How to apply for Area Agency on Aging services (Area Agency on Aging of Southwest Arkansas) — Howard
Area Agency on Aging of Southwest Arkansas, Inc. (Region VII)
Who it's for
The Area Agency on Aging of Southwest Arkansas, a nonprofit based in Magnolia, serves adults age 60 or older and family caregivers in Calhoun, Columbia, Dallas, Hempstead, Howard, Lafayette, Little River, Miller, Nevada, Ouachita, Sevier and Union Counties. Its services include case management to help you find and apply for benefits, senior centers with a hot lunch and rides to and from the center, information and assistance, health promotion classes such as the Diabetic Education Empowerment Program (DEEP), a long-term care ombudsman, legal advocacy and referral, personal emergency response systems (PERS), Tai Chi and other wellness classes, and caregiver and Parkinson's support groups. The case manager for this county can be reached at 870-299-8096. The main office is at 600 Lelia Street in Magnolia: 870-234-7410 or toll-free 1-800-272-2127, open Monday to Thursday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm.
AAA services are free or donation-based; programs the agency helps with have their own eligibility rules. Most services are for people age 60 and older. Medicaid long-term care eligibility is decided by the Arkansas Department of Human Services.
People who qualify for one senior program often qualify for others. See everything you may qualify for — free, no SSN, about five minutes.
Discover my benefitsWhat you'll need
- None — call to get started
Where to apply
Apply online: official application
By phone: 1-870-234-7410 (toll free 1-800-272-2127)
What to say when you call
"Hello, I'm calling to ask about Area Agency on Aging services (Area Agency on Aging of Southwest Arkansas) — Howard. I'd like to know whether I may qualify, what documents I need, and whether I can apply online, by mail, by phone, or in person. I understand I may need none — call to get started — is anything else required? What is the best next step?"
Tip: have a pen ready, ask for the person's name, and write down any case or reference number they give you.
Renewals
none
Not sure if you qualify? Run a free check first.
Discover my benefitsNot legal or financial advice. The agency makes the final eligibility decision.