AARP (American Association of Retired Persons)

Non-profit membership organization dedicated to addressing the needs and interests of person 50 and older. Seeks to enhance the quality of life for all by promoting independence, dignity and purpose. Write: AARP, 601 E St., NW, Washington, DC 20049. Call (202) 434-2277.
http://www.aarp.org

Advocacy Center for Long-Term Care

Provides services to consumer councils and their members through technical assistance to residents, families and staff in starting or improving councils. Workshops and training.
Advocacy Center for Long-Term Care, 2626 E. 82nd St., Suite 220, Bloomington MN 55425. Call (612) 854-7304; FAX: (612) 854-8535.

CAPS (Children of Aging Parents)

Non-profit membership organization dedicated to the needs of caregivers of the elderly. National network of support and offers information, referral and counseling. Write: CAPS, 1609 Woodbourne Rd., Suite 302A, Levittown, PA 19057. Call (800) 227-7294 or (215) 945-6900; FAX: (215) 945-8720.
http://www.careguide.net

Creative Grandparenting

Provides education to enable and empower grandparents and older adults to value and encourage the natural development of children as unique individuals.
Creative Grandparenting, 100 W. 10th St., Suite 1007, Wilmington, DE 19801. Call (302) 656-2122; FAX: (302) 656-2123.

Gray Panthers

Multigenerational education and advocacy movement/organization which works to bring about fundamental social changes including a national health care system, elimination of all forms of discrimination, and economic justice. Dues $20/U.S.; $35/Org; $40/Int'l.
Gray Panthers, 733 15th St., NW, Suite NW, Washington, DC 20005. Call (202) 737-6637; FAX: (202) 737-1160.
http://www.graypanthers.org

Lighthouse International

Information and directory on over 700 member-run self-help groups and professionally run support for older adults with impaired vision.
Lighthouse International, 111 E. 59th St., New York, NY 10022. Call (800) 829-0500 (Voice); (212) 821-9713 (TTY); (212) 821-9200 (general).
http://www.lighthouse.org
mailto:info@lighthouse.org

National Family Caregivers Association

Dedicated to improving the quality of life for family caregivers. Networks members together for support. Dues $20/yr. Write: National Family Caregivers Assn., 10605 Concord St., Suite 501, Kensington, MD 20895-2504. Call (301) 942-6430 or (800) 896-3650; FAX: (301) 942-2302.
http://www.nfcacares.org
mailto:info@nfcacares.org

Older Women's League

Membership organization that advocates on behalf of various economic and social issues for midlife and older women (social security, pension rights, employment, caregiver support, elder abuse, etc.). Dues $25/yr.
OWL, 666 11th St., NW, Suite 700, Washington, DC 20001. Call (202) 783-6686 or (800) 825-3695; FAX: (202) 638-2356.

Phenix Society

Holistic and spiritually-oriented fellowship seeking to explore meaning, wisdom and potential of later years of life. Box 351, Cheshire, CT 06410. Call (203) 387-6913.