How to apply for Area Agency on Aging (ADRC) — Jefferson County in Florida

Who it's for

Advantage Aging Solutions (the Area Agency on Aging for North Florida) is the Area Agency on Aging and Aging & Disability Resource Center (ADRC) serving Jefferson County. As a one-call 'no wrong door' entry point, it connects older adults, caregivers, and people with disabilities to in-home care, home-delivered and congregate meals, transportation, caregiver support, benefits counseling, and Florida's Medicaid long-term-care and Community Care for the Elderly services. Services are for adults 60 and older, with priority for those in greatest need. In Jefferson County the local Older Americans Act provider is the Jefferson County Senior Citizens Center in Monticello (850-739-5942), listed by Advantage Aging Solutions alongside the Senior Citizens Council of Madison County. Call the Elder Helpline at 1-866-467-4624 (Florida's statewide Elder Helpline, 1-800-963-5337, also routes here) to be connected to the Jefferson County ADRC.

What you'll need

• Proof of age 60+ and Jefferson 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 (ADRC) — Jefferson 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+ and Jefferson 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)