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Area Agency On Aging of Southwest Illinois

2365 Country Road
618-222-2561

 The Area Agency on Aging of Southwestern Illinois is a non-profit organization, one of 670 Area Agencies on Aging authorized by the Federal Older Americans Act to plan and administer senior services. The Agency is one of thirteen Area Agencies in Illinois authorized by the Illinois Act on Aging and designated by the IDOA. Our purpose is to promote the well being of older adults and to assist them in maintaining their independence in the community.

The Agency plans, coordinates, and advocates for the development of a comprehensive service delivery system for the 115,268 older persons and their Caregivers living in our seven county region. PSA (Planning and Service Area) 08 is comprised of Bond, Clinton, Madison, Monroe, Randolph, St. Clair, and Washington counties.

In addition, the Agency serves as the Catalyst for the St. Louis Metropolitan Access to Benefits Coalition.

A twenty-member Board of Directors governs the Agency. The Board sets policy and makes decisions about programs and funding.

A twelve-member Advisory Council, with a majority of members 60 years of age and older keeps the Agency informed of the needs and preferences of older persons and their Caregivers.