Aging Well, Living Well: 2004 Annual Report (Administration on Aging)

摘要

The 2004 Annual Report of the U.S. Administration on Aging (AoA). This report provides us the opportunity to highlight the positive results that AoA, the States and the communities across this Nation continue to produce for older Americans. During the last century, the average American lifespan almost doubled. Americans are not only living longer, but are staying healthier than ever before. For the past 40 years, AoA has strived to improve the lives of older Americans and their families. Our first priority is and will continue to be serving older Americans and keeping them independent. We are now honored in serving caregivers directly and we are committed and will continue to help them care for their loved ones. We continue to work to ensure that older Americans: have the opportunity to fully participate in all aspects of community life$ are able to maintain their health and independence$ and remain in their own homes and communities for as long as possible. This report highlights the accomplishments and activities of AoA in 2004. We continue our focus to support better planning, better home and community- based options, and more flexible and consumer-friendly systems of care.