| • | 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. |
