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Serving
Seniors in Athens, Hocking, Meigs, Monroe, Morgan, Noble, Perry
&Washington Counties Since 1974
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Program of Buckeye Hills-Hocking Valley Regional Development
District What
is the Area Agency on Aging - District 8? The Area Agency on Aging works to assist communities in developing a range of services and opportunities through the following activities: planning, coordinating, interagency agreements, advocating, information sharing, monitoring, and evaluating. Their efforts are directed toward developing a comprehensive and coordinated community-based service delivery system. Area Agencies on Aging, also, are responsible for ensuring access to services. The services provided with these funds enable an older person to continue living in their home with some assistance rather than face premature residence in a long-term care facility. The services provided through funding by the Area Agency on Aging enable seniors to continue living in their homes - independently. The Area Agency on Aging works with leaders of communities within its planning and service area to designate one or more community focal points for service and delivery. Services funded through Older Americans Act, as well as services funded through other public and private sources are coordinated through these focal points. In communities across the country, senior centers, town halls, churches and other facilities have been established as focal points to provide information and access services for older persons. Each county within Planning and Service Area 8 has a focal point. Each of the 8 focal points are multi-purpose senior centers. |
dvocate for social justice
of all 60+ individuals through planning for future needs and
promoting independence, dignity, health, and well being for
individuals 60+ and their caregivers throughout the District by
contracting with service providers dedicated to delivering the
highest quality service available.