How to Access your local Area Agency on Aging
Information & assistance
Call the AAA HelpLine at 1-800-642-5119 to be connected with a knowledgeable professional to help you with questions you may have around
Caregiver support
Medicare
Transportation
Housing
Long-term care options
Transitioning after a hospital stay
Wellness
Nutrition counseling
Preventing falls
Supporting veterans in their homes
Meals on Wheels
and any of the services listed below:
Health insurance & Medicare counseling
AAA offices have certified State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) staff who provide counseling to Medicare beneficiaries and those about to become eligible for Medicare.
Care management
Qualified staff at AAAs can provide you and your loved one with options to consider regarding:
In-home care
Transitioning home from a stay at the hospital or nursing facility
Developing a personal care plan
Coordinating with local community partners to provide needed services
Adapted from Vermont Association of Area Agencies on Aging
Nutrition & meals
Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs) partner with local agencies to provide meals at community sites and Meals On Wheels to individuals who live at home and need a nutritious meal delivered. Nutrition counseling may also be available to individuals.
Caregiver supports
Each of Vermont's five Area Agencies on Aging can help to identify local resources, training, and services for caregivers.
Office of the Health Care Advocate
1-800-917-7787
A project of the nonprofit law firm Vermont Legal Aid, HCA can help guide you through any health care issue, including insurance.
