Older Americans Act of 1987: Hearings Before the Subcommittee on Aging of the Committee on Labor and Human Resources, United States Senate, One Hundredth Congress, First Session on S. 887 ... March 31, April 23, and 30, 1987, Volume 4 |
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... major vehicle for the organization and delivery of services to older Americans . Major amendments in 1972 and 1973 created the national nutrition pro- ( 1 ) TUESDAY, MARCH 31,
... major vehicle for the organization and delivery of services to older Americans . Major amendments in 1972 and 1973 created the national nutrition pro- ( 1 ) TUESDAY, MARCH 31,
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... major amendments which would help meet essential and growing needs of the elderly population . The first change is in direct response to the increasing age of our elderly population . We propose a new authorization in Title III of the ...
... major amendments which would help meet essential and growing needs of the elderly population . The first change is in direct response to the increasing age of our elderly population . We propose a new authorization in Title III of the ...
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... major proposal is to permit state initiatives to develop new resources for OAA programs . It is time to recognize that the elderly with high incomes can share in the cost of services they receive , and that states can use the increased ...
... major proposal is to permit state initiatives to develop new resources for OAA programs . It is time to recognize that the elderly with high incomes can share in the cost of services they receive , and that states can use the increased ...
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... Major changes in public policy are essential to cope with the trends in aging . Today , there are about 20 persons 65 years and over for every 100 persons of working age , and after the baby boomers turn 65 around 2030 , however , this ...
... Major changes in public policy are essential to cope with the trends in aging . Today , there are about 20 persons 65 years and over for every 100 persons of working age , and after the baby boomers turn 65 around 2030 , however , this ...
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... Major changes in public policy will be essential to coping with the effects of the changing numbers in different age groups . Presently , there are about twenty persons 65 years and over for every hundred persons of working age . After ...
... Major changes in public policy will be essential to coping with the effects of the changing numbers in different age groups . Presently , there are about twenty persons 65 years and over for every hundred persons of working age . After ...
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Page 330 - Aging, the National Association of State Units on Aging and the National Association of Area Agencies on Aging on the reauthorization of the Act.
Page 181 - ... (1) secure and maintain maximum independence and dignity in a home environment for older persons capable of self-care with appropriate supportive services; and "(2) remove individual and social barriers to economic and personal independence for older persons. "DEFINITIONS "SEC. 302. For purposes of this title — "(1) The term 'social services...
Page 213 - Council shall— (1) advise and assist the President on matters relating to the special needs of older Americans ; (2) assist the Commissioner in making the appraisal of needs required by section 402 ; (3^ review and evaluate, on a continuing basis. Federal policies regarding the aging and programs and other activities affecting the aging conducted or assisted by all Federal departments...
Page 403 - The Commissioner may make grants to public and private nonprofit agencies, organizations, and institutions for the purpose of establishing or supporting multidisciplinary centers of gerontology.
Page 432 - League operates primarily in cities, while the National Council of Senior Citizens, the American Association of Retired Persons, the National Council on Aging, and the National Association of Hispanic Elderly operate mainly in urban areas.
Page 167 - ... and informational needs of the Nation, including the special library and informational needs of rural areas, of economically, socially, or culturally deprived persons and of elderly persons, and the means by which these needs may be met...
Page 187 - I would be happy to respond to any questions which you or other members of the subcommittee may have. Thank you. [The prepared statement of Carol Fraser Fisk follows:] PREPARED STATEMENT OF CAROL PHASER FISK, COMMISSIONER ON AGING, ADMINISTRATION ON AGING Mr.
Page 396 - provide assurance that preference will be given to providing services to older individuals with the greatest economic or social needs, with particular attention to low-income individuals , and Include proposed methods of carrying out the preference in the State plan.
Page 147 - Aging, the National Association of Area Agencies on Aging, and the National Association of State Units on Aging.
Page 521 - Act should be targerted for: * provide assurances that preference will be given to providing services to older individuals with the greatest economic or social needs...