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Organization

The Administration on Aging (AoA) is the Federal agency responsible for advancing the concerns and interests of older people and their caregivers. AoA works with and through the Aging Services Network to promote the development of a comprehensive and coordinated system of home and community-based long-term care that is responsive to the needs and preferences of older people and their family caregivers. AoA is part of the Department of Health and Human Services and is headed by the Assistant Secretary for Aging, who reports directly to the Secretary.


Biographies of Key Personnel


Edwin Walker
Acting Assistant Secretary for Aging


John Wren
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy and Management


 



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