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Area Agencies on Aging outline local services, warn availability varies by county
Summary
Directors from local Area Agencies on Aging described nutrition, caregiver support, ombudsman advocacy, home- and community-based services and digital inclusion programs — noting some specialized waivers and veteran-directed programs are not available in every AAA area.
Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs) across Utah provide a range of home- and community-based services that help older adults remain independent, but program availability can vary by region, AAA leaders said June 15.
Rochelle Blackham, who represents Davis County aging services, and Amy Hoffteuser, director of aging services for Tooele County, described core AAA programs: caregiver supports and respite care, long-term care ombudsman advocacy, legal services through partnerships, Medicare counseling (SHIP), the Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) to detect billing fraud, congregate and home-delivered nutrition…
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