A Conversation with Area Agency on Aging (AAA): Resources and Offerings for Caregivers

The question is…What does Area Agency on Aging (AAA) NOT do? This non-profit agency partners with mutiple community organizations – including Duet – to administer, coordinate, develop, and fund programs and services for seniors, and family caregivers. Director of Care Coordination, Scott Hawthornthwaite, will cover the range of offerings, including:

• Respite care reimbursement
• Referrals for free and low cost legal and tax preparation services
• A new website featuring videos to train family members tending to a loved one at home

Of special note…They refer caregivers to Duet for our fabulous support groups! Join us to discover a wealth of services that could assist you!

Date: Wednesday, March 29, 2023
Time: 10 – 11:30 a.m. MST
Location: Virtual, using Zoom
Cost: Free of charge
Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_YCkgxBfKRwO6mQg1cNDYpQ

If you require assistance, please contact Deanne Poulos: poulos@duetaz.org

Area Agencies on Aging (AAA) operate throughout the United States. While the agency presenting this webinar on behalf of Duet serves Maricopa County, counterparts throughout the country offer comparable services.

Area Agency on Aging, Region One, is a licensed behavioral health provider through the Arizona Department of Health Services, and is certified to bill both Medicare and AHCCCS for mental health services. All Information and Referral Specialists with the Area Agency’s 24-hour Senior HELP LINE are certified by the Alliance of Information and Referral Systems.

Director of Care Coordination, Scott Hawthornthwaite, has been in the field of aging and case management for over 35 years. Sixteen of those years, he’s been with AAA.