SENIOR ORGANIZATIONS
National Council of Senior Citizens
One of the leading activist voices for older Americans, the National Council of Senior Citizens works to improve the lives of the elderly and people of all ages.
Second Wind Dreams
Fulfilling the dreams of seniors by making their wishes come true.
Older Women's League (OWL)
Issues of interest to midlife and older women, and advocates for policy changes on the state and national level.
National Council of Senior Citizens
Activist organization dedicated to senior and retirement issues such as Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security.
Pepper Institute on Aging and Public Policy
Initiate, coordinate, and facilitate the development of research, training and service projects that address the opportunities and challenges of an aging population as well as the contributions and needs of older people in Florida, the nation, and the world.
Institute on Aging and Environment
It's mission is to promote research, scholarship, and service concerning environments for older persons, particularly those suffering from cognitive impairments.
60 Plus Association
This is the leading conservative seniors organization working to ensure retirement security for all Americans.
American Association of Retired Persons (AARP)
This nonprofit, nonpartisan organization is dedicated to helping older Americans achieve lives of independence, dignity and purpose.
National Institute on Aging
Part of the National Institutes of Health, is the Federal Government's principal agency for conducting and supporting biomedical, social, and behavioral research related to aging processes and the diseases and special problems of older people.
SeniorNet
National nonprofit educational organization founded to teach computer skills to older adults and to provide a means for older adults to access information and to form friendships within an online network community.
American Association of Retired Persons
A nonprofit organization dedicated to helping older Americans achieve lives of independence, dignity, and purpose.
American Society on Aging
A nonprofit, membership organization that informs the public and health professionals about issues affecting the quality of life for older people and promotes innovative approaches to meet these needs.
American Dietetic Association
A professional society of dietitians who work in health care settings, schools, day care centers, business, and industry. Registered dietitians provide nutrition care services and dietary counseling.
Meals on Wheels Association of America
The oldest organization in the United States representing those who provide meal services to people in need.
National Association of Nutrition and Aging Services Programs
Membership organization representing nutrition and other home and community based providers serving the elderly and disabled across the United States.
National Policy and Resource Center on Nutrition and Aging Department of Dietetics and Nutrition
Working with the Administration on Aging to improve the nutritional status of older Americans.
National Senior Sports Association
Organization for men and women over 50 who enjoy travel and golf.
American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging
National association of not-for-profit organizations dedicated to providing quality housing, health, community, and related services to older people.
American Heart Association
Volunteer health organization that funds research and sponsors public education programs to reduce disability and death from cardiovascular diseases and stroke.
National Center for Vision and Aging
To overcome vision impairment for people of all ages through worldwide leadership in rehabilitation services, education research and advocacy.
National Center on Elder Abuse
Operated jointly with the National Association of State Units on Aging, the National Committee for the Prevention of Elder Abuse, and the University of Delaware to serve the information and knowledge and skills development needs of professionals concerned with elder abuse/neglect.
National Council of Senior Citizens
Advocacy organization of senior activists in affiliated local clubs and area and State councils.
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