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50 Plus Fitness Association -
http://www.50plus.org
This international organization provides information about how rewarding and critical exercise and an active lifestyle can be in determining length and quality of life.
AARP -
http://www.aarp.org
American Association of Retired Persons site with information, connections, issues and advocacy.
Administration on Aging (AoA) -
http://www.aoa.dhhs.gov
Includes information designed for Older Americans and their families as well as those concerned about providing the opportunities and services to enrich the lives of older persons and support their independence.
Aging and Adult Services Administration -
http://www.aasa.dshs.wa.gov
This site has been established to provide the information needed to access high quality long-term care in Washington State.
Alliance for Aging Research -
http://www.agingresearch.org
Devoted to improving older people's health and independence through behavioral and medical research, the organization covers health topics, research, advocacy, policy, and legislative issues, with good links to other age-related sites.
American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine -
http://www.worldhealth.net
Covering recent developments in anti-aging medicine with information on diseases, health resources, and organizational position statements, the site also offers an online desk reference, bookstore, and a free newsletter.
Benefits Checkup - National Council on the Aging -
http://benefitscheckup.org
BenefitsCheckUp helps thousands of people every day to connect to government programs that can help them pay for prescription drugs, health care, utilities, and other needs.
Eldercare Locator -
http://www.eldercare.gov
Since 1991, the Eldercare Locator, a nationwide toll-free service, has helped older adults and their caregivers find local services for seniors.
Elderhostel -
http://www.elderhostel.org
This popular program brings continuing education to older adults via residential programs on university campuses worldwide.
End of Life Resources -
http://www.kcls.org/sws/subcategories.cfm?parentid=556
KCLS End of Life Resources links.
