United States Senate Special Committee on Aging
Resources: Congressional Research Service Reports

Aging of the Population

Life Expectancy in the United States

Mortality of Americans Age 65 and Older: 1980 to 2004

Obesity Among Older Americans

The Changing Demographic Profile of the United States

Where Do Older Americans Live? Geographic Distribution of the Older Population

Trade Adjustment Assistance for Workers (TAA) and Alternative Trade Adjustment Assistance for Older Workers (ATAA)

Consumer Spending by Older Americans, 1985 to 2005

Impact of Rising Energy Costs on Older Americans

A Separate Consumer Price Index for the Elderly?

Family Caregiving to the Older Population: Background, Federal Programs, and Issues for Congress

Family Caregiving to the Older Population: Legislation Enacted in the 109th Congress and Proposals in the 110th Congress

Older Americans Act: Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program

Section 202 and Other HUD Rental Housing Programs for Low-Income Elderly Residents

Reverse Mortgages: Background and Issues

Supportive Services Programs to Naturally Occurring Retirement Communities

Older Americans Act: FY2008 Funding and FY2009 Budget Request

Older Americans Act: FY2008 Funding and FY2009 Funding Proposals

Food and Drug Administration (FDA): Oversight and Issues

Older Americans Act: Title III Nutrition Services Program

The Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA): A Legal Overview

Older Displaced Workers in the Context of an Aging and Slowly Growing Population

Older Workers: Employment and Retirement Trends

Income and Poverty Among Older Americans in 2008

Income of Americans Aged 65 and Older, 1968 to 2008

Factors Affecting the Demand for Long-Term Care Insurance: Issues for Congress

Long-Term Care (LTC): Financing Overview and Issues for Congress

Community Living Assistance Services and Supports (CLASS) Provisions in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA)