HomeIntroductionSocial Welfare PolicyThe Mission of the OAADiscussionDiscussion Page 2Analyzing the Older Americans Act as it currently standsIII. Evaluating the programsAmendments to the Older Americans Act 2000Resolutions for the Reauthorization of the Older Americans Act, 2005The Future of the Older Americans ActConclusionsReferences

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