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News, 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

Conducts 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/

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.
http://www.elderhope.com/EthicsandLaw.shtml

Non-partisian public policy institute that studies the consequences and opportunities of population aging for all aspects of society.
http://www.aging-society.org

Describes how an aging society adds to a range of transportation problems. Includes an overview of special approaches and solutions.
http://www.brookings.org/es/urba...ications/20030807_Rosenbloom.htm

Non-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/

Non-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/

Pasadena non-profit organization focusing on important issues affecting older adults especially mobility and transportation within the community.
http://www.beverlyfoundation.org/

Umbrella 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/

Promotes active healthy aging through good nutrition. Includes monthly reviews of related journals, public policy and legislation updates.
http://www.fiu.edu/~nutreldr

Forum for senior advocacy groups throughout the state. List of key issues, officers and member organizations.
http://www.waseniorlobby.org/

Advocacy organization focusing on adequate funding of care and quality of services. Includes research data and news stories.
http://www.cunhc.org/

Discusses 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

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.
http://hrsonline.isr.umich.edu/

Reports, progressive links and action alerts on Social Security issues.
http://www.movingideas.org/conte.../issue_items/social_security.htm