The Older Americans Act (OAA) was the first legislation to address community-based services for adults aged 60 and older. The OAA links services from federal, state, and local agencies.

Some facts about the Older Americans Act:

• It was enacted on July 14, 1965.
• The benefits and services delivered through the OAA are age-based, not income-based.
• The OAA is amended regularly, most recently in 2006.