State Agencies on Aging
The state agencies on aging are designated by states to administer Older Americans Act funds. The Act, approved in 1965, provides seed money for local programs that enable older persons to live independently and to remain active in their communities and with their families.

These agencies coordinate and support a wide range of home- and community-based services, including information and referral, home-delivered and congregate meals, transportation, employment services, senior centers, adult day care and a long-term care ombudsman program. They also provide assistance for adults in need of protection or supportive services. Each state has area aging agencies that provide services directly to older persons or contract with other public or private agencies to administer programs.

The umbrella agency for the state aging agencies is the National Association of Area Agencies on Aging. It advocates on behalf of the 655 area agencies on aging (AAAs) and more than 230 Title VI Native American aging programs in the U.S. to ensure that needed resources and support services are available to older Americans. The fundamental mission of the AAAs and Title VI programs is to provide services which make it possible for older individuals to remain in their home, thereby preserving their independence and dignity.

Visit the Web site of the agency responsible for your state to understand the services that are offered.

 

NEW JERSEY
Department of Health and Senior Services
New Jersey Division of Senior Affairs
P.O Box 807
Trenton, New Jersey 08625-0807
(609) 588-3141 or (800) 792-8820
FAX: (609) 588-3601

 

PENNSYLVANIA
Pennsylvania Department of Aging
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
555 Walnut Street, 5th floor
Harrisburg, PA 17101-1919
(717) 783-1550
FAX: (717) 772-3382

 

NEW YORK
New York State Office for The Aging
2 Empire State Plaza
Albany, NY 12223-1251
(518) 474-5731 or (800) 342-9871
FAX: (518) 474-0608