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Who We Are
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Our Responsibilities
In its planning and coordination role, the Area Agency on Aging performs the following functions:
- Develops a comprehensive and coordinated plan of services to meet the needs of the nearly 144,000 individuals age 60 and over in the four county area;
- Contracts with local service providers for direct services to older persons in local communities;
- Provides technical assistance to local service providers;
- Monitors and evaluates the work of local service providers;
- Advocates for the needs of older adults.
In addition, the Area Agency on Aging also administers a number of programs. To learn more about these programs, select from the list below:
To learn more about how you can become involved in aging advocacy efforts, visit our advocacy page.
