Program areas at AAAPP
Information and referral - provide frail seniors and their caregivers with essential services to help them age in an elder-friendly environment with security, dignity and purpose.
Aging and disability resource center (adrc) - the Area Agency on Aging of Pasco-Pinellas helps seniors, adults with disabilities and caregivers age in place. We plan, coordinate, fund and provide home and community based services to help seniors and adults with disabilities avoid nursing home placement and stay in the community they have called home. Our Aging and disability resource center (adrc) is part of statewide coordinated system for information and access to services for all residents of pasco and pinellas counties seeking long-term care resources. The adrc provides information and assistance for state and federal benefits, as well as available local programs and services; screens and rescreens individuals who are seeking assistance from federal and state funded programs in order to remain independent in the community. Our federal and state funded programs provide a wide variety of services including but not limited to home delivered meals, transportation to life sustaining activities, civil legal services, caregiver support, mental health services, health and wellness programs to help seniors stay healthy, active and avoid fall risks, as well case management programs and in home services. In 2022, we served 65,700 seniors, caregivers and adults with disabilities with at least one service.
Other program services administered by the organization include assessment and referral, screening and assessment, oaa intake, cce intake, medicaid specialists, voca, shine, title vii health and wellness, and eheap.