Which term is the system of federal, state, and local agencies committed to having older Americans live independently in their homes and communities?

• A. US Administration on Aging (AOA)
• B. Aging Network
• C. Senior Centers
• D. Geriatrics

Answer: (B)

A coordinated system of federal, state, and local partners designed to help older adults stay in their homes and communities. This set of organizations and programs is called the Aging Network, which brings together federal agencies, state units on aging, area agencies on aging, local service providers, and community organizations to plan and deliver services like meals, transportation, in-home care, and information and assistance. The federal agency named here is part of this broader network, but the system itself is the Aging Network. Senior Centers are just one type of service within it, and geriatrics is a medical specialty focused on aging.