Outline the programs and services provided by the Older Americans Act

What will be an ideal response?


The Older Americans Act provides a programs and services focused on community planning and services, research and development, and training to personnel to provide services to older adults. Specifically this includes: access to services (information, care management), in-home services (homemaker, respite, telephone reassurance), senior care programs (increased emphasis on health enhancement and wellness), nutrition (such as meals on wheels), and legal assistance.

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A. one-seventh B. one fifth C. one-third D. one-half

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A. Evaluate the client's progress B. Make an assessment of the situation C. Develop a treatment plan D. Remove all substances from the client's environment

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Treatment is most likely to stagnate in

a) the beginning phase of treatment. b) the middle phase of treatment. c) the tertiary phase of treatment. d) the ending phase of treatment.

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What were the major programs established by the Social Security Act, and how do they aim to alleviate poverty or other social ills? How have they changed since their establishment?

What will be an ideal response?

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