Examines the employment and retirement trends of older workers over the past 25 years in the context of the goals set forth in the Older Americans Act. (Author)

Accomplishments of the Older Americans Act of 1965 (OAA) include (1) identification of needs of older people; (2) development of strategies to meet those needs; (3) provision of help to older Americans; (4) development of an infrastructure to help older people; and (5) recruitment of professionals to the field of aging. (JOW)

Reviews key legislative changes that have been made in the Older Americans Act since 1965. Analyzes these changes within the context of the four stages of its evolution: (1) initial implementation; (2) rapid expansion; (3) consolidation and long-term care concerns; and (4) targeting and prioritization of services. (JOW)

Considers present and future roles of the Aging Service Network that is funded by Title III of the Older Americans Act. Discusses accomplishments, historical evolution, and current dilemmas of the Network. Analyzes policy issues and proposes amending Title III to establish a nationwide network of Aging Resources Centers for Help. (Author/ABB)

The Subcommittee on Aging of the House of Representatives was provided with information on the administration's plan to eliminate the older workers jobs program authorized by Title V, Older Americans Act. Testimony for each hearing begins with opening statements by members of the subcommittee. Statements follow from approximately 40 witnesses and…

This document is a transcript of a Congressional hearing on the employment opportunities and problems of older Americans. During the hearing, representatives from various social service agencies, local government agencies, and senior citizen groups, along with some employers of older workers, testified about the problems that older persons have…