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  2. Older Americans Act - Wikipedia

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    The Older Americans Act of 1965 (Pub. L. 89–73, 79 Stat. 218) was the first federal level initiative aimed at providing comprehensive services for older adults. It created the National Aging Network comprising the Administration on Aging on the federal level, State Units on Aging at the state level, and Area Agencies on Aging at the local ...

  3. White House Conference on Aging - Wikipedia

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    Congress enacted the White House Conference on Aging Act (Public Law 85-908), and the bill was signed by President Dwight D. Eisenhower. The law called for a national citizens' forum to focus attention on the problems of older Americans and to make consensus policy recommendations on how to enhance the economic security of this demographic group.

  4. Elder law (United States) - Wikipedia

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    The Older Americans Act (OAA), originally signed into law by President Lyndon B. Johnson on July 14, 1965 (the same year Medicare was created), created the Administration on Aging (AOA), a division within the Department of Health and Human Services. The OAA also authorized grants to States for community planning and services programs, funding ...

  5. United States Senate Health Subcommittee on Primary Health ...

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    Jurisdiction. The Subcommittee has oversight over many aging issues including: The Older Americans Act - including home delivered and congregate meals programs for older adults, the Senior Community Services Employment Program, long-term services and supports, elder abuse, neglect, and scams affecting seniors, and the health of the aging population, including Alzheimer's disease and family ...

  6. Administration on Aging - Wikipedia

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    The Administration on Aging (AoA) is an agency within the Administration for Community Living of the United States Department of Health and Human Services.AoA works to ensure that older Americans can stay independent in their communities, mostly by awarding grants to States, Native American tribal organizations, and local communities to support programs authorized by Congress in the Older ...

  7. COA to get funds from Older Americans Act

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    COA to receive $230,000 in ARPA funds. For premium support please call: 800-290-4726 more ways to reach us

  8. How does the VA support the nearly half of veterans who are ...

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    An aging population requires additional medical care. Nearly half of U.S. veterans were 65 years or older in 2021, compared to about 17% of the general population, Census Bureau data shows. This ...

  9. AmeriCorps Seniors - Wikipedia

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    The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) began as an outgrowth by private groups and government agencies to create opportunities of engagement, activity, and growth for older Americans following the work of the Community Service Society of New York on Staten Island beginning in 1965; the Society's success led the Older Americans Act ...