Older_Citizens

Articles

	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. - www.lcc.gc.ca/en/themes/pr/oa/mcgregor/chap05.asp
	aging-society.org - www.aging-society.org/
	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. - www.policyalmanac.org/social_welfare/seniors.shtml
	Beverly Foundation : Pasadena non-profit organization focusing on important issues affecting older adults especially mobility and transportation within the community. - www.beverlyfoundation.org/
	California United for Nursing Home Care : Advocacy organization focusing on adequate funding of care and quality of services. Includes research data and news stories. - www.cunhc.org/
	Cash Balance Pensions and Retirement Plan Conversions : Site that tracks pension and retirement issues from a public policy perspective. - www.cashpensions.com/
	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. - www.elderhope.com/EthicsandLaw.shtml
	Moving Ideas: Pension Reform : Fact sheet and progressive links on pension issues. - www.movingideas.org/blitz/071502.html
	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. - www.n4a.org/
	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. - www.fiu.edu/~nutreldr
	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. - www.txshl.org/
	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. - www.cwag.org/
	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. - www.brookings.org/es/urban/publications/20030807_Rosenbloom.htm
	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. - www.senate.gov/~aging/
	Washington State Senior Citizens' Lobby : Forum for senior advocacy groups throughout the state. List of key issues, officers and member organizations. - www.waseniorlobby.org/