American Association of Retired Persons (AARP)
nonprofit organization serving people ages 50 and over; lobbies for better treatment and improved policies for older persons; provides resources for employment, retirement, health care, and recreation
Elder Care Locator
http://eldercare.gov/eldercare.NET/Public/index.aspx
nationwide service that connects older Americans and their caregivers with information on senior services
National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys
professional association of attorneys who are dedicated to improving the quality of legal services provided to people as they age and people with special needs
National Association of Area Agencies (n4a)
advocates for services and resources for older adults and persons with disabilities; the leading voice on aging issues for Area Agencies on Aging and Title VI Native American Aging programs (http://www.n4a.org/about-n4a/?fa=aaa-title-VI)
Senior Corps
http://www.nationalservice.gov/programs/senior-corps
connects people ages 55 and over with organizations that need volunteer services
United States Administration of Aging
designed to carry out the Older American Acts of 1965 which promotes the well-being of older individuals by providing services and programs designed to help them live interdependently in their homes and communities; also empowers the federal government to distribute funds to the states for supportive services for individuals over the age of 60