- Almanac of Policy Issues: Seniors Issues - http://www.policyalmanac.org/social_welfare/seniors.shtml
News, background information and links on the Older Americans Act and other federal programs affecting the nation's senior citizens, including Meals on Wheels.
- U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging - http://www.senate.gov/~aging/
Conducts a continuing study of matters pertaining to problems and opportunities of older people. Site includes hearings, events, and links to related government agencies.
- CARIE - http://www.carie.org/
Organizations whose mission is to improve the well being, rights, and autonomy of older persons through advocacy, education, and action.
- ElderHope Ethics and Law Page - http://www.elderhope.com/EthicsandLaw.shtml
This page provides information, links, and book recommendations that relate to the needs of seniors and their caregivers. It especially focuses on advance directives and end-of-life planning.
- Center on an Aging Society - http://www.aging-society.org
Non-partisian public policy institute that studies the consequences and opportunities of population aging for all aspects of society.
- The Mobility Needs of Older Americans - http://www.brookings.org/es/urban/publications/20030807_Rosenbloom.htm
Describes how an aging society adds to a range of transportation problems. Includes an overview of special approaches and solutions.
- The Coalition of Wisconsin Aging Groups - http://www.cwag.org/
Non-profit grassroots advocacy organization concerned with issues affecting older persons and their families. List of member services and consumer advocacy information.
- Texas Silver-Haired Legislature - http://www.txshl.org/
Non-profit group advocating on issues affecting older adults in the state. Includes details of resolutions, a directory, newsletters and a calendar of events.
- Beverly Foundation - http://www.beverlyfoundation.org/
Pasadena non-profit organization focusing on important issues affecting older adults especially mobility and transportation within the community.
- Health and Retirement Study (HRS) - http://hrsonline.isr.umich.edu/
The Health and Retirement Study (HRS) is a source of longitudinal, cross-sectional data for researchers and policymakers who study aging. The HRS is based on a national sample of over 22,000 individuals who are interviewed every other year.
- Moving Ideas: Social Security - http://www.movingideas.org/content/en/issue_items/social_security.htm
Reports, progressive links and action alerts on Social Security issues.
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