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. |
Beverly Foundation «
http://www.beverlyfoundation.org/ | | Pasadena non-profit organization focusing on important issues affecting older adults especially mobility and transportation within the community. |
California United for Nursing Home Care «
http://www.cunhc.org/ | | Advocacy organization focusing on adequate funding of care and quality of services. includes research data and news stories. |
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. |
Cash Balance Pensions and Retirement Plan Conversions «
http://www.cashpensions.com/ | | Site that tracks pension and retirement issues from a public policy perspective. |
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. |
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. |
National Association of Area Agencies on Aging (N4A) «
http://www.n4a.org/ | | 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 «
http://www.fiu.edu/~nutreldr | | Promotes active healthy aging through good nutrition. includes monthly reviews of related journals , public policy and legislation updates. |
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. |
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. |
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. |
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. |
Washington State Senior Citizens' Lobby «
http://www.waseniorlobby.org/ | | Forum for senior advocacy groups throughout the state. list of key issues , officers and member organizations. |
