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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.
www.policyalmanac.org/social_welfare/seniors.shtml
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Conducts a continuing study of matters pertaining to problems and opportunities of older people. Hearings, events, and links to related government agencies.
www.senate.gov/~aging/
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Organizations whose mission is to improve the well being, rights, and autonomy of older persons through advocacy, education, and action.
www.carie.org/
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Non-partisian public policy institute that studies the consequences and opportunities of population aging for all aspects of society.
www.aging-society.org
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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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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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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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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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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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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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Forum for senior advocacy groups throughout the state. List of key issues, officers and member organizations.
www.waseniorlobby.org/
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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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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.
hrsonline.isr.umich.edu/
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Reports, progressive links and action alerts on Social Security issues.
www.movingideas.org/content/en/issue_items/social_security.htm
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