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Health and Retirement Study (HRS) - http://hrsonline.isr.umich.edu/
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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U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging - http://www.senate.gov/~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. |
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National Association of Area Agencies on Aging (N4A) - http://www.n4a.org/
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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Moving Ideas: Social Security - http://www.movingideas.org/content/en/issue_items/social_security.htm
Reports, progressive links and action alerts on Social Security issues. |
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The Coalition of Wisconsin Aging Groups - http://www.cwag.org/
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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National Policy and Resource Center on Nutrition and Aging - http://www.fiu.edu/~nutreldr
Promotes active healthy aging through good nutrition. Includes monthly reviews of related journals, public policy and legislation updates. |
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The Mobility Needs of Older Americans - http://www.brookings.org/es/urban/publications/20030807_Rosenbloom.htm
Describes how an aging society adds to a range of transportation problems. Includes an overview of special approaches and solutions. |
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Center on an Aging Society - http://www.aging-society.org
Non-partisian public policy institute that studies the consequences and opportunities of population aging for all aspects of society. |
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Beverly Foundation - http://www.beverlyfoundation.org/
Pasadena non-profit organization focusing on important issues affecting older adults especially mobility and transportation within the community. |
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Cash Balance Pensions and Retirement Plan Conversions - http://www.cashpensions.com/
Site that tracks pension and retirement issues from a public policy perspective. |
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CARIE - http://www.carie.org/
Organizations whose mission is to improve the well being, rights, and autonomy of older persons through advocacy, education, and action. |
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Texas Silver-Haired Legislature - http://www.txshl.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. |
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Washington State Senior Citizens' Lobby - http://www.waseniorlobby.org/
Forum for senior advocacy groups throughout the state. List of key issues, officers and member organizations. |
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ElderHope Ethics and Law Page - http://www.elderhope.com/EthicsandLaw.shtml
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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California United for Nursing Home Care - http://www.cunhc.org/
Advocacy organization focusing on adequate funding of care and quality of services. Includes research data and news stories. |
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Almanac of Policy Issues: Seniors Issues - http://www.policyalmanac.org/social_welfare/seniors.shtml
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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A Fact Sheet on the Economics of Aging in Canada - http://www.lcc.gc.ca/en/themes/pr/oa/mcgregor/chap05.asp
Discusses the practical implications of a smaller workforce supporting a larger number of non-working citizens. |
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