What does AAA mean in NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS

A Area Agency on Aging (AAA) is an organization that provides services and programs to individuals who are 60 years of age or older. They help seniors by providing education, advocacy, and resources to improve the quality of life for older adults nationwide.

An AAA offers services like home-delivered meals, transportation, in-home personal care, respite care, health screenings, legal assistance, caregiver support services and more. All of these services help seniors maintain their independence and quality of life.

Check your local state government website for information about the specific AAA office closest to you. You can also call your local AAA office to get more information or inquire about any specific services that you may need.

Eligibility requirements vary from service to service but generally speaking all individuals over the age of 60 qualify for most of the free or discounted services offered by an AAA. Some programs such as home health aide may have additional criteria such as income restriction that must be met in order to receive those types of service. It’s best to contact your local AAA office directly if you have any questions about eligibility requirements.

Your local Social Security Office and/or Senior Center will be able to assist you with determining your benefits eligibility status. Every individual situation is different so it's important to meet with knowledgeable professionals who can provide clear answers on what type of assistance is available.

Depending on what type of program or service you're inquiring about, some may require a referral from your doctor or primary care provider in order for you to be eligible for those types of services through an AAA program. Your local senior center will be able to answer any questions you have pertaining to referrals for specific programs and services offered at your local area agency on aging office.

An Area Agency on Aging provides helpful resources like educational classes, exercise classes, support groups, volunteer opportunities and more designed specifically with older adults in mind. Most states also offer free preventative health screenings through the agency as well as advice on managing finances and long-term care planning options.

While some benefits may be partially covered by Medicare, not all costs associated with receiving benefits from an Area Agency on Aging are covered by Medicare alone; out-of-pocket expenses may still be necessary depending upon each individual's circumstances. Be sure to talk with a representative at your local Elderly Service Department or Medicaid Office about out-of-pocket expenses related to receiving these types of benefits.

Yes! Many states offer supplemental funding known as spousal impoverishment protection which helps pay nursing home costs without reducing one’s standard living allowance too much while other states' area agencies may provide waivers which allow seniors to pay less money out-of-pocket for assisted living costs.

Yes! Depending upon where you live there may be deductions available when using some programs/services provided by an area agency such as residential guardianship fees and/or homemaker/chore worker wages paid directly by an employer.