How to apply for REAL Services — Area 2 Agency on Aging — Resource Center, Care Management + Senior Meal Sites (Marshall County) in Indiana

Who it's for

Marshall County's Area Agency on Aging is REAL Services, the Area 2 Agency on Aging for adults 60 and older in Elkhart, Kosciusko, LaPorte, Marshall, and St. Joseph counties. Its Aging and Disability Resource Center is the first call for help finding services for older adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers. Certified case managers help people explore in-home care, meals, and other supports and check which programs they may qualify for. REAL Services also offers help with Medicare and Medicaid questions and Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver support. Senior Meal Sites in Marshall County serve a healthy lunch with friends. Call the Resource Center at 574-233-8205 (toll free 800-552-2916), or call the Marshall County office in Plymouth at 574-936-3175 (AAA visits by appointment).

What you'll need

• Proof of age 60+
• Proof of Marshall County residency
• For in-home care help: an assessment of daily-living needs with a case manager
• Medicare card if enrolled

Where to apply

What to say when you call

"Hello, I'm calling to ask about REAL Services — Area 2 Agency on Aging — Resource Center, Care Management + Senior Meal Sites (Marshall 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 Marshall County residency, for in-home care help: an assessment of daily-living needs with a case manager — 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