Welcome!
As the only national grassroots membership organization to focus
solely on issues unique to women as they age, OWL strives to improve
the status and quality of life of midlife and older women. OWL is
a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization that accomplishes its work
through research, education, and advocacy activities conducted through
a chapter network. more...
For
years OWL has had the slogan, “Vote as if your life depends
on it!” Well, this year this message is even more pertinent,
the numbers of uninsured are raising, and as the 2004 Mother’s Day
Report pointed out, adults age 55- 64 are more likely than children
to lack health insurance. On November 2nd, you will
have the opportunity to let Congress and the Administration know
how you feel– don’t waste it –because thinking
about what could be in store for midlife and older women in the
next four years is a frightening thought.
To
register to vote or request an absentee ballot click
HERE.
OWL
Testifies at the FDA hearing on Drug Reimportation:
As part of its legislative
mandate the FDA is required to solicit feedback on ways to safely
import prescription drugs from Canada. OWL was invited to speak
on behalf of midlife and older women and their concerns about the
high costs of prescription drugs.
To read OWL's testimony
click here.
OWL's Mother's
Day Report 2004
A Poor Prognosis:
Healthcare Costs and Aging Women (pdf)
Healthcare
costs increased by double digits during the last few years.
Quick fixes in the last decade simply slowed increases for
several years and once again women at risk of financial security
as they age are often at a loss in obtaining affordable adequate
healthcare. OWL has advocated for change in the American healthcare
system since its inception in 1980. Improvements have been
limited and we find again ourselves experiencing a healthcare
crisis. View the
OWL's 2004 Mother's Day report. (pdf)
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