The Older Americans Act Was Created to

question 51

Multiple Choice

The Older Americans Act was created to

• A) to form a national network for planning and delivery of services for elders.
• B) increase Social Security benefits and fund the nation's Medicare program.
• C) send elders to Washington as political watchdog groups.
• D) fund board and care homes for elders in poverty

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