The Detroit Area Agency on Aging (DAAA) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for older adults and adults with disabilities in the Detroit area. Its mission is to promote healthy aging and ensure access to essential services that support independence, dignity, and well-being through advocacy, service coordination, and community-based programs.
DAAA typically pursues policies related to senior services funding, Medicaid and Medicare access, long-term care support, caregiver assistance, nutrition programs, transportation services, housing stability for seniors, and protections for vulnerable older adults.
Primarily funded through federal and state government grants, including Older Americans Act funding, as well as contracts, local government support, and private donations.
Affiliated with the National Association of Area Agencies on Aging (USAging), the Michigan Office of Services to the Aging, and regional service providers focused on senior and disability services.
Non-profit organization
