How many AAAs serve Michigan?
There are 16 AAAs that serve all of Michigans 83 counties. Most are private nonprofit organizations created by coalitions of county and local governments, and most cover multi-county regions. AAAs are run by local Boards of Directors; most AAA board members are appointed by county boards of commissioners and other local government officials. AAAs also have Advisory Councils with older adult leaders and activists from the community. To see a list of the AAAs in Michigan, go to the links section of this web site, Click on State and then click on the Region that covers the couty ot counties you may be interested in. Who designates and monitors AAAs? AAAs are designated by the Michigan Commission on Services to the Aging, a 15-member citizen body appointed by the Governor. The Commission works hand-in-hand with the Office of Services to the Aging (OSA), which assists and monitors the performance of the AAAs. OSA is a state office that is part of the Michigan Department of Community Health.
