LOCAL OFFICE ON AGING INC
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Mission Statement
Helping older person remain independent for as long as possible.
About This Cause
Since 1972, Local Office on Aging (LOA) has served as the designated Area Agency on Aging for the Fifth Planning District providing community-based programs to help aging residents remain independent for as long as possible. LOA is a member of a statewide network of 25 Area Agencies on Aging and a member of US Aging, a network of over 622 Area Agencies on Aging throughout the United States. To effectively carry out our mission, LOA administers more than 30 community services providing nutrition, education, advocacy, and socialization on our mission to: Enhance quality of life in the home. Encourage aging in place to avoid early institutionalization. Provide caregiver support. Advocate for quality services, medical care, and housing for the elderly. LOA is a non-profit, 501(c)3 governed by a Board of Directors. In addition, LOA has an Advisory Council that advises LOA on all matters relating to the development of the area plan, the administration of the plan, and operations conducted under the plan. LOA is funded by federal, state, and local governments, corporate and private foundations, United Way, Foundation for Roanoke Valley, donations, and fundraising.