AREA AGENCY ON AGING OF PASCO-P

AREA AGENCY ON AGING OF PASCO-P specializes in the administration and delivery of comprehensive social services and programmatic support for elderly populations and caregivers. Their core capabilities include the management of community-based care systems, such as the CCE and HCE programs, which facilitate independent living and family-type residential alternatives to institutional care. The organization provides critical health and wellness interventions, including dementia support through the ADI program, elder abuse prevention and investigation under Title VII of the Older Americans Act, and the coordination of multi-access information and referral systems. Additionally, they possess technical expertise in executing HHS-funded initiatives, specifically providing Medicare outreach, fraud prevention, and education through the SHINE and MIPPA programs. The contractor works exclusively with the Department of Elder Affairs, serving as a primary implementer of state and federal mandates for senior services. Their relationship with the agency is centered on the execution of the Long-term Services and Supports (LSP) framework, where they deliver essential community-based services including meal programs, transportation, and caregiver respite. They act as a vital link between the Department and the designated Planning and Service Area to ensure the delivery of coordinated supportive services.