Older Americans Act

The federal Older Americans Act of 1965, as amended sets out policy goals aimed at improving the lives of individuals 60 and over. It also provides the legislative basis for the creation of the U.S. Administration on Aging (AoA) within the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services.

The Act establishes authority for grants to State Agencies on Aging. In NJ, the funds available under the Act are awarded to the Division of Aging and Community Services within the NJ Department of Health and Senior Services. The Division allocates the funds under the Act to the 21 County Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs). Each AAA develops and administers an Area Plan on Aging which outlines how the funds will be used to provide a comprehensive and coordinated system of community-based programs to try to assist the needs of the county's elderly population. Preference is given to those elderly with the greatest economic and social needs.

Information on local programs funded by the Older Americans Act may be obtained by contacting your Area Agency on Aging at 1-877-222-3737.

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