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The Role of the Older Americans Act in Providing Long-Term Care

10/20/2008 | Requests *

Summary

The Older Americans Act (OAA) gave rise to important HCBS programs such as the Choices for Independence initiative, ADRCs, and Nursing Home Diversion grants. Here is a concise summary of the legislation, its reauthorization in 2006, and data on the types of support provided under these programs, recipients, and expenditures.

Author

Accius, Jean

Available Files

Fact Sheet PDF (54K, 3 pages)
Fact Sheet Off-site link

Keywords

Expenditures; Caregiving; Aging and Disability Resource Center; Advocacy; Older Americans Act; Choices for Independence; Nursing Home Diversion; nutrition; disease prevention; 2006 Reauthorization of OAA;

Topic

Aging Issues, Long-Term Care, Resource Center

Type/Tool

Legislation, Policy alerts, briefs, letters & papers, Reports

Source

AARP Public Policy Institute

State

All States/Territories

Date Created

11/20/2008

Contact

Jean Accius
AARP Public Policy Institute
MA

ppi@aarp.org
202-434-3840

Short URL

www.hcbs.org/moreInfo.php/doc/2440

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