Arkansas Specific Resources~check back soon for the national level resources

Arkansas Area Agencies on Aging (AAA): AAAs offer aging services, including:
• Information and assistance
• Care management
• Nutrition services (i.e., Meals on Wheels)
• Legal assistance
• Services for family caregivers through the Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP)
Anyone age 60 or older (866) 801-3435
http://www.arkansas.gov/dhs/aging/aaamap.html

Arkansas Department of Veterans Affairs: Provides aged or disabled veterans with rehabilitative, residential and medical care and services. The VA also helps veterans and their families to present claims for veterans’ benefits to the federal government and offers veterans low-cost loans to acquire farms and homes. (501) 370-3820
http://www.veterans.arkansas.gov

Arkansas Legal Services Partnership:Non-profit organization advocates for the legal rights of low income residents of Arkansas. offers the following services:
•Legal representation
•Legal hotlines by county
•Education (elder, family, consumer law)
Low income residents of Arkansas
http://www.arlegalservices.org

Medicaid: Medicaid is a health insurance for people with limited income and resources. It pays for a variety of medical services, including in-home care or nursing home care, depending on eligibility. Must be low-income – based on specific government criteria (800) 482-8988
https://www.medicaid.state.ar.us

Senior Health Insurance and Information Program (SHIIP): Assists individuals and families with eligibility questions and problems related to Medicare, including prescription drug coverage under Medicare Part D, managed care, long-term care planning, health insurance and other health care issues. (800) 224-6330
http://insurance.arkansas.gov/seniors/homepage.htm

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