HUMBOLDT RESOURCES
Cal Poly Humboldt Resources & Events
- Cal Poly Humboldt Main Website
- Humboldt College of Extended Education & Global Engagement
- Humboldt Now: News/events at Cal Poly Humboldt
- Humboldt Music Dept. Performance Calendar
- Humboldt Athletics
- Humboldt Library
- Humboldt Bookstore
- Schatz Energy Research Center
Community Events
- KEET TV-13 Special Events
- North Coast Journal Weekly Calendar of Events
- Eureka Chamber of Commerce calendar
- Humboldtmusic.com Community Music Calendar
- Humguide Movie Theater Listings
- Humboldt Folklife Society Upcoming Events
- Eureka Symphony Concert Schedule
- Humboldt Jazz Calendar
Community Resources
- Area Agency on Aging of Del Norte & Humboldt Counties: Online senior resource guide and other resources for seniors
- Humboldt Senior Resource Center Many services offered.
- VCOR (Volunteer Center of the Redwoods) and RSVP (Retired Senior Volunteer Program) provide volunteer opportunities, leadership and volunteer support resources in Humboldt and Del Norte counties
- Arcata Elder Village is dedicated to encouraging discussion of senior issues.
Other Resources
- American Association for Retired Persons (AARP): Information about AARP programs and general information for seniors
- American Society on Aging: Dedicated to enhancing knowledge and skills of those working with older adults and their families. Publications and conferences
- AssistedLivingFacilities.org Information on over 36,100 state-licensed assisted living facilities and explanations of the the rules and regulations of each state.
- Association for Gerontology in Higher Education: AGHE is dedicated to advancing gerontology as a field of study in institutions of higher learning
- The Elders are an independent group of eminent global leaders, brought together by Nelson Mandela, who offer their collective influence and experience to support peace building, help address major causes of human suffering and promote the shared interests of humanity.
- Everyday Health - How to Live a Purposeful Life After Retirement: This article offers some ideas and activities to make post-retirement life enriching and meaningful, which is shown to increase your lifespan.
- Gerontological Society of America: GSA "provides researchers, educators, practitioners, and policy makers with opportunities to understand, advance, integrate, and use basic and applied research on aging to improve the quality of life as one ages." Conferences, publications, employment opportunities, newsletter, notices of grants and fellowships
- National Council on Aging (NCOA): a national network of organizations and individuals "dedicated to improving the health and independence of older persons and increasing their continuing contributions to communities, society and future generations." Website offers links to publications, jobs, events, advocacy, research and more.
- Online Journal on Issues of Nursing - Issues Affecting the Health of Older Citizens: This article addresses the aging issues we face that influence senior quality of life in America: resources, healthcare providers, financial barriers, cultural values.
- Senior Legal Hotline: Free legal advice and brief services by phone to California residents 60 and over. Also includes links to similar organizations in other states.
- TED: Ideas Worth Sharing: Riveting talks by remarkable people, free to the world.
- United Nations Program on Aging: UN principles for older persons, calendar of international events, challenges and opportunities, international action, latest intergovernmental actions on aging
- Road Scholar: Adventures in Lifelong Learning
- Senior Road Safety Guide: Covers how to be an independent driver as long as possible, how to approach someone you think should stop driving, how to get around without a car, and general driver tips.