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About Us

The Northwest Florida Area Agency on Aging, Inc. is a nonprofit organization with the mission to improve the quality of social and health services for older adults.

NWFLAAA is the designated Aging and Disability Resource Center for Planning and Service Area One (PSA 1) in the State of Florida. PSA 1 covers Escambia, Santa Rosa, Okaloosa and Walton counties.

We are a proud partner with our area’s lead agencies, an extensive list of service providers, and the State of Florida, Department of Elder Affairs.

As the Aging and Disability Resource Center, we provide information and referrals to community resources for elder persons and persons with developmental disabilities.

As the Aging and Disability Resource Center, we provide information and referrals to community resources for elder persons and persons with developmental disabilities. For our elder clients we assist with Medicaid and Food Stamp applications and eligibility determination for state and federal services.

Our Mission

To be a viable community dedicated to accurately assessing and responsively addressing the needs of our elders and individuals with developmental disabilities. Facilitating the service needs of consumers so that they can age safely, with dignity and purpose, in their own homes and elder-friendly communities.

Board Members:

Escambia County:

  • Grover C Brown, Vice President
  • John Clark, President - Retired
  • Chandra S. Smith, Member
  • Kendrick I Doidge, Member

Santa Rosa County:

  • Jennifer Piver, Secretary
  • Kerry Smith, Member

Okaloosa County:

  • Tina Z. Henson, Member

Walton County:

  • Ryan Mims, Treasurer

Legal Advisor:

  • Charles Hoffman

Advisory Council:

Escambia County:

  • Charlie Nichols, Retired School Administrator
  • Chris Jensen, Owner/Director, Mortuary Cremation
  • John P. Scott, Retired CPA
  • Sharon Oakes, Retired Social Worker

Santa Rosa County:

  • Gale Scott, Retired Nurse
  • Roy Scott, Community Citizen

Okaloosa County:

  • Tammy Barber, Elder Services of Okaloosa County
  • Aileen Ruess, Self-Employed Social Worker

Walton County:

  • Beverly Clifton, Case Manager, Emerald Coast Council on Aging
  • James R. Clifton, Case Manager, Emerald Coast Council on Aging