AZ4A, Author at Arizona Association of Area Agencies on Aging

The Area Agencies on Aging in Arizona strive to keep older adults and younger adults with physical disabilities in their homes as they age. It is estimated that upwards of 85% wish to remain in their home for as long as possible. Home and community-based services (HCBS) are critical to achieving this goal. HCBS includes…

In Arizona the Department of Economic Security (DES) is the designated Arizona LongTerm Care Ombudsman, delegating the Ombudsman services to each Area Agency on Aging (AAA) for their respective regions. A Long-Term Care Ombudsman is a specially trained advocate for residents of long-term care facilities, which include nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and adult foster…

The events over the weekend have brought to the forefront an issue that has plagued our country for far too long. Racism and systematic oppression are prevalent and deeply rooted in our society. The Arizona Association of Area Agencies on Aging is committed to standing against systematic racism and oppression of minority communities and communities…

The Arizona Association of Area Agencies on Aging is deeply appreciative to our state and federal partners for the appropriation of $17.5 million to local Area Agencies on Aging to support older adults through this COVID-19 crisis. AZ4A worked alongside national partners like the National Association of Area Agencies on Aging (n4a), the National Association…

Author: AZ4A

FY 2022 Legislative Position Statement for Home and Community-Based Services

FY 2020 Legislative Position Statement – Long-Term Care Ombudsman

AZ4A Stands Against Racism and Systemic Oppression

$17.5 Million to Area Agencies on Aging to Respond to COVID-19

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