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***AAA is closed to the public for walk-in services due to the concern for the public during the COVID-19 outbreak. We are still working and staff can be reached Monday-Friday from 8am to 5pm by calling AAA at 208-233-4032.
WelcomeThe Area V Agency on Aging located in Pocatello provides information and support which maximizes independence and quality of life for older adults, 60 years of age and older, individuals with disabilities and vulnerable adults 18 years and older. The agency serves the citizens of Bannock, Bear Lake, Bingham, Caribou, Franklin, Oneida and Power counties. We welcome you to our website for information on advocacy and services.
We are the designated and local Aging and Disability Resource Center for southeast Idaho. HoursMonday – Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Our offices are closed for all State and Federal Holidays. Contact Us
Area V Agency on Aging (Southeast Idaho)
214 E Center Street, Pocatello, ID 83201 [ view map ] E-mail: Mike@sicog.org Phone: 208-233-4032 / 800-526-8129 Fax: 208-233-5232 |
SICOG does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, national origin, disability, or creed in the admission, treatment or participation of its programs, services, activities, or employment.
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October is National Long-Term Care Residents’ Rights Month, a time to acknowledge the contributions and sacrifices many long-term care (LTC) residents have made to better our community and to call attention to the rights of residents in long-term care facilities. The theme for Residents' Rights Month 2020 is - “Connections Matter”– to emphasize connections – to family, to friends, and to the community – as an essential component of good health and quality of life for residents. The months of restrictions on visitation in long-term care facilities and the inability of residents, families, and friends to be together during the coronavirus pandemic has emphasized the importance of connection, of relationships, and the impact they have on all of our well-being. During this crisis, many creative ways of staying connected were shared that can be replicated and built upon in all communities.
Residents’ Rights Month is an opportunity to focus on and celebrate awareness of dignity, respect and the rights of each resident. The federal and state laws guarantees residents’ rights and places a strong emphasis on individual dignity, choice, and self-determination. The law also requires nursing homes and assisted living facilities to “promote and protect the rights of each resident”. Residents’ Rights Month is a time to raise awareness of these rights and celebrate residents.
During Residents’ Rights Month, we recognize our local long-term care ombudsman program staff and volunteers, who work daily to promote residents’ rights, assist residents with complaints and provide information to those who need to find a long-term care facility. In this area, the Ombudsman program serves 50 facilities in seven Southeast Idaho Counties. To contact local Ombudsman: Liz Delaney, Area Agency on Aging, 208-233-4032 x 804.
I encourage community members to have contact with those they know who live in long-term care facilities. Your assistance and attention help to ensure that the voices of long-term care residents do not go unheard and demonstrates to residents that they have not been forgotten.
Liz Delaney, Long Term Care Ombudsman
Area Agency on Aging
214 E. Center St.
Pocatello, ID 83204
208-233-4032 x 804
liz@sicog.org
Residents’ Rights Month is an opportunity to focus on and celebrate awareness of dignity, respect and the rights of each resident. The federal and state laws guarantees residents’ rights and places a strong emphasis on individual dignity, choice, and self-determination. The law also requires nursing homes and assisted living facilities to “promote and protect the rights of each resident”. Residents’ Rights Month is a time to raise awareness of these rights and celebrate residents.
During Residents’ Rights Month, we recognize our local long-term care ombudsman program staff and volunteers, who work daily to promote residents’ rights, assist residents with complaints and provide information to those who need to find a long-term care facility. In this area, the Ombudsman program serves 50 facilities in seven Southeast Idaho Counties. To contact local Ombudsman: Liz Delaney, Area Agency on Aging, 208-233-4032 x 804.
I encourage community members to have contact with those they know who live in long-term care facilities. Your assistance and attention help to ensure that the voices of long-term care residents do not go unheard and demonstrates to residents that they have not been forgotten.
Liz Delaney, Long Term Care Ombudsman
Area Agency on Aging
214 E. Center St.
Pocatello, ID 83204
208-233-4032 x 804
liz@sicog.org
How We Can Help
We provide services for the following needs:
Home and Community-Based Services — Includes our Information and Assistance Program, Nutrition Services, Transportation Services, Legal Assistance, Medicare and Medicaid advice and information, Durable Medical Equipment Lending Closet, Homemaker Assistance, Outreach, Services for Veterans, Commodity Supplement Food Program with Senior Centers, Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, and Volunteer Opportunities.
Caregiving — Valuable information and resources (including Respite) for the caregiver.
Rights and Safety — Topics and resources include Adult Protection, Skilled Nursing Home Service, Disaster or Emergency Planning.
Advocacy and Leadership — Our four-year plan, information on government-based resources, and volunteer opportunities.
Partners — A list with links to the information and resources of our Agency Partners.
Gifts and Donations — Information on ways you can help us fund the numerous community and in-home services for aging adults.
More Information — Adult Protective Services, Aging and Disability Resource Centers, Options Counseling, Family Caregiver Support, Transportation, Nutrition, Medicare assistance.
Aging Resources Directory — A collection of resources offered by our agency and others.
FAQs on Aging — Frequently Asked Questions about our aging programs and services.
Ombudsman — An Ombudsman is a person concerned about protecting the rights of persons in long term care facilities.
Adult Protective Services -- Adult Protective Services helps to protect vulnerable adults by investigating reports of Abuse, Exploitation, Neglect and Self Neglect of Vulnerable Adults.
About Us — Our organization, mission, values, and funding.
Caregiving — Valuable information and resources (including Respite) for the caregiver.
Rights and Safety — Topics and resources include Adult Protection, Skilled Nursing Home Service, Disaster or Emergency Planning.
Advocacy and Leadership — Our four-year plan, information on government-based resources, and volunteer opportunities.
Partners — A list with links to the information and resources of our Agency Partners.
Gifts and Donations — Information on ways you can help us fund the numerous community and in-home services for aging adults.
More Information — Adult Protective Services, Aging and Disability Resource Centers, Options Counseling, Family Caregiver Support, Transportation, Nutrition, Medicare assistance.
Aging Resources Directory — A collection of resources offered by our agency and others.
FAQs on Aging — Frequently Asked Questions about our aging programs and services.
Ombudsman — An Ombudsman is a person concerned about protecting the rights of persons in long term care facilities.
Adult Protective Services -- Adult Protective Services helps to protect vulnerable adults by investigating reports of Abuse, Exploitation, Neglect and Self Neglect of Vulnerable Adults.
About Us — Our organization, mission, values, and funding.
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