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Bexar Area Agency on Aging
Serving Seniors (60+) and Medicare Beneficiaries in
Bexar County
To visit the Alamo Area Agency on Aging serving Atascosa, Bandera, Comal, Frio,
Gillespie,
Guadalupe, Karnes, Kendall, Kerr, Medina, and Wilson Counties,
click here.
For Area Agencies on Aging outside of the
AACOG Region, click here.
The Bexar Area Agency on Aging (Bexar AAA), an
Alamo Area Council of Governments (AACOG) program, is one of 28 area agencies on
aging in the State of Texas. Bexar AAA plans, coordinates, and administers
comprehensive services authorized by the Older Americans Act and the
Texas Department of Aging and Disability
Services for Bexar County residents who are:
To build a community that supports older
Bexar County residents and allows them to age in place with dignity, security,
and enhanced quality of life.
Assure availability of high quality,
efficient, community services for seniors, including:
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Benefits
Counseling - Provides assistance to Medicare beneficiaries concerning
their public benefits and entitlements.
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Care
Coordination - Assesses the needs of people 60+ years of age and then
coordinates local resources to support an individual's highest level of
functioning.
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Caregiver Support - Assesses needs of
caregivers and then coordinates available support services.
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Information,
Referral & Assistance - Provides information and assistance to callers
to identify and link with the appropriate service agency(ies).
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Legal
Assistance - Provides assistance with the preparation of legal documents
such as simple wills, advance directives and guardianships.
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Nutrition
- Serves nourishing meals onsite and/or delivered to homebound seniors.
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Ombudsman
- Advocates for residents of long-term care facilities.
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Transportation - Door-to-door trips to nutrition sites, local medical
services, and social service agency appointments.
Alamo Area Council of Governments
Bexar Area Agency on Aging
8700 Tesoro Drive, Suite 700
San Antonio, TX 78217
Information & Assistance Line: (210) 362-5254
Toll-Free: 1-800-960-5201
Fax: (210) 225-5937
E-Mail: mail@aacog.com
TDD users can communicate with Bexar AAA by dialing Relay Texas at
800-456-5094.
TTY users should dial Relay Texas at 800-735-2989.
The Bexar Area Agency on Aging receives funding from the Administration on
Aging as authorized by the Older Americans Act as well as State General
Revenue funds. The Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services
administers the program. Additional funding sources include AACOG and
subcontractor matching funds, grants, contributions and private sector
sponsorships.
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