Download or read book Older Americans Act: Preliminary Observations on Services Requested by Seniors and Challenges in Providing Assistance written by Kay E. Brown and published by DIANE Publishing. This book was released on 2010-11 with total page 20 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Administered by the Admin. on Aging (AoA), Title III of the Older Americans Act (OAA) is intended to assist individuals age 60 and older by providing supportive services. Title III, Medicaid and Medicare, state, and other sources of funding provide for several types of services, including congregate and home-delivered meals, transportation, and support for caregivers. This testimony reports on ongoing work by the auditor in preparation for the reauthorization of the OAA. This report describes: (1) Title III services most requested by seniors and how state and local agencies reach those most in need; and (2) how agencies have coped with increasing requests in the current economic environment. Charts and tables.