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
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.
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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 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
A Pennsylvania program providing rebates on property tax or rent paid the previous year by income-eligible seniors and people with disabilities.
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
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
The MONROE COUNTY SENIORS’ EXPRESS TIMES is published monthly with valuable information for Seniors!
All senior centers offer a well-balanced, congregate meal each day they are open.
Many resources are available, from healthcare resources to food related resources.
Monroe County has nursing homes and personal care faciliteis available in many locations.
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.
Protects Pennsylvania 60 years of age and older against physical, emotional, or financial abuse as well as exploitation, neglect, or abandonment.
AmeriCorps/RSVP is an opportunity for individuals of all ages and backgrounds to give their time and talent to strengthen communities.
Provides in-home services to individuals who are living independently but having difficulty with activities of daily living.
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.
Highlights
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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.
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.