Mondala said from 50, they are now serving more than a hundred senior citizens.
She said the Aging Office is getting over $.5 million every fiscal year from the federal government to support its services.
She fears though their office may face difficulty serving more elderly if their resources are not increased.
On Aug. 10, Mondala said CNMI Congressman Gregorio “Kilili” Sablan and the visiting U.S. congressional delegation headed by Guam Congresswoman Madeleine Bordallo are scheduled to visit the Aging Office.
During the one-hour visit, Mondala said she will tell them about their concerns and programs.
Under the Title V, Mondala said there are 53 senior citizens that availed the Senior Community Service Employment Program offered under a federal grant.
Under the program, senior citizens aged 55 above are trained and paid $7.25 an hour.
“If there’s a vacancy by the host agency they can also be hired,” she said.
At present, Mondala said the Aging Office is also accommodating 220 Manamko – 145 from Saipan, 12 in Rota and 33 in Tinian, under the homebound program.
Caregivers and nurses are sent to the homebound group who needs medical assistance, she said.
The Aging Office hired the Marianas Health Services and the Marianas Visiting Nurses to provide this group their medical care.
The homebound group has senior citizens aged 60 and above who are physically incapable of moving themselves without the aid of another person.
