The Triangle J Area Agency on Aging (TJAAA) focuses on its partnerships as a means of leveraging a quality continuum of programs, services and supports for aging adults, adults living with disabilities and family caregivers. Their mission is to help individuals in our 7-county region live in their home and community, with the highest level of independence and dignity possible.
Focus areas:
- Aging Well
- Caregiving
- Local Family Caregiver Support Specialists
- Respite Services
- Powerful Tools for Caregivers
- Caregiver Support Groups
- Grandfamilies
- Bookend Caregiving/Youth Caregivers
- Project CARE (Caregivers Running on Empty) Specifically for caregivers of persons living with dementia
- Working Caregivers
- Long-term Care Ombudsman
- Preparing for the Future
- Information and Assistance Programs
- Options Counseling
- Benefits and Insurance Information
- Disaster and Emergency Preparedness Resources
- Planning for Aging Adults Caring for Adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
- Financial Planning
- Legal Services Assistance with Wills and Advance Directives
- End of Life Planning
- Remaining at Home
- Older Americans Act Funded-Services
- Adult Day Services and PACE
- Housing and Home Repair
- Heat and Cooling Programs
- Consumer-Directed Services
- Medicaid Community Alternatives Program