Category: Legislative Request

The Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs) in Arizona strive to keep older adults and younger adults with physical disabilities in their homes as they age. Home and community-based services (HCBS) are critical to achieving this goal. HCBS include adult day health, assistance with bathing and dressing, meal preparation, shopping, bed linen changing, caregiver respite, home…

Read more 2020 Legislative Position Statement

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

Read more 2019 Long-Term Care Ombudsman Legislative Position Statement

The Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs) 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…

Read more AZ4A 2019 HCBS Legislative Position Statement