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To meet the diverse needs of the growing numbers of older persons in the United States, President Lyndon Johnson on August 14, 1965, signed into law the Older Americans Act (OAA). The OAA set out specific objectives for maintaining the dignity and welfare of older individuals and created the primary vehicle for organizing, coordinating, and providing community-based services and opportunities for older Americans and their families.

Unofficial Compilation of the Older Americans Act as Amended in 2006 from the Administration on Aging Website

Basics of the Older Americans Act from George Washington University  

Layman's Guide to the Older Americans Act from the Administration on Aging