GALLIPOLIS — Community groups and organizations that wish to learn more about home and community-based long-term care and services can do so through presentations offered by the Area Agency on Aging District 7 (AAA7).

The AAA7 is available to provide presentations in whatever format best suits a group or organization who is interested. The Agency can provide speakers for meetings or events throughout the ten counties the AAA7 serves which includes Adams, Brown, Gallia, Highland, Jackson, Lawrence, Pike, Ross, Scioto and Vinton.

The AAA7 is available to help older adults and those with disabilities live safely and independently in their own homes through services paid for by Medicare, Medicaid, other federal and state resources, as well as private pay.

These services include, but are not limited to: information, referral and assistance; personal care and homemaking; respite care; adult day care; assisted living; caregiver support; case management; home repair; transportation; home-delivered meals; community-center meal programs; legal assistance; and linkage to community services.

Through presentations to community groups and organizations, representatives from the AAA7 have the opportunity to speak in depth with community members about the options of services and how the Agency can assist those who may be interested in receiving services that allow them to remain independently in their own home.

Community groups and organizations who are interested in having a representative from the AAA7 speak at its meeting or event can call Jenni Dovyak, communications manager with the AAA7, at 1-800-582-7277, extension 224.

Those interested in learning more about the services provided through the Area Agency on Aging District 7 can also call toll-free at 1-800-582-7277.

Here, individuals can talk directly with a nurse or social worker who will assist them with information surrounding the programs and services that are available to best serve their needs. Information is also available on www.aaa7.org or you can e-mail info@aaa7.org.