Resources for Seniors

In Arizona, many group assist the public.  Here are some resources for seniors which may be useful:

INFORMATION ON CARE FACILITIES LICENSING OR RATINGS, AND HIRING A CAREGIVER:

• Arizona Department of Health Services (DHS) – Long Term Care, Assisted Living Facilities – Licensing
• Medicare.gov Nursing Home Compare
• AARP Arizona(link is external)
• Arizona 211 Community Information and Referral/Senior Services
• AZ Assisted Living Federation

LEGAL INFORMATION OR SERVICES

• Law for Seniors
• AZ Bar Foundation at www.azlawhelp.org
• Maricopa County Bar Lawyer Referral Service, (602) 257-4434.
• Pima County Bar Lawyer Referral Services, (520) 623-4625
• Arizona 211 Community Information and Referral/Legal Assistance. Or dial “2-1-1”
• AZ Courts Training Modules on Elder Guardianship and Conservatorship

BUSINESSES AND THEIR LICENSING

• Arizona Corporation Commission – Securities Division
• Arizona Department of Financial Institutions
• Arizona Department of Insurance
• Arizona Registrar of Contractors
• Arizona Department of Real Estate
• Better Business Bureau

AGENCIES PROVIDING PROGRAMS AND SERVICES FOR SENIORS

• AZ Department of Economic Security (DES) – Adult Protective Services & Registry
• Area Agencies on Aging
• Arizona Department of Health Services
• AHCCCS
• Long Term Care Ombudsman
• AZ Ombudsman Citizens’ Aide
• Senior Guidance

NATIONAL RESOURCES

• Administration on Aging
• American Association of Retired Persons
• Medicare.gov
• National Center on Elder Abuse
• National Association of State Units on Aging
• National Committee for the Prevention of Elder Abuse
• National Council on Aging

ARTICLES

• The Seniors’ Guide to Staying Safe Against Tax Scams
• How to Identify and Avoid Scams Targeting Senior Citizens and the Elderly