn positive, practical ways to prepare for their future.

Aging Alone Resources from DOROT
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Senior Planet Resources for Small Business & Entrepreneurs

Free classes and resources can help you learn about apps and websites to help manage bookings online, accept digital payments, discover the importance of having an online presence, and explore AI tools for small businesses.

Senior Planet Resources for Small Business & Entrepreneurs

Senior Planet’s Online Book Club

This virtual book club meets monthly over Zoom and connects weekly online through Senior Planet’s blog. Attendees engagement in meaningful discussion about books, socialize, and vote on the next book selection.

Senior Planet’s Online Book Club

Senior Planet Resources for Caregivers

These resources can help older adult caregivers and recipients of care navigate and understand the digital world. Free classes and videos demonstrate how digital tools and platforms make everyday tasks easier and can be used to improve physical and mental well-being.

Senior Planet Resources for Caregivers

Senior Planet Community

This social media website created by Senior Planet is a great place to join interest-based groups and connect with other seniors online. It is exclusive to older adults, ad-free, and safe! Popular topics include photography, decluttering, and bird watching. 

Senior Planet Community

Senior Planet Scam Prevention Resources

Did you know that people who are socially isolated are found to be more at-risk to fall for scams. As you venture out, explore these resources to learn more and prepare yourself to stop scams before they start.

Senior Planet Scam Prevention Resources

211 United Way Hotline

The 211 United Way Hotline is a free, confidential service that can connect you to local resources like food, housing, healthcare, tax aid and transportation. Available in 180+ languages, you can call 24/7 and it is free to use. 

211 United Way Hotline

Local Religious Organizations

There are many national and local religious organizations that can support you during a time of crisis and need like Salvation Army, Catholic Charities , and the Jewish Federations .  

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Digital Legacy at a Glance

Will your digital content and social media pages live on forever? Come learn about your digital legacy options!

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Safe & Savvy Smartphone Habits

Learn tips and tricks to using your smartphone while staying safe!

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Banking and Finance Apps at a Glance

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Discover what you can do with online and mobile banking!

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Solo Aging Discussion Group

Join us for a open discussion among those aging independently.

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Who are Alexa and Siri? Come to this lecture to find out!

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Additional Resources: 

  • Disaster Distress Helpline: They offer empathetic support for anyone experiencing disaster‑related emotional distress, grief, or trauma. Reach their hotline on 1-800-985-5990
  • USA.gov Benefit Finder – This tool helps identify government financial support for emergencies, job loss, disability, and more. 
  • National Foundation for Credit Counseling – A certified credit counselor will work with you over the phone or internet to review your financial obligations and build solutions for managing your debt. Sessions usually last between 30 and 60 minutes.
  • Local Community Action Agencies – Use this zip code locater tool to receive assistance with your energy bills, rental and find emergency relief.
  • Crisis Text Line – Free, confidential mental health support via text or online. Text on your phone HOME to 741-741 or access online chat services.
  • griefHaven – griefHaven offers a variety of online and in-person grief education, tools, articles, videos and support for people going through any type of loss.
  • Widowed Village – A virtual community hosted by Soaring Spirits International, offers access to resources and a 24/7 virtual community with others experiencing widowhood.
  • Pet Loss Support Group – If you’ve lost a pet, consider joining Anti Cruelty’s free virtual group, “Working Through Pet Loss.” Sessions are held monthly on Zoom and guided by a grief counselor.
  • Cancer Care – Provides free 24/7 professional and peer support for people navigating those who’ve lost someone from cancer. Licensed oncology social workers are available through online message boards and groups.
  • Prepare for Your Care – PREPARE provides free online resources to help users plan for medical decisions, including video stories, simple language, and advance directives in English and Spanish for all US states.
  • FAIR Health Consumer Tools – Getting support for navigating the healthcare system can be difficult. FAIR Health supports older adults in shared decision making, planning for costs of your care and making better healthcare decisions.

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