An agency designated by the State Unit on Aging in a planning and service area (PSA) to develop and administer the area plan for a comprehensive and coordinated system of aging services.
A quasi-governmental entity mandated by the Older Americans Act. A public or nonprofit private agency or office designated by the Department of Elder Affairs to coordinate and administer the Department's programs and to provide, through contracting agencies, service within a planning and service area (PSA). The area agencies on aging are used as the state network at the district level. Area Plan - document submitted by the Area Agency on Aging to the state unit on aging which identifies and prioritizes needs and specifies how needs will be met through service provision and other activities for the period of the plan.
Local programs that offer help to older people, including transportation services, meals, personal care, day health care, and skilled nursing care. Pennsylvania residents can click here to find their Local Agencies on Aging.
a locally operated non-profit organization responsible for planning, coordinating and administrating local, state and federally funded programs and services
a public or private non-profit agency, designated by the state to address the needs and concerns of all older Americans at the regional and local levels
regional organizations which oversee programs serving elders (12 total in Ohio). Provide information and referral services and also typically serve as PASSPORT Administrative Agencies.
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AAA is a local agency that plans and coordinates programs and services for persons 60 years of age and older, as authorized by the Older Americans Act. AAAs serve as an access point for persons needing information or services for seniors, families and caregivers, provides advocacy, information and assistance, local planning, funding allocations, and monitoring of services.
Local/regional government services provided for older persons.
New Jersey's 21 Area Agencies on Aging (AAA) are the local representatives throughout the state for the New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services. They plan and coordinate services for people over age 60 in a designated geographical area. They are also known as the County Office on Aging.
A public or nonprofit agency, or office designated by the department to coordinate and administer the department's programs and to provide, through contracting agencies, services within a planning and service area. An area agency on aging serves as both the advocate and the visible focal point in its planning and service area to foster the development of comprehensive and coordinated service systems to serve older individuals.
A regional, government-supported agency that acts as a clearinghouse for services and programs for the elderly.
An Agency established under the Older Americans Act, that serves to facilitate and support the development of county based programs on aging and address issues of regional importance.
These are organizations that help older persons (age 60 and over). There are no income eligibility for most services. Area agencies offer free information about community, state and federal programs and services including Social Security, Medicaid and Medicare, help with paperwork and make referrals to other agencies for transportation, home health care and other services.
A local or regional nonprofit organization that provides information on services and programs for older adults.
County agency which is responsible for studying and planning the use of Federal Older American Act funds to provide senior services.
Under the Older Americans Act, the Administration on Aging distributes funds for various aging programs through state agencies on aging with in turn fund local area agencies on aging. Area Agencies on Aging address the concerns of older Americans at the local level. They play an important role in identifying community and social service needs and assuring that social and nutritional supports are made available to older people in communities where they live. In most cases, Area Agencies on Aging do not provide direct services. Instead, they subcontract with other organizations to facilitate the provision of a full range of services for older people.
A nationwide network of State and local programs that help older people plan and care for their life-long needs. Services include information and referral for in-home services, counseling, legal services, adult day care, skilled nursing care/therapy, transportation, personal care, respite care, nutrition and meals.
Area Agencies on Aging are part of a statewide network of nonprofit organizations which plan, coordinate, and fund services for older adults and persons with disabilities. Each Area Agency on Aging helps callers find answers to questions, guides them to appropriate resources.
An agency that provides a broad range of services to Arkansas's senior citizens.