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An Area Agency on Aging (AAA) is a public or private
non-profit agency, designated by the state to address
the needs and concerns of all older persons at the
regional
and local levels. “Area Agency on Aging” is a generic term—specific
names of local AAAs may very. AAAs are primarily responsible for a geographic
area, also known as a PSA, that is either a city, a single county or a multi-county
district. AAAs may be categorized as: county, city, regional planning council
or council of governments, or private, non-profit.
AAAs coordinate and offer services that help older adults remain in their
home - if that is their preference - aided by services such as Meals-on-Wheels,
homemaker assistance and whatever else it may take to make independent living
a viable option. By making a range of options available, AAAs make it possible
for older individuals to choose the services and living arrangement that suit
them best..
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Last Updated: 07/06/2005 |
