The Older Americans Act: Protecting and Strengthening Services for the Future

The Older Americans Act (OAA) is a landmark legislation passed with Medicare and Medicaid in 1965 to provide critical support and services to older people in the United States. With Patricia D’Antonio, GSA’s Vice President of Policy and Professional Affairs, and Amy Gotwals, USAging’s Chief of Public Policy and External Affairs, this Policy Profile Podcast explores the OAA's history, impact, and future. Join us as we delve into the OAA's programs, successes, and today’s challenges. 

Resources

• Senate Version of Older Americans Act Reauthorization 
• USAging: Older Americans Act Reauthorization 2024-2025 
• Administration for Community Living 
• Leadership Council on Aging Organizations (LCAO) Chair’s Letter on Reauthorization of the Older Americans Act
• Eldercare Locator 

Transcript

Speaker

• Amy Gotwals, BA, MA Legislative Affairs, USAging, Chief, Public Policy and External Affairs

Host

• Patricia D’Antonio, BSPharm, MS, MBA, BCGP, GSA, Vice-President of Policy and Professional Affairs