With the oversight of a community Advisory Council, the Area Agency on Aging (AAA) makes recommendations to the Board of Supervisors regarding the needs of older and disabled Sonoma County adults and their caregivers. In response to those needs, the AAA also supports several helpful programs and services, including:

• A countywide list of services and programs in our Senior Resource Guide in English and Spanish (call to request printed copies: (707) 565-5900)
• Classes to improve balance and prevent falls and injuries
• Advance medical care planning workshops and presentations
• Elder abuse prevention and reporting

Make a positive difference in your community. 

The Board of Supervisors appoints 10 community members and the standing Advisory Council elects 11 others to represent the county's geographic areas and special population groups on the AAA Advisory Council. Learn how you can get involved in the Area Agency on Aging Advisory Council's work. View meeting agendas and minutes, a calendar and more, call us at (707) 565-5950 or send us a message on the Contact Us page.

To help define the needs of older and disabled adults and their caregivers, the Area Agency on Aging publishes an Area Plan and Community Report every four years. Concerns described in the 2016-20 plan, The Art of Aging, include: ease of access to community and government services, local transportation, affordable housing and health care, and support for caregivers, prevention of elder neglect and abuse and services for special populations, such as LGBTQI seniors.

Area Agency on Aging puts out Requests For Proposals to Sonoma County vendors and suppliers. To register as a vendor and receive bid and RFP notices, visit the County of Sonoma General Services Department Purchasing Division page or call (707) 565-2433.