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.
- Stay at Home
Fortify your ability to remain independent at home
- Stay Healthy
Maximize your ability to enjoy life
- Stay Safe
Enhance your security now and later
- Stay Informed
Plans and decisions for successful aging
- Stay Educated
Successful people never quit learning. Caregivers deserve reliable and helpful information. When you take one of our FREE self-paced courses you will gain tips and skills that increase your abilities and confidence.
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.
