Older American Act of 2006

Older Americans proceed of 2006

Older Americans proceed of 2006

Introduction

Older Americans proceed (OAA) programs supply aid at the local, hands-on level that assists older Americans fulfill the desire we all share - to be able to stay as independent and productive as likely in our own dwellings and communities as we age. The Older Americans proceed was first passed in 1965 and assists finance dwelling and community-based services to advance the lives of older Americans. Services financed under the Older Americans Act include data and referral, congregate repasts and Meals-on-Wheels, transport, community-based long-term care, legal services, nursing dwelling ombudsman, elder abuse identification and avoidance, and older community service occupations, as well as help for family caregivers. (Green, 2007)

Supportive and nutrition services are aimed at to Americans age 60 and older. Community service occupations are aimed at to Americans 55 and older. Emphasis is put on aiding individuals with the greatest social or financial need, especially low-income minority persons and those living in country areas. Voluntary assistance is demanded and cost-sharing is allowed for some services. (Steven, 2006)

The proportion of older individuals in the population varies considerably by state with some states experiencing much larger growth in their older populations (Figures 4 and 5). In 2005, about half (51.6%) of individuals 65+ dwelled in nine states. California had 3.9 million; Florida 3.0 million; New York 2.5 million; Texas 2.3 million; and Pennsylvania 1.9 million, Illinois, Ohio, Michigan, and New Jersey each had well over 1 million. (Green, 2007) Only 7.0% of minority race and Hispanic populations were 65+ in 2005 (8.4% of African-Americans,** 8.8% of Asians and Pacific Islanders, 7.5% of American Indians and Native Alaskans, 5.4% of Hispanics), compared with 15.1% of non-Hispanic whites. (Green, 2007)Most persons 65+ lived in metropolitan areas in 2005 (79.8%). About 50% of older persons lived in the suburbs, 29% lived in central cities, and 20% lived in no metropolitan areas.The elderly are less likely to change residence than other age groups. From 2004 to 2005 only 4.2% of older individuals moved as are against to 13.4% of the under 65 population. Older movers (51.6%) stayed in the identical shire and 72.1% stayed in the identical state. Only 25.5% (of the movers) moved out-of-state.

All services, except the older Community Service paid work Program (SCSEP), are administered by the U.S. Administration on Aging, going by the Assistant receptionist for Aging in the Department of Health and Human Services. Services are financed through a mesh of 57 state agencies, some 660 locality bureaus on Aging, and are supplied by thousands of localized service organizations. The U.S. Department of work administers SCSEP through agreements with state agencies and 13 nationwide organizations. (Green, 2007)

Currently, there are an approximated 35 million persons age 65 or older in the joined States. Older mature persons are now the fastest growing segment of the U.S. population. In 2011, the first group of baby boomers will turn 65, and by 2030, nearly 20% of the community is anticipated to be 65 or ...