The Idaho Commission on Aging plans and coordinates, funds, and monitors a statewide program of services to assist Idahoans in planning for present and future Long Term Care needs by partnering with six statewide Area Agencies on Aging (AAA) to help ensure that older Americans and their families have the information and assistance they need to make informed decisions and choices about their care options.  These choices help families care for their loved ones, help people stay in their homes, and provide care options other than nursing home facilities. The Area Agency on Aging will soon be expanding their roles with participation as a single point entry for the Aging and Disability Resource Centers.

Each AAA develops a plan for its service area, assuring that programs and services respond to local needs.  The planning process includes a comprehensive needs analysis, research, service delivery strategies, and involvement of older persons in the planning and operation of programs to meet their special needs.

Programs and Services provided by the AAA are: the Family Caregiver Support Program, Ombudsman, Adult Protection, In-home Support Services, Nutrition Services, Medicare Information, and Additional Services.