About
USAging is the national association representing and supporting the network of Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs) and advocating for the Title VI Native American Aging Programs. Based in Washington, DC, the organization helps its members ensure that older adults, people with disabilities and caregivers throughout the United States can live with optimal health, well-being, independence and dignity in their homes and communities.
Mission
USAging's members are the local organizations that plan, coordinate and deliver services to older adults, people with disabilities and caregivers in communities across the country. The association works to support the success of these members by setting policy priorities with federal officials, enhancing member capacity, increasing the visibility of their programs nationwide, providing training and educational opportunities, and driving excellence in services such as information and referral, transportation, livable communities and volunteerism.
What they do
- Advocates on federal policy issues affecting older adults, people with disabilities and caregivers, working directly with Congress and federal agencies.
- Administers the Eldercare Locator, a national information and referral service established in 1991 and funded by the U.S. Administration on Aging (part of the U.S. Administration for Community Living). Its national call center (800-677-1116) fields approximately 400,000 requests for assistance each year and connects people to more than 600 Area Agencies on Aging and nearly 300 Title VI Native American Aging Programs.
- Operates national initiatives including the Center for Dementia Respite Innovation, Dementia Friendly America, Community Care Corps, caregiver navigation services, and housing and services programs.
- Provides training, conferences and technical assistance that build the capacity of its member agencies.
Scale and impact
Through its member network of Area Agencies on Aging and Title VI Native American Aging Programs, USAging supports local aging services delivered throughout the United States. Via the Eldercare Locator alone, the association connects hundreds of thousands of consumers annually to the spectrum of resources available to older Americans, from transportation and home-based services to caregiver support.
Financials
According to its IRS Form 990 data on ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, USAging reported total revenue of $33.7 million and total expenses of $33.8 million for fiscal year 2024, with total assets of $11.4 million. Contributions and grants accounted for about 88 percent of revenue, with program services providing most of the remainder. The organization has been recognized as a 501(c)(3) public charity since 1982.
Governance
USAging is led by Chief Executive Officer Sandy Markwood and governed by a volunteer Board of Directors of roughly 30 members drawn from the aging network, led by a board president. The headquarters is located at 1100 New Jersey Avenue SE, Suite 350, Washington, DC.