Area Agency on Aging

                 Lackawanna County Area Agency on Aging Mission Statement

The Lackawanna County Area Agency on Aging’s mission is to be a responsive & reliable resource for older adults & caregivers in our community!

As the local representatives of the Pennsylvania Department of Aging, the AAA implements various programs for older adults and the caregivers throughout Lackawanna County.

The AAA reflects a simple philosophy: to act as advocates for the aging and to serve, protect, enable and empower older adults and persons with disabilities through the provision and continuous improvement of home and community based services.

We offer help with: In-Home and Community Based Services, a Caregiver Support Program, a Grandparent Support Program, Protective Services-Recognizing and Stopping Elder Abuse, and Ombudsman and Legal Assistance.