Aging Matters

Description

Evaluates a persons ability to take care of themselves. Activities of daily living include bathing, eating, dressing, mobility, transferring from bed to chair and using the toilet.

Hours

Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 5:00pm

Required Documents

Varies - Call for Details

Eligibility

Age 60 or older

Fees

No Fees

Intake Procedure

Telephone to Apply

Languages

English

Service Area

Bollinger, Butler, Cape Girardeau, Carter, Dunklin, Iron, Madison, Mississippi, New Madrid, Pemiscot, Perry, Reynolds, Ripley, St. Francois, Ste. Genevieve, Scott, Stoddard and Wayne Counties in Missouri

Geography Served

Description

Respite care is a component of the Family Caregiver Program. Maximum length of time available. Service is sub-contracted to family caregivers.

Hours

Irregular - Call for Hours

Required Documents

Varies - Call for Details

Eligibility

Call For Details

Fees

No Fees

Intake Procedure

Call or Apply in person

Languages

English

Service Area

Bollinger, Butler, Cape Girardeau, Carter, Dunklin, Iron, Madison, Mississippi, New Madrid, Pemiscot, Perry, Reynolds, Ripley, St. Francois, Ste. Genevieve, Scott, Stoddard and Wayne Counties in Missouri

Geography Served

Description

Legal services are for non-fee generating legal matters such as Durable Power of Attorney.

Hours

Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 5:00pm

Required Documents

Varies - Call for Details

Eligibility

Age 60 and older

Fees

No Fees Donations Accepted

Intake Procedure

Call or Walk In to Apply

Languages

English

Service Area

Bollinger, Butler, Cape Girardeau, Carter, Dunklin, Iron, Madison, Mississippi, New Madrid, Pemiscot, Perry, Reynolds, Ripley, St. Francois, Ste. Genevieve, Scott, Stoddard and Wayne Counties in Missouri

Geography Served

Description

The Southeast Missouri Area Agency on Aging's mission is to develop a coordinated delivery system of services to assist and enable older Missourians to remain in their own homes as long as possible and to enhance the quality of life for all older Missourians. Programs offered include: Nutrition program, long term ombudsman program, in home services, paperwork assistance, legal services, assistance with hearing aids, books on tape for the handicapped, health promotion, information and assistance, tax information, transportation assistance, financial counseling, adult day care, respite care, family caregiver support program Medicare Prescription Drug Program, and the Missouri Senior Rx Program.

Hours

Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 5:00pm

Required Documents

Varies - Call for Details

Eligibility

Age 60 and older.

Fees

No Fees

Intake Procedure

Call or Apply in person

Languages

English

Service Area

Bollinger, Butler, Cape Girardeau, Carter, Dunklin, Iron, Madison, Mississippi, New Madrid, Pemiscot, Perry, Reynolds, Ripley, St. Francois, Ste. Genevieve, Scott, Stoddard and Wayne Counties in Missouri

Geography Served

Description

The program provides five types of service. 1) Information about resources, 2) Assistance with access to services, 3) Organization of support groups, and caregiver training, 4) Respite care 5) Provision of some supplies Financial Counseling available to participants that live in New Madrid, Mississippi, Pemiscot, Scott, and Dunklin Counties.

Hours

Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 5:00pm

Required Documents

Varies - Call for Details

Eligibility

18 years of age or older Must be caring for someone over 60 years of age

Fees

No Fees

Intake Procedure

Appointment Required

Languages

English

Service Area

Bollinger, Butler, Cape Girardeau, Carter, Dunklin, Iron, Madison, Mississippi, New Madrid, Pemiscot, Perry, Reynolds, Ripley, St. Francois, Ste. Genevieve, Scott, Stoddard and Wayne Counties in Missouri

Geography Served

Description

Case management services available to those who are eligible after initial assessments have been completed.

Hours

Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 5:00pm

Required Documents

Varies - Call for Details

Eligibility

Age 60 and older

Fees

No Fees

Intake Procedure

ADL and cognitive assessments are completed by a case worker

Languages

English

Service Area

Bollinger, Butler, Cape Girardeau, Carter, Dunklin, Iron, Madison, Mississippi, New Madrid, Pemiscot, Perry, Reynolds, Ripley, St. Francois, Ste. Genevieve, Scott, Stoddard and Wayne Counties in Missouri

Geography Served

Description

Assist clients with understanding benefits, completing paperwork, and enrolling in appropriate programs (such as Durable Power of Attorney).

