AoA is the Federal focal point and advocate agency for older persons and their concerns. In this role, AoA works to heighten awareness among other Federal agencies, organizations, groups, and the public about the valuable contributions that older Americans make to the Nation and alerts them to the needs of vulnerable older people. Through information and referral and outreach efforts at the community level, AoA seeks to educate older people and their caregivers about the benefits and services available to help them.

Fact Sheets Include:

Administration on Aging...Aging and Disability Resource Centers...Assistive Technology...Assisted Living...Challenges of Global Aging...Home Health Care...Home Modification...Hospice...Housing - Government Assitance...Nursing Home Diversion Modernization Grant Program...Elderly Nutrition Program...American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian Program...Evidenced-Based Disease Prevention Program...Alzheimer’s Disease...Choices for Independence...Long Term Care Awareness Campaign...Long Term Care Ombudsman

http://www.aoa.gov/press/fact/fact.asp