RESOURCES
AGING LIFE CARE
Find Local Resources Call the Eldercare Locator: 1-800-677-1116
The National Aging Network, headed by the Administration on Aging, includes 56 state Agencies on Aging, 622 Area Agencies on Aging, and more than 260 Native American aging programs. All individuals age 60 and older are eligible for services through this network. Most services are delivered on the local level by Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs). AAAs are public or private nonprofit agencies designated by a state to address the needs and concerns of all older persons at the regional and local levels. AAAs operate in specific service areas that may include a city, county, or multi-county districts. AAA is a
Visit: eldercare.gov
general term—names of local AAAs may vary AAAs coordinate and offer services that help older adults remain in their homes or stay engaged in the community. Services vary widely, but a list of typical offerings is included below. By making a range of supports available, AAAs make it possible for older individuals to choose the services and living arrangements that suit them best. To help individuals find services, the federal government established the Eldercare Locator. The Eldercare Locator is a nationwide service that connects older Americans and their caregivers
Email: eldercarelocator@USAging.org
with trustworthy local support resources. Older adults and caregivers should tap into these federal, state and local resources to get the help they need to age well or to care for an aging loved one.
See the table with information for local AAAs on the following page.
Services Provided by Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs) • Adult Day Care is available for individuals who need daytime supervision. • Case Management Services are conducted by professionals who can assess needs and arrange for services to encourage continued independence. • Elder Abuse Prevention Programs provide investigative services and intervention in cases of abuse.
• Legal Assistance is available for individuals aged 60 and older with legal problems involving government benefits, tenant rights and consumer issues. • Nutrition Services Programs provide home delivered meals to homebound individuals and congregate meals in specified locations in the community.
• Financial Assistance and benefit counseling is conducted by professionals.
• Respite Care provides caregivers with a much needed break from the constant care and supervision of their elderly loved one.
• Home Health Services provide needed care in the home environment.
• Senior Centers offer educational, recreational and social activities for older adults.
• Home Repair Programs help older adults complete needed repairs to avoid major problems.
• Transportation Programs can provide doorto-door transit for individuals who do not have private transportation and/or cannot use public transportation.
• Home Modification Programs provide renovations to make the home safer and more secure for
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individuals who choose to age in place.
To find services near you, visit n4a.org.
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