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This organization represents the interests of retired union workers, and other senior and community activists, to ensure social and economic justice and full civil rights for all citizens so that they may enjoy lives of dignity, personal and family fulfillment and security. Issues that they advocate for include health care, economic security and affordable housing. Interactive features lets you learn how your congressional representative votes on important issues.

Click on Patients to find Health Information, Atlas of the Body, Medical Library, and Reference Center.

American Society on Aging is a non-profit organization committed to enhancing the knowledge and skills of those working with older adults and their families. Included in their site is LGBT Aging Resources Clearinghouse with extensive educational and resource listings.

AARP is a non-profit, non-partisan organization for people 50 and over. AARP provides information and resources; advocates on legislative, consumer and legal issues; assists members to serve their communities and offers a wide range of unique benefits, special products and services to their members.

Every day, Benefits Check-Up helps thousands of seniors find programs to help pay for prescription drugs, health care, utilities and other costs. This free service from the National Council on Aging provides a free, confidential personalized report on benefits eligibility including a personalized report on prescription assistance programs the user may be eligible for. To complete the confidential online checkup, you will need to know your income for the previous year and your current monthly income. They do not ask for account information or other personal identification information.

The Marketplace is a new way to find health coverage that fits your budget and meets your needs. With one application, you can see all of your options and enroll. When you use the Health Insurance Marketplace, you’ll fill out an application and find out if you can get lower costs on your monthly premiums for private insurance plans. You’ll find out if you qualify for lower out-of-pocket costs.

This is the umbrella organization of the network of Area Agencies on Aging (AAA) in Illinois. Senior Services Associates, Inc. is an Illinois AAA. From this site you can find AAA offices in counties throughout Illinois and see the services and benefits that are available to seniors.

This national organization is made up of not-for-profit nursing homes, continuing care retirement communities, senior housing, assisted living facilities, etc. committed to affordable, ethical long term care. Web site includes consumer information about choices.

The National Association of Area Agencies on Aging (n4a) is the leading voice on aging issues representing over 600 Area Agencies on Aging (AAA’s) and more than 230 Native American aging programs throughout the U. S. Provides advocacy to ensure that services and resources are available to all older Americans.

Organization dedicated to improving quality of life for elderly African Americans and low-income minorities.

Organizations and professionals promoting the dignity, self-determination and well-being of older persons.

Advocacy and information for Hispanic elders.

OWL is a grassroots organization with a chapter network that focuses on issues unique to women as they age. Provides research, education, and advocacy.

Large private foundation devoted solely to serving the needs of aging persons in the U.S, improving and enhancing their quality of life.