Additional Services

Area Agency on Aging Additional Services

We provide services that help older adults live with independence and dignity in their homes and communities. WACOG’s Area Agency on Aging helps older adults and persons with disabilities in La Paz, Mohave, and Yuma Counties. Our Central Intake Specialists connect families and individuals to WACOG’s direct and contracted services or other information, services, or supports needed.

Area Agency on Aging Additional Services

We provide services that help older adults live with independence and dignity in their homes and communities. WACOG’s Area Agency on Aging helps older adults and persons with disabilities in La Paz, Mohave, and Yuma Counties. Our Central Intake Specialists connect families and individuals to WACOG’s direct and contracted services or other information, services, or supports needed.

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Services that help older adults live with independence and dignity in their homes and communities.

ombudsman volunteer

Ombudsman programs work to resolve problems related to the health, safety, welfare, and rights of individuals who live in long-term care facilities, such as nursing homes and assisted living facilities, and other residential care communities.


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transportation assistance

In locations where transportation services are available, we provide limited transportation to vital appointments in order to support our clients maintaining their independence.

Our Rider Assistance Program provides mileage reimbursement to a Care Client’s selected driver for essential rides to medical, senior center, social service and grocery trips. Clients must be age 60 and above or persons with disabilities. The designated driver cannot be a participant’s household member.

Legal Assistance

Central Arizona Aging

This service provides legal assistance with items listed below, legal advice, advocacy, consultation and representation in civil matters to low-income seniors age 60 and over.

This service does not provide criminal defense. Contact Central Arizona Aging at 1-800-293-9393. You do not have to be a WACOG client to receive legal assistance.

Advocacy

We advocate for the development and enhancement of community-based systems for long-term support and services. We monitor, evaluate and provide education regarding community, regional, state and federal programs, policies, and legislation that affect older adults.

Let us help you find the help you need

Services that help older adults live with independence and dignity in their homes and communities.

ombudsman volunteer

Ombudsman programs work to resolve problems related to the health, safety, welfare, and rights of individuals who live in long-term care facilities, such as nursing homes and assisted living facilities, and other residential care communities.

Need more info?

transportation assistance

In locations where transportation services are available, we provide limited transportation to vital appointments in order to support our clients maintaining their independence.

Our Rider Assistance Program provides mileage reimbursement to a Care Client’s selected driver for essential rides to medical, senior center, social service and grocery trips. Clients must be age 60 and above or persons with disabilities. The designated driver cannot be a participant’s household member.

Legal Assistance

Central arizona Aging

This service provides legal assistance with items listed below, legal advice, advocacy, consultation and representation in civil matters to low-income seniors age 60 and over.

This service does not provide criminal defense. Contact Central Arizona Aging at 1-800-293-9393. You do not have to be a WACOG client to receive legal assistance.

Advocacy

We advocate for the development and enhancement of community-based systems for long-term support and services. We monitor, evaluate and provide education regarding community, regional, state and federal programs, policies, and legislation that affect older adults.

Community Education

We provide education on topics that we believe are critical for older adults to remain independent. Call us at 928-217-7115 to schedule a presentation on Elder Abuse Awareness and Prevention, Falls Risk and Prevention, Alzheimer’s and Other Related Dementias.

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Community Education

We provide education on topics that we believe are critical for older adults to remain independent. Call us at 928-217-7115 to schedule a presentation on Elder Abuse Awareness and Prevention, Falls Risk and Prevention, Alzheimer’s and Other Related Dementias.