Area Agency On Aging

Our mission is to work in partnership with older adults, families, and the community to secure information and services that maximize independence and quality of life.

Description:
The Area Agency on Aging is dedicated to protection, independence and dignity of individuals through advocacy and service. To be eligible for the offered programs, elders must be 60 of age or the spoiuse of an eligible senior. Services include Case Management, Homemaker Services, Home Delivered Meals, Bath Aide, Short-Term Respite, Intensive Respite and Nutrition Advisors. Community Support Services include Adult Protection, Congregate Meals, Legal Aide, Transportation, and Nursing Home and Assisted Living Ombudsman Advocacy.

History:
Idaho has six Area Agencies on Aging. Area I Agency on Aging is comprised of Benewah, Bonner, Boundary, Kootenai, and Shoshone counties. Under the Older Americans Act, Area Agencies develop, coordinate, and administer community-based services to maximize independence and quality of life for people 60 and older.

Contact people:

Pearl Bouchard, Executive Director, (phone), (email) Bobbie Sailor, Assistant Director, (phone), (email) Jan Young, Program Manager, (phone), (email)

Office fax number: (208) 667-5938

Address:

2120 Lakewood Drive Suite B Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814 (See a map)

Web Site: http://www.aaani.org

Directions:

From Hwy. 90 take Northwest Blvd. exit. At first stoplight turn left onto Ironwood Drive. Drive short distance to Lakewood Dr. and turn right. 2120 is the first building on left side of street.

Last updated on August 12, 2009