Internet Resources - Seniors
The Waterloo and Cedar Falls Public Libraries are treasure
troves of information and entertainment for all ages. Some of
the Dewey Decimal Classification numbers
where seniors may find useful research materials are:
- 004 -- Computers
- 305.26 -- Late adulthood
- 332 -- Finance
- 336.2 -- Taxes and taxation
- 346.052 -- Estate planning, probate, wills
- 362.6 -- Services to persons in late adulthood
- 612 -- Health and medicine
- 632 -- Gardening
- 646.79 -- Retirement
- 649.8 -- Home care
- 914 -- Travel
- 929.1 -- Genealogy
The Online
Book Club is a fun way to sample new books via e-mail.
Programs For Seniors
The Waterloo and Cedar Falls Public Libraries have several
programs especially designed for seniors.
The
Third Age Project began with a grant that was developed
by the Waterloo and Cedar Falls Public Libraries, the Hawkeye
Valley Area Agency on Aging, and the Jesse Cosby Center. The
program provides library and other associated outreach services
to seniors where they live and congregate -- in their
homes, retirement and nursing homes, and senior centers. This
outreach targets senior citizens -- both active seniors and
those confined to their homes or assisted living and nursing
homes. Find out more on the
Third Age Project webpage or call Betsy Kirk, the Third
Age Project coordinator, at the Waterloo Public Library at
291-4497 ext. 3542.
The Waterloo Public Library
also has a homebound delivery program. Individuals unable
to visit the library may be eligible for the program. Contact
the Homebound Coordinator at (319)291-4521 for details.
Library patrons who have difficulty reading the type on a
computer screen or using a mouse may be interested in trying out
the specially-equipped
ADA computer workstation at the Waterloo Public Library.
Call the Waterloo Public Library with information or reference
questions at 291-4476 or e-mail questions to the
InfoWiz@wplwloo.lib.ia.us The staff will be glad to assist.
Other local programs of interest to many seniors include:
Computer and Internet Instruction
Mouse Instruction and Practice
Hint: Squeezing
a tennis ball is reported to be a good hand exercise for mousing!
Websites Devoted to Seniors
Travel Information
Financial Information
Health Information
Caregiver Sites
Legal Information
Government Information
