Emerald Heights Retirement Community: Online resources

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Senior Housing

www.leadingage.org
LeadingAge (formerly American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging) represents not-for-profit organizations dedicated to providing high-quality health care, housing and services to the nation's elderly. Members include more than 5,000 not-for-profit nursing homes, continuing care retirement communities, senior housing facilities, assisted living and community services.

www.agingwa.org
LeadingAge Washington (formerly Washington Association of Housing and Services for the Aging-WAHSA) enhances not-for-profit and mission driven members' dedication to excellence by providing programs and services to assist members in meeting the needs of elderly and disabled individuals.

Other Senior Services and Information

www.aarp.org
The American Association of Retired Persons is the nation's leading organization for people 50 and older. AARP serves their needs through information and education, advocacy, and community services provided by a network of local chapters and experienced volunteers throughout the country. The organization also offers members a wide range of special benefits and services, including Modern Maturity magazine and the monthly AARP Bulletin.

www.nsclc.org
The National Senior Citizens Law Center advocates nationwide to promote the independence and well-being of low-income elderly individuals, as well as persons with disabilities, with particular emphasis on women and racial and ethnic minorities.

www.senior.com
"The best online community for seniors."

www.senior.org
The Seniors Coalition aims to protect the quality of life and economic well-being that older Americans have earned, while supporting common sense solutions to the challenges of the future.

www.seniorclix.com
An information and resource pool for older adults, their families, and the senior service network.

www.seniorcorps.org
The Senior Corps is the national service program that puts the experience and talents of seniors across the country to work getting things done in their communities.

www.seniorlaw.com
This is a Web site where senior citizens, their families, attorneys, social workers and financial planners can access information about Elder Law, Medicare, Medicaid, estate planning, trusts and the rights of the elderly and disabled.

www.seniorsmakingart.org
The mission of Seniors Making Art, initially founded by glass artist Dale Chihuly, is to enhance quality of life for seniors by providing opportunities for creative expression through art. Seniors Making Art contracts with art instructors to teach classes in retirement communities, neighborhood senior centers, museums, libraries, schools, nursing homes, hospitals and other locations.