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How to apply for Area Agency on Aging of the Middle Rio Grande (MRGDC AAA) — Title III + ADRC (Real County)

Middle Rio Grande Development Council (MRGDC) — established 1970; the regional COG and designated AAA under OAA Title III for 9 counties of the Middle Rio Grande border region (Dimmit, Edwards, Kinney, LaSalle, Maverick, Real, Uvalde, Val Verde, Zavala)

Who it's for

MRGDC AAA serves Real County seniors age 60+ and their caregivers as part of its 9-county Middle Rio Grande border region. Services include Title III Congregate Meals + Home-Delivered Meals, Care Coordination, Caregiver Support, Benefits Counseling (HICAP/SHIP Medicare), Long-Term Care Ombudsman, and ADRC intake. Apply by calling MRGDC AAA at 830-876-3533. Office: 307 W Nopal Street, Carrizo Springs TX 78834.

Real County is one of 9 Middle Rio Grande counties in MRGDC's AAA service area.

What you'll need

  • Proof of age 60+
  • Proof of Real County residency
  • For home-delivered meals: documentation of homebound status
  • For Benefits Counseling SHIP service: Medicare card

Where to apply

Apply online: official application

By phone: 830-876-3533

Renewals

annual reassessment

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