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Senior citizens are our most valuable human resource. It is estimated that approximately 882,000 senior citizens 60 years and over live in Los Angeles County. As the baby boomer generation ages and joins these ranks, the numbers will grow even higher, increasing the demand for critical services.
Fortunately, in Los Angeles County, the needs of senior citizens are being actively monitored and addressed by a myriad of programs administered by the Area Agency on Aging (AAA). Established in 1975 by the State of California, the AAA is a separate division within the Aging and Adult Services Branch. It is responsible for identifying unmet needs as well as planning, coordinating and implementing programs that promote the health, dignity and well-being of our older residents. The AAA contracts with 49 community agencies to deliver services that promote independent lifestyles. These services include
senior lunch and
home-delivered meals
nutrition programs,
care management and
home based care.
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