May 22, 2025

NAELA as an undersigned entities write today to express our support for the Older Americans Act (OAA) and the efficient, effective services that are delivered through OAA in communities nationwide every day. As leaders of the committees of jurisdiction over OAA, you know these include crucial supports and services such as in-home help with dressing, bathing and eating; rides to the doctor; case management; adult day care; home-delivered and congregate meals; evidence-based falls prevention and chronic disease self-management programs; caregiver respite; elder abuse prevention and long-term care ombudsmen, among many others.