Resources

Area Agencies on Aging is a network of over 620 organizations across America servicing local seniors (60+). Most of the agencies serve a specific geographic area of several neighboring counties, although a few offer services statewide. Each Area Agency on Aging provides valuable information and assistance with programs that can help seniors.  

Many Of the Typical Programs in Each Area Include:

• Nutrition and meal programs (counseling, home delivered or group meals)
  1. Caregiver support (respite care and training for caregivers)
  2. Information about assistance programs and referrals to administrators
  3. Insurance counseling to seniors (to help understand and maximize the benefits of their insurance such as Medicare)
  4. Transportation (information about coordinated shared, non-medical transportation services) In addition, several agencies can assist families to complete applications for programs such as Medicaid, respite care, and certain veterans’ programs. As well, they   may also have case management services to seniors in the area. about coordinated shared, non-medical transportation services)
  In addition, several agencies can assist families to complete applications for programs such as Medicaid, respite care, and certain veterans’ programs. As well, they may also have case management services to seniors in the area.

• Meals on Wheels known to most people is a meal program across America. In fact, it operates in just about every community, through more than 5,000 independently-run local programs. Each community runs its Meals on Wheels based on the needs and resources of their communities, but they are all dedicated and focused on providing seniors with nourishing and healthy meals in their own homes.

• Eldercare Locator is a great resource for seniors. As a free national service of the US Administration on Aging (AoA) and an initiative of National Association of Area Agencies on Aging (n4a), it helps find local resources available to seniors such as legal and financial support, caregiving services, home repair and modification, transportation and more. You can contact the Eldercare Locator by calling 800-677-1116 or by visiting their website.