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fr DOCUMENT RESUME ED 032 483 AC 005 298 ,1 Resources for the Aging: An Action Handbook. Natrona! Council on-the Aging. Inc., New York, N.Y. Spons Agency-Office of Economic Opportunity. Washington, D.C. Report No -0E0 -2468 Pub Date 69 Note-252p.; Second edition, revised. Available from-Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office. Washington. D.C. 20402 (1969 0-354 -855). EDRS Price MF -$1.00 HC Not Available from EDRS. Descriptors -Bibliographies. CivilRights. Consumer Education, Disadvantaged Groups. Employment, *Federal Programs,FinancialSupport.*FoundationPrograms.HealthServices.Housing.Manuals.*National Organizations. *Older Adults. Resource Guides. Rural Areas, Veterans Education. Voluntary Agencies This handbook on resources for the aging lists nationwide. federally sponsored programs. national voluntary agencies and associations, and foundations; it includes information on the nature and purpose of the program, types of projects sponsored, and extent of assistance.eligibilityrequirements. available printed information, sources of further information, and notes suggesting use of agency or program. Categoriesof programs orservicesinclude:civilrights; consumer education; employment, training, and rehabilitation;financial assistance; food and clothing; general education and recreation; health services; housing; national associations; nursing care; planning, facilities. and staffing; programs for rural areas and small towns; program for specific areas or special groups; small business loans; trusts and foundations; and veterans programs. 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