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4 kosciusko county senior resource guide Table of Contents Pages Emergency/Crisis Services ................................................................ 6-8 Law Enforcement .............................................................................. 8-9 Local Senior Service Organizations ............................................... 10-12 National Senior Service Agencies 13-14 Government Agencies for Seniors (Federal and State) .................. 14-16 Health Support Resources/Services .............................................. 17-18 Adult Day Services ............................................................................. 19 Clothing Banks ................................................................................... 19 Dental ................................................................................................... 19 Diabetic Supplies Shoes ............................................................................................. 19 Education/Social Activities ................................................................. 20 Employment Opportunities ............................................................... 20 Energy Assistance .............................................................................. 20 Entertainment....................................................................................... 20 Financial Services & Information ........................................................ 21 Food Food Pantries/Assistance ......................................................... 21-22 Home Delivered Meals .................................................................. 22 Meals/Soup Kitchens ................................................................ 22-23 Funeral Homes/Services ..................................................................... 23 Cremation ...................................................................................... 23 Geriatric Case Management 23 Health Support Services ................................................................ 23-24 Clinics/Health Screenings .............................................................. 24 Hearing/Speech Impaired .................................................................. 24 Home Care Medical .......................................................................................... 25 Non-Medical 25
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kosciusko county senior resource guide 5 Pages Home Improvement ........................................................................... 25 Hospice .............................................................................................. 25 Hospitals ............................................................................................. 26 Housing Assistance ...................................................................................... 26 Assisted Living ............................................................................... 26 Skilled Nursing ............................................................................... 26 Specialty Care (Memory Care) ....................................................... 27 Immunizations/Vaccinations ............................................................... 27 Insurance ........................................................................................ 27-28 Jewelry ............................................................................................... 28 Legal & Advocacy................................................................................. 28 Elder Law ......................................................................................... 28 Libraries .............................................................................................. 29 License Branch ................................................................................... 29 Medical Equipment & Supplies .......................................................... 30 Medicare/Medicaid 30-31 Mental Health ...................................................................................... 31 Newspapers & Media ......................................................................... 32 Prescription Assistance ................................................................. 32-34 Physical Therapy/Rehabilitation ........................................................... 34 Realtors/Relocation .............................................................................. 34 Respite Care 34 Senior/Community Centers ................................................................ 35 Shelters ............................................................................................... 35 Support Groups ............................................................................. 35-36 Transportation .................................................................................... 37 Utilities Assistance 38 Gas & Electric ................................................................................ 38 Home Telephone/Cable/Internet .................................................. 38 Water & Sewer .............................................................................. 38 Veteran Services .................................................................................. 39 Vision Impaired Assistance........................................................................ 40 Volunteer Opportunities/Services ...................................................... 41 Advertiser Index ................................................................................. 42 Table of Contents Additional copies of the Kosciusko County Senior Resource Guide are available at the Syracuse, Milford & Warsaw offices of The Papers Incorporated/Senior Life Newspapers.
Emergency/Crisis Services
The American Red Cross prevents and alleviates human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors. Its purpose is to protect life and health and to ensurerespect for the human being.
The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Salvation Army offers emergency financial assistance and other services to assist those in need. centralusa.salvationarmy.org/warsaw
Providing information on local not-for-profits such as food pantries, clothing, housing, clinics, counseling, assistance programs. in211.communityos.org
When emotional issues reach a crisis point, veterans and their loved ones should contact the Veterans Crisis Line. www.veteranscrisisline.net
6 kosciusko county senior resource guide EMERGENCY .................................................................... 911 Adult Protective Services (APS) State Hotline ................................................................. 800-992-6978 .............................................................................. (911 after 4:30 pm) Reporting of abuse, neglect, self-neglect, and exploitation of seniors. American Red Cross
American Red Cross Northeast Chapter Serving Kosciusko County 260-484-9336 Indiana Poison Control Center .................................... 800-222-1222 indianapoisoncenter.org Kosciusko County Emergency Management 100 W. Center St., Warsaw 46580 ................................. 574-371-2602 Weather
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E. Arthur St., Warsaw ..............................................
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ELDER ABUSE & FRAUD
AARP Fraud Watch Network Helpline ........................
877-908-3360
A free resource for AARP members and nonmembers alike. Your call helps AARP and their federal, state and community partners spot scam trends and respond to emerging threats. www.aarp.org
BBB Scam Tips & Scam Tracker ..................................
800-552-4631
Provides help in finding a trustworthy company or charity, help to sort through the solicitations they are receiving and provides one-on-one assistance in resolving problems relating to unethical marketplace behaviors.
www.bbb.org/all/scamtips
www.bbb.org/scamtracker
Federal Trade Commission .........................................
877-FTC-HELP
The FTC works to prevent fraudulent, deceptive and unfair business practices in the marketplace and to provide information to help consumers spot, stop and avoid them. www.consumer.ftc.gov
Indiana Association for Area Agencies on Aging
Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) ...........................
