- Making the Most of Long
Life
Chapter 33 - Endocrine and Reproductive Systems
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More and more Americans are living to older ages. To obtain data
on the characteristics of our growing senior population, take
a look at these two pages:
- Sixty-Five Plus in the United States (from the U.S. Census Bureau)
- A Profile of Older Americans (from the Administration on Aging)
What are the major concerns of seniors? The largest national organization for older Americans is the American Association of Retired Persons (or AARP), and visiting the home page of this organization will inform you about their stand on a variety of issues. It can also help you locate the state and regional AARP offices, and provides addresses so that you can contact your local chapter.
Administration on Aging is a government web site designed to provide information about services for older Americans, their caregivers and families. Much of the site is devoted to explanations of federal laws (such as the Older Americans Act) and legislation that affect the elderly. There are also interesting fact sheets and links to state agencies on aging.
A number of government and commercial sites provide health and lifestyle information for older people. Here are a few examples:
- National Institute on Aging
- The Gerontological Society
- Wellness Web - Senior's Center
- Sixty-Five Plus in the United States (from the U.S. Census Bureau)
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