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The Administration on Aging (AoA), an agency of the
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, is headed
by an Assistant Secretary for Aging. AoA is the
federal focal point and advocacy agency for older persons, as mandated by the
OAA, and administers most OAA programs at the federal level. These programs provide
assistance to older persons and their caregivers, as well as critical support
services, such as nutrition and transportation, for older persons at risk of
being prematurely or unnecessarily institutionalized. AoA also administers programs
that protect the rights of vulnerable and at-risk older persons and educates
them and their communities about the dangers of elder abuse and consumer fraud.
Other OAA programs offer older persons opportunities to enhance their health
and serve their communities through employment and volunteer programs.
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Last Updated: 07/06/2005 |
