Gateway Area Agency on Aging

Gateway Area Development District (planning and service area) is designated as the Area Agency on Aging and is responsible for regional planning, coordination and advocacy on behalf of older persons. The Gateway Area Development District, Area Agency on Aging is part of a nationwide Network on Aging under the direction of the US Administration on Aging. The Area Agency on Aging is responsible for implementing a comprehensive delivery system of supportive and nutrition services as mandated under the Older Americans Act of 1965, as amended. We administer programs and enter into contracts with local/regional service providers, which makes it possible for older individuals age 60 years or older to remain in their own home, with independence and dignity as long as possible.

The Area agency is governed by a Board of Directors made up of five County Judge/Executives, five Mayors, five citizen (one from each county) members and staff with more than 27 years experience administering and coordinating services for older adults.

Services that are available through the Area Agency on Aging fall into five broad categories; Information & Access, Case Management, Assessment, Community-based Services and Elder Rights. For additional information Contact:

Charles Jones Area Agency on Aging Director

Cheryl Mahler, RN Homecare Case Manager

Becki Thomas Family Caregiver/Health Promotion Coordinator

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