Whereas we can't be eternally young, we can feel youthful for as long as we live. The secrets to "the fountain of youth" can be found in receiving basic nutrition, having proper healthcare, maintaining independence, feeling valued, and being productive.

Here at Golden Triangle PDD, our division on Aging - Area Agency on Aging (AAA) - endeavors to bring these youthful secrets to our older citizens. In addition to the services - which are outlined below - the AAA engages in the continuous process of planning in order to increase and improve services.

Senior citizens in our seven counties can receive information and/or referral on health care, financial problems, legal services, congregate/home-delivered meals, transportation, homemaker, ombudsman, case management, as well as other services, by dialing a toll-free number: 1- 888 - 324 - 9000 (along with 800, 888 is now a toll-free prefix). This program is designed to link the senior to the appropriate agency.

If you live outside of our district and you need assistance, check your yellow pages for an Area Agency on Aging, or contact your local Department of Human Services.

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Thirteen (13) Fellowship Food Centers in the seven-county area serve approximately 200 hot, nutritious noon meals five (5) days a week in a congregate (group) setting. Planned programs and activities are available to participants at the centers.

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Support programs and activities to prevent the abuse, neglect, and exploitation of older citizens, and to report such cases to the Department of Human Services.

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Purchases include food, clothing, and medical supplies for frail, needy older persons when no other resources are available.

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This service provides support programs to promote good health. Activities include the Senior Olympics and emergency response systems.

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Minor modification of homes, which will facilitate the senior remaining at home. Not more than $150 per client may be expended under this program.

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Quality legal services to meet the needs of the elderly are made available through the North Mississippi Rural Legal Services under contract with the AAA by dialing 1 - 800 - 898 -8731.

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By presenting a participant card, older adults may receive a discount on purchases from participating merchants.

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The Area Agency on Aging provides information and assistance relating to Medicare, Medicaid, Medicare supplemental policies, long-term care insurance, and other health insurance benefits.

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Ombudsman means citizen representative.

This program was designed by federal law to solve concerns about issues that may affect the well-being of persons who live in long-term care facilities such as nursing, boarding, and personal care homes. This program is available to anyone who lives in one of these homes and needs help in solving a problem.

The Mississippi Ombudsman offers a friendly visitor/Ombudsman service. Local personnel from the AAA visit residents regularly and, as the need arises, attempt to resolve issues and concerns.

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This program provides part-time employment to ten (10) eligible individuals. Positions include clerical, secretarial, and nutrition site managers and aides.

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This is a retail outlet for crafts made by senior citizens. It is located at 106 Miley Road, Starkville, MS. The shop is operated on a consignment basis. The creator of the craft sets the price and, when the item sells, the creator receives all of the proceeds. The shop is open Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

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Transportation

Transportation is provided to and from any needed services for older citizens. The types of services included are: trips to health care facilities, the grocery store, the welfare office, the Social Security office, nutrition sites, etc.

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