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Area Agency on Aging Locations
... (AAA) is a public or nonprofit private agency that helps older Arizonans. AAAs are chosen by the State to plan and coordinate services at the local level: Advocate for older adults Offer ...
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Helping Older Adults
This past year, many older adults and individuals with disabilities were without connection and ... their safety and general wellbeing. However, a myriad of services, supports and ways to report abuse or maltreatment are available to ...
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Press Releases
... DES Announces New Simplified Process for Older Adults Applying for Nutrition Assistance ... Housing Resources for Individuals Served by the Human Services Campus ...
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Four Seniors Help Older Arizonans Navigate Complexities of Medicare
... care needs can be confusing and challenging, especially for older adults who are living on fixed incomes, struggling to pay their bills. ... program that offers medical and support case management services to those 18 and older who have HIV. After eight years he moved to the ...
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DES Office Locator
Virtual Services DES services are available online and by phone. Skip the local ... may help with: Food assistance Services for older adults Other basic needs Use this tool to find support in your area. ...
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Senior Community Service Employment Program
... known as the Mature Worker Program, was authorized by the Older Americans Act in 1965 to assist low-income, unemployed individuals aged ... to determine individual needs for training, supportive services and their potential for unsubsidized employment. Other job-related ...
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Physical Readiness for Falls Prevention
... Month, a chance to reflect on the impact falls have on older adults, and the steps that can be taken to prevent them from happening. ... with local Area Agencies on Aging to provide valuable aging services within your community! Contact or visit your AAA to see what’s ...
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Prevent Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation
... Neglect, or Exploitation of an Individual 18 Years of Age or Older What are Abuse, Neglect and ... and manage their medical needs. Home and Community Based Services including the help from people and agencies to make sure you feel ...
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APS Care Coordination Team Supports Vulnerable Arizonans Experiencing Self-Neglect
Imagine you have an older neighbor who uses a wheelchair and lives alone with limited access to ... Yuma earlier this year. While many consider Adult Protective Services (APS) for situations of abuse or neglect from alleged perpetrators, APS can also support vulnerable adults who are facing self-neglect which can be extremely dangerous and ...
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Featured Highlights
... May is Older Americans Month DES offers various services for elderly adults through the Area Agencies on Aging (AAA) and other ...