Discusses the practical implications of a smaller workforce supporting a larger number of non-working citizens.

News, background information and links on the Older Americans Act and other federal programs affecting the nation's senior citizens, including Meals on Wheels.

Pasadena non-profit organization focusing on important issues affecting older adults especially mobility and transportation within the community.

Advocacy organization focusing on adequate funding of care and quality of services. Includes research data and news stories.

Organizations whose mission is to improve the well being, rights, and autonomy of older persons through advocacy, education, and action.

Site that tracks pension and retirement issues from a public policy perspective.

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

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.

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.

Reports, progressive links and action alerts on Social Security issues.

Umbrella organization advocating to ensure that needed resources and support services are available to older Americans. Includes policy papers and press releases.

Promotes active healthy aging through good nutrition. Includes monthly reviews of related journals, public policy and legislation updates.

Non-profit group advocating on issues affecting older adults in the state. Includes details of resolutions, a directory, newsletters and a calendar of events.

Non-profit grassroots advocacy organization concerned with issues affecting older persons and their families. List of member services and consumer advocacy information.

Describes how an aging society adds to a range of transportation problems. Includes an overview of special approaches and solutions.

Conducts a continuing study of matters pertaining to problems and opportunities of older people. Site includes hearings, events, and links to related government agencies.

Forum for senior advocacy groups throughout the state. List of key issues, officers and member organizations.