Deep East Texas Area Agency on Aging

The Area Agency on Aging of Deep East Texas is a visible advocate and leader in a 12 county area in providing for a comprehensive and coordinated continuum of services and opportunities so that older adults can lead dignified, independent, and productive lives. The Area Agency on Aging of Deep East Texas is part of a network of 670 Area Agencies on Aging nationwide and one of 28 in the State of Texas dedicated to addressing the needs of older adults and their caregivers. The Area Agency on Aging invests federal Older Americans Act funds to areas of documented need and develops financial agreements with local agencies to provide services to people ages 60 and older on a contribution basis.