Hours

Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 5:00pm

Required Documents

Call For Details Depends on what paperwork is being completed

Eligibility

Age 60 and older

Fees

No Fees

Intake Procedure

Appointment Required

Languages

English

Service Area

Bollinger, Butler, Cape Girardeau, Carter, Dunklin, Iron, Madison, Mississippi, New Madrid, Pemiscot, Perry, Reynolds, Ripley, St. Francois, Ste. Genevieve, Scott, Stoddard and Wayne Counties in Missouri

Geography Served

Description

Grant funded alternative for Meals on Wheels for individuals who are out side the Meals on Wheels service area. This program provides meal delivery to older adults by UPS. Individuals who qualify are delivered 10 frozen meals per week (46/month) to clients that senior centers aren't able to provide delivery to. A phone contact to client will be made weekly by the Southeast Missouri Area Agency on Aging central office staff.

Hours

Mon-Sun - 8:00am to 5:00pm

Required Documents

Proof of Age Proof of Medicaid Picture ID

Eligibility

Medicaid Recipients Age 63 Years or Older Individuals who can not receive Meals on Wheels services by their local Senior Center

Fees

No Fees

Intake Procedure

Telephone to Apply: 1-800-392-8771 Contact Rhonda Bramlett at Rhonda2@semoaaa.org or Cassandra Smith at cassandra@semoaaa.org

Languages

English

Service Area

Bollinger, Butler, Cape Girardeau, Carter, Dunklin, Iron, Madison, Mississippi, New Madrid, Pemiscot, Perry, Reynolds, Ripley, St. Francois, Ste. Genevieve, Scott, Stoddard and Wayne Counties in Missouri

Geography Served

Description

Residents of Long Term Care facilities benefit through trusting relationships with trained volunteers who are well informed and objective. They also listen to concerns, and respect residents' privacy and confidentiality.

Hours

Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 5:00pm

Required Documents

No Documentation Required

Eligibility

Age 60 and over Age 18-59 if disabled

Fees

No Fees

Intake Procedure

Telephone for Service

Languages

English

Service Area

Bollinger, Butler, Cape Girardeau, Carter, Dunklin, Iron, Madison, Mississippi, New Madrid, Pemiscot, Perry, Reynolds, Ripley, St. Francois, Ste. Genevieve, Scott, Stoddard and Wayne Counties in Missouri

Geography Served

Description

Aging Matters (Area Agency on Aging) serves as a Navigator Program for the Affordable Care Act. They assist individuals who want to purchase insurance understand the qualified private health plans that are available within the marketplace and guide them through the enrollment process.

Hours

Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 5:00pm

Required Documents

Call For Details

Eligibility

No Restrictions (Do NOT have to be a senior to come to agency for assistance)

Fees

No Fees

Intake Procedure

Telephone to Apply Appointment Required

Languages

English

Service Area

Bollinger, Butler, Cape Girardeau, Carter, Dunklin, Iron, Madison, Mississippi, New Madrid, Pemiscot, Perry, Reynolds, Ripley, St. Francois, Ste. Genevieve, Scott, Stoddard and Wayne Counties in Missouri

Geography Served

Description

Rides for seniors for medical appointments at least 20 miles from the senior's home.

Hours

Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 5:00pm

Required Documents

Varies - Call for Details

Eligibility

Individuals age 60 and older Appointment must be at least 20 miles from the senior's home

Fees

Reimbursement for qualifying mileage.

Intake Procedure

Telephone to Apply

Languages

English

Service Area

Bollinger, Butler, Cape Girardeau, Carter, Dunklin, Iron, Madison, Mississippi, New Madrid, Pemiscot, Perry, Reynolds, Ripley, St. Francois, Ste. Genevieve, Scott, Stoddard and Wayne Counties in Missouri

Geography Served

Description

Information and referral service available.

Hours

Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 5:00pm

Required Documents

No Documentation Required

Eligibility

Age 60 and older

Fees

No Fees

Intake Procedure

Telephone for Service

Languages

English

Service Area

Bollinger, Butler, Cape Girardeau, Carter, Dunklin, Iron, Madison, Mississippi, New Madrid, Pemiscot, Perry, Reynolds, Ripley, St. Francois, Ste. Genevieve, Scott, Stoddard and Wayne Counties in Missouri

Geography Served