Administration on Aging
The Administration on Aging is the principal agency designated to carry out the provisions of the
Older Americans Act of 1965, as amended (42 U.S.C. 3001 et seq.). As the lead agency within HHS
on all issues concerning aging, it:
advises the Secretary, Department components, and other Federal departments and agencies on
the characteristics, circumstances, and needs of older people;
develops policies, plans, and programs designed to promote their welfare and advocates for their
needs in HHS program planning and policy development;
administers a program of formula grants to States to establish State and community programs for
older persons under title III of the act (45 CFR 1321);
administers a program of grants to American Indians, Alaskan Natives, and Native Hawaiians to
establish programs for older Native Americans under title VI of the act (45 CFR 1328);
provides policy, procedural direction, and technical assistance to States and Native American
grantees to promote the development of community-based systems of comprehensive social,
nutrition, and support services for older persons;
administers programs of training, research, and demonstration under title IV of the act; and
administers ombudsman and legal services oversight and protective services for older people
under title VII of the act.
For further information, contact the Assistant Secretary for Aging. Phone, 202 - 619 - 0556.
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