The Older Americans Act (OAA), originally enacted in 1965, supports home and community-based services, such as meals-on-wheels and other nutrition programs, in-home services, transportation, legal services, elder abuse prevention and caregivers support. These programs help seniors stay as independent as possible in their homes and communities. In addition, OAA services help seniors avoid hospitalization and nursing home care. As a result federal and state funds that otherwise would be spent on such care are saved.
Congress is currently considering its reauthorization. Access to preventative care, including fitness related activities are on the table. This is one we need to get done!
Why?
And it's not just fitness pros who think so! Check out what Forbes magazine has to say about why this is a biggie and why it's taking far to long to sign on the dotted line.
And then...
Urge congress to get it done and to include access to fitness services as a pivotal piece of the puzzle that keeps this nation strong and healthy.
Here's a super simple way to get a hold of YOUR representation in Washington, DC to be sure they get that this matters to you.
And then, have a great day.
Erika
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