How to apply for Area Agency on Aging services (Milestones Area Agency on Aging) — Keokuk in Iowa

Milestones Area Agency on Aging

Who it's for

Milestones Area Agency on Aging is the Area Agency on Aging for Keokuk County and 16 other counties in southeast Iowa. It helps older Iowans live safely and on their own at home. Services include information and assistance, options counseling, case management, nutrition programs such as home-delivered meals and Milestones Community Cafés, caregiver support (including respite care information and support groups), health and wellness classes, elder abuse prevention, and free SHIIP Medicare counseling. Home-delivered meals are for people age 60 and older (and their spouse of any age) who live where the meals are offered. Call the toll-free line at 855-410-6222. Offices are in Davenport (4440 Brady St., 563-324-9085), Burlington (509 Jefferson Street, 319-752-5433) and Ottumwa (635 E. Pennsylvania Ave.).

AAA services are free or donation-based, and some have their own eligibility rules (home-delivered meals start at age 60). Medicaid long-term care eligibility is decided by Iowa HHS.

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: 1-855-410-6222

What to say when you call

"Hello, I'm calling to ask about Area Agency on Aging services (Milestones Area Agency on Aging) — Keokuk. 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

none

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