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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 ...
Gerontological nursing draws on knowledge about complex factors that affect the health of older adults. [13] [14] Older adults are more likely than younger adults to have one or more chronic health conditions, such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, cancer, arthritis, hearing impairment, or a form of dementia such as Alzheimer's disease. [4]
Research from the bipartisan public-policy firm Economic Innovation Group suggests that US households like Wood's are increasingly reliant on government assistance like Social Security. EIG found ...
Elderly Man in front of Tesco Mall. Upholding and protecting the rights of older adults is vital to addressing problems related to ageing and ageism.With the rapid growth of population of older people globally, [6] there has been international efforts to focus on issues associated with ageing and protection of the elderly in the past decade. [7]
It works with LGBT older adults and aging service providers to address and overcome the challenges of discrimination in older adult service settings. [96] OWL - The Voice of Women 40+ was founded as the Older Women's League by Tish Sommers and Laurie Shields, following the White House Mini-Conference on Older Women in Des Moines, Iowa in ...
Ohioans, particularly older adults, are all too familiar with the complexities of healthcare. They have worked hard and now, in their retirement years, deserve peace of mind knowing their health ...
Most older adults say they experience ageism daily, according to a 2019 survey of more than 2,000 people between 50 and 80 conducted by the University of Michigan.
PSARA members lobbying Seattle City Council Member Lorena Gonzalez. PSARA advocates primarily for issues that affect older adults, including affordable healthcare, maintaining Social Security, lowering prescription drug prices, reducing taxes and utility bills, affordable housing, and increased social services.