42 USC 285e-3 - Claude D. Pepper Older Americans Independence Centers

U.S Code last checked for updates: Nov 22, 2024

§ 285e–3.

Claude D. Pepper Older Americans Independence Centers

(a)

Development and expansion of centers

(b)

Functions of centers

Each center developed or expanded under this section shall—

(1)

utilize the facilities of a single institution, or be formed from a consortium of cooperating institutions, meeting such research and training qualifications as may be prescribed by the Director; and

(2)

conduct—

(A)

research into the aging processes and into the diagnosis and treatment of diseases, disorders, and complications related to aging, including menopause, which research includes research on such treatments, and on medical devices and other medical interventions regarding such diseases, disorders, and complications, that can assist individuals in avoiding institutionalization and prolonged hospitalization and in otherwise increasing the independence of the individuals; and

(B)

programs to develop individuals capable of conducting research described in subparagraph (A).

(c)

Geographic distribution of centers

(d)

“Independence” defined

(July 1, 1944, ch. 373, title IV, § 445A, as added Pub. L. 100–607, title I, § 141, Nov. 4, 1988, 102 Stat. 3056; amended Pub. L. 101–557, title II, § 202, Nov. 15, 1990, 104 Stat. 2767.)

cite as: 42 USC 285e-3