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

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   This act provides $460 million to support home and community-based programs through the OAA. This funding helps older adults with issues such as: Grocery shopping. Household chores. Transportation ...

3. Older Americans Act - Wikipedia

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   Older Americans Act of 1965: Long title: To provide assistance in the development of new or improved programs to help older persons through grants to the States for community planning and services and for training, through research, development, or training project grants, and to establish within the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare an operating agency to be designated as the ...

4. 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 ...

5. Senior Community Service Employment Program - Wikipedia

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   SCSEP was authorized by the United States Congress in Title V of the Older Americans Act of 1965 [3] and its later amendments [4] to provide subsidized, part-time, community service work based training for low-income persons age 55 or older who have poor employment prospects. The program has evolved significantly in the last 50 years.

6. This AARP program pairs older adults with work opportunities ...

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   Founded in 1965, the Senior Community Service Employment Program is a national program funded by the U.S. Department of Labor. The program was birthed from the Older Americans Act, the first ...

7. Memory Care Options for Low-Income Seniors - WebMD

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   But assistance may be available through programs like Medicaid, the Older Americans Act, or the Veterans Health Administration. ... Medicare is a federal insurance program for people 65 and older ...

8. Medicare and Meal Delivery Services: Am I Eligible? - Healthline

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   What it is: The Administration for Community Living (ACL) acts as a clearinghouse and financial supporter of meal delivery services through the Older Americans Act Nutrition Programs. When you ...

9. Healthy Seniors Medical Reference - WebMD

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   Senior centers allow older adults to build community in an engaging setting. Learn more about senior centers, their benefits, and if they might be suitable for you or your loved one. Caring for a ...