The American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) is one of the most active lobbying groups in the United States. The AARP is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to helping older Americans achieve lives of independence, dignity and purpose. AARP excels as a dynamic presence in every community, shaping and enriching the experience of aging for each member and for society.
Visit the AARP web site. Click on "Family, Home and Legal" on the top menu. Select "Legal Issues." Choose one topic from the list of current issues presented. Write a one page summary of why this issue is important to elders.
American Association of Retired Persons
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The Older Americans Act of 1965 came about due to the response of the growing number of older people and their various needs. The Act established the Administration on Aging (AoA), an agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
Visit the AoA web site. Click on "Press Room." Select "fact sheets, issue briefs and snapshots." The fact sheets are designed for professionals in the field of aging, service providers and policymakers as well as for use by older Americans and their family members. They are intended to help prepare everyone for the longevity revolution by heightening awareness to the demographics and challenges of the rapidly advancing 21st Century. Each fact sheet includes an overview of the subject and details related to Administration on Aging initiatives "Older Americans Act/Administration Aging Fact Sheet." Read the information presented relative to your chosen topic and in your own words write a one-page summary.
Administration on Aging
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The National Institute on Aging (NIA) is one of the National Institutes of Health, the principal biomedical research agency of the United States Government. The NIA promotes healthy aging by conducting and supporting biomedical, social, and behavioral research and public education.
Visit the NIA web site. Select "Health Information." From the NIA Publications list available, choose a topic and write a brief summary of what you learned from the publication.
National Institute of Aging
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