Here are our top selections for senior-friendly websites for 2023.
1. AARP
The nonprofit AARP is known to the majority of seniors. However, some people might not be aware that the website is crammed with content on anything from health and vacation suggestions to managing Alzheimer's disease. The website also makes it simple to take advantage of the AARP's well-known discounts.
2. Games from The New York Times
You may find Wordle at its new home on The New York Times website if you're a Wordle fanatic. The website has a ton of games, including the consistently difficult Spelling Bee problem and daily crosswords.
3. TED
Do you want to fill your brain with knowledge? The ideal website is TED. Attend presentations from experts with a wide range of skills. For maximum effectiveness, you can listen to the speeches as you clean, garden, or exercise since they are all in audio format.
4. Medicare
For anyone with Medicare or who will soon be eligible, Medicare.gov should be added to their bookmarks. Even so, there are many more things you can do online besides just compare Medicare plans. Discover how to take care of your own health, explore your possibilities for qualifying, and much more.
5. OlderIsWiser
Are you tired of visiting websites that presume all seniors are retired, uninvolved in pop culture, and uninterested in anything besides their grandchildren? OlderIsWiser joined the conversation. This online publication covers everything from love to workplace problems without ever being patronizing.
6. The Chicago Financial Planner
Tired of pithy retirement advice that glosses over the details? If you’re serious about financial planning and want to understand the nitty-gritty details of the process, The Chicago Financial Planner can help you level up your financial acumen.
7. Sixty and Me
Sixty and Me is the ultimate lifestyle magazine for older adults. Boasting romance articles, fashion tips, money management guides and even advice columns, it’s easy to spend hours on this site learning, planning your day and laughing at the absurdities of life.
8. Alliance for Retired Americans
The Alliance for Retired Americans is a politically engaged activist organization for retirees and their supporters. It boasts a fairly high level of discourse and is a great resource if you hope to become more politically engaged and informed. Read about how congressional budgets, bills and ongoing debates could affect your real life, and then take action.
9. Pogo
Video games aren’t just for kids. Pogo has digitized all your favorite pastimes, such as Scrabble, chess, mahjong, sudoku and crossword puzzles, so you can play them again and again. Strike up a solo game or pit your skills against friends in online competitions.
10. Suddenly Senior
With more than 4,000 pages of humor, Suddenly Senior is one of the internet’s best resources for generational yuks.
11. thirdAGE
From money management to relationships, thirdAGE explores every aspect of senior life. Unlike some other sites, all healthy living articles get the stamp of approval from on-site physicians before going live. But what makes thirdAGE really stand out is its interactivity, offering a participatory blog and online classes.
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12. Seniors Guide to Computers
Didn’t grow up with computers? The Senior’s Guide to Computers tells you what you need to know in down-to-earth language that won’t make your brain blow a microchip. It also includes a devoted YouTube channel that shows you how to do just about everything. Get practical advice on how to set up a computer if you’re visually impaired or how to avoid email scams. Animation and easy-to-understand screenshots help you along the way.
13. LoveToKnow
What is your generation thinking about? And where do your interests fit in? Find out at LoveToKnow. Catering to seniors, their adult children and caregivers, this site covers topics from fashion, beauty and home décor to financial planning and shopping for antiques.
14. Evergreen Club
Accommodations for two at $20 a night? Yes, it’s possible with Evergreen Club’s network of bed-and-breakfast establishments. With an annual fee and an agreement that you’ll sometimes host other travelers over 50, you can take advantage of more than 2,000 homestays across the United States and Canada.
15. Facebook
Seniors are one of the fastest-growing demographics on the world’s most popular social network. Join your family and friends on Facebook to share thoughts, photos and videos. Facebook can serve as a sort of gateway to the rest of the internet, connecting you to interesting communities, stories and more.
16. Reddit
Reddit is the ultimate message board. Subreddits are dedicated communities devoted to a wide range of interests. Whether you’re into gardening, advocacy, supporting your grandchildren, pets or all of the above and more, there’s a subreddit for you. The culture on Reddit is supportive and welcoming, and many posters have immense knowledge about their favorite topics.
17. Road Scholar
If hitting the road figures prominently in your plans for your next act, check out Road Scholar. This master travel guide can help you make the most of every trip, whether you’re camping for a night or traveling the entire country.
18. National Alliance for Caregiving
More than half of adults over 50 provide care to at least one person. Caregiving can be deeply meaningful, but it can also be exhausting and frustrating. The National Alliance for Caregiving advocates for caregivers and their families, connects you to caregiving resources and offers the profound reassurance that you are not alone.
19. Grandkids Matter
If your grandkids are an important part of your retirement, you probably already know that a lot about parenting has changed. With Grandkids Matter, a comprehensive online magazine, stay on top of recent trends, learn about good communication with your grandkids and aspire to be the best possible grandparent.
20. Workforce50
If you’re planning to stay in the workforce a little longer, meet your new best friend. Workforce50 caters to more experienced workers with a wide range of jobs. As a bonus, brush up on new workplace norms and get advice for all of your burning career questions on the Ask a Manager website.
21. StatPearls
Are you constantly scouring the internet to learn more about medical conditions or medications? Forget about Dr. Google or message boards that do little more than inspire hypochondria. Go where the professionals go. StatPearls offers plain-language, research-based summaries of medical conditions, symptoms and medications, so you can have informed discussions with your medical providers.
22. National Institute on Aging
Like StatPearls, the National Institute on Aging offers research-supported articles on aging-related topics. But unlike StatPearls, it’s written explicitly for seniors with links to additional resources, including both academic studies and consumer-friendly guides.
