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Area Agency on Aging warns of federal funding delays while celebrating Older Americans Month
Summary
County aging director told commissioners federal Older Americans Act funds were being held by HHS but recent federal signals indicate phased releases; county will continue advocacy while local services and senior‑center programs proceed with county match funding.
At Tuesday’s meeting the county’s Department of Community Services presented the Area Agency on Aging annual update and a proclamation declaring May 2025 Older Americans Month. Department leaders told commissioners federal Older Americans Act funding (title III programs) had been delayed: the county was awaiting roughly $200,000 that supports home‑delivered meals, congregate meal sites, caregiver supports and preventive services. The department said it had submitted…
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