Sp79E Unlocking the Older Americans Act: What You Should Know (Zoom; OLLI @ ASU)
Zoom | Available (Membership Required)
Signed into law in 1965, the Older Americans Act aims to support older Americans living independently in their homes and communities. Join us for an engaging overview of the Older Americans Act, designed for individuals unfamiliar with the law and its services. This session, led by Dr. Aaron Guest (Assistant Professor of Aging at the Center for Innovation in Healthy and Resilient Aging at ASU) will provide insights into the bill, discussing key provisions, benefits, and services offered under the Act. Participants will understand how the law is applied in Arizona, how the Act impacts their lives, and the resources available to them.
Dr. Aaron Guest is an interdisciplinary trained socialenvironmental gerontologist and an inaugural Assistant Professor of Aging at the Center for Innovation in Healthy and Resilient Aging at the Edson College of Nursing and Health Innovation at Arizona State University. He interested in the predominant social and environmental domains older adults live in and how this knowledge can lead to increased understanding of and improvements in health. He received his PhD in Gerontology from the University of Kentucky in 2019. He also serves as Chair of the Secretariat of the Age-Friendly University Global Network, a collection of higher education institutions committed to promoting positive and healthy aging and enhancing the lives of older adults.