Senior Resources
Patty worked providing services for older adults for over 25 years. She knows that services are sometimes hard to find. Below are a few resources that can help older adults and/or their caregivers throughout the state of Arizona. If you need additional assistance please contact Patty at [email protected] or leave a message in the Contact form.
AZ 2-1-1
Dial 2-1-1 or click the button below.
2-1-1 Arizona Information and Referral Service operates 24 hours per day, seven days a week. Live operator assistance is available in English and Spanish and assistance is available in other languages via real-time interpreter services. Operators will help individuals and families find resources available to them locally and statewide.
AZ 2-1-1
AREA AGENCIES ON AGING
Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs) were established in the 1973 Older Americans Act (OAA) to help vulnerable older adults live with independence and dignity in their homes and communities. AAA’s work with local service providers to provide direct services to older adults such as Meals, Transportation, In-home services, and Information and Referral. There are eight AAA’s in Arizona. Contact your regional AAA for information on services available in your area.
Maricopa County
Maricopa County - Area Agency on Aging, Region One Senior Help Line (602) 264-HELP (4357). The Senior Help Line is a resource for seniors and the elderly in Maricopa County. They offer a variety of services for older adults and their caregivers.
Pima County
Pima Council on Aging - www.pcoa.org Phone (520) 790-0504
Northern Arizona
Northern Arizona Council of Governments (NACOG) - www.nacog.org/aaa/ Phone (877) 521-3500
NACOG works with Providers in Northern Arizona to get older adults and people with disabilities meals, transportation, and care. They have four different offices in Northern Arizona; Show Low, Flagstaff, Cottonwood, and Prescott Valley. Through their many programs and Client Services they are able to help older adults with their needs including meals, health, and wellness programs.
Western Arizona
Western Arizona Council of Governments (WACOG) - www.wacog.com Phone (928) 782-1886
WACOG Area Agency on Aging (AAA) serves older adults age 60 and older and family caregivers, with some services available to adults with disabilities in Yuma, La Paz, and Mohave counties. Through their provider network, Area Agency on Aging programs and services help these populations live with dignity, independence, and choices in their homes and communities for as long as possible.
Pinal-Gila Counties
Pinal-Gila Council for Senior Citizens (PGCSC) - www.pgcsc.org Phone (520) 836-2758
Southeastern Arizona
Southeastern Arizona Governments Organization (SEAGO) - www.seago.org Phone (520) 432-5301
SEAGO serves residents of Cochise, Graham, Greenlee, and Santa Cruz counties.
Navajo Nation
The Division of Aging and Long-Term Care Support, formerly the Navajo Area Agency on Aging -
Phone (928) 871-6869
DALTCS provides the following services for older adults living on the Navajo Nation: nutrition, transportation, and assistance with payment of eyeglasses, or dentures, or hearing aids via DALTCS Trust Funds. Senior Centers provide meals to older adults and eligible persons with disabilities, including short distance transportation.
Inter-Tribal Council
Inter Tribal Council of Arizona - www.itcaonline.com Phone (602) 258-4822
The Inter Tribal Council of Arizona was established in 1952 to provide a united voice for tribal governments located in the State of Arizona to address common issues of concern. In 1975, the council established a private, non-profit corporation, Inter Tribal Council of Arizona, Inc.(ITCA), under the laws of the State of Arizona to promote Indian self-reliance through public policy development. ITCA provides an independent capacity to obtain, analyze and disseminate information vital to Indian community self-development to 21 member Tribal Nations in Arizona.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION - DESERT SOUTHWEST CHAPTER
24/7 HELP-LINE (800) 272-3900
Currently, more than 180,000 are living with Alzheimer’s disease in Arizona and southern Nevada, and nearly 300,000 families and friends are providing care.
Serving Arizona and southern Nevada, the Alzheimer’s Association Desert Southwest Chapter is there to help. They provide education and support to all those facing Alzheimer’s and other dementias throughout our community, including those living with the disease, caregivers, health care professionals, and families. They are also committed to advocating for the needs and rights of those facing Alzheimer’s disease and advancing critical research toward methods of treatment, prevention, and, ultimately, a cure.
ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION
ARIZONA CAREGIVER ASSOCIATION
The Arizona Caregiver Coalition is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt non-profit registered in the State of Arizona. Our mission is to help family caregivers in Arizona find resources and support. Follow us on Facebook and call us with your questions at 888-737-7494.
CAREGIVER ASSOCIATION
ARIZONA IN HOMECARE ASSOCIATION
The Arizona In-Home Care Association (AZNHA) is a 501(c)6 non-profit organization that was formed to be the primary voice for the home care industry in Arizona. Whether it be best practices, consumer protection, education, or general information about our industry, AZNHA is the foremost leader for in-home care. We invite you to tour our site to learn more about us, our members, what we stand for and to find care services for your loved ones.
AZNHA
AARP ARIZONA
AARP is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization that empowers people to choose how they live as they age.
AARP
ADULT PROTECTIVE SERVICES
Arizona Adult Protective Services (APS) investigates reports of abuse, neglect, and exploitation of vulnerable adults. APS may also become involved when there is a claim of self-neglect which is when an adult with physical or mental impairments is not able to meet their basic needs (such as food, shelter, health care, managing money, etc.) which then impacts the adult’s physical health, mental health or general safety. The goal of APS is to prioritize an adult’s right to make their own decisions while keeping them safe.
APS tries to support the vulnerable adults in their current home and augment the skills they need to take care of themselves by providing services that can help with challenges the adult may be having. However, APS must always balance the need to protect the safety of the vulnerable adult with the adult’s right to make their own decisions.
APS does not conduct safety checks, but local law enforcement does. Law enforcement and APS work together and if law enforcement believes an individual is a vulnerable adult, they will contact APS.
APS
TASK FORCE AGAINST SENIOR ABUSE
Protecting Arizona seniors from abuse and exploitation is an important priority for the Attorney General's Office. The office provides information on scams and consumer fraud, takes legal action against those who prey on seniors and supports legislation to protect seniors.
www.azag.gov/seniors
If you or somebody you know is being physically abused, call 9-1-1 or local law enforcement.
TASA
NATIONAL COUNCIL ON AGING (NCOA) Senior Resources
Resources and support for older adults living alone: A comprehensive guide has practical tips and resource recommendations.
NCOA
AZ 2-1-1
Dial 2-1-1 or click the button below.
2-1-1 Arizona Information and Referral Service operates 24 hours per day, seven days a week. Live operator assistance is available in English and Spanish and assistance is available in other languages via real-time interpreter services. Operators will help individuals and families find resources available to them locally and statewide.
AZ 2-1-1
AREA AGENCIES ON AGING
Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs) were established in the 1973 Older Americans Act (OAA) to help vulnerable older adults live with independence and dignity in their homes and communities. AAA’s work with local service providers to provide direct services to older adults such as Meals, Transportation, In-home services, and Information and Referral. There are eight AAA’s in Arizona. Contact your regional AAA for information on services available in your area.
Maricopa County
Maricopa County - Area Agency on Aging, Region One Senior Help Line (602) 264-HELP (4357). The Senior Help Line is a resource for seniors and the elderly in Maricopa County. They offer a variety of services for older adults and their caregivers.
Pima County
Pima Council on Aging - www.pcoa.org Phone (520) 790-0504
Northern Arizona
Northern Arizona Council of Governments (NACOG) - www.nacog.org/aaa/ Phone (877) 521-3500
NACOG works with Providers in Northern Arizona to get older adults and people with disabilities meals, transportation, and care. They have four different offices in Northern Arizona; Show Low, Flagstaff, Cottonwood, and Prescott Valley. Through their many programs and Client Services they are able to help older adults with their needs including meals, health, and wellness programs.
Western Arizona
Western Arizona Council of Governments (WACOG) - www.wacog.com Phone (928) 782-1886
WACOG Area Agency on Aging (AAA) serves older adults age 60 and older and family caregivers, with some services available to adults with disabilities in Yuma, La Paz, and Mohave counties. Through their provider network, Area Agency on Aging programs and services help these populations live with dignity, independence, and choices in their homes and communities for as long as possible.
