How to apply for Region IV Area Agency on Aging — Older Americans Act Services (Berrien County) in Michigan

Who it's for

Region IV Area Agency on Aging serves older adults and people with disabilities in Berrien, Cass, and Van Buren counties, including Berrien County. Its care managers connect people to home and community-based help such as home-delivered meals, transportation, and help with bathing and cleaning; it also offers caregiver support, Medicare/Medicaid counseling, and the MI Choice waiver, an alternative to nursing home care. In Berrien County, Meals on Wheels of Southwest Michigan, Senior Nutrition Services (269-925-0137) delivers meals and runs dining sites. Adults age 60 and over, and adults with disabilities, can call the Info-Line for Aging and Disability at 1-800-654-2810 to ask what help is available.

What you'll need

• Proof of age (60+) or disability status
• Proof of Berrien County residency

Where to apply

What to say when you call

"Hello, I'm calling to ask about Region IV Area Agency on Aging — Older Americans Act Services (Berrien 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+) or disability status, proof of Berrien County residency — 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