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Area Agency on Aging
for Southeast Idaho

Welcome

The 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.

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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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.

​Adult Protective Services

Adult Protective Services helps to protect vulnerable adults by investigating reports of Abuse, Exploitation, Neglect and Self Neglect of Vulnerable Adults.

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.

About Us

Our organization, mission, values, and funding.