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The Senior Savvy Newsletter:
The newsletter of the Hancock County Agency on Aging
highlights the activities and news of the Agency and
Senior
Center.
All newsletters are in PDF format and may take
some time to open. We appreciate your patience.
Resource Guide for Senior Adults in
Hancock
County:
This directory provides
contact information and service descriptions for a wide range of
agencies and programs that may be helpful in maintaining the
welfare, health or independence of senior adults, their families or
caregivers.
Family Caregivers
Resource Library
Senior Savvy Sourcepoint:
This
section offers links, resources and contact information for a wide
range of senior services and interests. If you have a favorite
website or other resource you think would be of interest to others,
let us know.
Disclaimer:
Website links
listed in this resource section have been placed
here because it was believed that some of the
content might be of interest or helpful to
seniors, their caregivers, families and friends.
We are not responsible for the content of
any other website beyond
www.HancockSeniors.org,
including those listed in this resource guide or
any links found within any of these websites.
Internet users are advised to make sure
their computers are protected with up-to-date
virus and spyware protection.
Users are also cautioned to not give
personal or financial information over the
internet unless they are certain it is a
trustworthy source.
Caution:
do not open spam.
Also, legitimate financial institutions,
credit card companies and merchants will never
e-mail you and ask you for personal or financial
information. If you ever
receive e-mail like this, do not respond and do
not click on any links listed in the website.
Instead, either delete it or report it to
financial institution using the phone number
listed on your statements
(not
to a number shown in the email).
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SUPPORT:
Health information, assistance programs, caregivers support and other resources for seniors, their families and caregivers
U.S. Administration on Aging
This site is designed to provide a comprehensive overview of a wide variety of topics, programs and services related to aging.
Benefits Check Up
The website is operated by the U.S. Administration on Aging to help people to connect to government programs that can help them pay for prescription drugs, health care, utilities, and other needs, including the new Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage.
Alzheimer’s Association
The mission of the Alzheimer’s Association is to eliminate Alzheimer's disease through the advancement of research and to enhance care and support for individuals, their families and caregivers.
Alzheimer’s
Disease Education Referral Center
The U.S. Congress created the Alzheimer's Disease Education and Referral (ADEAR) Center in 1990 to "compile, archive, and disseminate information concerning Alzheimer's disease" for health professionals, people with AD and their families, and the public.
AARP
(American
Association of Retired Persons)
AARP provides resources for elder empowerment: legislative, health, financial, family, home, legal, travel and fun.
National Assoc. of Area Agencies on Aging
The National Association of Area Agencies on Aging (N4A) is the umbrella organization for the 655 area agencies on aging (AAAs) and more than 230 Title VI Native American aging programs in the U.S. The fundamental mission of the AAAs and Title VI programs is to provide services which make it possible for older individuals to remain in their home, thereby preserving their independence and dignity. These agencies coordinate and support a wide range of home- and community-based services, including information and referral, home-delivered and congregate meals, transportation, employment services, senior centers, adult day care and a long-term care ombudsman program.
Eldercare Locator
www.eldercare.gov
or call toll-free: 1-800-677-1116
The Eldercare Locator is a national toll-free referral number funded by the U.S. Administration on Aging (AoA) to assist older people and their families find community services for seniors anywhere in the country. Administered by the National Association of Area Agencies on Aging in cooperation with the National Association of State Units on Aging, the Eldercare Locator connects callers to the best state and community sources of information and assistance to address the issues, needs, or concerns of older persons and their caregivers.
Eldercare Locator Information Specialists take calls Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. All calls are confidential. Recorded voice messaging is available 24 hours a day.
National Family
Caregivers Association
The National Family Caregivers Association (NFCA) supports, empowers, educates, and speaks up for the more than 50 million Americans who care for a chronically ill, aged, or disabled loved one. The website offers information and education on helping caregivers advocate for themselves and their loved ones (care recipients).
Senior Sites
This site is a comprehensive web source of non-profit housing and services for seniors.
Social Security
Administration
Find information, forms and calculators for Social Security retirement benefits, disability, Medicare, survivors and more.
Veterans Affairs
Department
Provides information on services and benefits to US military veterans, including pension, healthcare, burial, education and more.
OHSHIIP / Ohio Senior Health Insurance Information Program:
This FREE service assists people in:
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understanding how various policies work,
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make sense of medical, Medicare and insurance bills, statements, etc.,
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determine whether you are getting the benefits you are entitled to and what to do if you are not
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better understand how to deal with Medicare and insurance in the future
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Website:
www.ohioinsurance.gov
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e-mail:
oshiipmail@ins.state.oh.us
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Toll-Free Phone: 1-800-686-1578
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Fax: 614-752-0740
Family Caregiver Alliance
Founded in 1977, Family Caregiver Alliance was the first community-based nonprofit organization in the country to address the needs of families and friends providing long-term care at home. FCA now offers programs at national, state and local levels to support and sustain caregivers
National Association of Elder Law Attorneys
This link assists you in finding an attorney who specializes in elder law. Some of the issues NAELA members assist their clients with include, but are not limited to: public benefits, probate and estate planning, guardianship/conservatorship, and health and long-term care planning.
www.ConnectMeOhio.org
The State of Ohio and the Connect Me Ohio Advisory Council designed this web site for all Ohioans with and without disabilities, caregivers and providers regardless of age or disability. The information in this web site is a starting point for people who have no idea where to begin looking for services for themselves or for someone close to them. The web site can also help service providers find out about programs or services that are available for people who are moving to another part of the state.
