To amend the Older Americans Act of 1965 to authorize the provision of appropriate training, resources, and best practices to the aging network under grants for projects that address negative health effects associated with social isolation among older individuals.
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Latest Action · July 30, 2024
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
This bill amends the Older Americans Act to establish a National Resource Center for Engaging Older Adults that would provide training, resources, and best practices to help address social isolation among seniors. The legislation directs funding toward grants supporting projects within the aging network that specifically tackle the negative health effects caused by older adults feeling isolated from their communities. The bill affects seniors and the various organizations that serve them through the aging network, including senior centers and community agencies. While the legislation does not specify a particular funding amount or implementation timeline in the text provided, it authorizes the use of existing grant programs under the Older Americans Act to support these new efforts. The goal is to equip organizations working with older populations with the tools and knowledge they need to effectively combat social isolation and its associated health risks.
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