How to apply for Area Agency on Aging (Northeast Missouri Area Agency on Aging (NEMO AAA)) — Monroe

Who it's for

Northeast Missouri Area Agency on Aging (NEMO AAA) is the Area Agency on Aging for Monroe County. It is the local starting point that connects older adults and caregivers to Region 5 Area Agency on Aging in Kirksville, serving 16 northeast Missouri counties. Programs include information and referral/assistance, in-home services, congregate and home-delivered nutrition, legal assistance, the long-term care ombudsman program, transportation (contracted with OATS Transit), caregiver resources and respite, advocacy, and an in-house wellness center. Site states: "NEMO AAA programs and services are available for anyone above the age of 60 or a caregiver who resides in the counties of Adair, Clark, Knox, Lewis, Lincoln, Macon, Marion, Monroe, Montgomery, Pike, Ralls, Randolph, Schuyler, Scotland, Shelby, and Warren." The services list and the age-60 sentence quoted above both appear on the NEMO AAA home page (https://nemoaaa.org/), which is cited here because the deeper pages https://nemoaaa.org/services/ and https://nemoaaa.org/services-by-county/ rate-limit automated fetchers (HTTP 429) and 403 plain fetchers; they load normally in a browser. Most services are for adults 60 and older; adults with disabilities may also qualify for some services. Call 1-660-665-4682 to get started.

What you'll need

• Proof of age 60+ (or a qualifying disability) and Monroe County residency
• A description of the help needed (in-home care, meals, transportation, caregiver support)

Where to apply

What to say when you call

“Hello, I'm calling to ask about Area Agency on Aging (Northeast Missouri Area Agency on Aging (NEMO AAA)) — Monroe. 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+ (or a qualifying disability) and monroe county residency, a description of the help needed (in-home care, meals, transportation, caregiver support) — 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

as needed (assessment-based)