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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. 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. 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. |
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