Senior Housing
www.aahsa.org
The 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.wahsa.com
The Washington Association of Homes and Services for
the Aging is the association of nonprofit homes and
services in Washington State dedicated to the needs of the
elders.
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.
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