Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs) are one of the Older American Act’s foundational principles to create programs and services to help support consumers in their homes. All states have Area Agencies on Aging and they offer different types of services.
The roles of AAAs:
- Access community needs and develop and fund programs
- Educate and provide direct assistance
- Serve as portals to care
- Demonstrate responsible fiscal stewardship
Your local AAA may offer many of these services:
- Nutrition Programs
- Health & Wellness
- Transportation
- Information & Referral
- In-Home Services
- Homemaker & Chore Services
- Case Management
- Dental & Vision Assistance
- Elder Rights
- Care giving Programs
- SHIP Medicare Counseling
- Long Term Care Ombudsman
To find your local Area Agencies on Aging (AAA)
Contact Eldercare Locator
Eldercare Locator is a nationwide public service of the U.S. Administration on Aging. The Eldercare Locator can connect you with your state and local agencies on aging, as well as community-based organizations that serve older adults and their caregivers. Visit their website or call 1-800-677-1116 Monday through Friday 9:00AM to 8:00PM eastern time.
Website: https://eldercare.acl.gov/Public/Index.aspx