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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 |
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aging-society.org- www.aging-society.org/ |
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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 |
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Beverly Foundation: Pasadena non-profit organization focusing on important issues affecting older adults especially mobility and transportation within the community.- www.beverlyfoundation.org/ |
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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/ |
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Cash Balance Pensions and Retirement Plan Conversions: Site that tracks pension and retirement issues from a public policy perspective.- www.cashpensions.com/ |
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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 |
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Moving Ideas: Pension Reform: Fact sheet and progressive links on pension issues.- www.movingideas.org/blitz/071502.html |
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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/ |
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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 |
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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/ |
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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/ |
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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 |
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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/ |
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Washington State Senior Citizens' Lobby: Forum for senior advocacy groups throughout the state. List of key issues, officers and member organizations.- www.waseniorlobby.org/ |
