ARA NWA Region I

"I broke my arm and while back and still don’t have much use with it, the other arm is now hurting me from leaning on my cane with it so long. I can’t get to the store and haven’t been to Walmart since last August. I can’t even get out to buy food if I could cook. Meals On Wheels is fantastic! From time to time, if the mail has ran already I ask them to bring me my mail, they are so sweet to help me."

– Rose, Farmington HDM,
Farmington Senior Center participant

Our happy tenants:

“Happy with all” – Joe

“Excellent, I really mean its excellent.” – Lois

“This is a great place to live.” – Donnie

"Having the NW Arkansas Area Agency on Aging 'in my corner' has been literally a lifesaver for me. But just 'being alive,' as a mere fact of longevity, isn't worth much without some quality of life. And it's in that regard that I am most appreciative of the people at AAA. A person in my predicament -- low income, disabled, fragile, and dealing with several co-morbidities -- could not possibly ask for a better friend and advocate than AAA.When I think about all they have done for me, helped me with, and provided -- and all the bureaucratic stickerbushes they've extricated me from, I am almost rendered speechless wth gratitude. I'll never be able thank them enough."

– Brad,
Home Care client

"The meals are such a tremendous help, I’m sick most days and can’t cook. My husband suffers from Alzheimer's and can’t even put food on his plate. Meals on Wheels is the highlight of his day, he walks outside and waits for the truck every day. On Saturday and Sunday he will head out the door to go wait for Meals On Wheels and I have to get him and tell him, not today or he will be outside waiting. Meals On Wheels serves the food he needs to eat and most days I’m not able to cook for him."

– Marsha, West Fork HDM,
Farmington Senior Center participant

"I am 84 and I thought I could always do my work and take care of myself. I have been in a nursing home before and my hope was always to come back to my home. With the help from AAA and my PCA, I’m able to be home. There is no other place I want to be."

– Delphia,
Home Care client

"I checked out the Marion County Senior Center last year. We joined thinking we had nothing to lose only to find out we had a lot to gain. The senior center staff and members are very friendly and make you feel included all the time. Many activities, there is always something to do."

– Marj Z.,
Marion County Senior Center participant

Carol has a good PCA, she is really helpful. She makes sure everything is clean. She always makes sure Carol has everything she needs before she leaves for the day.

Carol is a Home Care client

"Services from AAA keeps me in my home. I’m wheelchair bound and I can still spend time with my pets. With help from my PCA I can go out on my porch and look at my flowers. That may not seem important to others, but it means the world to me."

– Cecilia,
Home Care client

"I am 82 and would not be able to stay at home if I didn’t have help. To know someone is coming to see me keeps me going. I know when my PCA gets here I will have at least one hot meal a day."

– Betty,
Home Care client

Kathy loves her PCA. So grateful for all the help. She is a great cook, fun to talk with, and just has a no-nonsense way of looking at life that you can’t help but laugh about.

Kathy is a Home Care client

"Cannot say enough good stuff about the Marion County Senior Center. People are great! Great socialization and fellowship. Miss going to the center during these pandemic times. However, when we pick up our curbside lunches, the staff are always so pleasant and take time to talk with us."

– MJ,
Marion County Senior Center participant

Billy really likes his PCA. She takes great care of him. She makes him feel like family. She cooks him good food.

Billy is a Home Care client

Ottis’s son, Johnny - says that you can’t beat his dads PCA and that she helps any way she can. He said it helps his elderly mom to know she has someone coming to help with his dad.

Ottis is a Home Care client

"I can’t cook anymore, I can’t see. Meals On Wheels has helped me a lot and been really good to me. It has helped me to be able to live at home."

– Bill, Farmington Rural,
Farmington Senior Center participant

"Just wanted to let you know your service is wonderful. They are friendly every time. The food is good and always on time. Those of us that receive your service should always be thankful. Food is always satisfying, keep up the good work. Thank you."

– Sue H.

Norman’s mom - says that they appreciate everything their PCA’s do for her son. She said that they lucked out with the two ladies they have helping and can’t imagine doing it without them. She states that she has worked with staffing and knows how hard it is and she is happy with the help they have.

Norman is a Home Care client

"Wonderful meals that I do not have to cook. Friendliest staff in the county. It is a great place to meet new friends. Always clean, warm, and inviting."

– Tarla K.,
Marion County Senior Center participant