EPISODE · May 22, 2026 · 12 MIN
(Bonus) The Check Up: Defending the Older Americans Act
from This is Growing Old · host Alliance for Aging Research
For more than 60 years, the Older Americans Act has provided vital support to vulnerable older adults through programs that home-deliver meals, offer transportation services, caregiver support, and beyond. Administered through the Administration for Community Living, these services help millions of older Americans age with dignity and independence.Despite its long-standing success, the Administration’s Fiscal Year 2027 budget revives efforts to dismantle the Administration for Community Living and threatens the future of these critical programs.Joining me to discuss what’s at stake, the potential impact on older Americans, and how advocates are fighting back are Alliance VP of Public Policy Scott Frey and Alliance Board Member and former HHS Deputy Assistant Secretary for Aging Edwin Walker.
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For more than 60 years, the Older Americans Act has provided vital support to vulnerable older adults through programs that home-deliver meals, offer transportation services, caregiver support, and beyond. Administered through the Administration for Community Living, these services help millions of older Americans age with dignity and independence.Despite its long-standing success, the Administration’s Fiscal Year 2027 budget revives efforts to dismantle the Administration for Community Living and threatens the future of these critical programs.Joining me to discuss what’s at stake, the potential impact on older Americans, and how advocates are fighting back are Alliance VP of Public Policy Scott Frey and Alliance Board Member and former HHS Deputy Assistant Secretary for Aging Edwin Walker.
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(Bonus) The Check Up: Defending the Older Americans Act
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