# Real Life With The Older Americans Act

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Author: NANASP & John A. Hartford Foundation
Episodes: 6

## Resource

What does federal aging policy look like in everyday life? This podcast explores the real people and real communities that benefit from the Older Americans Act (OAA)—the nationwide law that supports older adults’ safety, independence and quality of life. OAA programs are the backbone of community-based services yet are often hidden in plain sight. As the U.S. population ages rapidly and caregiving needs grow, the services supported by the OAA have never mattered more for health, dignity and connection. Host Bob Blancato, nationally recognized leader and policy expert on aging, has spent decades shaping programs that improve the health, dignity and well-being of older adults. Bob and his stellar podcast guests bring unparalleled insights into how older adult programs and policies translate into real-world impact for older adults, families and communities across the country. Listen and learn from engaging policy experts, real-life participants and volunteers, and members of the aging network workforce who are engaged in community services supported by the OAA that provide: - Nutritious meals improving diet quality, food security, independence and social connection - Aging and disabi…

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## Episodes
- [Elder Justice: Preventing Physical, Psychological and Financial Abuse](https://stenobird.com/podcast/real-life-with-the-older-americans-act-7656218/elder-justice-preventing-physical-psychological-and-financial-abuse) — 2026-06-10T11:50:30+00:00
- [Champion your Health during Older Americans Month and Beyond](https://stenobird.com/podcast/real-life-with-the-older-americans-act-7656218/champion-your-health-during-older-americans-month-and-beyond) — 2026-05-30T20:02:40+00:00
- [Health, Independence and Longevity](https://stenobird.com/podcast/real-life-with-the-older-americans-act-7656218/health-independence-and-longevity) — 2026-04-30T13:38:54+00:00
- [The Senior Nutrition Program](https://stenobird.com/podcast/real-life-with-the-older-americans-act-7656218/the-senior-nutrition-program) — 2026-03-28T18:42:01+00:00
- [Community Connections - The National Aging Network Puzzle Explained](https://stenobird.com/podcast/real-life-with-the-older-americans-act-7656218/community-connections-the-national-aging-network-puzzle-explained) — 2026-03-05T09:02:18+00:00
- [Enduring Truths: The Older Americans Act](https://stenobird.com/podcast/real-life-with-the-older-americans-act-7656218/enduring-truths-the-older-americans-act) — 2026-01-12T18:13:08+00:00

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