Area Agencies on Aging (AAA)
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Area agencies on aging (AAA)
Alerts and bulletins
- Information Letter 2011-07 Updated Information Regarding the Obligation to Identify Individuals or Entities Excluded from Participation in Federal Health Care Programs with attachment (PDF format)
- Additional Guidance on IL11-07 (PDF)
- Screening Worksheet for Exclusion from Federal Health Care Programs (Template in Excel format)
What is a AAA?
The 28 area agencies on aging (AAA) provide services to help individuals age 60 and older, their family members and caregivers receive the information and assistance they need in locating and accessing community services. Services include:
- Information, referral and assistance
- Benefits counseling and legal assistance
- Care coordination
- Caregiver support services
- In-home support services
- Legal awareness
- Nutrition services
- Ombudsman Program
Services are provided to individuals age 60 and older and are targeted to those with greatest economic and social need. Particular attention is paid to people with low-incomes, older people who belong to minority groups and older people residing in rural areas. In addition, family members and other caregivers may receive information and services on behalf of the older person for whom they are providing care.
For more information about the program, read the AAA fact sheet.
Advisory groups
- Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) Advisory Group
- Aging Texas Well Advisory Committee
- Texas Aging and Disability Services Council
Updated: January 26, 2012