Successful Retirement Information
for Seniors & Retirees
A successful retirement is fulfilling in four areas of life;
mental fitness, social interaction,
health & wellness, and financial & legal stewardship.
Find information on each of these topics by clicking on the words below.
Local Resources | Websites | Materials at NCPL
Local Resources
If you would like your organization to be listed here, please email reference@natronacountylibrary.org or call 577-READ, ext. 2.
- Casper Senior Resource Guide
The mission of the Senior Network is to form an active, stable network of collaborative agencies for the purpose of advocacy, education, identification of needs and to facilitate implementation of strategies to meet needs of the elderly and their families in our community.
http://www.casperseniornetwork.com
Mental Fitness
- Central Wyoming Counseling
CWCC's comprehensive group of programs include Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Program, Natrona County School District Program, Comprehensive Substance Abuse Center, Psychiatric Rehabilitation Program, Therapeutic Family Care, New Horizons, and New Directions.
http://www.wamhsac.org/cwcc.html
- Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Casper College
OLLI at Casper College is a new program created for adults age 50+ who wish to continue learning and exploring for the sheer joy of it.
http://www.caspercollege.edu/olli/index.html
- Natrona County Public Library
Provides Books By Mail service, free of charge, to Natrona County residents who cannot visit the library system’s branches or the bookmobile due to a temporary or long-term physical or medical disability – and their caregivers. Large print books, assistive technology and professional research assistance also available.
http://www.natronacountylibrary.org
Social Interaction
- Central Wyoming Senior Center
A full service senior center that provides a comprehensive array of services for senior citizens, including social and recreational events, meals, health clinics and public education, home health services and the Senior Companion Program .
265-4678
- ServeWyoming
ServeWyoming's mission is the enhancement of community and the empowerment of citizens through the development and promotion of service opportunities.
http://www.servewyoming.org
Health & Wellness
- Wyoming Independent Living Rehabilitation
WILR educates and empowers Wyoming Citizens with disabilities by providing the necessary tools to live with independence and dignity. Offers programs ranging from Independent Living, Visually Impaired Services for the Older Blind, Consumer Directed Care, Nursing Home Transition, Transportation Check Program and others.
http://www.wilr.org
- Meals on Wheels
Provides nutrition services (home delivered meals), social worker assessments, and referral for other services.
234-1872
- Centrum for Disability
Wyoming Work Incentive Planning Assistance SErvices (WyWIPAS) providing Social Security Beneficiaries information and support in returning to work. Assistive Technology (AT) assessments by RESNA Credentialed Assistive Technology Practitioners, Assistive Technology Equipment providers for the Wyoming ABI Waver, DD Waver, Children's Waver, and the Wyoming Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR).
http://www.centrumwy.org
- Alzheimer's Association - Great Plains
Helps Wyoming families understand and manage the effects of Alzheimer's Disease and other dementias. Funds medication and adult day care for those who could not otherwise receive these services. Advocates for services for Alzheimer's patients and their families. Provides educational programs for family members, care-givers, and health-care providers.
http://www.alz.org/greatplains/
- Casper-Natrona County Health Department
The City of Casper-Natrona County Health Department is committed to protecting and enhancing the public health and well being in Casper and Natrona County.
http://www.casperhealth.com
- Community Based In-Home Services
The Community Based In-Home program (CBIHS) is used to provide services to those qualified individuals who are at risk of premature institutionalization. These services are designed to keep people in the least restrictive environment for as long as possible.
265-4678
- Central Wyoming Hospice
Natrona County and Glenrock's only community supported non-profit hospice devoted solely to end-of-life care. We offer outpatient care, inpatient care, as well as bereavement counseling to patients and their families. Our philosophy is to provide life to a patient's days when we cannot add days to their life. It is our goal to impact the community in a most positive way through a team approach with the best care and compassion possible.
http://www.cwhp.org
- AARP's Medicare "Doughnut Hole" Calculator
If you have Medicare Part D, you may be at risk of falling into the coverage gap, or "doughnut hole." Follow this four-step tool and save money!
http://doughnuthole.aarp.org/
Financial & Legal Stewardship
- Wyoming Senior Citizens, Inc.
