National Policy and Resource Center onPromotes active healthy aging through good nutrition. Includes monthly reviews of related journals, public policy and legislation updates. http://www.fiu.edu/~nutreldr |
National Association of Area Agencies onUmbrella 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 |
Cash Balance Pensions and RetirementSite that tracks pension and retirement issues from a public policy perspective. http://www.cashpensions.com |
The Coalition of Wisconsin Aging GroupsNon-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 |
ElderHope Ethics and Law PageThis 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. http://www.elderhope.com/ethicsandlaw.shtml |
The Mobility Needs of Older AmericansDescribes 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/publications/20030807_rosenbloom.htm |
Beverly FoundationPasadena non-profit organization focusing on important issues affecting older adults especially mobility and transportation within the community. http://www.beverlyfoundation.org |
Texas Silver-Haired LegislatureNon-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 |
Washington State Senior Citizens` LobbyForum for senior advocacy groups throughout the state. List of key issues, officers and member organizations. http://www.waseniorlobby.org |
Almanac of Policy Issues: Seniors IssuesNews, 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_welfare/seniors.shtml |
U.S. Senate Special Committee on AgingConducts 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 |
Moving Ideas: Pension ReformFact sheet and progressive links on pension issues. http://www.movingideas.org/blitz/071502.html |
A Fact Sheet on the Economics of AgingDiscusses the practical implications of a smaller workforce supporting a larger number of non-working citizens. http://www.lcc.gc.ca/en/themes/pr/oa/mcgregor/chap05.asp |
Center on an Aging SocietyNon-partisian public policy institute that studies the consequences and opportunities of population aging for all aspects of society. http://www.aging-society.org |
CARIEOrganizations whose mission is to improve the well being, rights, and autonomy of older persons through advocacy, education, and action. http://www.carie.org |
California United for Nursing Home CareAdvocacy organization focusing on adequate funding of care and quality of services. Includes research data and news stories. http://www.cunhc.org |
Department for Work and PensionsSocial Security in Great Britain. http://www.dwp.gov.uk |
Philippine Social Security SystemPhilippines` Social Security System. http://www.sss.gov.ph |
Medicare.govOfficial U.S. government site for Medicare information. http://www.medicare.gov |
Department of Social and Family AffairsSocial Security in Ireland. http://www.welfare.ie |
Commonwealth Department of Family andSocial Security in Australia. http://www.facs.gov.au |
Sixty Plus AssociationSeeks Social Security reform. Favors personal retirement accounts. http://www.60plus.org |