Area Agencies on Aging
This nationwide network was established to work with seniors and their families in finding services that will allow them to remain independent in their own homes for as long as possible. The staff serves as case managers, coordinators and advocates within the community. They also study the needs and availability of resources.
Some of the programs offered by the Area Agencies on Aging:
Community Service
The Aging & Disability Resource Center (ADRC), Grandparent Resource Center, Housing Information, Information & Assistance, Intergeneration Orchestra, Legal Referrals, LifeLong Links, Senior Centers.
Long-Term Services & Supports (Call for eligibility information)
Care Management, Caregiver Support, Medicaid Waiver, Durable Medical Equipment, Personal Emergency Response, Home Delivered Meals, Chore Services, Bath Aide and Homemaker Program.
Nutrition Programs
Meals at Senior Centers, Home Delivered Meals (Meals on Wheels), Farmers Market Coupons.
Volunteer Opportunities
NeighborLNK, SeniorHelp, Home Delivered Meals, Ombudsman, Intergeneration Orchestra, SHIIP.
Local Offices:
Aging Partners
Aging.Lincoln.NE.gov
Counties served: Butler, Fillmore, Lancaster, Polk, Saline, Saunders, Seward and York
Administrative Services
1005 O Street
Lincoln, NE 68508
402-441-7070
Community Activities & Services
402-441-7158
Senior Centers, Meals, Public Access Computers, Milestone Gallery, Home Handyman Services, Lancaster County Rural Transit, Health and Fitness Program.
Personal & Family Services
800-247-0938
402-441-7070
Information and Referral, Care Management Services, ElderLaw Program, Lifeline Emergency Response Systems, Financial Counseling, Harvest Project, Home and Community Services, Resident Services Program.
Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC)
(information & referral database)
Nebraska.NetworkOfCare.org
844-843-6364