Kirsten Gillibrand: “About 1 in 6 older adults across the country rely on OAA…”

“Every year, OAA programs deliver over 250 million meals, provide more than 14 million rides, and offer 30 million hours of caregiver support and in home assistance with daily tasks like bathing and dressing. In total, About 1 in 6 older adults across the country rely on OAA funded services every year. As an added bonus, the OAA is incredibly cost effective. By helping seniors avoid extended hospital stays and care in nursing homes, OAA programs save taxpayers business billions of dollars every year.” (01:57–02:04)

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