Older Americans Act The Older Americans Act (OAA), enacted in 1965, was established to promote the well-being of older persons and help them remain independent in their communities. The Act provides funding for a wide array of programs and services for the elderly, including transportation, info...
This rule change applies to Social Security disability benefits provided under title II of the Social Security Act (the Act) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits based on disability under title XVI of the Act. (Eligibility for benefits under titles II and XVI also confers eligibility ...
内容提示: INSIGHT on the IssuesAARP Public Policy InstituteThe Older Americans ActWendy Fox-Grage Kathleen UjvariAARP Public Policy InstituteThe Older Americans Act (OAA) provides critical services—such as home-delivered and congregate meals, family caregiver support, in-home assistance, preventive ...
Older Americans Actolder workersraceTitle VTitle V of the Older Americans Act, the Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP), is a 40+-year-old federal program providing subsidized community service and employment training to low-income, unemployed individuals aged 55 and older. It is ...
lives. Its seven primary sections provide for services like home-delivered meals, support for family caregivers, transportation to medical appointments, protection from elder abuse, and job training. About 11 million Americans receive today direct assistance from Programs provided under the Act. ...
Older Americans Act (OAA) programs are designed to help frail and vulnerable older adults remain in their homes through the provision of long-term services and supports. Administrative data from the Administration for Community Living (ACL) show that older adults receiving OAA services are three tim...
Understanding the Older Americans Act The OAA was passed in 1965 as part of President Lyndon B. Johnson’sGreat Societyinitiative, which includedthe creation of Medicare, Medicaid, and other programs targeting poverty and social injustice.2The law sought to address the lack of community services fo...
The Older Americans Act (OAA) was enacted to help older adults remain in their homes and communities. In fiscal year 2008, about 5 percent of the nation's adults 60 and over received key aging services through Title III of the OAA, including meals and home-based care. In fiscal year 201...
Compilation of the Older Americans Act of 1965 and the Native American Programs Act of 1974 : as amended through December 31, 1992 prepared for the use of ... United States. Congress. Senate. Special Committee on Aging - Compilation of the Older Americans Act of 1965 and the Native American...
摘要: Examines how ethnic minority elders fared under the Older Americans Act (OAA) from 1965-1991. How OAA policies evolved to meet the needs of ethnic minority elders; Evidence on whether the policies are working; How to ensure full access to and participation in OAA programs....