Older Americans Act Programs, a Rural Perspective: Hearing Before the Subcommittee on Federal, State, and Community Services of the Select Committee ... Congress, First Session (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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Gauging the needs of rural seniors through a national lens
This report captures a House hearing that centers on how federal aging programs work in small communities, with a focus on rural America and the Older Americans Act. It highlights real-world challenges, successes, and policy questions facing seniors and the agencies that serve them.
The proceedings bring together local leaders from South Dakota and the Mountain Plains region, case studies of senior centers, and discussions on Title III, VII, XX, and V programs. It explores transportation, nutrition, home and community-based care, and the push to keep aging services ongoing and responsive to rural realities. The testimony reflects advocates’ calls for stronger funding, streamlined rules, and a lasting, community‑driven approach to elder support.What you’ll experience
- Firsthand accounts from rural senior centers about funding, transportation, and program access
- Analysis of how federal titles under the Older Americans Act impact local services
- Practical recommendations to improve in-home care, nutrition programs, and advocacy
- Insights into the balance between national policy and local needs in aging services
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book, a compilation of testimonies, highlights the issues and challenges faced by senior citizens in rural America, particularly focusing on the inadequacy of the Older Americans Act in addressing their specific needs. The author explores the act's provisions, such as Title III, VII, and IX, and discusses their limitations in providing essential services like transportation, nutrition, and employment opportunities to rural elderly populations. The book emphasizes the need for a more comprehensive approach that addresses the unique challenges faced by seniors in these communities, advocating for increased funding, program expansion, and policy changes to ensure their well-being and active participation in society. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781333782061_0
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