A private, nonprofit organization whose purpose is to meet the needs of Wyoming's older residents and help them maintain their independence. Includes Medicare Patrol, employment information, long term care ombudsman.
http://www.alzheimerswyoming.org/
- Legal Aid
Wyoming Legal Services is a statewide program that works to improve access to justice for Wyoming citizens. Wyoming Legal Services provides free legal services, including legal analysis, representation, information and education to low-income persons. We also provide free advice and referral services to Wyoming senior citizens.
http://www.wyominglawhelp.org
- Social Security
Plan retirement, calculate benefits, solve disputes, disability services, widow/widower services.
150 East B St. Rm 1008
http://www.socialsecurity.gov
Websites
Mental Fitness
- BoomerGirl
The place on the Web for women born in the Baby Boom to find news, information, fun and community.
http://www.boomergirl.com
- National Older Worker Career Center
Brings together experienced workers and organizations seeking support, to ensure that older workers can continue to contribute their skills and knowledge.
http://www.nowcc.org
- The U.S. Government's Official Web Portal
Official information and services from the U.S. government, tailored for seniors.
http://www.usa.gov/Topics/Seniors.shtml
- U.S. Department of State
Information about international travel, passports, and travel writings.
http://www.travel.state.gov
- AARP
The leading nonprofit, nonpartisan membership organization for people age 50 and over in the United States.
http://www.aarp.org
- ThirdAge
The leading Web destination for baby boomers, ThirdAge.com provides unique resources, interactive guides, assessments and articles that assist ThirdAgers in enriching their lives and managing life transitions.
http://www.thirdage.com
- National Parks Service
Provides details on the discounted National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands pass.
http://www.nps.gov/fees_passes.htm
Social Interaction
- Eons
The largest online gathering of people who are lovin' life on the flipside of 50!
http://www.eons.com
- TeeBeeDee
The place for people over 40 who believe that life is still to be determined. Learn from others, share what you know, and connect with people who want to keep on growing.
http://www.tbd.com
- Experience Works
Experience Works helps low-income seniors, many with multiple barriers to employment, get the training they need to find good jobs in their local communities.
http://www.experienceworks.org
- Senior Corps
Senior Corps connects today's over 55s with the people and organizations that need them most. We help them become mentors, coaches or companions to people in need, or contribute their job skills and expertise to community projects and organizations.
http://www.seniorcorps.gov
- SCORE
"Counselors to America's Small Business" is a nonprofit association dedicated to entrepreneur education and the formation, growth and success of small business nationwide. SCORE is a resource partner with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA).
http://www.score.org
- Elderhostel
Discover more than 8,000 learning adventures in all 50 states and more than 90 countries abroad. Elderhostel offers in-depth and behind-the-scenes learning experiences for almost every interest and ability.
http://www.elderhostel.org
- BoomerCafe
The Internet's most popular online magazine for baby boomers.
http://www.boomercafe.com
Health & Wellness
- MedlinePlus
MedlinePlus brings together authoritative information from the National Library of Medicine, the National Institutes of Health (NIH), and other government agencies and health-related organizations.
http://www.medlineplus.gov
- Medicare
The Official U.S. Government Site for People with Medicare.
http://www.medicare.gov
- National Council on Aging
A nonprofit organization with a national network of more than 14,000 organizations and leaders. Our members include senior centers, area agencies on aging, adult day service centers, faith-based service organizations, senior housing facilities, employment services, consumer groups, and leaders from academia, business and labor.
http://www.ncoa.org
- Lifelong Fitness Alliance
To teach people the benefits of physical activity and to provide opportunities for communities to be educated about and to participate in activities that contribute to wellness and to show that misuse and disuse of the body and mind are more the cause of disability than chronological age alone.
http://www.50plus.org
- American Medical Association Doctor Finder
DoctorFinder provides you with basic professional information on virtually every licensed physician in the United States, more than 690,000 doctors.
http://webapps.ama-assn.org/doctorfinder/html/patient.html
Financial & Legal Stewardship
- Social Security Online
The official website of the U.S. Social Security Administration. Includes information on retirement, Medicare, disability and social security.
http://www.ssa.gov
- Internal Revenue Service
Includes a Retirement Plans Community.
http://www.irs.gov/retirement/index.html
- U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
Includes information for seniors on investing wisely, calculators, and Senior Care Package.
http://www.sec.gov/investor/seniors.shtml
- U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Top ten things to know if you're interested in a reverse mortgage. Many seniors use it to supplement social security, meet unexpected medical expenses, make home improvements, and more.
http://www.hud.gov/offices/hsg/sfh/hecm/rmtopten.cfm
- Pension Rights Center
The country's only consumer organization dedicated solely to protecting and promoting the retirement security of American workers, retirees, and their families.
http://www.pensionrights.org
- Analyze Now!
