Time of Your Life - 2018

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Spring 2018 The time of your ESOURCES

OLDER AMERICANS MONTH E N G A G E AT E V E R Y A G E : M AY

orts and services for staying independent YOUR GUIDE TO MATURE LIVING, HEALTH, FINANCES AND LIFESTYLE

age, it’s important to engage the services we need to stay well, involved, dependent in our communities. There are many federally supported ces available. This list can help you know where to start.

TIA: The Alzheimer’s and related Dementias Education & Referral Center (ADEAR) has a staff of on Specialists who can provide answers to your dementia-related questions, free publications, and o local services. Visit alzheimers.gov or call 1-800-438-4380.

ARE LOCATOR: The Eldercare Locator is a nationwide service that connects older adults and their s with trustworthy local resources. Whether help is needed with meals, home care, transportation, or support, it can point you in the right direction. Visit eldercare.acl.gov or call 1-800-677-1116.

INSURANCE: State Health Insurance Assistance Programs (SHIPs) provide free, in depth, one-onance counseling and assistance to Medicare beneficiaries, their families, friends, and caregivers. Find SHIP at shiptacenter.org.

ERM CARE: While insurance may be part of your strategy, long-term care encompasses everything ices and finances to where you will live and how to navigate the legal, family, and social dynamics way. Get resources at www.nia.nih.gov/health/planning-long-term-care.

N COUNSELING: Currently serving 30 states, the Pension Counseling and Program 27thInformation annual e legal assistance to individuals experiencing a problem with their pension, profit sharing, or t savings plans. Visit pensionrights.org/find-help for a list of projects.

Older Americans C O N F E R E N C E

AL ACTIVITY: Go4Life is an exercise and physical activity campaign designed to help older adults fit and physical activity into daily life. It offers exercises, motivational tips, andMay free23, resources Wednesday, 2018 to help eady, start exercising, and keep going. Learn more at go4life.nia.nih.gov. Silverdale United Methodist Church

Visit the MOBILE COMMUNITY 8:45know a.m. is- 12:45 p.m. • Doors OpenOtherwise, at 8:00 a.m. PROTECTION: 9-1-1 if you or someone you in immediate danger. SERVICEAlways OFFICEdial (DSHS) Stop by to find out what services you(APS). or your family maydon’t need proof of abuse to report a concern. If you notice dultbe Protective Services You eligible for. Experienced staff will be present to accept and process for these programs as well as g, speak up.applications Go to ncea.acl.gov/resources/state.html to find your local APS.

FREE TO THE PUBLIC • LIMITED CAPACITY

complete changes to current cases, complete eligibility reviews or just to simply answer questions.

CALL NOW TO REGISTER 360-337-5700 OR 1-800-562-6418

SPECIAL SUPPLEMENT TO THE BAINBRIDGE ISLAND REVIEW, NORTH KITSAP HERALD, CENTRAL KITSAP REPORTER AND PORT ORCHARD INDEPENDENT NS: The U.S. Department of AVeterans Affairs offers a range of services to those who have served,

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