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The Fresno-Madera Area Agency
on Aging's mission is to provide leadership in addressing
issues that relate to older Californians; to develop community-based systems of care that provide services which support
independence within California's interdependent society, and
which protect the quality of life of older persons and persons
with functional impairments; and to promote citizen involvement
in the planning and delivery of service.
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- Establish and coordinate an integrated comprehensive community based system of care for older adults in Fresno and Madera counties;
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- Target services
towards individuals who have low-income, are minorities, live in rural areas, and/or have functional impairments;
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- Provide nutrition
and supportive services to assure maximum independence
and dignity at home for older adults in order to prevent
premature institutionalization;
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- Educate the community
on the issue of elder abuse and how it might be prevented; and
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- Provide opportunities
for older adults to demonstrate their commitment to improving
their communities.
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