The Older Americans Act: Aging Well Since 1965

This year marks an important milestone in the history of how our country supports its older citizens. President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Older Americans Act (OAA) into law in July 1965. Over the past 50 years, the OAA has provided the nation with programs that allow millions of older Americans to continue living and thriving in the communities of their choice for as long as possible.

Through a national network of aging services and funding, the OAA offers a wide range of supports, including home-delivered and congregate meals, caregiver support, preventive health services, transportation, job training, and elder abuse prevention.

This anniversary offers an opportunity to emphasize how older adults can access the home- and community-based services they need to live independently in their communities. It is also an occasion to highlight how older adults are engaging with and making a difference in those communities. 

As we celebrate the 50th anniversary of the signing of the Older Americans Act, do you ever wonder what the impact is? Click Here to see the impact!

Learn more about the OAA: Visit http://www.acl.gov/OAA50. Visit http://www.eldercare.gov/ or call 1-800- 677-1116 to find programs for older adults in your community.