SW 307 Chapter Notes - Chapter 10: Cengage Learning, Sandwich Generation, Civil Rights Act Of 1964
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History of social welfare polices related to aging. Also 1965: older americans act (oaa) passed: furthered policy gains made by older adults. Age discrimination in employment act of 1967: administered by the equal employment opportunity commission, protects people aged 40+ from employment discrimination based on age. Income for the aged, blind, and disabled (ssi) program: this changed old age assistance from a state-level program with federal guidelines to a federal program overseen by the social security administration. Services to promote well-being and provide protection are guided primarily by the oaa and adea. Older americans act of 1965: 1961: the first white house conference on aging was held; partly responsible for the passage of the oaa, this act established the administration on aging. Provides information, assistance, and support to caregivers; counseling and training to help caregivers make decisions and solve problems related to their roles as caregivers; and respite care to temporarily relieve caregivers from their responsibilities.
