- (a) Each area agency on aging and subcontractor shall provide for socialization programs to older Americans, particularly those who have low incomes and/or are in the minority, in their planning service area.
- (b) Socialization services can include, but are not limited to planned leisure events such-as games, sports, arts and crafts, supervised exercise classes, nutrition and other educational sessions, performing arts, trips, and other relaxing social activities facilitated by a provider.
(c)
(1) Socialization services provided must conform to requirements of:
- (A) State laws;
- (B) The Older Americans Act, 42 U.S.C. § 3001 et seq., and accompanying federal regulations; and
- (C) Policies and procedures of the Division of Aging, Adult, and Behavioral Health Services of the Department of Human Services.
- (2) The area agencies on aging will develop procedures to assist subcontractors in meeting division and area agency on aging procedures, as needed.