Home and Community-Based Services for Florida's Seniors series

Muthusami Kumaran, Katlyn Diamond, Rachel Gatto, andPatricia Boyd

This article is part of the Home and Community-Based Services for Florida’s Seniors series, a collection of educational resources designed to inform the public about home and community-based support services available to seniors in Florida. This publication provides a clear introductory overview of the Older Americans Act of 1965 (OAA) and the programs it has made possible. Readers may use this resource to better understand the purpose and impact of the OAA, identify services that may be relevant to their needs, and become more informed advocates for aging-related support in their communities. Written by Muthusami Kumaran, Katlyn Diamond, Rachel Gatto, and Patricia Boyd, and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences, August 2026.

Muthusami Kumaran, Katlyn Diamond, andRachel Gatto

This publication is part of the Home and Community-Based Services for Florida’s Seniors series, a collection of educational resources designed to inform the public about home and community-based support services available to seniors in Florida. The purpose of this article is to clarify for older adults and their caregivers the hierarchy of these organizations that offer supportive services. If you are a Florida resident, understanding how these networks function can help you more easily locate and access vital services and resources through local, state, and federal programs. Written by Muthusami Kumaran, Katlyn Diamond, and Rachel Gatto, and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences, May 2026.

Muthusami Kumaran, Katlyn Diamond, andRachel Gatto

This article is part of the Home and Community-Based Services for Florida’s Seniors series, a collection of educational resources designed to inform the public about home and community-based support services available to seniors in Florida. This publication discusses the Older Americans Act of 1965 (OAA), titles and services within the OAA, and Title III services. Written by Muthusami Kumaran, Katlyn Diamond, and Rachel Gatto, and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences, May 2026.

Muthusami Kumaran, Katlyn Diamond, andRachel Gatto

This publication is part of the Home and Community-Based Services for Florida’s Seniors series, a collection of educational resources designed to inform the public about home and community-based support services available to seniors in Florida. This publication discusses the Administration on Aging (AoA), state and local implementation, and the five offices of the AoA that oversee State Units on Aging and Area Agencies on Aging. Written by Muthusami Kumaran, Katlyn Diamond, and Rachel Gatto, and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences, August 2026.