WebInfoSearch Web Directory
WebInfoSearch Web Directory
| 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. | |
| 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. | |
| Moving Ideas: Social Security: Reports, progressive links and action alerts on Social Security 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 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. |
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