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Welcome to the Area Agency on Aging Office

Staffed by professionals in the field of aging and with the guidance of the Pennsylvania Department of Aging, the Monroe County Area Agency on Aging strives to improve the quality of life of Monroe County's older citizens through the coordination of existing services and development of essential programs.

The mission of the Area Agency on Aging is to strengthen family life, assist individuals in attaining or maintaining independence and self-care and protect adults in danger of neglect, abuse or exploitation.

Contact Information

Area Agency on Aging
724 Phillips Street Suite 102
Stroudsburg, PA 18360 

Phone: (570) 420-3735
Fax: (570) 420-3734
Toll Free: 1-800-498-0330

Office Hours: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Monday - Friday
Closed all major holidays

24 Hour Emergency Service

 If you suspect Elder Abuse call 1-800-498-0330!
 Please don't send an email to Area Agency on Aging. 

Should you know of an older adult who is in need of essential nutrition or other essential services, please contact our office at 570-420-3735.


Special Interest

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PA Department of Aging Master Plan for Older Adults

The Monroe County Area Agency on Aging (AAA) will host a listening session on the Department of Aging’s development of the Master Plan for Older Adults.
 

PA-MEDI Counseling

PA-MEDI OPEN ENROLLMENT

Plan changes can be made during open enrollment which takes place from Ocober 15 thru December 7.

If you're new to Medicare, call 570-420-3735 to schedule an appointment.

Consumers can call Medicare directly at 1-800-MEDICARE (800-633-4227), TTY users can call 1-877-486-2048 or go online at https://www.medicare.gov/talk-to-someone to
start a live chat.  
 

Important News

2024 Property Tax Rebates

A Pennsylvania program providing rebates on property tax or rent paid the previous year by income-eligible seniors and people with disabilities.

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Ombudsman Program

Serving Seniors is the contracted Ombudsman for Monroe County long-term care facilities. 
The program offers free and confidential services to residents living in a longterm facility.

Ombudsman can assist with resident rights, quality of care, medication, privacy needs, etc.

Serving Seniors (570) 344-7190

kerickson@servingseniorsnepa.org

www.servingseniorsnepa.org/ombudsman

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2025 Farmers' Market Vouchers

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Department of Agriculture
Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Program

To qualify you must be 60 or older (or turn 60 by 12/31/2025) and meet the household income guidelines.

2025 Where and when can I pick up my vouchers ?

2025 Application and Proxy Application Forms

2025 Farmers and Location

Need a ride to a Farmers Market - Contact the Monroe County Transit Authority

Our Services

Senior Times Express Newsletter

 The MONROE COUNTY SENIORS’ EXPRESS TIMES is published monthly with valuable information for Seniors!

Senior Centers

All senior centers offer a well-balanced, congregate meal each day they are open. 
      
      

2025 Senior Benefits

Many resources are available, from healthcare resources to food related resources.
 

Personal Care/Nursing Homes

Monroe County has nursing homes and personal care faciliteis available in many locations.

Share Housing Program

The program is designed to help seniors, over age 60, to remain in their homes by pairing them with people age 18 and older who need affordable housing. 

Protective Services

Protects Pennsylvania 60 years of age and older against physical, emotional, or financial abuse as well as exploitation, neglect, or abandonment.

Monroe Senior Volunteer Program

Monroe Senior Volunteer Program is an opportunity for individuals of all ages and backgrounds to give their time and talent to strengthen communities.

OPTIONS Program Services

Provides in-home services to individuals who are living independently but having difficulty with activities of daily living.

Pennsylvania Caregiver Support Program (CSP)

Provides resources and assistance to individuals who assume the primary responsibility for the provision of care to encourage a healthy, ongoing relationship with care receiver.

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Support Services for Seniors

To promote the physical, mental, social, and emotional well being of older adults by providing services that empower older adults to retain or maintain independence and self care.

4 Year Plan 2024-2028

Every four years the Monroe County Area Agency on Aging is required to develop an Area Plan in conjunction with the Pennsylvania Department of Aging's State Plan, in an effort to target the increasing and changing needs of the older adults in Monroe County.