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Older Citizens

This category is limited sites on social and economic policy issues affecting senior citizens.

Sites in Older Citizens

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.
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.
CARIE
Organizations whose mission is to improve the well being, rights, and autonomy of older persons through advocacy, education, and action.
The Illuminator
Exposes hidden facts impacting the welfare of people over age 55, including job discrimination, health care, government programs, politics. Macon, GA.
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.
Cash Balance Pensions and Retirement Plan Conversions
Site that tracks pension and retirement issues from a public policy perspective.
Center on an Aging Society
Non-partisian public policy institute that studies the consequences and opportunities of population aging for all aspects of society.
Moving Ideas: Pension Reform
Fact sheet and progressive links on pension issues.
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.
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.
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.
Beverly Foundation
Pasadena non-profit organization focusing on important issues affecting older adults especially mobility and transportation within the community.
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.
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.
Washington State Senior Citizens' Lobby
Forum for senior advocacy groups throughout the state. List of key issues, officers and member organizations.
California United for Nursing Home Care
Advocacy organization focusing on adequate funding of care and quality of services. Includes research data and news stories.
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.

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cross references

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Society : Issues : Violence and Abuse : Elder Society : Issues : Violence and Abuse : Elder
Society : Law : Legal Information : Elder Law Society : Law : Legal Information : Elder Law
Society : Work : Workplace Discrimination : Age Discrimination Society : Work : Workplace Discrimination : Age Discrimination

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