The African American Elders Program serves African-American elders in Central and Southeast Seattle and South King County. The program identifies frail, isolated and hard-to-serve African Americans and assists them in accessing and receiving needed social and health services through ongoing case management, support and referrals. The program identifies African Americans who are:

• 60 years and older
• Chronically ill, frail, or disabled
• Unable to obtain services or perform activities of daily living
• Low-income or below poverty level
• At risk of premature institutionalization
• In need of multiple services in order to remain in their homes
• Lacking formal and informal support systems
• Have one ADL deficit