| How old are you? Have you considered your | | | | Although depending on the government is not very |
| retirement? Have you saved enough money to | | | | refreshing, older Americans should know that, even if |
| retire? You know, those questions haunt many | | | | they were not able to make a wealth by the years |
| people from 40-50 years old. In many occasions, | | | | on a minimum value where they can enjoy they |
| those people were not able to save enough money | | | | retirement, they will have assistance. |
| by this age to retire properly for personal issues or | | | | The Administration on Aging program has its own |
| just because they didn't earn enough. | | | | web page, which delivers general guidelines about |
| States agencies on aging are governmental organs | | | | their program, their proposal, duties and obligations |
| responsible for taking care of the Older Americans | | | | and everything else we should know about. Including |
| Act fund. Approved back in the 60?s, this act | | | | contact forms, testimonials, annual financial reports. |
| guarantee that a local home and community support | | | | The AoA plan consists mainly on 5 topics: make |
| services are receiving funds. Those support services | | | | long-term medical treatments information available for |
| are responsible for take care of basic needs for old | | | | older people and their families; allow older people to |
| people such as diary meals, transportation, | | | | remain in their houses as long as possible, offering |
| employment center, senior center, adult day-care | | | | many different services for this purpose; empower |
| centers. | | | | older people to remain healthy and active; ensure |
| Those area agencies on aging (AAAs) are spread on | | | | rights of older people, preventing abuse or violations |
| each state. The state agency responsible for the | | | | and maintain an effective management. |
| administration is the National Association of Area | | | | So, if you are still concerned about your lack of |
| Agencies on Aging. They record a total of 655 | | | | money to retirement or you are afraid to be |
| agencies and 230 Title VI Native American agencies. | | | | abandoned on your senior life, don?t worry. The |
| Both of those services contribute to preserve older | | | | government is doing his job to ensure your quality of |
| American's independence and dignity. | | | | life. |