The grantees provide services in keeping with the unique cultural heritage of these native Americans. In rural areas, an AAA may serve the needs of elderly people living in a number of counties, while other AAA's may serve the elderly living in a single city. AAA's contract with public or private groups to provide services. There are over 27,000 service provider agencies nationwide. In some cases, the AAA may act as the service provider, if no local contractor is available.
Supportive services fall under several categories, including.
Caregiver Services-such as respite, counseling, and education programs. Older persons, their caregivers, or anyone concerned about the welfare of an older person can contact their Area Agency on Aging for information and referral to services and benefits in their community. AAAs are usually listed in the Yellow Pages under the city or county government headings. A nationwide toll free hotline also provides information about assistance for older individuals anywhere in the Nation. When calling, please provide the older persons's address as well as their zip code number.