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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.
http://www.n4a.org/
The Center for Advocacy and Interests of the Elderly (CARIE)
Philadelphia non-profit organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for vulnerable older people. Details of local programs and online consultation service.
http://www.carie.org/
Health and Retirement Study (HRS)
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.
http://hrsonline.isr.umich.edu/
Cash Pensions
Multi-company employee organization focusing on retirement preservation and labor issues for US workers.
http://www.cashpensions.com/
Moving Ideas: Social Security
Reports, progressive links and action alerts on Social Security issues.
http://www.movingideas.org/content/en/issu...
Washington State Senior Citizens' Lobby
Forum for senior advocacy groups throughout the state. List of key issues, officers and member organizations.
http://www.waseniorlobby.org/
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.
http://www.cwag.org/
Center on an Aging Society
Non-partisian public policy institute that studies the consequences and opportunities of population aging for all aspects of society.
http://www.aging-society.org
California United for Nursing Home Care
Advocacy organization focusing on adequate funding of care and quality of services. Includes research data and news stories.
http://www.cunhc.org/
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.
http://www.txshl.org/
Beverly Foundation
Pasadena non-profit organization focusing on important issues affecting older adults especially mobility and transportation within the community.
http://www.beverlyfoundation.org/
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.
http://www.policyalmanac.org/social_welfar...
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.
http://www.senate.gov/~aging/
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.
http://www.fiu.edu/~nutreldr
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.
http://www.brookings.org/es/urban/publicat...
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2006