Older Americans Act and ACL Quiz

What was the main concern that led to the passing of the Older Americans Act (OAA) in 1965?

Inadequate healthcare facilities for older persons

Lack of community social services for older persons (correct)

Limited access to affordable housing for older persons

Insufficient transportation options for older persons

What did the original Older Americans Act (OAA) legislation establish authority for?

Funding for healthcare facilities for older persons

Support for affordable housing initiatives

Development of technology for older persons

Grants to states for community planning and social services (correct)

What federal agency was established to administer the grant programs created by the Older Americans Act (OAA)?

Administration on Aging (AoA) (correct)

Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)

National Institute on Aging (NIA)

Social Security Administration (SSA)

What is the Older Americans Act (OAA) considered to be today?

<p>A major vehicle for the organization and delivery of social and nutrition services to older individuals and their caregivers</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many state agencies on aging are part of the national network authorized by the Older Americans Act (OAA)?

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Older Americans Act and ACL Quiz

Questions and Answers

What was the main concern that led to the passing of the Older Americans Act (OAA) in 1965?

What did the original Older Americans Act (OAA) legislation establish authority for?

What federal agency was established to administer the grant programs created by the Older Americans Act (OAA)?

What is the Older Americans Act (OAA) considered to be today?

How many state agencies on aging are part of the national network authorized by the Older Americans Act (OAA)?

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