Glossary of Acronyms

AAA Area Agency on Aging, also referred to as Area Agency.

ADRC Aging and Disability Resource Center

ALF Assisted Living Facility.

ADI Alzheimer's Disease Initiative

AOA Administration on Aging within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

CARES Comprehensive Assessment and Review of Longterm Care Services, (Medicaid nursing home preadmission screening program).

CCE Community Care for the Elderly Program.

DCF Florida Department of Children and Families.

DOEA Florida Department of Elder Affairs, also referred to as the Department.

EHEAEP Emergency Home Energy Assistance for the Elderly Program.

HCE Home Care for the Elderly Program.

HHS United States Department of Health and Human Services.

ICP Institutional Care Program.

OAA Older Americans Act.

OSS Optional State Supplementation Program.

PSA Planning and Service Area.

RFP Request for Proposals.

SSI Supplemental Security Income Program.

SUA State Unit on Aging. In Florida this is the Department of Elder Affairs, DOEA

USDA United States Department of Agriculture.