For older adults, caregivers, and their families in Pinal and Gila counties Pinal-Gila Council for Senior Citizens 8969 W. McCartney Road Casa Grande, AZ 85194 (520) 836-2758 or 1 (800) 293-9393 www.pgcsc.org Funding support for this Guide provided by: Pinal-Gila Council for Senior Citizens, Area Agency on Aging, Region V DES, Division of Aging and Adult Services Older Americans Act AARP Updated July 2020 A Message for Older Adults, Caregivers and Their Families Knowing where to look for resources to care for oneself, family members and friends can be a daunting task. Pinal-Gila Council for Senior Citizens has compiled Senior Connections Resource Guide to serve as a foundational guide in your quest for information. In addition to a listing of community resources, this guide contains an overview of Area Agencies on Aging and further information and referral resources. Also, the Appendix contains a listing of national organization websites, must-have documents for caregivers, and emergency numbers. Pinal-Gila Council for Senior Citizens is committed to providing assistance and information, as well as continuing to advocate on your behalf. We are dedicated to our vision and mission to meet the ever changing dynamic needs of those older adults and caregivers that we are here to serve. If you are a caregiver, you are one of over 804,000 caregivers in Arizona. If you are aged 60 or older, you are one of over 1,232,000 residents in Arizona’s fastest growing age group. So please, remember that you are not alone. We gratefully acknowledge the continued support of AARP Arizona, which also provided the initial funding for our resource guide specifically for older adults and caregivers in Pinal and Gila counties. This manual may also be found online on our website at www.pgcsc.org. Sincerely, Olivia B. Guerrero, M.S. Joan Koczor President and CEO Chairwoman, Board of Directors Updated July 2020 Page 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS OVERVIEW OF AREA AGENCIES ON AGING .................................................................. 7 Pinal-Gila Council for Senior Citizens ................................................................................. 7 Pinal-Gila Council’s Senior Foundation ............................................................................... 7 Area Agencies on Aging ....................................................................................................... 8 Arizona Area Agencies on Aging ......................................................................................... 8 Arizona Dept. of Economic Security, Division of Aging and Adult Services ................... 10 Administration for Community Living (ACL) ................................................................... 10 INFORMATION AND REFERRAL RESOURCES ............................................................. 11 Pinal and Gila Counties ...................................................................................................... 11 Statewide ............................................................................................................................. 11 Pinal County........................................................................................................................ 11 National Information and Support ...................................................................................... 11 COMMUNITY RESOURCES ............................................................................................... 12 Abuse of the Elderly ............................................................................................................... 12 Abuse of Children ................................................................................................................... 12 Adaptive Aids ......................................................................................................................... 12 Statewide ............................................................................................................................. 12 Gila County ......................................................................................................................... 13 Pinal County........................................................................................................................ 13 Advisory and Advocacy Groups ............................................................................................. 13 Alcohol and Substance Abuse ................................................................................................ 14 Gila County ......................................................................................................................... 14 Pinal County........................................................................................................................ 14 Alzheimer’s and Memory Disorders ....................................................................................... 15 Arizona Legislative Contact Information ............................................................................... 16 Arizona Long Term Care System (ALTCS) ........................................................................... 16 Pinal County........................................................................................................................ 16 Assisted Living and Skilled Nursing Facilities ....................................................................... 17 Gila County ......................................................................................................................... 17 Pinal County........................................................................................................................ 18 Behavioral Health ................................................................................................................... 22 Gila County ......................................................................................................................... 22 Pinal County........................................................................................................................ 22 Blind and Visually Impaired Services .................................................................................... 24 Statewide ............................................................................................................................. 24 Pinal and Gila Counties ...................................................................................................... 24 Caregiving for Elders .............................................................................................................. 25 Nationwide .......................................................................................................................... 25 Chambers of Commerce ......................................................................................................... 25 Gila County ......................................................................................................................... 25 Pinal County........................................................................................................................ 25 Companion Pets and Animals ................................................................................................. 26 Statewide ............................................................................................................................. 27 Gila County ......................................................................................................................... 27 Pinal County........................................................................................................................ 27 Updated July 2020 Page 3 Computer Access .................................................................................................................... 27 Consumer Action Handbook................................................................................................... 28 Day Care – Adult .................................................................................................................... 28 Deaf and Hearing Impaired Services ...................................................................................... 28 Dental Assistance .................................................................................................................... 28 DES – Arizona Department of Economic Security – Local Offices ...................................... 29 Gila County ......................................................................................................................... 29 Pinal County........................................................................................................................ 29 Disaster Assistance ................................................................................................................. 30 Domestic Violence .................................................................................................................. 30 Gila County ......................................................................................................................... 31 Pinal County........................................................................................................................ 31 Employment and Job Training ................................................................................................ 31 Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) ............................................