Older Americans Act: Disaster Assistance for Older Persons After Hurricane Katrina
Description:
The devastation caused by Hurricane Katrina is having significant negative effects
on older persons with physical and mental disabilities. Persons who are socially isolated
and dependent upon informal caregivers and social service programs to assist them live
independently have immediate and long-term needs. The Administration on Aging
(AoA) has allocated $750,000 in disaster relief funds available through the Older
Americans Act to Alabama, Louisiana, and Mississippi (divided equally among the…
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Date:
September 22, 2005
Creator:
O'Shaughnessy, Carol
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UNT Libraries Government Documents Department