Provo Senior AdvisorWhat is the Area Agency on Aging for Utah County?
Mountainland Association of Governments (MAG) Aging & Family Services is the Area Agency on Aging for Utah, Wasatch and Summit counties; its Senior Helpline is 801-229-3804.
MAG's office is at 282 W. River Bend Lane, Provo.
How do I get Meals on Wheels in Utah County?
Call MAG's senior nutrition program at 801-229-3802; Meals on Wheels serves homebound people 60 and older regardless of income, Monday through Friday, with a suggested contribution of $4 a meal.
Community lunches are also served at senior centers for people who can get out.
Who is the long-term care ombudsman for Utah County?
The MAG long-term care ombudsman serves residents of nursing homes and assisted living in Utah, Wasatch and Summit counties at 801-229-3809 or ombudsman@magutah.gov.
Ombudsman help is free and confidential.
Where do I report elder abuse in Utah County?
Report suspected abuse, neglect or exploitation of a vulnerable adult to Utah Adult Protective Services at 1-800-371-7897, or call 911 for immediate danger.
You do not need proof to make a report.
Is there help for lonely seniors in Utah County?
Yes. MAG's Friendly Callers program (801-229-3820) matches older adults with volunteer callers, and senior centers across the county offer lunch and activities.
MAG's Senior Help Guide lists senior centers by city.
Where can caregivers find support in Utah County?
MAG's caregiver support program offers classes, free support groups, dementia education and an annual caregiver conference for people caring for someone 60 or older.
Call 801-229-3804 to learn about groups near you.
Where can Utah County seniors get help with Medicare plans?
MAG's SHIP Medicare counselors give free, unbiased help comparing plans and solving coverage problems; call 801-229-3819 for an appointment.
Open enrollment runs October 15 to December 7 each year, the busiest time for appointments.
Is there help with heating bills for Utah County seniors?
Yes. MAG runs the HEAT utility assistance program and a weatherization program for income-eligible households; its main number is 801-229-3800.
Applications open on a seasonal schedule, so call early in the fall.
Does Utah County have senior centers?
Yes. Senior centers in several Utah County cities serve weekday lunches and run activities; MAG's Senior Help Guide lists them, and its Senior Helpline at 801-229-3804 can point you to the nearest one.
Community lunches are part of MAG's senior nutrition program for people 60 and older.
Quick facts
| Free public help | Private services | |
|---|---|---|
| MAG | Meals, in-home programs, ombudsman, SHIP | Paid home care agencies |
| APS | Abuse and exploitation investigations | Private investigators |
| Source | Utah rules, DLBC, DHHS, MAG and federal pages | Legal, medical or financial advice |
