How do I find and access senior services?

Area Agency on Aging (AAA) - regional level / Arkansas Division of Aging and Adult Services (state level)

Details

What you need to know

Fee

Most services free or on sliding scale based on income ONLINE OPTION: Yes - aging.arkansas.gov; dhs.arkansas.gov WHERE TO GO: Your regional Area Agency on Aging; 2-1-1 Arkansas for immediate referrals; Arkansas DHS offices

Online Option

Yes - aging.arkansas.gov; dhs.arkansas.gov

Where to Go

Your regional Area Agency on Aging; 2-1-1 Arkansas for immediate referrals; Arkansas DHS offices

County-specific variations apply

Arkansas has 8 regional AAAs serving different parts of the state. Services and local program availability vary by region. Rural areas may have limited in-person services. Contact your specific regional AAA to understand what is available in your community and how to enroll.

Arkansas Notes

Important state-specific details

ElderChoices: Arkansas's Medicaid home and community-based waiver program - allows qualifying seniors to receive care at home rather than in a nursing facility; contact Arkansas DHS to apply at (800) 482-8988.
SHIIP (Senior Health Insurance Information Program): free Medicare counseling available statewide through AAAs - contact your regional AAA or call (800) 224-6330.
Property tax relief for seniors: homestead credit available; disabled veterans fully exempt; Amendment 79 caps annual assessment increases - contact County Assessor.
Adult Protective Services (APS): report elder abuse, neglect, or exploitation at (800) 482-8049 (APS hotline - 24/7).
Arkansas Lifespan Respite Coalition: caregiver relief and respite services - contact through your AAA.
8 regional AAAs serve all 75 Arkansas counties - find yours at aging.arkansas.gov.

Official Source

State office contact

State Office

Arkansas Division of Aging and Adult Services - aging.arkansas.gov | (501) 682-2441; APS Hotline: (800) 482-8049; SHIIP: (800) 224-6330