OLDER AMERICANS ACT. The federal legislation enacted originally in 1965, that supports planning, development, and delivery of services for people age 60 and older, regardless of their economic status. These services include congregate and home-delivered meals, a variety of individual home care services, and support for community involvement.

Older Americans Act Federal law that authorizes and funds direct service such as senior centers, nutrition programs, information and referral services

Older Americans Act. Federal legislation that specifically addresses the needs of older adults in the United States. Provides some funding for aging services (such as home-delivered meals, congregate meals, senior center, and employment programs). Creates the structure of federal, state, and local agencies that oversee aging services programs. (See also Title III services.)

Older Americans Act. originated in 1965 to coordinate and fund a comprehensive service system for older people. It uses age 60 as the main criterion for participation rather than income although it does encourage "targeting" of low-income and minority elders.

Older Americans Act. The Older Americans Act of 1965, as amended, is the federal legislation that sets forth the federal government’s master strategy for improving the lives of American’s elderly (persons 60 years or older). The legislation provides federal funding to all 50 states (and some territories) to support programs that benefit older Americans. OAA authorizes funding under Title III and VII to support state units on aging. The Department serves as Florida’s designated state unit on aging. Programs funded by OAA provide a variety of in-home and community-based services to elders via area agencies on aging contracts with local service providers.

Older Americans Act. federal law enacted in 1965 to provide money for programs and direction for a multitude of services designed to enrich the lives of senior citizens.