Land of the Dancing Sky Area Agency on Aging
MISSION
The goal of the Area Agency on Aging is to support the dignity and independence of older persons by providing advocacy and leadership in the development and support of community based services in accordance with the Older Americans Act (OAA) of 1965.
PROGRAM OUTLINE
Primary functions of the AAA are advocacy, planning and granting funds, and program development.
Advocacy includes comment on policies and issues that affect older persons, information, referral and assistance as well as action to protect the rights of individuals.
Planning and grant activities involve identification of needs, setting priorities, developing a plan and providing grant funds to agencies for the provision services to meet priority needs. Administration of grants involves quarterly and annual monitoring, technical assistance and coordination.
Program development provides support and assistance to agencies developing services, training and education, and coordination with senior groups and service providers.
BACKGROUND
1973 Amendments to the Older Americans Act created Area Agencies on Aging to allow local senior citizen participation in the administration of OAA funds.
Area Agency on Aging Undergoes Changes
In January, 2005, the Area Agency on Aging became a part of a larger planning and service area. The Land of the Dancing Sky Area Agency on Aging, as it is now known, covers a 21 county service area. This is a partnership between the Northwest Regional Development Commission, the 5-county service area of Region 2 and the West Central Area Agency on Aging. Local offices continue to be in Warren and also in Fergus Falls.
An umbrella board meets quarterly to discuss and approve major items such as the area plan and dollar allocations, while the Advisory Councils and Joint Powers Board continue to meet on a monthly basis to make decisions which affect their local counties.
The Area Agency on Aging now has it's own website. Check out www.dancingskyaaa.org to learn more about the programs and services offered.
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