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

   www.webmd.com/healthy-aging/what-is-older...

   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 ...

3. Medicare's PACE Program: What Is It and How Can It Help?

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   Takeaway. PACE provides medical and social services for people with significant needs who want to continue living at home. The program is a combined effort between Medicare and Medicaid. People ...

4. Aging in Place: What Is It, and How Can You Do It? - Healthline

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   A National Poll on Healthy Aging, based on a survey of 2,277 adults ages 50 to 80, found that many older adults who wish to age in place need to improve their homes and plan for services like ...

5. Nursing Home Care: What Is My Medicaid Coverage? - WebMD

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   Medicaid pays 100% of nursing home costs in most cases if you meet eligibility requirements. In most states, the monthly income limit is $2,382 for individuals or $4,764 for spouses. Your ...

6. Medicare in Texas: What You Need to Know - Healthline

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   Takeaway. Medicare is a federal health insurance program. In Texas, as in the rest of the country, it is designed to provide medical coverage for: people who are age 65 and over. people with end ...

7. Caregiving: Taking Care of Older Adults - WebMD

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   Add safety rails in showers and tubs and near the toilet. Reduce water temperature to below 120 F (48.9 C). Move furniture and clear clutter to create clear, wide paths. Place nightlights ...