How to apply for Area Agency on Aging services (White River Area Agency on Aging) — Woodruff in Arkansas
White River Area Agency on Aging, Inc. (WRAAA)
Who it's for
White River Area Agency on Aging (WRAAA), based in Batesville, is the Area Agency on Aging for Woodruff County. It offers in-home care by trained Home Care Assistants working under a Registered Nurse (bathing and personal care, meal help, medication reminders, light housekeeping, laundry, errands and rides to appointments, and relief for caregivers), care management, a Family Caregiver Program, a personal emergency response system, and veteran programs. Through senior centers in Woodruff County and the rest of its area it offers noon meals, home-delivered meals for people who cannot leave home, wellness classes and rides to the center, grocery stores and pharmacies. Some help may be limited by funding. Call the Woodruff County office at 870-731-2233 or toll-free 1-877-482-2353. The main office line is 870-612-3000 (toll-free 1-800-382-3205).
AAA services are free or donation-based and some depend on funding; programs the agency helps with have their own eligibility rules. Most Older Americans Act services start at age 60. 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: 1-870-731-2233
What to say when you call
"Hello, I'm calling to ask about Area Agency on Aging services (White River Area Agency on Aging) — Woodruff. 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.