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The Older Americans Act (OAA) funds critical services that keep our nation's seniors healthy and independent—services like meals, job training, senior centers, health promotion, benefits enrollment, caregiver support, transportation, and more.
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The Older Americans Act: Vital Funding for Older Adults and Communities

Each year, funding for Older Americans Act (OAA) programs and many other aging services need to be approved by Congress and signed into law by the president. Learn why the reauthorization of OAA is so important to older adults, caregivers, and their communities.

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Each year, funding for Older Americans Act (OAA) programs and many other aging services need to be approved by Congress and signed into law by the president. Learn why the reauthorization of OAA is so important to older adults, caregivers, and their communities.

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Help protect the federal funding needed to help support older adults, their families, and their communities. Fight for the Older Americans Act (OAA).

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Recent Legislative Developments in the Older Americans Act

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The Background and History of the Older Americans Act

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Congress Invests in Most Pressing Needs, But Budget Restrictions Remain

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The Heroes Act: What Is It and How Will It Provide Relief?

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Feb 4, 2020

NCOA Endorsement of Supporting Older Americans Act of 2020

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Feb 4, 2020

Supporting Older Americans Act of 2020 Summary

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Sep 17, 2019

House Committee Steps Up for Dignity in Aging Act

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Jun 5, 2019

The Importance of Reauthorizing the Older Americans Act

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Mar 1, 2019

NCOA Proposals: OAA Reauthorization for 2019

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The Aging Mastery Program® Is Research- and Evidence-Based

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Assessing the Effectiveness of the Aging Mastery Program®

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