Aging/Older Adults

Congress passed the Older Americans Act (OAA) in 1965 in response to concern by policymakers about a lack of community social services for older persons. This website provides a list of web links that offer an unofficial compilation of the OAA, an outline of changes made to the OAA at the most recent reauthorization in 2006, a set of frequently asked questions and other related sources of information and data.

Through the Older Americans Act and other legislation, Administration on Aging (AoA) supports programs that help older adults remain as healthy and independent as possible in their homes and communities. This website provides a list of health, prevention, and wellness programs currently supported by the Aging Network, as well as a snapshot of related resources and links.

Funding support to states under the EBDDP program has been provided by AoA to empower older adults to take control of their health. In these programs, seniors learn to maintain a healthy lifestyle through increased self-efficacy and self-management behaviors. Classes are provided to older adults: In their own communities; In familiar non-clinical settings, such as community centers; In peer learning groups which provide support, socialization and reinforcement of positive health behavior changes

A competitive grant opportunity designed to assist individuals at risk of nursing home placement & spend down to Medicaid to enable them to continue to live in their community. The initiative encourages the Aging Services Network to modernize and transform funding from the OAA, or other non-Medicaid sources, into flexible consumer-directed service dollars. The grants complement CMS's Money Follows the Person to reach older adults before they enter a nursing home & supports rebalancing efforts.

First established in 1978 with the provision of nutrition and supportive services, and expanded in 2000 with the addition of caregiver support services. Grants provided to eligible Tribal organizations to promote the delivery of HCBS services, including nutrition services and support family and informal caregivers, to Native American, Alaskan Native and Native Hawaiian elders. The programs help reduce the need for institutional care and medical interventions are responsive to cultural diversity.

AoA provides funding for a range of supports to family caregivers. This webpage provides a brief introduction to the National Family Caregiver Support Program, authorized under Title III E of the OAA. The NFCSP provides five types of services: 1. information to caregivers about available services, 2. assistance to caregivers in gaining access to the services, 3. individual counseling, organization of support groups, and caregiver training, 4. respite care, and 5.supplemental services.

Administration on Aging (AoA), through the Older Americans Act (OAA) and other legislation, supports programs that help older adults maintain their independence and dignity in their homes and communities. This webpage provides a brief introduction to the Nutrition Services program, including quality standards, congregate Site and Home-delivered services, Incentive Programs, data, and expenditures.

Administration on Aging (AoA), through the Older Americans Act and other legislation, supports programs that help older adults maintain their independence and dignity in their homes and communities. In addition, AoA provides funding for a range of supports to family caregivers. This webpage provides a brief introduction to the Supportive Services and Senior Centers Program, as well as related resources and links.

Looking for a tool to assist your state as you complete a Five-Year Statewide Plan. This document also provides a set of criteria to determine whether ADRC coverage is truly statewide. Use this tool to help with timelines and developing goals.

This Program Instruction (PI) is to provide states with guidelines for use in developing and submitting FY 2013 State Plans and amendments including intrastate funding formula (IFF) requirements. This document also provides a list of resources and links that will help states to develop and write their State Plans.