For Elderly Americans, U.S. President Bush Signs Older Americans Act of 2006
Last month, U.S. President George Bush reauthorized and amended the Older Americans Act. The act is designed to benefit the lives of elderly Americans and could impact the care of the elderly under elder law, as well as their estate planning-related affairs.
The Act's provisions for the elderly include:
· Home-delivered meals.
· Family caregiver support.
· Elder rights protection.
· Congregate meals.
· Grants to senior centers.
· Enhanced Federal, State, and Local coordination of long-term care services provided in home and community-based settings.
· Support for State and community planning to address the long-term care needs of the baby boom generation.
· Greater focus on prevention and treatment of mental disorders.
· Outreach and service to a broader universe of family caregivers under the National Family Caregiver Support Program.
· Increased focus on civic engagement and volunteerism.
· Enhanced coordination of programs that protect elders from abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
At Sagaria Law, P.C., our firm's Elder Care & Estate Planning practice is here to help you or someone you love who may be in need of assisance in the areas of:
· Estate Planning.
· Disability and disability planning.
· Retirement income planning.
· Conservatorships.
· Assisted Living.
· Nursing Care.
· Home Care.
· Long Term Care.
· Grandparent Visitation.
· Other matters related to the care of the elderly and their personal and financial affairs.
We have offices in San Jose, Monterey, and Fremont, and we represent clients in elderly and estate-planning related matters in Monterey County, Alameda County, and Santa Clara County. Contact Sagaria Law, P.C. for a free consultation.
NCOA Applauds Enactment of Older Americans Act, U.S. Newswire.com, October 17, 2006
President Signs H.R. 4957 and H.R. 6197, The White House.gov
Related Web Resources:
H.R. 6197 (PDF)
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