Free Hearing Tests unteers led by Morton A. Davis of LeisureWorld give lectures and presentations on a variety of safety topics on shopping, driving and telephone scams, fraud and more. If a senior becomes a victim of scam or fraud, Davis, 84, strongly advises it be reported right away. “You can often catch the perpetrator, but the longer you wait to report it, the harder it is to catch them,” Davis said. “A lot of times if they make a mistake, they are afraid their children will hear about it and take over their finances.” KSS volunteers will speak to groups upon request. Holidays are the groups’ most active times. From November through January, in particular, people need to be reminded about keeping alert while shopping. “We tell the men to keep their wallets in a their side pockets, not in the back pockets. Women have a tendency to wait until they get to their cars to look for their keys, or they open the trunk and put their purses in there for anyone to see,” Davis said. KSS also gives lectures on fire safety and consumer protection. “There are so many things they [seniors] don’t know about,” Davis said.
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For a one-stop view of senior services, visit the Montgomery Senior Site at montgomery countymd.gov/senior, call 240-777-3000 or dial 311. For a consumer guide for seniors, visit www.oag.state.md.us/ Consumer/seniors.pdf or call 888-743-0023.
The fire department, for example, will install smoke alarms free for qualifying seniors. Senior centers will pick people up and drive them home. Utility assistance, a dental clinic and prescription assistance are other resources KSS talks about. “Seniors need the help, and it’s out there,” Davis said. To schedule a Keeping Seniors Safe volunteer to speak to your group, call 240-773-5625.
Montgomery County Area Age 55+ Free electronic hearing tests will be given from Wednesday, July 23rd through Friday, August 1st at select locations in Montgomery County. Tests have been arranged for anyone who suspects they are losing their hearing. Such persons generally say they can hear but cannot understand words. Testing with the latest computerized equipment will indicate if you can be helped. Everyone, especially adults over 55, should have an electronic hearing test at least once a year. If there is a hearing problem, hearing tests may reveal that newly developed methods of correction will help, even for those who have been told in the past that a hearing aid would not help them. If you suspect you have hearing loss, call for a free hearing test appointment. Our licensed specialists are trained in the latest auditory testing methods and will be the first ones to tell you if you don’t need a hearing aid. If you do have hearing loss, we will explain your results and provide you with a list of options.
Wednesday, July 23, 2014 - Friday, August 1, 2014
Call 1-800-701-3573 for an appointment Bethesda, MD Wildwood Medical Center 10401 Old Georgetown Rd, Suite 102
Silver Spring, MD Connecticut Belair Medical Park 3915 Ferrara Drive
Frederick, MD Guilford Professional Ctr 5950 Frederick Crossing Ln. Suite 100
Frederick, MD Sears Hearing Center by Beltone Francis Scott Key Mall 5500 Buckeystown Pike
Gaithersburg, MD Sears Hearing Center by Beltone Lakeforest Mall 701 Russell Ave
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