The mission of Analyze Now! is to disseminate inexpensive retirement planning tools to educate the user about the realities of retirement planning.
http://www.analyzenow.com
- National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare
Ask Mary Jane - Your Social Security Information Resource. Mary Jane is an expert in the field of Social Security and Medicare policy. She has been involved for more than forty years in the practical details of how both program work.
http://www.ncpssm.org/maryjane
- Social Security Benefits Handbook
Online edition of the book by Stanley A. Tomkeil III.
http://www.socialsecuritybenefitshandbook.com
- Focus on Retirement
Retirement calculators, planning, articles, tools, and advice.
http://finance.yahoo.com/retirement/archive/
Materials at NCPL
A small selection of materials @ your library. Many more are available - please inquire at the Reference Desk.
Mental Fitness
-Ageless Memory: Simple Secrets for Keeping Your Brain Young (2008)
Harry Lorayne, 153.12
-Brain Games – DVD (2011)
National Geographic Channel, 612.82
-The Healthy Aging Brain: Sustaining Attachment, Attaining Wisdom (2008)
Louis Cozolino, 612.82
-Moonwalking with Einstein: The Art and Science of Remembering Everything (2011)
Joshua Foer, 153.14
-Think Smart: A Neuroscientist’s Prescription for Improving Your Brain’s Performance (2009)
Richard Restak, 612.82
-Your Life, Uploaded: The Digital Way to Better Memory, Health and Productivity (2010)
Gordon Bell, 303.4834
AARP Bulletin
Social Interaction
-Agewise: Fighting the New Ageism in America (2011)
Margaret Gullette, 305.26
-Fortytude: Making the Next Decades the Best Years of Your Life through the 40s, 50s, and Beyond (2011)
Sarah Brokaw, 305.244
-The Gift of Years: Growing Older Gracefully
Joan Chittister, 204.2
-Living Agelessly: Creating a Lifestyle for Midlife and Beyond (2009)
Linda Altoonian, 305.26
-Prime Time: Love, Health, Sex, Fitness, Friendship, Spirit, Making the Most of All of your Life (2011)
Jane Fonda, 613.0438
-Project Renewment: The First Retirement Model for Career Women (2008)
Bernice Bratter, 305.26
Motorhome
Conde Nast’s Traveler
Elderhostel
Health & Wellness
-The Good Caregiver: A One-of-a-Kind Compassionate Resource for Anyone Caring for an Aging Loved One (2011)
Robert Kane, 649.8
-Into the Other Lane: Driving and Dementia – DVD (2010)
James Vanden Bosch 629.283
-The Longevity Prescription: The 8 Proven Keys to a Long, Healthy Life (2010)
Robert Butler, 613.0434
-Rethinking Aging: Growing Old and Living Well in an Overtreated Society (2011)
Nortin Hadler, 613.0438
-Stages of Senior Care: Your Step-by-Step Guide to Making the Best Decisions (2010)
Paul Hogan, 362.6
-Treat Me, Not My Age: A Doctor’s Guide to Getting the Best Care as You or a Loved One Gets Older (2010)
Mark Lachs, 613.0434
Financial & Legal Stewardship
-Clark Howard’s Living Large in Lean Times (2011)
Clark Howard, 332.024
-Estate Planning Basics (2011)
Denis Clifford, 346.052
-Everyday Law for Seniors (2010)
Lawrence Frolik, 346.013
-Get Your Finances Ready for Retirement – DVD (2009)
Connie Hicks, 332.024014
-Retirementology: Rethinking the American Dream in a New Economy (2010)
Gregory Salsburg, 332.024014
-What Color is Your Parachute? For Retirement: Planning a Prosperous, Healthy and Happy Future (2010)
John Nelson, 305.26
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