Holistic Aging And Health: Aging in America

The Administration for Community Living was created around the fundamental principle that older adults and people with disabilities of all ages should be able to live where they choose, with the people they choose, and with the ability to participate fully in their communities.

(http://www.aarp.org/) A nonprofit, nonpartisan organization for people over 50.

The American Society on Aging is an association of diverse individuals bound by a common goal: to support the commitment and enhance the knowledge and skills of those who seek to improve the quality of life of older adults and their families.

(http://hrsonline.isr.umich.edu/) A longitudinal study of health, retirement, and aging sponsored by the National Institute on Aging.

The mission of NCOA is to improve the lives of millions of older adults, especially those who are struggling

According to the West Health Institute/NORC Survey on Aging in America, you don’t have to be a baby boomer to believe the healthcare system, social services, government programs and local communities should be doing more to help older adults stay healthy and retain their independence.

According to the West Health Institute/NORC Survey on Aging in America—the most comprehensive national survey to gauge the hopes, fears, attitudes and perceptions of aging throughout each decade of life for adults 30 and older–70 percent of Americans say the country is not well prepared to address the needs of its fast-growing senior population.

Each year, the Administration on Aging (AoA) compiles the latest U.S. Census data into a Profile of Older Americans. The profile provides data on changes in demographics of the population over age 65, including housing, income, and poverty information. The profile is available in PDF format. Data tables are also available in Microsoft Excel spreadsheets. Reports are available for 2005 - 2016

(http://www.ssa.gov/) Provides answers to Social Security questions.

(http://aging.senate.gov/) Provides information on services, retirement and healthcare for older Americans.