The Role of the Older Americans Act in Providing Long-Term Care
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Summary
The Older Americans Act (OAA) gave rise to important HCBS programs such as the Choices for Independence initiative, ADRCs, and Nursing Home Diversion grants. Here is a concise summary of the legislation, its reauthorization in 2006, and data on the types of support provided under these programs, recipients, and expenditures.
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Populations
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Keywords
Choices for Independence; nutrition; disease prevention; 2006 Reauthorization of OAA;
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Jean
Accius
AARP Public Policy Institute
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