Pinal-Gila Counties
Pinal-Gila Council for Senior Citizens (PGCSC) - www.pgcsc.org Phone (520) 836-2758
Southeastern Arizona
Southeastern Arizona Governments Organization (SEAGO) - www.seago.org Phone (520) 432-5301
SEAGO serves residents of Cochise, Graham, Greenlee, and Santa Cruz counties.
Navajo Nation
The Division of Aging and Long-Term Care Support, formerly the Navajo Area Agency on Aging -
Phone (928) 871-6869
DALTCS provides the following services for older adults living on the Navajo Nation: nutrition, transportation, and assistance with payment of eyeglasses, or dentures, or hearing aids via DALTCS Trust Funds. Senior Centers provide meals to older adults and eligible persons with disabilities, including short distance transportation.
Inter-Tribal Council
Inter Tribal Council of Arizona - www.itcaonline.com Phone (602) 258-4822
The Inter Tribal Council of Arizona was established in 1952 to provide a united voice for tribal governments located in the State of Arizona to address common issues of concern. In 1975, the council established a private, non-profit corporation, Inter Tribal Council of Arizona, Inc.(ITCA), under the laws of the State of Arizona to promote Indian self-reliance through public policy development. ITCA provides an independent capacity to obtain, analyze and disseminate information vital to Indian community self-development to 21 member Tribal Nations in Arizona.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION - DESERT SOUTHWEST CHAPTER
24/7 HELP-LINE (800) 272-3900
Currently, more than 180,000 are living with Alzheimer’s disease in Arizona and southern Nevada, and nearly 300,000 families and friends are providing care.
Serving Arizona and southern Nevada, the Alzheimer’s Association Desert Southwest Chapter is there to help. They provide education and support to all those facing Alzheimer’s and other dementias throughout our community, including those living with the disease, caregivers, health care professionals, and families. They are also committed to advocating for the needs and rights of those facing Alzheimer’s disease and advancing critical research toward methods of treatment, prevention, and, ultimately, a cure.
ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION
ARIZONA CAREGIVER ASSOCIATION
The Arizona Caregiver Coalition is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt non-profit registered in the State of Arizona. Our mission is to help family caregivers in Arizona find resources and support. Follow us on Facebook and call us with your questions at 888-737-7494.
CAREGIVER ASSOCIATION
ARIZONA IN HOMECARE ASSOCIATION
The Arizona In-Home Care Association (AZNHA) is a 501(c)6 non-profit organization that was formed to be the primary voice for the home care industry in Arizona. Whether it be best practices, consumer protection, education, or general information about our industry, AZNHA is the foremost leader for in-home care. We invite you to tour our site to learn more about us, our members, what we stand for and to find care services for your loved ones.
AZNHA
AARP ARIZONA
AARP is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization that empowers people to choose how they live as they age.
AARP
ADULT PROTECTIVE SERVICES
Arizona Adult Protective Services (APS) investigates reports of abuse, neglect, and exploitation of vulnerable adults. APS may also become involved when there is a claim of self-neglect which is when an adult with physical or mental impairments is not able to meet their basic needs (such as food, shelter, health care, managing money, etc.) which then impacts the adult’s physical health, mental health or general safety. The goal of APS is to prioritize an adult’s right to make their own decisions while keeping them safe.
APS tries to support the vulnerable adults in their current home and augment the skills they need to take care of themselves by providing services that can help with challenges the adult may be having. However, APS must always balance the need to protect the safety of the vulnerable adult with the adult’s right to make their own decisions.
APS does not conduct safety checks, but local law enforcement does. Law enforcement and APS work together and if law enforcement believes an individual is a vulnerable adult, they will contact APS.
APS
TASK FORCE AGAINST SENIOR ABUSE
Protecting Arizona seniors from abuse and exploitation is an important priority for the Attorney General's Office. The office provides information on scams and consumer fraud, takes legal action against those who prey on seniors and supports legislation to protect seniors.
www.azag.gov/seniors
If you or somebody you know is being physically abused, call 9-1-1 or local law enforcement.
TASA
NATIONAL COUNCIL ON AGING (NCOA) Senior Resources
Resources and support for older adults living alone: A comprehensive guide has practical tips and resource recommendations.
NCOA
