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Almanac of Policy Issues: Seniors Issues
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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.
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U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging
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Conducts a continuing study of matters pertaining to problems and opportunities of older people. Site includes hearings, events, and links to related government agencies.
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CARIE
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Organizations whose mission is to improve the well being, rights, and autonomy of older persons through advocacy, education, and action.
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ElderHope Ethics and Law Page
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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.
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Cash Balance Pensions and Retirement Plan Conversions
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Site that tracks pension and retirement issues from a public policy perspective.
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Center on an Aging Society
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Non-partisian public policy institute that studies the consequences and opportunities of population aging for all aspects of society.
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The Mobility Needs of Older Americans
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Describes how an aging society adds to a range of transportation problems. Includes an overview of special approaches and solutions.
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The Coalition of Wisconsin Aging Groups
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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.
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Texas Silver-Haired Legislature
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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.
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Beverly Foundation
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Pasadena non-profit organization focusing on important issues affecting older adults especially mobility and transportation within the community.
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National Association of Area Agencies on Aging (N4A)
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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.
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National Policy and Resource Center on Nutrition and Aging
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Promotes active healthy aging through good nutrition. Includes monthly reviews of related journals, public policy and legislation updates.
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Washington State Senior Citizens' Lobby
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Forum for senior advocacy groups throughout the state. List of key issues, officers and member organizations.
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California United for Nursing Home Care
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Advocacy organization focusing on adequate funding of care and quality of services. Includes research data and news stories.
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A Fact Sheet on the Economics of Aging in Canada
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Discusses the practical implications of a smaller workforce supporting a larger number of non-working citizens.
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Health and Retirement Study (HRS)
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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.
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Moving Ideas: Social Security
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Reports, progressive links and action alerts on Social Security issues.
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The Center for Advocacy and Interests of the Elderly (CARIE)
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Philadelphia non-profit organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for vulnerable older people. Details of local programs and online consultation service.
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Cash Pensions
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Multi-company employee organization focusing on retirement preservation and labor issues for US workers.
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