Mission: To serve the people of the Arrowhead Region by providing local units of government and citizens groups a means to work cooperatively in identifying needs, solving problems and fostering local leadership.

The Arrowhead Area Agency on Aging (AAAA) is dedicated to fostering communities where older adults can live with dignity, independence, and mutual respect across generations and cultures. Serving the seven counties of Minnesota’s Arrowhead Region—Aitkin, Carlton, Cook, Itasca, Koochiching, Lake, and St. Louis—we work to ensure all people aged 60 and older have access to the resources and support they need to thrive.

As a division of the Arrowhead Regional Development Commission (ARDC), we are committed to building an inclusive and equitable community for our employees and the people we serve.

We play a key role in creating a coordinated and supportive network for aging adults by:

Guided by our vision, we strive to ensure that older adults in Northeast Minnesota have the choice to remain active and stay in their homes and communities as long as possible. Join us in creating a region where aging is embraced and supported!