The aging services network: accomplishments and challenges in serving a growing elderly population

The aging services network: accomplishments and challenges in serving a growing elderly population

Collection:
Health Policy and Services Research
Series Title(s):
NHPF background paper
Contributor(s):
O'Shaughnessy, Carol V.
George Washington University. National Health Policy Forum.
Publication:
Washington, D.C. : George Washington University, [2008]
Language(s):
English
Format:
Text
Subject(s):
Community Health Services -- legislation & jurisprudence
Health Services for the Aged -- legislation & jurisprudence
Health Services for the Aged -- trends
Health Services Needs and Demand -- trends
United States
Genre(s):
Technical Report
Abstract:
In 1965, Congress enacted the Older Americans Act, establishing a federal agency and state agencies to address the social services needs of the aging population. The mission of the Older Americans Act is broad: to help older people maintain maximum independence in their homes and communities and to promote a continuum of care for the vulnerable elderly. In successive amendments, the Act created area agencies on aging and a host of service programs. The "aging services network," broadly described, refers to the agencies, programs, and activities that are sponsored by the Older Americans Act. The Act's funding for services is supplemented by other federal funds, such as Medicaid, as well as state and local funds. As the number of older people increases with the aging of the baby boom population, the need for a wide spectrum of services is expected to place pressure on aging services. Whether the aging services network will be able to sustain its momentum and fully realize its potential will depend on its ability to attract and retain additional resources.
Copyright:
The National Library of Medicine believes this item to be in the public domain. (More information)
Extent:
34 leaves
Illustrations:
Illustrations
NLM Unique ID:
101490538 (See catalog record)
Permanent Link:
http://resource.nlm.nih.gov/101490538