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The Aging Services Network: Accomplishments and Challenges in Serving a Growing Elderly Population
04/11/2008 | Requests *Summary
This issue brief and background paper outline the ongoing history, services, and expenditures associated with the Older Americans Act (OAA). The report also summarizes services that are funded through the OAA and other federal and state funds and are provided by the state and local agencies that comprise the Aging Services Network. Finally, key challenges to meeting the needs of the changing population are identified, especially with regards to service improvement and funding.
Author
O’Shaughnessy, Carol V.
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Keywords
Transition Planning; Nursing Facility Transition; Medicaid; Independent Living; Human Services; Expenditures; Caregiving; Aging and Disability Resource Center; Advocacy; 1915c; Older Americans Act; OAA; State Health Insurance Program; SHIP; area agencies on aging; AAA; 2006 Reauthorization; Vulnerable Older Population; Nutrition Services; Ombudsman;
Topic
Aging Issues, Financing HCBS, State/Agency Information, Transition/Diversion from Institutions
Type/Tool
Policy alerts, briefs, letters & papers, Reports
Source
National Health Policy Forum
State
All States/Territories
Date Created
06/17/2008
Contact
Carol O’Shaughnessy
coshaugh@gwu.edu
coshaugh@gwu.edu
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