What do Area Agencies on aging do?
Area Agencies on Aging are a nationwide network of nonprofit agencies created by Congress to be one-stop shops with information about programs, services and housing options. They also work hand-in-hand with the state agency that oversees aging programs – the Aging and Adult Services Agency (AASA).
What is the local Area Agency on aging?
An Area Agency on Aging (AAA) is a public or private nonprofit agency designated by a state to address the needs and concerns of all older persons at the regional and local levels.
What states have Area Agencies on aging?
State Aging Units and Area Agencies on Aging
- Alabama Department of Senior Services.
- Alaska Commission on Aging.
- Arizona Aging and Adult Administration.
- Arkansas Division of Aging and Adult Services.
- California Department of Aging.
- Colorado Division of Aging and Adult Services.
How many area agencies on aging are there in California?
33 area agencies
We are a nonprofit organization representing California’s 33 area agencies on aging and is the leading voice on aging issues in California.
How many area agencies on aging are there in the United States?
In 2016, there were 622 AAAs serving older adults in virtually every community in the nation.
Does the state of California pay for elderly care?
Through Medi-Cal, some personal care, as well as nursing home care is provided. As part of Medi-Cal, there is an In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) Program. Via this state Medicaid program, non-medical care is provided for eligible elderly individuals to prevent or delay nursing home placement.
Who are the area agencies on Aging agencies?
Area Agencies on Aging are private, nonprofit planning agencies, each guided by its own Board of Directors and Advisory Council.
Where to find wcaaa law help in CT?
Learn more through the flyer below or by calling the Welcome Center at (203)729-9622. Visit CT Law Help through the button below for access to legal resources and assistance. WCAAA will be inaugurating combined CHOICES and Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) on-line classes in both the Spring and Fall 2021.
What kind of services do AAAs provide in Connecticut?
AAAs fund the following services: 1 Social Services 2 Nutritional Services 3 Disease Prevention & Health Promotion Services 4 Family Caregivers Support Services 5 Adult Day Care Aide Positions (to provide day care services to victims of Alzheimers’s Disease and related dementia)
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDEzlS8FBH3mVZ22aqj9WBA