The Older Americans Act

Older Americans Act | ACL Administration for Community Living

Older Americans Act signed into law on July 14 1965. It established the Administration on Aging within the Department of Health, Education and ...

Older Americans Act - USAging

Older Americans Act. The Older Americans Act (OAA) was passed in 1965 as part of President Johnson's “Great Society” initiative with the goal of supporting ...

Older Americans Act: Overview and Funding - CRS Reports

The Older Americans Act (OAA; P.L. 89-73, as amended) is the primary federal statute for the delivery of social and nutrition services for ...

Older Americans Act: A Staff Summary (A Publication of the ... - NCBI

In response to concern about a lack of community social services for older persons and the desire by policymakers to improve the status of older Americans, ...

The Older Americans Act - National Council on Aging

Now in its 59th year, the Older Americans Act (OAA) ensures a network of national, state, tribal, local, and community-based organizations can plan for and ...

2024 Final Rule to Update Older Americans Act Regulations

The 2024 Older Americans Act Final Rule. Our world has changed dramatically in the 36 years that have passed since the last substantial update ...

Older Americans Act - Wikipedia

The first federal level initiative aimed at providing comprehensive services for older adults. It created the National Aging Network.

Older Americans Act - National Association of Social Workers

The OAA funds programs and services that enable older adults to enjoy healthy, productive, and independent lives in their homes and communities.

The Older Americans Act: What Benefits Does It Provide? - WebMD

The goal of the OAA is to help senior citizens live at home and remain a part of their community for as long as possible.

Older Americans Act (OAA) | Georgia Department of Human ...

In response to the growing number of older people and their diverse needs, the Older Americans Act (OAA) of 1965 as amended calls for a range of programs ...

Federal Older Americans Act (OAA) Program - DOEA

The federal Older Americans Act (OAA) provides assistance in the development of new or improved programs to help older persons by awarding grants to the ...

Chapter A, Older Americans Act (OAA)

The OAA requires the HHSC to designate Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs) for each PSA in the state to carry out programs for people who are 60 years or older, their ...

The Older Americans Act - AARP

This Spotlight paper breaks down the Older Americans Act (OAA) mission, explains its benefits in detail, and provides an in-depth look at ...

Final Rule to Update Regulations for Older Americans Act Programs ...

Final Rule to Update Regulations for Older Americans Act Programs Rule strengthens the system of supports that help millions of people age in ...

Older Americans Act: Grants to State and Community Programs on ...

These changes advance the policy goals of the Older Americans Act as articulated by Congress, including equity in service delivery, accountability for funds ...

History of the Older Americans Act

1967 The Age Discrimination Act was signed into law. Governor Tom McCall appointed the first State Committee on Aging. 1969 OAA Amendments provided grants for ...

Older Americans Act for Aging Services Advocates

The Older Americans Act (OAA) funds services that keep older adults healthy and independent. Learn what updates NCOA is recommending for the OAA to ...

Fully Fund the Older Americans Act (OAA)

Urge your members of Congress to appropriate FY 2023 funding for Older Americans Act programs at or above the level of $2.46 billion as authorized in the ...

Older Americans Act - Area Agency on Aging of Western Michigan

Area Agencies on Aging's (AAA) were created in 1974 by the Older Americans Act with the mission of creating the home and community-based services to ...

2021-25 Older Americans Act State Plan

What Is the Older Americans Act State Plan? Each year, the federal government gives California more than $160 million in funding for programs authorized by the ...