The Aging Network

The National Aging Services Network – which consists of the state agencies on aging, local Area Agencies on Aging, and thousands of community aging service providers – has played a significant role in creating more balanced long term care systems by shifting the focus from institutional to community living, thereby increasing the opportunity for older Americans to live with dignity and independence.

As a means of providing examples and information to states, community-based organizations and service providers, the Administration on Aging contracted with Research Triangle Institute (RTI) to conduct a series of case studies on the role of the National Aging Services Network in creating more balanced long term care systems. These studies highlight 14 state or local community programs that have contributed to strengthening community-based care options for older Americans. The studies are listed below, and each can be accessed by clicking on the title.

• Redesigning Long-Term Care Systems Through Integrated Access to Services (PDF)
• Redirecting Public Long-Term Care Expenditures (PDF)
• Consumer-Directed Options (PDF)
• Creating More Balanced Long Term Care Systems (PDF)
• Redesigning Long-term Care Systems Through Integrated Information Systems (PDF)