Tell your State Senators to Reauthorize the Older Americans Act
This blog originally appeared on the National Hispanic Council on Aging’s blog.
The Older Americans Act is the single most important piece of legislation for older Americans that supports senior centers, long-term care programs, transportation services and other essential assistance services for older adults. Yet, the OAA, which was last reauthorized in 2006, was up for reauthorization in 2011. Since 2011, NHCOA has advocated tirelessly for the OAA reauthorization as many of its key programs underfunded and misaligned with the changing demographics.
Given the growth and diversification of the U.S. aging population, the OAA needs to be.... Read More