The Older Americans Act (OAA) Program is federally funded to serve elders age 60+ and their caregivers. Preference is given to providing services to elders with the greatest economic or social needs, with particular attention to low income minority and rural individuals. Older Americans Act (OAA) clients cannot be determined eligible for services based on income criteria. Unlike other programs, no fees are charged for OAA services, however, donations are encouraged.

Title III OAA Part B supportive and access services:
Priority service categories of access, in-home and legal receive supportive service funds in proportions of twenty percent, eight percent and one percent respectively. Other support services can be provided once this obligation is met. Using the 2003 Home and Community-Based Services Handbook, as is referenced in this year's contracts, many more services have become available under this program to meet our clients' needs.

Title III OAA Part C nutrition services:
Funds received under Title III-C are used to provide meals and other nutrition services including outreach and nutrition education. Home delivered meals and congregate meals are available in all four counties. For those counties with areas not easily accessible for hot meal delivery, vendors for frozen meals are used to meet the need. The Northwest Florida Area Agency on Aging, Inc. utilizes a dietitian to provide services for the entire PSA. This enhances the nutrition program by working to standardize meal site policies and procedures. The dietitian also monitors sites as well as helps to develop the menus used by the vendors. The dietitian is available for Client Nutrition Counseling and Education.

To view the Older Americans Act (OAA) Title III regulations, click here.