How to apply for Thrive West Central (Area 7 Agency on Aging) — Options Counseling + PathWays/CHOICE + Meals (Putnam County) in Indiana

Who it's for

Putnam County's Area Agency on Aging is Thrive West Central, the Indiana Area 7 Agency on Aging and Disabled, which serves Clay, Parke, Putnam, Sullivan, Vermillion, and Vigo counties. Services include in-home care (attendant care, home health aides, respite care, and structured family caregiving), meals for people age 60 or older (plus a spouse of any age) at group meal sites or delivered to the home, rural transportation, home and vehicle modifications, personal emergency response systems, and free legal advice through Indiana Legal Services. Call 812-917-3145 to learn more.

What you'll need

• Proof of age 60+
• Proof of Putnam County residency
• For Home-Delivered Meals: documentation of homebound status
• For PathWays/CHOICE: functional + level-of-care assessment
• Medicare card if enrolled

Where to apply

What to say when you call

"Hello, I'm calling to ask about Thrive West Central (Area 7 Agency on Aging) — Options Counseling + PathWays/CHOICE + Meals (Putnam County). 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 proof of age 60+, proof of Putnam County residency, for Home-Delivered Meals: documentation of homebound status — 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

annual reassessment