AAA HomeAbout AAAAboutRegional MapMission StatementDementia Friendly Corpus Christi Advisory CouncilAdvisory CouncilSub-CommitteesBy LawsAdvisory Council MembersACOA Agenda & MinutesProgramsProgramsTransportationSenior CentersMedication ManagementMatter of BalanceMIPPAOmbudsmanNutrition ProvidersHome-Delivered Meal SitesCongregate Meal SitesInformation Referral & AssistanceFamily CaregiverCare CoordinationBenefits CounselingResourcesResourcesAging DirectoryNewslettersCalendar of EventsHelpful LinksContact Us Area Agency on AgingThe Area Agency on Aging of the Coastal Bend (AAA), a program division of Coastal Bend Council of Governments (CBCOG), housed within the CBCOG, was created by virtue of Resolution No. 234 on February 22, 1974 and is one of 28 Area Agencies on Aging in Texas. In accepting this authority, the Area Agency on Aging of the Coastal Bend assumes responsibility for the development and administration of a comprehensive and coordinated network of supportservices for older persons, operating under Title III of the Older American Act and Texas Health and Human Services (HHS) for Coastal Bend residents who are:60 years of age or olderCaregivers of individuals age 60 and overMedicare beneficiaries of any age.(Services limited to information and advocacy for Medicare beneficiaries under 60 years of age) AnnouncementsCONGRATULATIONS! Corpus Christi has been designated a Dementia Friendly City! Click to learn more... Volunteers NeededAAA is seeking Advisory Council on Aging representative volunteers, click here for more informationVoluteer Drivers Needed, click here for more information Important InformationTEXAS SILVER HAIRED LEGISLATURE, If interested in becoming a Texas Silver Haired Legislature please contact Viola Monrreal AAA/ADRC Director @ 361-883-3935.Deadline is 2/26/21. Contact us for additional informaiton. Click for Calendar. Social Security Scams, click here for more information Our MissionThe purpose of the Area Agency on Aging of the Coastal Bend is to plan and coordinate comprehensive, community based programs which responds to those older persons in the Coastal Bend Region with the greatest social andeconomic needs, especially the frail, low income and minorities, enabling them to remain independent and healthy as long as possible. Our GoalAAA’s primary goal is supporting independent living for older adults by assuring availability of high quality, efficient, community services for seniors, including: Benefits CounselingProvides assistance to Medicare beneficiaries and other individuals concerning their public benefits and entitlements.Care CoordinationAssesses the needs of people 60+ years of age and then coordinates local resources to support an individual's highest level of functioning.Caregiver SupportAssesses needs of caregivers and then coordinates available support services.Information, Referral & AssistanceProvides information and assistance to callers to identify and link with the appropriate service agency(ies).NutritionContract with service providers who serve nourishing meals onsite and/or deliver to homebound seniors.OmbudsmanAdvocates for residents of long-term care facilities.TransportationDoor-to-door trips to nutrition sites, local medical services, and social service agency appointments.Evidence Based Intervention Programs: Matter of Balance and Tai ChiA Matter Of Balance is an award-winning program designed to manage concerns about falls and increase activity levels with practical strategies. Tai Chi for Arthritis. Programs under the Area Agency on Aging of the Coastal Bend are funded in part by the Texas Health and Human Services (HHS), the CBCOG, local governments, non-profit organizations, participant contributions and other local resources.