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Resources
Aging in Stride eNews
Monthly electronic newsletter published by IlluminAge Communication Partners in cooperation with NISC

Bibliography of Senior Center Research
A comprehensive bibliography of senior center research spanning 1978 - 2008.

Design and Renovation of Senior Centers--Fundamental Issues
An overview of the design-related issues on the minds of senior center administrators.

Model Senior Center
The Lou Walker Senior Center is a new, 40,000 square foot state-of-the-art facility that celebrates the seniority of life.

NISC Policy and Procedural Manual
Covers a range of topics, from organizational structure to national accreditation.

Presentation--Attitudes of the Over-50 Crowd
This session shared attitudes toward work, community service, and lifelong learning.

Recycling Cellphones to Benefit Seniors and Environment
NISC and Cellular Recycler offer special fundraising program for senior centers.

Report--Accredited Senior Centers: A Snapshot
Findings from research on the first 100 accredited senior centers.

Report--Meeting the Challenges of the 21st Century
A report on planning future programs and services from Lexington Senior Citizens Center.

Report--Tomorrow’s Senior Center: Dynamic, Accessible and Perhaps Not Even Called Senior
How senior center directors think senior centers should prepare for the baby boomers.

Senior Center Evaluation Toolkit
Evaluation toolkit from the Florida Department of Elder Affairs.

State Senior Center Associations
Find info about associations in each state.

State Senior Center Associations--Application for Funding
Application for start-up and technical assistance funds for states actively working to develop a State Senior Center Association.

Strategic Development
This strategic development summary shows how the Homecoming Services Program sharpened its mission.


NCOA Special Interest Group Awards
NISC Founders Award

NISC Public-Private Partnership Award

NISC Research Award

NISC Senior Center Achievement Award

NISC State Association Award


2008 Conference Presentations
National New Models of Senior Centers Task Force Shares Findings
See the "Aging in America: Senior Centers Work!" presentation from the 2008 NCOA-ASA Conference.


2007 Conference Presentations
An Evidence-based Program at a Senior Center?
By Rosa M. Carranza, MS, RD, LDN
Senior Centers Work!

Designing for Aging
By Douglas Gallow, Jr., AIA
Senior Centers on the Move: Strategies for the 21st Century

Everything You Wanted to Know About Senior Centers--But Were Afraid to Ask
By Jay Morgan
Senior Centers on the Move: Strategies for the 21st Century

National New Models of Senior Centers Task Force Shares Findings
See the "Aging in America: Senior Centers Work!" presentation from the 2008 NCOA-ASA Conference.

New Models for New Times: 21St Century Senior Centers
By Sandi R. Johnson and Peter M. Thompson, M.P.A.
Senior Centers Work!

Senior Center Sites for Successful Evidence-based Programs
By Chris Pollet, MSW
Senior Centers Work!

The Business of Aging
By Dan Taylor
Senior Centers on the Move: Strategies for the 21st Century