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Diversity in Aging Websites , Ethnic Aging, Sexual Orientation Websites

 
Association of Jewish Family & Children's Agencies

The Association provides information about services offered to the elderly by Jewish Family and Children's Agencies throughout North America.

 

B'nai B'rith International - Senior Services

The largest national Jewish sponsor of federally subsidized housing and also sponsors market rate housing, advocates for seniors in Washington, and develops public education programs related to issues affecting the elderly.

 

Catholic Health Association of the United States

The national leadership organization of the Catholic health ministry. Includes "A Time to Serve: Resources for Catholic-Sponsored Long-Term Care and Aging Services Providers and Other Continuing Care Ministries"

 

Council for Jewish Elderly

CJE's range of services extends from assisting those who live in their own homes, but need occasional physical or psychological support, to those who need the most protection and care in a long term care facility. While CJE's services are provided in primarily Chicago and surrounding suburbs, they can also make referrals across the U.S.

 

National Asian Pacific Center on Aging

Serving as the leading national advocacy organization committed to the dignity, well-being and quality of life of Asian Pacific Americans (APA) in their senior years.

 

National Caucus and Center on Black Aged

NCBA has worked to eliminate obstacles to fairness and equal access for one of the most underserved and vulnerable groups in our society – low-income black and minority senior citizens. Programs have focused on three of the most critical needs: housing, employment and health promotion/disease prevention.

 

National Gay & Lesbian Task Force

One to three million Americans over 65 are gay, lesbian, bisexual, or transgender. The "Seniors" page under Issues provides research, reports, and resources for GLBT seniors.

 

National Hispanic Council on Aging (NHCOA)

An advocate organization with the primary purpose of improving the quality of life for Latino elderly, families and communities. The NHCOA addresses issues of health disparities, economic security, abuse and victimization of the elderly and their families and builds affordable housing for the elderly.

 

National Indian Council on Aging

NICOA has served as the nation’s foremost nonprofit advocate for the nation’s (est.) 296,000 American Indian and Alaska Native elders. NICOA strives to better the lives of the nation's indigenous seniors through advocacy, employment training, dissemination of information, and data support.

 

World Health Organization (WHO) United Nations specialized agency for health, with new iniative to address the health needs of a rapidly aging population.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   

 


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