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HCS310 Long Term Care Programs and Services Evolving Through the Years

Exploration of long-term care services and their development over time.

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    Change and Progress 1 Programs and Services Evolving Through the Years HCS310 Long Term Care Discuss the evolution and impact of the Older Americans Act (OAA) from its inception in 1965 to the present, highlighting key amendments and the development of related programs like the Long - Term Care Ombudsman Program. In your response, be sure to explore the objectives, significant legislative changes, and the Act’s influence on community - based services and protections for older Americans. Your answer should be approximately 600 - 800 words .

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    Change and Progress 2 It was in 1962 that the first legislation was introduced in Congress to establish an independent and permanent Commission on Aging. On July 14, 1965, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Older Americans Act into law, as it set up the first Administration on Aging within the confines of the Department of Health, Education and Welfare. At this point, they created the State Units on Aging. The Older Americans Act began with specific goals and objectives in mind to help maintain the dignity and welfare of older people. It also helped to launch the most important vehicle as they made every effort in the organization, coordination, and provided community - based services and opportunities for our older citizens as well as their families. In 1967, provisions were made for the Administration on Aging in order to study the personnel requirements in the aging field. At this point, they extended the Older Americans Act for two years. At this same time, the Age Discrimination Act was signed and made law. The Administration on Aging was moved from the Office of the Secretary of HEW and was situated in the newly formed Social and Rehabilitative Service Agency. 1967 found the Older Americans Act extended as provisions were made for the Administration on Aging in order to study the personnel requirements via the aging field. Very important legislation was enacted and made into law. It was the Age Discrimination Act. Amendments gave grants in 1969 for Older Americans Act for their demonstration projects, Foster Grandparents and their Retired Senior Volunteer Programs. A new Title VII was formed in 1972 via the Older American Act as it authorized funds for a nationally approved nutrition program for older individuals. Amendments added a new Title V authorizing grants to the local community agencies to create multi - purpose centers for seniors. This was 1973 under the Older Americans Act

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