Area Agency on Aging

Encompass Community Supports serves older adults in the counties of Culpeper, Fauquier, Madison, Orange, and Rappahannock. The goal of the AAA is to improve quality of life and promote independent living for older adults. The AAA serves as a focal point for aging advocacy and leadership. It plans, coordinates, and funds many services provided for senior adults and also operates programs such as employment, home-delivered meals, client assistance, and volunteer opportunities.

The Administration on Aging is the only Federal agency devoted exclusively to the concerns and potential of America's older population. AoA allocates funds appropriated under Title III of the Older Americans Act among the state and Territorial Units on Aging based on the size of the 60 plus population n each state. Each state then awards grants to Area Agencies on Aging to support the development of responsive systems of services and opportunities for older people in each community. Older Americans Act funds can be used to support a wide range of community-based supportive and nutrition services, including services in the home, services, and opportunities in the community, access services, and services to individuals in long-term care facilities.