Founded in 1995, the AEA was created to serve the unmet needs of seniors in the Bay Area Afghan community. Since its creation, the AEA has worked to reduce the high levels of depression and isolation that many Afghan seniors face and connect them to needed services and social activities to improve their quality of life.

Due to the great need in the community, the AEA has been able to develop and expand the services and programs offered and will continue to work for and advocate on behalf of the health and well being of  Afghan seniors in the Bay Area.