National Aging Services Network

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The National Aging Services Network is a human service delivery system of federal, state, and local agencies that work together to provide services and opportunities to help older Americans lead independent and dignified lives at home and in their communities. The Network serves seven million aging adults age 60 and over 325,000 caregivers.

The Network is comprised of 56 State Units on Aging, 655 Area Agencies on Aging, 243 tribal organizations, over 29,000 local community service organizations, 500,000 volunteers, and a wide variety of national organizations.

Supportive services coordinated through AAAs fall under several categories that include the following:

  • Access Services such as information and referral, outreach, case management, escort, and transportation;
  • In-Home Services that include chores, personal care, home health, home-delivered meals, home repair, and rehabilitation;
  • Community-Based Services that include senior centers, congregate meals, day care, nursing home ombudsman, alternative community-based living facilities, elder abuse prevention, legal, employment counseling and referral, health promotion, and fitness programs;
  • Institutional Services that consist of pre-admission screening programs, skilled nursing facilities, rehabilitation, and continuing care retirement communities; and
  • Caregiver Services such as respite, counseling, and education programs.

[edit] How Can I Access the National Aging Services Network?

To find resources and support services through the National Aging Services Network, contact your local Area Agency on Aging. In a few states, the State Unit or Office on Aging serves as the AAA.

You can locate the appropriate AAA or local service provider through an AoA-supported, nationwide, toll-free information and assistance directory called the Eldercare Locator. Call the Eldercare Locator at 1-800-677-1116, Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Eastern Time.

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