The Older Americans Act of 1965 provides funds for the elderly
and their caregivers to assist the individuals in staying in
their homes as long as possible before moving to an assisted
living facility. But the funding formula used could be improved
by taking into account differences between the states and their
elderly populations, said the Government Accountability Office.
In 2012, the law has given more than $1.5 billion according to
the GAO. In 2010 - the most recent year data is available - the
funds were used to support 11 million Americans, the GAO said.
All seniors are eligible for aid, but the act targets those with
low incomes, disabilities or who are isolated due to geography
or language barriers, the GAO said.