Older Citizens (Issues)

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Beverly Foundation Beverly Foundation: Pasadena non-profit organization focusing on important issues affecting older adults especially mobility and transportation within the community. (Older Citizens) http://www.beverlyfoundation.org/ Center on an Aging Society Center on an Aging Society: Non-partisian public policy institute that studies the consequences and opportunities of population aging for all aspects of society. (Older Citizens) http://www.aging-society.org Almanac of Policy Issues: Seniors Issues 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. (Older Citizens) http://www.policyalmanac.org/social_welfare/seniors.shtml U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging 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. (Older Citizens) http://www.senate.gov/~aging/ National Policy and Resource Center on Nutrition and 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. (Older Citizens) http://www.fiu.edu/~nutreldr Washington State Senior Citizens' Lobby Washington State Senior Citizens' Lobby: Forum for senior advocacy groups throughout the state. List of key issues, officers and member organizations. (Older Citizens) http://www.waseniorlobby.org/ Texas Silver-Haired Legislature 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. (Older Citizens) http://www.txshl.org/ The Mobility Needs of Older Americans 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. (Older Citizens) http://www.brookings.org/es/urban/publications/20030807_Rosenbloom.htm The Coalition of Wisconsin Aging Groups 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. (Older Citizens) http://www.cwag.org/ The Illuminator The Illuminator: Exposes hidden facts impacting the welfare of people over age 55, including job discrimination, health care, government programs, politics. Macon, GA. (Older Citizens) http://www.geocities.com/karalane_1999/index.html Moving Ideas: Pension Reform Moving Ideas: Pension Reform: Fact sheet and progressive links on pension issues. (Older Citizens) http://www.movingideas.org/blitz/071502.html Cash Balance Pensions and Retirement Plan Conversions Cash Balance Pensions and Retirement Plan Conversions: Site that tracks pension and retirement issues from a public policy perspective. (Older Citizens) http://www.cashpensions.com/ CARIE CARIE: Organizations whose mission is to improve the well being, rights, and autonomy of older persons through advocacy, education, and action. (Older Citizens) http://www.carie.org/ A Fact Sheet on the Economics of Aging in Canada 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. (Older Citizens) http://www.lcc.gc.ca/en/themes/pr/oa/mcgregor/chap05.asp ElderHope Ethics and Law Page 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. (Older Citizens) http://www.elderhope.com/EthicsandLaw.shtml California United for Nursing Home Care California United for Nursing Home Care: Advocacy organization focusing on adequate funding of care and quality of services. Includes research data and news stories. (Older Citizens) http://www.cunhc.org/ National Association of Area Agencies on Aging (N4A) 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. (Older Citizens) http://www.n4a.org/