Elderly Rights's history

Although a stable convention hasn't yet stand for the rights of the elderly, some steps towards the improvement of the lives of elders had been taken. In July 14, 1965, American president Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Older Americans Act. The purpose of the Act was  to provide help for the elderly by claiming for elders' rights. Some of the rights that the Act claims for, of course are for the benefit of the lives of the elders. According to the Act the Administration of Aging and a federal advancement agency were established to represent and protect elder U.S. citizens. The Congress believes that in order to keep up with the traditional American concept of the fundamental dignity of the citizens in the United States, elders have the right as well as all U.S. ctizens, no matter age. The goverment of the United States has the responsibility to ensure equality of any type of activity and opportunity for the elder community.

The Retired Enlisted Association(TREA), was founded in 1963, later on the TREA Senior Citizens League(TSCL) was established in 1992. TSCL consists of a group of active seniors that are concerned about the protection of their social security, retirement benefits,and health care. More than 1,000,000 active members support the TSCL, nearly 55 percent of males support the TSCL. Citizens between the ages of 76 and 85, and all over the age of 60 support the campaign. TSCL has officially recorded funds for associated campaigns and has offered its supporters to give back any contribution if they were dissatisfied with the TSCL. The campaign has shared newsletters to all members of the Congress, and little by little the TSCL has achieved many of their accomplished goals.




Another group that served as an advocate for the rights of the elderly was the American Association of Retired Persons(AARP). The AARP is a non-governmental organization(legally constituted) that was determined to appreciate the quality of life for citizens as they age. AARP is well-known as a commonly organization for addressing any problems affecting the American elderly society. The Association allows a membership organization for people by the age of 50 and over. It profound that a country that is free of poverty should not allow any elder to feel weak or helpless. AARP operates as a defender for its members and is one of the most strong groups in the United States, AARP declared the affirmation of over 40 million members, making it one of the largest membership organizations in the United States.