About our Area Plan on Aging
In 1965, the Older Americans Act (OAA) was passed by Congress in response to concern about a lack of community social services for older persons. The OAA established the Administration on Aging as the federal point of contact for all issues concerning older persons. Reauthorized in 2016, the OAA is considered to be a major vehicle for the organization and delivery of social and nutrition services older adults and their caregivers. It authorizes a wide array of service programs through a national network of state agencies on aging, local area agencies on aging, service providers, and Tribal and Native Hawaiian organizations.
The OAA stipulates that a multi-year, comprehensive Area Plan be developed for each planning and service area. This plan is updated each year and submitted to the California Department of Aging for review and approval. Data is collected from the US Census, community needs assessment surveys, service delivery waiting lists, and current service levels to determine areas of need and potential growth. The Area Plan requires staff to coordinate with community service organizations, engage in program development, provide training and technical assistance to service providers, and serve as the quality assurance component for contracted services. As part of the Area Plan development process, the Riverside County Office on Aging hosts a public hearing to gain feedback and input from the community.
For copies of previous Area Plans and Area Plan Updates, please email: [email protected].
Notice of Public Hearing
On Tuesday, March 11, 2025, the Riverside County Office on Aging held a Public Hearing for its 2025-2026 Area Plan on Aging Update in accordance with the Older Americans Act and the Older Californians Act. The public may review the OOA's presentation below and may submit questions or comments to [email protected] at any time.
Riverside County Demographic Data (2022)
Understanding Our Community's Needs
Along with collecting and analyzing publicly available data, the Riverside County Office on Aging conducts community surveys year-round to gain an understanding of the needs of older and disabled adults and the issues they face on a daily basis. Below you will find links to data that contributed to our Area Plan along with a summary of highlights from our most recent community needs assessment.
U.S. Census Data: LINK
We Want Your Input!
Every four years, the Riverside County Office on Aging develops its Area Plan on Aging to identify the needs of older adults and those with disabilities, as well as any potential barriers to services. This survey helps us gain valuable feedback from community members about their health and nutrition.
All survey responses are CONFIDENTIAL, and participation is VOLUNTARY. If you come across a question that you do not wish to answer, feel free to select “Decline to state.” If you have already completed this survey, there is no need to complete it again.
Thank you for choosing to participate in our Community Needs Assessment Survey. Your input is valuable and important to us.
