Comparison of Responsibilities

Massachusetts Area Agency On Aging

FOCUS ON All elders and their caregivers in the Planning and Service Area (PSA)

• Distribute Federal resources for service system
• System coordination
• Advocacy
• Needs assessment
• Provide Information and referral
• Education

Massachusetts Aging Service Access Points

FOCUS ON Frail Elders and Caregivers

• Provide community based services through contract, to enable elders to remain in the community
• Conduct assessments with elder and family
• Determine eligibility for state-funded programs
• Provide care management and client advocacy
• Manage Protective Services, Crisis Intervention, and Elder at Risk Programs
• Provide Information and Referral
• Conduct medical screenings for Medicaid services, including nursing facility screenings
  * Certain State funded programs have eligibility guidelines

Massachusetts Councils on Aging

FOCUS ON All elders in one community

• Provide programs
• Entry point to service system
• Coordinate community services
• Local advocacy
• Local needs assessment