AARP Arizona Web Resources
By: Source: AARP.org Date Posted: 2006-06-01 14:58:53.029409-04:00
Find an Online Resource That Can Help You
Here are some helpful resources where you can find important information on a variety of issues.
Government Resources
The Arizona Legislature
Track pending legislation, plus locate and contact individual legislators and stay up-to-date on current issues
The Arizona Governor’s Office
Information and news from the Governor
Arizona Attorney General’s Office
Information and news from the Attorney General
State and Local Government on the Net
A directory of official state, county and city Web sites
Aging Resources
Area Agencies on Aging
Find the closest Area Agency on Aging to access a wide range of local resources and services in your community, including information on senior help line and referral to obtain legal, financial, health and social supportive services.
Northern Arizona (Apache, Navajo, Coconino and Yavapai Counties)
Western Arizona (Yuma, Mojave and La Paz Counties)
Southeast Arizona (Graham, Greenlee, Cochise and Santa Cruz Counties)
Navajo Nation Area Agency on Aging
Intertribal Council of Arizona (19 tribes)
Arizona 2-1-1 Online
Arizona 2-1-1 Online is a State of Arizona Web site for public and nonprofit health, human service and emergency response resources. Arizona 2-1-1 Online provides access to information and services for every aspect of life in Arizona.
Aging and Adult Administration
Aging and Adult Administration provides information and services to seniors within Arizona through Adult Protective Services, Benefits Counseling, Long Term Care Ombudsman, Program Legal Services Assistance, and the Older Workers Program/Title V. Each of these services assists in accomplishing the administration's number one goal of providing opportunities to keep vulnerable adults and older persons in their homes and communities.
BenefitsCheckUp Arizona
BenefitsCheckUp Arizona is a Web-based service that allows individuals to provide basic information to help determine eligibility for financial assistance, prescription drug assistance, in-home services, educational opportunities, volunteer opportunities, health care programs, home energy assistance, and nutrition programs. Individuals may also download applications for many programs.
Eldercare Locator
The Eldercare Locator offers assistance to older adults and their families by providing contact information on state and local area agencies on aging and community-based organizations that provide caregiving programs and services.
Arizona Advance Directive Registry
The Arizona Secretary of State oversees the Arizona Advance Directive Registry and its operation. It is a database for the storage of advance directives (Living Will, Medical Power of Attorney, and Mental Health Power of Attorney) and is available to all Arizona residents.
Assistance with Independent Living Issues
Interfaith Community
Faith-based assistance with independent living
Beatitudes Center DOAR
Assistance with independent living, including home repair, respite care and supportive services
Consumer Protection
Arizona Attorney General’s Office
Information on fraud fighters, identity theft and protection from scams
Arizona Registrar of Contractors
Information on home repair scams, unlicensed contractors and complaint forms
Don’t Borrow Trouble
Don’t Borrow Trouble® is an unbiased, Freddie Mac and community-sponsored, non-profit agency that knows the programs, products and people throughout Tucson. These resources can help understand your financial decisions when it comes to homeownership and payday lending practices.
General Interest Information
All Arizona School Retirees Association (AASRA)
Affiliated with the National Retired Teachers Association (NRTA) and AARP, this association seeks to advance the interest and welfare of all retired persons; promote the economic, social, and professional development of the association and its members; and aid in the advancement of education and encourage continued identity with the teaching profession.
Financial Planning Information
Certified Financial Planner Board
Makes available certifications, standards and ratings of financial planners
Maricopa County Area Agency on Aging
Provides assistance with managing finances
Pima Council on Aging
Provides assistance with managing finances
Grandparenting
Beatitudes Center DOAR
Provides assistance and information for grandparents and other family caregivers raising grandchildren
Home Repair Assistance
Arizona Registrar of Contractors
Provides home repair assistance through Helping Hands for Seniors and Project Cool Aid
Interfaith Community Care
Provides help with minor home repair and maintenance work
Foundation for Senior Living
Foundation's Home Improvements Program provides low-cost, high-quality repairs and renovations by licensed and bonded professionals
Volunteer Interfaith Caregivers Program (VICAP) at Center DOAR
As a service to maximize the independence of homebound elders and adults with disabilities, the program trains, supervises, and insures volunteers who can help with minor repairs and handyman services
Rebuilding Together
Provides general home repair assistance
AARP Tax Aide
Provides tax preparation assistance
Internal Revenue Service
Provides government information and forms
Transportation
Interfaith Community Care
Provides transportation assistance in Sun City, Sun City West, Surprise, Peoria, Glendale, Phoenix, Fountain Hills, Scottsdale and Litchfield Park
Neighbors Who Care
Provides transportation services to residents of Sun Lakes and Chandler, in their efforts to help seniors remain in their own homes for as long as feasible, and with as much pride, dignity and independence as possible
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