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Elder Law

Overview

Elder Law encompasses all legal issues related to aging. The Older Americans Act (OAA), originally enacted in 1965 by President Lyndon B. Johnson, is the most significant elder legislation in the United States. The earliest OAA was best known for creating the Administration on Aging, an agency that serves as the primary advocate for issues facing the elderly. Additionally, the OAA granted money to states for the development of research and programs in the field of aging. Later amendments to the OAA added funding for various services and programs benefiting senior citizens and their families. In 2006, the OAA was further amended to help older individuals avoid institutional care, improve state health and nutrition programs for seniors, and increase coordination of federal, state and local services for elders. Key issues in elder law include regulation of federal benefits, estate and financial planning, and elder abuse.

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