Here are some resources in Idaho for senior helpline assistance: --- ### **1. Idaho Careline** - **Phone**: **1-800-926-2588** - **Website**: [Idaho Careline](https://healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/aging-and-disability) - **Services**: - Provides information on resources and services for seniors, including health, housing, and nutrition - Offers assistance in finding community resources, caregiver support, and long-term care options - Available for general inquiries and to connect seniors with appropriate services --- ### **2. Area Agencies on Aging (AAA) - Idaho** - **Phone**: **1-800-536-2900** - **Website**: [Idaho Area Agencies on Aging](https://healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/aging-and-disability/area-agencies-aging) - **Services**: - Provides comprehensive support and advocacy for seniors across the state - Connects seniors with local resources like meal programs, transportation, and housing options - Offers caregiver support, legal assistance, and help with accessing Medicare and other services --- ### **3. Senior Services and Advocacy - AARP Idaho** - **Phone**: **1-866-227-7444** - **Website**: [AARP Idaho](https://www.aarp.org/states/id/) - **Services**: - Offers information on health care, financial planning, and rights for Idaho seniors - Advocates for policies that benefit seniors and works to improve the quality of life for older adults - Provides educational resources, financial tools, and volunteer opportunities for seniors --- ### **4. Idaho Commission on Aging** - **Phone**: **1-800-232-2273** - **Website**: [Idaho Commission on Aging](https://healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/aging-and-disability/commission-aging) - **Services**: - Provides information about services available to seniors in Idaho, including nutrition programs, senior housing, and in-home care - Works to improve the quality of life for seniors through advocacy, programs, and community partnerships - Offers guidance for seniors and their families on aging-related issues --- ### **5. Idaho Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program** - **Phone**: **1-208-334-3833** - **Website**: [Long-Term Care Ombudsman](https://healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/aging-and-disability/long-term-care-ombudsman) - **Services**: - Advocates for the rights of seniors residing in long-term care facilities - Provides support for addressing complaints about care, safety, and rights in nursing homes and assisted living facilities - Offers free, confidential assistance for seniors and their families --- ### **6. Elderly Protective Services - Idaho Department of Health and Welfare** - **Phone**: **1-800-432-2080** - **Website**: [Elderly Protective Services](https://healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/aging-and-disability/adult-protective-services) - **Services**: - Protects vulnerable seniors from abuse, neglect, and exploitation - Provides investigation and intervention services for cases of elder abuse - Offers guidance on how to report suspected elder abuse or neglect --- ### **7. Senior LinkAge Line (Area Agencies on Aging)** - **Phone**: **1-800-333-2433** - **Website**: [Senior LinkAge Line](https://www.aging.idaho.gov/) - **Services**: - Helps seniors access resources related to aging, including home care, transportation, and health care services - Provides assistance with Medicare options, long-term care planning, and finding local community services - Connects seniors with appropriate programs for financial and legal assistance --- ### **8. Idaho Volunteer Caregivers** - **Phone**: **1-208-442-0865** - **Website**: [Idaho Volunteer Caregivers](https://www.idahovolunteercaregivers.org/) - **Services**: - Provides volunteer services to help seniors live independently - Offers assistance with transportation, personal care, and companionship - Works with seniors to improve their quality of life through volunteer caregiving --- ### **9. Aging & Disability Resource Center (ADRC) - Idaho** - **Phone**: **1-877-674-9911** - **Website**: [ADRC Idaho](https://healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/aging-and-disability/aging-disability-resource-center) - **Services**: - Offers a variety of services for seniors and people with disabilities, including information about community resources - Provides help with making decisions about long-term care, financial assistance, and finding the right care options - Supports seniors in accessing home care and other services to maintain independence --- These resources provide a variety of services for seniors in Idaho, from assistance with long-term care to caregiver support and protection from abuse. Let me know if you need more details or assistance!