Resources
Government & Senior Resources
A few of the many organizations with web sites that help to keep seniors informed about public policy, advocacy, and legislative issues.
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Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs) (now USAging)
The American Association for the Advancement for Science
American Assoc of Community Colleges Plus 50
Client Services Database (DSHS)
Community in Motion (five county area in Southwest Washington)
Department of Ecology State of Washington
Doses and Interaction Resource
Economic Opportunity Institute
Fall Prevention Coalition! Pierce County
GetSetUp (online learning for older adults WA)
Home & Communities US Dept of Housing (HUD)
International Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse
Leadership Council of Aging Organization
Medicare – Official U.S. Government Site
National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, Inc (NAELA)
National Active & Retired Federal Employees Assoc.
National Association of States United for Aging and Disabilities (now Advancing States)
National Center on Elder Abuse (NCEA)
National Coalition on Mental Health and Aging
National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare – NCPSSM
National Consumer Voice for Quality Long Term Care
National Council on Aging (NCOA)
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association
Northwest Parkinson’s Foundation (NWPF)
Northwest Region Regional Council (Island, San Juan, Skagit, and Whatcom Counties)
National Retiree Legislative Network WA
Pierce County Aging & Disability Resources (ADRC)
Resources for Senior Citizens and Their Families”See How I Feel”
Senior Wellness guide- Healthy Aging
Sierra Club – Washington State
Social SecurityOnline – Official Website of the U.S. Social Security Administration
Spokane Elder Law and Estate Planning
Therapy and Support Groups in Washington
Washington Environmental Council