Spotlight: Older Americans Act

Article Publication Date:

2/4/2019

Summary:

This brief highlights the critical services provided by the Older Americans Act (OAA). It also reviews the current funding challenges the program faces in light of rising inflation and increased demand for services from a growing population of older adults. The OAA was last renewed in 2016 for three years and is up for renewal again in 2019.

Article Author:

Ujvari, Kathleen; Fox-Grage, Wendy; Houser, Ari

Topics:

Employment Programs; Long Term Services and Supports; Transportation

Congregate meals

elder abuse protection

caregiver supports

Types/Tools:

Reports

Populations:

Aging/Older Adults

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