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Web Sites in Category Older Citizens
A Fact Sheet on the Economics of Aging in Canada - Discusses the practical implications of a smaller workforce supporting a larger number of non-working citizens.
Almanac of Policy Issues: Seniors Issues - News, background information and links on the Older Americans Act and other federal programs affecting the nation's senior citizens, including Meals on Wheels.
Beverly Foundation - Pasadena non-profit organization focusing on important issues affecting older adults especially mobility and transportation within the community.
California United for Nursing Home Care - Advocacy organization focusing on adequate funding of care and quality of services. Includes research data and news stories.
CARIE - Organizations whose mission is to improve the well being, rights, and autonomy of older persons through advocacy, education, and action.
Cash Balance Pensions and Retirement Plan Conversions - Site that tracks pension and retirement issues from a public policy perspective.
Center on an Aging Society - Non-partisian public policy institute that studies the consequences and opportunities of population aging for all aspects of society.
ElderHope Ethics and Law Page - 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.
Moving Ideas: Pension Reform - Fact sheet and progressive links on pension issues.
National Association of Area Agencies on Aging (N4A) - Umbrella organization advocating to ensure that needed resources and support services are available to older Americans. Includes policy papers and press releases.
National Policy and Resource Center on Nutrition and Aging - Promotes active healthy aging through good nutrition. Includes monthly reviews of related journals, public policy and legislation updates.
Texas Silver-Haired Legislature - Non-profit group advocating on issues affecting older adults in the state. Includes details of resolutions, a directory, newsletters and a calendar of events.
The Coalition of Wisconsin Aging Groups - Non-profit grassroots advocacy organization concerned with issues affecting older persons and their families. List of member services and consumer advocacy information.
The Illuminator - Exposes hidden facts impacting the welfare of people over age 55, including job discrimination, health care, government programs, politics. Macon, GA.
The Mobility Needs of Older Americans - Describes how an aging society adds to a range of transportation problems. Includes an overview of special approaches and solutions.
U.S. Senate Special Committee on 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.
Washington State Senior Citizens' Lobby - Forum for senior advocacy groups throughout the state. List of key issues, officers and member organizations.
Related Categories:
Health > Aging
Health > Senior Health
Home > Family > Grandparents
Society > People > Seniors
Related Newsgroups:
soc.senior.issues – Google
Editors:
annemarie
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