Title IV of the Older Americans Act authorizes and funds training, research, and discretionary projects and programs. The National Policy and Resource Center on Nutrition and Aging at Florida International University, Miami, is the only Title IV grantee focused on nutrition issues l . Another example is The Native Elder Health Care Resource Center, whose purpose is to develop and disseminate culturally competent health care for Native American elders and promote relevant health materials to Indian communities nationwide m . Although authorization of the Older Americans Act lapsed in September 1995, it has continued to be funded through the annual appropriations process. Reauthorization for fiscal year 2000 remains uncertain.
More older women live in poverty than older men.
The overall death rate for older men is greater than for older women, although these rates tend to converge at approximately 95 years of age. For ages 65 to 84 years, African-Americans have a higher death rate than whites, Asians or Pacific Islanders, American Indians or Alaska Natives, or Hispanics. The most prevalent chronic disease among men and women 70 or more years of age is arthritis. Definitions and descriptions related to services for older adults. Accessed March 14,2000.