Federal Agencies on Aging
Conclusion
The federal departments and agencies discussed in this entry are the principal ones serving older people. In dispensing benefits (notably OASDI and Medicare), regulating the private sector (notably ERISA and ADEA), and promoting roles and dignity for older Americans (notably AoA and Senior Corps), these agencies have successfully promoted the interests of older people in American life. Many other "functional" or "generic" agencies also provide benefits for older people in the course of their work involving most or all Americans. The principal administrative challenge to all of these agencies is in coordinating and integrating their activities.
ROBERT B. HUDSON
See also ADMINISTRATION ON AGING; EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY ACT; GOVERNMENT ASSISTED HOUSING; NATIONAL INSTITUTE ON AGING; SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION; SOCIAL SERVICES; VETERANS CARE.
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National Institute of Health. www.nih.gov/nia/about/history
Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation. www.pbgc.gov.ABOUT.htm
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Additional topics
Medicine EncyclopediaAging Healthy - Part 2Federal Agencies on Aging - Social Security Administration, Centers For Medicare And Medicaid Services, National Institute On Aging, Employment And Training Administration - Administration on Aging