legislation: 102-s-1723

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102-s-1723 102 s 1723 Music Therapy for Older Americans Act Social Welfare 1991-09-18 1991-09-24 Referred to Subcommittee on Aging (Labor and Human Resources). Senate Sen. Reid, Harry [D-NV] NV D R000146 12 Music Therapy for Older Americans Act - Amends the Older Americans Act of 1965 to add music therapy to: (1) the lists of services for frail older individuals in their homes and services for older individuals, particularly those with the greatest economic and social need, designed to satisfy their special needs and improve their quality of life; (2) a list of supportive services for older individuals; and (3) the list of schools within colleges and universities in which training programs in the field of aging can be developed. Adds music, art, and dance therapy to the list of services under the definition of "preventive health services" and to the list of demonstration projects which will improve or expand supportive services or otherwise promote the well-being of older individuals. Requires the Commissioner of the Administration on Aging, in making contracts or entering into grants for such projects, to give special consideration to education, training, and information dissemination projects that assist older individuals through music therapy. 2025-08-26T15:17:18Z  

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