River Valley Area Agency on Aging

River Valley Area Agency on Aging Helping older adults and people with disabilities find assistance. The AAA is a function of the River Valley Regional Commission in Columbus, Georgia.

The River Valley Area Agency on Aging (AAA) plans and supervises programs and services dedicated to improving the quality of life for older adults and people with disabilities. The AAA provides seniors and people with disabilities the opportunities to maintain their activity, independence, and dignity through a comprehensive, coordinated system of services and support. The AAA assesses need, advoc

ates for seniors, engages community support, coordinates program funding, and monitors and evaluates the work of service providers to ensure that seniors and people with disabilities receive high quality assistance. Vision:
Being Informed * Being Prepared * Living Well

Values:
Be consumer oriented in answering the needs and questions to our community and respect the self worth of all people. Have the forethought to be proactive in the evolving future of change. Keep the data base updated and accurate in providing the best screening and assessments possible. Respond to the changing needs of our community and advocate in their behalf. Actively pursue new partnerships and continue to establish trust and commitment from those in existence. Promote the use of prevention benefits in securing a healthy future and in ensuring everyone has the opportunity to “Age in Place”. Strive for excellence.

This should be of concern to all of us.
02/17/2026

This should be of concern to all of us.

The fastest-growing U.S. jobs are in homes and nursing facilities, caring for an aging population. But worker shortages and policy threaten the pipeline.

Caregiving is changing and more people are becoming caregivers. Please educate yourself and understand what it caregivin...
01/29/2026

Caregiving is changing and more people are becoming caregivers. Please educate yourself and understand what it caregiving means and how you can support those who are caregiving. If you are the caregiver understand the importance of educating and taking care of yourself!

22.5% of U.S. adults are caregivers. Discover how caregiving impacts workers, what support is available, and how policy could help.

Caregiving is a tremendous act of love, and supporting caregivers is how we show appreciation and return that love. But ...
01/29/2026

Caregiving is a tremendous act of love, and supporting caregivers is how we show appreciation and return that love. But many family caregivers are unaware of the support and connections that AAAs provide.

We all hope to live a long and healthy life—to see our kids grow older, to welcome and be involved with our grandchildren, to enjoy life and to give back to our community.   But aging successfully takes planning. Research shows that at some point on the aging journey, two-thirds of older adults w...

Reminders and preparation for the possible winter weather heading to the River Valley region this weekend.
01/21/2026

Reminders and preparation for the possible winter weather heading to the River Valley region this weekend.

Social Media Toolkits Winter Risks Preventing House Heating Fires Preparing for Power Outages Winter Travel Tips for Your Specific Needs Additional Resources

Reminders and preparation is always a good thing. More winter weather may be heading to River Valley Region.
01/21/2026

Reminders and preparation is always a good thing. More winter weather may be heading to River Valley Region.

Social Media Toolkits Winter Risks Preventing House Heating Fires Preparing for Power Outages Winter Travel Tips for Your Specific Needs Additional Resources

Caregiving for someone who has recently been diagnosed with Dementia?
12/17/2025

Caregiving for someone who has recently been diagnosed with Dementia?

12 week series pf Inspired Dementia Care with staff at Spring Harbor. Thank you for the opportunity to educate and share...
12/16/2025

12 week series pf Inspired Dementia Care with staff at Spring Harbor.
Thank you for the opportunity to educate and share skills to support staff and in turn support the residents.

Aging parents?
12/04/2025

Aging parents?

Missed payments and strange withdrawals aren't just forgetfulness. These 9 red flags mean your aging parents need financial help now.

12/04/2025

Attorney General Chris Carr’s Consumer Protection Division is encouraging Georgians to shop safely this holiday season and look out for scams that could hurt their wallet or lead to identity theft.

It’s that time of year! Please share your top 3 choices.
11/17/2025

It’s that time of year! Please share your top 3 choices.

11/06/2025

Address

710 Front Avenue
Columbus, GA
31902

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

+1 706-256-2928

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