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