“How can we help you?”
Is the most common phrase said at the Area Agency on Aging of
Southwestern Illinois. Life can be
complicated and when changes occur due to health, family dynamics, finances,
etc., help is needed to make good decisions.
The Area Agency on Aging can help older persons and their caregivers by
providing answers on Aging.
The Area Agency on Aging is an independent not-for-profit
organization that exists solely for the benefit of older persons and
caregivers. Empowering persons 60 and
older and their caregivers to live safely in respectful and choice-filled
communities allowing productive, secure and self fulfilled lives is the
Agency’s focus. Envisioning a world in
which aging is positive is the vision of the Agency.
Services the Area Agency on Aging can help older persons with are:
Answers on Aging
Elder Abuse
Investigation
Employment for Older
Adults
Legal Services
Long Term Care
Ombudsman
Meals on Wheels
Medicare Counseling
Nutrition Sites
Pharmaceutical
Assistance
Transportation
Services
No matter where you live, help is close by. The Area Agency on Aging is part of a network
of 650+ Area Agencies throughout the nation.
Every county in America
has an Area Agency on Aging that can be located through the eldercare locator
at www.eldercarelocator.gov or
by calling 1-800-677-1116.
For local Answers on Aging call 1-800-326-3221 or visit our
web site at www.answersonaging.com
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