
AARP
www.aarp.org
The leading organization in the United States
for people aged fifty and older. Features news, resources, and publications
including the AARP Bulletin and AARP The Magazine.
Age Beat
www.asaging.org/agebeat/
A free newsletter of the Journalists Exchange
on Aging. Features news, updates from the American Society on Aging, and
links.
The Carole Hyatt Leadership Forum
www.carolehyatt.com
A resource for women embarking on the process
of changing careers, changing jobs, becoming entrepreneurs or reenergizing
a career that has stalled. Offers the Carole Hyatt Leadership Forum "New
Perspectives Workshop" followed by women's e-groups meeting monthly.
Center for the Advancement of Women
www.advancewomen.org
Founded by FayWattleton, former president
of Planned Parenthood, the group conducts surveys by women, for women,
about women.
National Association of Women Business Owners
www.nawbo.org
Information about women business owners and
their enterprises worldwide.
Civic Ventures
www.civicventures.org
A national nonprofit organization founded
by Marc Freedman to expand the contributions of older Americans to society,
and to help transform the aging of American society into a source of individual
and social renewal. Features publications, projects, and resources.
Catalyst
www.catalystwomen.org
Catalyst is the premier nonprofit research and
advisory organization work-ing to advance women in business, with offices
in New York, San Jose, and Toronto. The leading source of information
on women in business for the past four decades, Catalyst has the knowledge
and tools that help compa- nies recruit, retain, and advance top talent
and enable women to reach their potential. Web site features publications,
research, news, and a membership option.
The Dana Foundation
www.dana.org
A site for brain information. The Dana Press
features free publications. Brain in the News and Brain Work.
Dr. Northrup.com: Empowering Women's Wisdom
www.drnorthrup.com
Dr. Christiane Northup's web site features women's
health information and news, online journals, health quizzes, and a store.
Foundation for Women's Wellness
1000 South Race Street, Denver, CO 80209
An organization founded by Dr. Lila Nachtigall and her daughter Ellen
Biben to support research in women's health. Publishes a newsletter.
International Longevity Center
www.ilcusa.org
A nonprofit, nonpartisan research, policy, and
education organization whose mission is to help societies around the world
address issues of population aging and longevity in positive and constructive
ways, and to highlight older people's productivity and contributions to
their families
Kaiser Family Foundation
www.kff.org
A nonprofit, private foundation focusing on
the major health-care issues facing the nation. Features extensive studies
and reports.
The Kinsey Institute
www.kinseyinstitute.org
Promotes interdisciplinary research and scholarship
in the fields of human sexuality, gender, and reproduction. Features publications,
library, research programs, and resources.
Lauren Hutton's Good Stuff
www.laurenhutton.com
An online store with Lauren Hutton's makeup
line geared toward women, not girls.
Menopause Magic
www.menopausemagic.com
A New York-based site created by Dr. Patricia
Yarberry Allen, obstetrician and gynecologist at the New York Hospital-Cornell
Medical Center. The site is the link for the New York Menopause Center.
Also has links to the New York Menopause Research Foundation, Menopause
Mentors, and articles.
Mother's Grace
www.mothersgrace.com
Jyoti's Web site featuring her published works,
upcoming projects, and more.
National Women's Health Network
www.nwhn.org
The National Women's Health Network develops
and promotes a critical analysis of health issues in order to affect policy
and support consumer decision making. The network aspires to a health-care
system that is guided by social justice and reflects 'the needs of diverse
women.
North American Menopause Society
www.menopause.org
The leading scientific nonprofit organization
devoted to promoting women's health during midlife and beyond through
an understanding of menopause. This site contains information on peri-menopause,
early menopause, menopause symptoms, and long-term health effects of estrogen
loss and a wide variety of therapies to enhance health.
Older Women's League
www.owl-national.org
The only national grassroots membership organization
to focus solely on issues unique to women as they age, the Older Women's
League (OWL) strives to improve the status and quality of life for midlife
and older women. The site has health and retirement information, news,
and links to local chapters.
Outward Bound
www.outwardboundwilderness.org
Outward Bound USA's official web site. Look
under "Special Focus Courses" for women-only programs and adult
renewal programs. For programs in more than twenty countries.
Red Hat Society
www.redhatsociety.com
The worldwide social phenomenon for celebrating
women over fifty. Over twenty thousand chapters. Features news, links,
and convention information.
Retirement or WHAT NEXT?
www.retirementorwhatnext.com
Transitions for women over fifty who want to
make the most of life and wish to redefine work, consider the possibilities,
express creativity, and ponder what's next. Provides workshops, discussion
groups, and individual consultations.
SeniorNet
http://www.seniornet.org/php/default.php
A nonprofit organization of computer-using adults,
age fifty and older. SeniorNet’s mission is to provide older adults
education for and access to computer technologies to enhance their lives
and enable them to share their knowledge and wisdom. The site features
Web course, a learning center research papers and studies, news, and an
online community forum.
Smith College Ada Comstock Scholar Program
http://www.smith.edu/admission/ada.php
Established in 1975, this program at Smith College
enables women of nontraditional college age to complete a Bachelor of
Arts degree at a realistic pace, wither part time or full time. The program
combines the rigorous academic challenges of Smith with flexibility for
women beyond the traditional college age by providing options for reduced
course loads, special academic advising, career counseling, and diverse
housing options.
Suze Orman
http://www.suzeorman.com
Information about Suze Orman’s books,
television program, contact information, and other resources.
The Transition Network
http://www.thetransitionnetwork.com/default2.asp
Network that helps women move from the career
and family stage of life to the to the next phase, with an emphasis on
sharing professional and personal expertise among members. Features group
volunteer projects, newsletter, resources. Currently based in the New
York City area with plans to expand.
U.S. Census Bureau
http://www.census.gov/
Resource for publications and reports on population,
housing, economic and geographic data.
Wellesley Centers for Women (WCW)
www.wcwonline.org
The nation's largest women's research center,
WCW is the alliance of the Center for Research on Women and the Stone
Center at Wellesley College. Features publications, news, analysis, and
resources.
When Work Works
www.whenworkworks.org
A project undertaken in collaboration with the
Families and Work Institute (www.familiesandwork.org) on workplace effectiveness
and workplace flexibility. As part of the nationwide initiative, the web
site has resources and information for employers, managers, employees,
and the public at large.
WomanSage
www.womansage.com
A nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering,
educating, and fostering mentoring relationships among midlife women with
a news-based
web site, a quarterly journal, annual conferences, monthly salons, and
small special-interest groups. Based in Orange County, California, and
currently in the process of chapter development nationwide. National memberships
available.
Women's eNews
www.womensenews.org
An independent news agency that covers issues
of particular concern to women and provides women's perspectives on public
policy. Subscribe and receive daily news stories or summaries and/ or
a weekly summary. Subscriptions are free.
The Woodhull Institute
www.woodhull.org
Provides ethical leadership training and professional
development for women.
Yankelovich
www.yankelovich.com
Yankelovich is a consultancy providing information,
database, and custom marketing services. The site features information
for businesses including the Yankelovich Monitor:
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