Join NADSA Contact Us Advertise   November 21, 2008 Home Newsroom NADSA News Oct. 4, 2006 Contact: Sarah Mashburn, NADSA, (202) 508-9492 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Statement from Merle Griff, Chair, National Adult Day Services Association on the Passage of the Older Americans Act The National Adult Day Services Association (NADSA) commends Congress for passing the 16th reauthorization of the Older Americans Act (OAA). The programs authorized under the OAA, including adult day services and other home and community-based services (HCBS), help older Americans remain in their own homes and help them live longer, more independent lives. In particular, we are pleased that the OAA includes provisions for enhanced government coordination of HCBS programs and outreach under the National Family Caregiver Support Program. These provisions will help adult day services providers nationwide expand the structured, comprehensive programs they offer to functionally and/or cognitively impaired adults and promote the value of adult day to their loved ones. We urge Congress to continue supporting legislation like the OAA that will help Americans understand the value of programs like adult day services in their communities. About NADSA The National Adult Day Services Association (www.nadsa.org) is the leading voice of the rapidly growing adult day services industry in the United States. NADSA is an independent national organization dedicated to raising public and government awareness of the value of adult day services. Adult day services provide community-based care for frail elders as well as persons of all ages with multiple and special needs associated with conditions such as Alzheimer's disease, developmental disabilities, traumatic brain injury, mental illness, HIV/AIDS, vision and hearing impairments, and more. NADSA's Officers and Board Members reflect the range of adult day services providers in the industry. NADSA provides its members, adult day centers across the U.S., with effective national advocacy, educational and networking opportunities, technical assistance, research and communication services. National Adult Day Services Association, Inc., 85 South Washington, Suite 316, Seattle WA 98104 Toll Free Phone: 1-877-745-1440, Fax: 206-461-3218, Email Us