Medicare
This extensive website offers a wealth of information about benefits as well as online enrollments, locators for doctors, hospitals, dialysis centers, help in planning for long term care and much more.
National Institutes of Health
A comprehensive resource for information on health issues, clinical trials, health news, grants and more…including a searchable library of medical information.
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (part of the National Institutes of Health)
National Stroke Foundation
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ENRICHMENT:
Keep life interesting
with travel, hobbies, education, and more
Elderhostel
A not-for-profit organization offering travel and educational opportunities for people age 55 and better.
SeniorNet
SeniorNet is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization of computer-using adults, age 50 and older. SeniorNet's mission is to provide older adults education for and access to computer technologies to enhance their lives and enable them to share their knowledge and wisdom. SeniorNet offers a wide range of online classes, articles and more on topics from learning Greek, to using e-bay to clear out your attic, to digital photography.
AARP
(American
Association of Retired Persons)
AARP provides resources for elder empowerment: legislative, health, financial, family, home, legal, travel and fun.
HGTV
(Home & Garden Television)
HGTV is a lifestyle cable channel focusing on home improvement, interior design, gardening and crafts.
The Travel Channel
Mother Earth News
Calling itself “the original guide to living wisely,” this website is for those interested in keeping themselves, their communities and the planet healthy.
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EMPLOYMENT/CAREER:
Resources for the mature worker.
As the generation of baby boomers ages, older adults will account for a growing percentage of the labor force. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, in 2000, 13 percent of the workforce was age 55 or older; by 2015 that number is expected to rise to 20 percent.
For seniors (or anyone) who wants to work for whatever reason…these websites offer tools to search for jobs, polish your resume, hone your interviewing skills and more.
AARP Employment over 50
Work options for older adults featuring job resources and guides.
Senior Community Service Employment Program
(SCSEP)
SCSEP’s mission is to promote pathways to economic liberty for older individuals and their families through the enhancement of employment opportunities for older Americans and the promotion of older workers as a solution for businesses seeking a trained, qualified, and reliable workforce.
U.S. Dept. of Labor
U.S. Dept. of Labor — Education & Training Administration
Senior Employment
Program
The Senior Employment Program is a free service matching workers ages 55 and better with employers offering part-time and full-time employment. These workers include mid-life career changers, early retirees, first-time workers, and displaced workers. All prospective workers are eligible for assessment, counseling, and referral to jobs. Low-income workers, defined by Federal guidelines, are also eligible for free training (WIA) or direct employment in community service occupations (Title V). The Senior Employment Program is a service of Catholic Community Services of Baton Rouge, Inc., an Equal Opportunity Agency.
Senior
Service America
Senior Service America is a non-profit organization that helps provide training and employment opportunities to older adults who work to fill community needs. This website also has posts numerous articles on mature employment topics.
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LEGAL & MONEY MATTERS:
National Association of Elder Law Attorneys
This link assists you in finding an attorney who specializes in elder law. Some of the issues NAELA members assist their clients with include, but are not limited to: public benefits, probate and estate planning, guardianship/conservatorship, and health and long-term care planning.
Financial Planning Association
(FPA)
The Financial Planning Association (FPA) is the professional membership organization for the financial planning community. Its members are dedicated to supporting the financial planning process in order to help people achieve their goals and dreams. This site offers financial planning articles and calculators to assist consumers as well as a locator service for finding member CFS’s (Certified Financial Planner).
Ohio Consumers’ Counsel
The Office of the Ohio Consumer’s Counsel (OCC), the residential utility advocate, represents the interests of 4.5 million consumers in proceedings before state and federal regulators and in the courts. The agency also educates consumers about electric, natural gas, telephone and water issues and resolves complaints from individuals. Toll free phone number to request a brochure, schedule a presentation to your group or file a residential utility complaint: 1-877-PICKOCC (1-877-742-5622)
AARP
(American
Association of Retired Persons)
AARP provides resources for elder empowerment: legislative, health, financial, family, home, legal, travel and fun.
Women’s Wall Street
Not just for women, this site offers articles, advice and more on the topics of money and investing.
Morningstar
Morningstar is one of the most recognized names in investment analysis. Their website offer a wide range of investor tools, articles and information.
Credit Reporting Agencies
To order a credit report or report lost or stolen cards or other
issues,
contact them at:
Equifax 1-800-685-1111
www.equifax.com
Experian
1-888-397-374
www.experian.com
TransUnion
1-800-888-4213
www.transunion.com
To
request a free credit report (this site is sponsored by the major
credit
reporting agencies)
https://www.annualcreditreport.com/cra/index.jsp
Information regarding internet safety, identity
theft:
www.creditscore.net
Federal
Trade Commission (FTC)
1-877-FTC HELP or e-mail them at
uce@ftc.gov
Call your
State Attorney General's Office
Ohio AG 1-800-282-0515
Privacy
Rights Clearinghouse
www.privacyrights.org/fs/fs17a.htm
Fight
Identity Theft
www.fightidentitytheft.com
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