Area Agency on Aging Locator

Area Agencies on Aging exist because federal Older Americans Act funding gets distributed and administered locally, not from a single national office. Each AAA covers a specific county or multi-county region and typically runs or coordinates several programs at once, senior nutrition services, family caregiver support, transportation assistance, in-home care coordination, and information and referral for other benefits like Medicaid or Medicare Savings Programs. Because there are over 600 AAAs nationwide, each with its own contact information, service offerings, and capacity, the most reliable way to find yours is through the Eldercare Locator, a free service run by the federal Administration for Community Living. Enter your ZIP code or address and it connects you directly to the agency serving your specific area. What your local AAA can actually offer varies quite a bit depending on funding and regional needs, so it's worth calling even if you're not sure exactly what you're looking for. Staff there are generally used to helping people figure out what's available.