Category: Aging Services

The Area Agencies on Aging in Arizona strive to keep older adults and younger adults with physical disabilities in their homes as they age. It is estimated that upwards of 85% wish to remain in their home for as long as possible. Home and community-based services (HCBS) are critical to achieving this goal. HCBS includes…

Read more FY 2022 Legislative Position Statement for Home and Community-Based Services

In Arizona the Department of Economic Security (DES) is the designated Arizona LongTerm Care Ombudsman, delegating the Ombudsman services to each Area Agency on Aging (AAA) for their respective regions. A Long-Term Care Ombudsman is a specially trained advocate for residents of long-term care facilities, which include nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and adult foster…

Read more FY 2020 Legislative Position Statement – Long-Term Care Ombudsman