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.
http://www.policyalmanac.org/social_welfare/seniors.shtml

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.
http://www.senate.gov/~aging/

CARIE

Organizations whose mission is to improve the well being, rights, and autonomy of older persons through advocacy, education, and action.
http://www.carie.org/

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

Cash Balance Pensions and Retirement Plan Conversions

Site that tracks pension and retirement issues from a public policy perspective.
http://www.cashpensions.com/

Center on an Aging Society

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

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.
http://www.brookings.org/es/urban/publications/20030807_Rosenbloom.htm

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.
http://www.cwag.org/

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.
http://www.txshl.org/

Beverly Foundation

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

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.
http://www.n4a.org/

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.
http://www.fiu.edu/~nutreldr

Washington State Senior Citizens' Lobby

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

California United for Nursing Home Care

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

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.
http://www.lcc.gc.ca/en/themes/pr/oa/mcgregor/chap05.asp

Health and Retirement Study (HRS)

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/

Moving Ideas: Social Security

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