How to apply for Area Agency on Aging services (Lower Arkansas Valley Area Agency on Aging) — Bent

Lower Arkansas Valley Area Agency on Aging

Who it's for

The Lower Arkansas Valley Area Agency on Aging (LAVAAA) serves Baca, Bent, Crowley, Kiowa, Otero and Prowers counties, including Bent County. It connects older adults and the people who care for them to information and services on a range of help for daily living. Call 719-383-3166 (13 West 3rd Street, La Junta).

AAA services are free or donation-based; program enrollments the agency helps with have their own eligibility rules. Most Older Americans Act services start at age 60.

People who qualify for one senior program often qualify for others. See everything you may qualify for — free, no SSN, about five minutes.

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What you'll need

  • None — call to get started

Where to apply

Apply online: official application

By phone: 1-719-383-3166

What to say when you call

"Hello, I'm calling to ask about Area Agency on Aging services (Lower Arkansas Valley Area Agency on Aging) — Bent. 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

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Not legal or financial advice. The agency makes the final eligibility decision.