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The Older Americans Act (OAA) was passed in 1965. President Johnson signed it into law as part of the "Great Society" initiative. The goal of the OAA is to help senior citizens live at home and ...
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 ...
The Older Americans Amendments of 1975 (Pub. L. Tooltip Public Law (United States) 94–135) is an Act of the 94th U.S. Congress amending the Older Americans Act of 1965. It prohibits discrimination based on age in programs or activities that receive federal financial assistance, for instance, financial assistance to schools and colleges ...
The Older Americans Act Amendments of 2000 directed that the next conference be held in 2005, and it took place from December 11 to December 14 in Washington, D.C. About 50 recommendations came from the conference; many relating to the transportation needs of the elderly, mental health and overhaul of the Medicare prescription drug benefit.
Medicare, first signed into law in 1965, was created to provide health coverage to Americans ages 65 and over. When first introduced, Medicare included only parts A and B. Additional parts have ...
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 ...
Medicare and Medicaid are two U.S. government programs designed to help different populations get access to healthcare. Medicare typically covers citizens ages 65 and over and those with certain ...
Around the time the hair on your head starts to disappear, it can show up in the strangest places. This can mean large hairs in older guys' noses and ears. Older women may notice small hairs on ...