The members of the American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging (AAHSA) help millions of individuals and their families every day through mission-driven, not-for-profit organizations dedicated to providing the services that people need, when they need them, in the place they call home. Our 5,700 member organizations, many of which have served their communities for generations, offer the continuum of aging services: adult day services, home health, community services, senior housing, assisted living residences, continuing care retirement communities and nursing homes. AAHSA's commitment is to create the future of aging services through quality people can trust.
Our Vision- Healthy, Affordable, Ethical Aging Services for America.
Our Mission- Creating the Future of Aging Services
- Increasing the Value of Membership
Our Ideals
- Dignity of all persons at every stage of life
- Services people need, when they need them, in the place they call home
- Quality that people can trust
- Mission-driven, not-for-profit values
- Advocacy for the right public policy for the right reasons
- Leadership through shared learning
AAHSA Accomplishments
AAHSA Nominations and Awards Committee
- 2009 Call for nominations (Closed)
AAHSA Family
Center for Aging Services Technologies (CAST)
CAST is leading the charge to expedite the development, evaluation and adoption of emerging technologies that will transform the aging experience. The organization is now an international coalition of more than 400 technology companies, aging-services organizations, businesses, research universities and government representatives working together under the auspices of AAHSA. Learn more.
Institute for the Future of Aging Services (IFAS)
IFAS is an independent research organization dedicated to bridging the worlds of policy, practice and research to advance the development and diffusion of high-quality aging and long-term care services and supports. IFAS is the applied research arm of AAHSA. Learn more.
International Association of Homes and Services for the Ageing (IAHSA)
IAHSA was founded in 1994 by an international group of leaders who realized that the global ageing crisis would have a profound impact on our earth's elders. Their vision was to create a platform for policymakers, researchers, business and ageing services providers to collectively share their knowledge and best practices to enhance quality of care for the elderly. Over the years IAHSA has created an international forum for the exchange of research, services, products and training that make up the Global Ageing Network. Learn more.
The Long-Term Care Solution
The Long-Term Care Solution is AAHSA's long-term care financing plan modeled on an actuarially sound national insurance trust. Our solution is based on three core principles: consumer choice, financial responsibility and equity. The goal is simple: to get as close to universal long-term care coverage as possible. With cash as one (if not the only) benefit, the poor and middle class will have greater choices in how and where to receive the care and services they need. Learn more
Corporate Supporters
AAHSA's strength is our relationship with corporate supporters that believe in AAHSA's vision, mission and ideals. These companies offer a wide range of products and services for provider members. They share AAHSA's commitment to create the future of aging services through quality people can trust. The 2009 AAHSA Partners and 2009 Premier Sponsors offer a wealth of useful information.