317-205-9201, x207
Senior Medicare Patrol, or SMP, programs help Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries protect against, detect, prevent, and report health care fraud, errors, and abuse by sharing knowledge of common fraud and scam trends with Medicare beneficiaries, their family, and caregivers and providing them the know-how to protect their personal identity, handle healthcare billing inaccuracies, and recognize and avoid deceptive health care practices and unnecessary or inappropriate services and charges.
www.iaaaa.org/senior-medicare-patrol/smp-overview
Indiana Attorney General
The Indiana Attorney General’s Office works to identify and aggressively prosecute those who cheat or deceive the elderly. To sign up for email and text notifications of consumer alerts and find out about the latest scams:
public.govdelivery.com/accounts/INAG/subscriber/new?/topic
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(IN-CASE) is a network of organizations and individuals across Indiana who are working to educate Hoosiers about elder abuse to prevent and end exploitation and abuse. www.in-case.org/types-of-elder-abuse
The National Center on Elder Abuse (NCEA) provides the latest information regarding research, training, best practices, news and resources on elder abuse, neglect and exploitation to professionals and the public. ncea.acl.gov
8 kosciusko county senior resource guide Law Enforcement CITY POLICE DEPARTMENTS (NON-EMERGENCY) KOSCIUSKO COUNTY Claypool 408 S. Graceland Ave., Claypool 46510 ........................ 574-566-2912 Mentone 201 W. Main St., Mentone 46539 .................................. 574-353-7255 Milford 121 S. Main St., Milford 46542 www.milford-indiana.org/police.html 574-658-4941 North Webster 144 S. Main St., North Webster 46555 .......................... 574-834-2700 Pierceton 207 N. First St., Pierceton 46562 www.piergov.com .......................................................... 574-594-2232 Indiana Council Against Senior Exploitation
Exploitation
Medicare Fraud 800-HHS-TIPS
The Indiana Council Against Senior
National Center on Elder Abuse
National Elder Fraud Hotline ..................................... 833-FRAUD-11 stopelderfraud.ovc.ojp.gov
Emergency/Crisis Services
kosciusko county senior resource guide 9 Law Enforcement Syracuse 310 N. Huntington St., Syracuse 46567 www.syracusein.org/departments/police 574-457-3366 Warsaw 2191 E. Fort Wayne St., Warsaw 46580 www.warsaw.in.gov/240/police ..................................... 574-372-9515 Winona Lake 1310 Park Ave., Winona Lake 46590 ............................. 574-267-8622 COUNTY SHERIFF DEPARTMENT (NON-EMERGENCY) Kosciusko County 221 W. Main St., Warsaw 46580 www.in.gov/sheriffs/kosciusko ....................................... 574-267-5667 CRIME STOPPERS Michiana Crime Stoppers ............................................ 800-342-STOP www.michianacrimestoppers.com ............................. or 574-288-STOP National Crime Stoppers................................................ 800-222-TIPS www.crimestoppersusa.org INDIANA STATE POLICE Bremen Post .................................................................. 574-546-4900 Fort Wayne Post ........................................................... 260-432-8661 Health Insurance Advisor Since 2000 Free Consultations 616 S. Buffalo Street, Warsaw, IN 46580 574-306-2028 michael@michael4insurance.com Individual & Family Health Insurance Medicare & Senior Health Insurance Travel & International Health Insurance AMS Health Insurance Advisors, LLC www.michael4insurance.com
Local Senior Service Organizations
American Red Cross Northeast Chapter
1212 E. California Rd., Fort Wayne ...............................
260-484-9336
The American Red Cross prevents and alleviates human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors. Its purpose is to protect life and health and to ensure respect for the human being. Serving 17 counties including Kosciusko. www.redcross.org
Kosciusko Community Senior Services
800 N. Park Ave., Warsaw .............................................
574-267-2012
Kosciusko Community Senior Services has been instrumental in the formation of the Senior Activity Center, Mobile Meals, Transportation for Medicaid patients and other seniors who need to conduct their daily business. The agency acts as a clearing house for information and referral for the elderly in Kosciusko County. There are voluntary tax and legal services coordinated through the agency. The agency also sponsors programs for the Senior Activity Center. Additional services are sponsored, coordinated and conducted for seniors. www.kosciuskoseniorservices.org
REAL Services
1151 S. Michigan St., South Bend ..................................
574-233-8205
Providing over 25 programs that assist over 35,000 seniors, disabled and low-income individuals and families in 12 northern Indiana counties. A variety of programs addresses needs in assisting caregivers, education, nutrition, self-sufficiency, and adult protection. realservices.org
REAL Services - Adult Guardianship Services
1151 S. Michigan St., South Bend ..................................
574-284-2649
REAL Services’ Adult Guardianship Services Program provides support and advocacy to those who are unable to care for themselves and who have no one to make decisions on their behalf.
REAL Services - Aging and Disability Resource Center/InConnect
1151 S. Michigan St., South Bend
574-233-8205 or (Indiana only) 800-552-2916
The ADRC/InConnect is a one stop shop for community resources and services for older individuals and the disabled. The ADRC/InConnect can screen you for a variety of local, state or national programs and services.
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Local Senior Service Organizations
REAL ServicesAlzheimer’s & Dementia Services of Northern Indiana 111 Sunnybrook Ct., South Bend ...................................
574-232-4121 ................................................................................... or 888-303-0180
ALZNI serves 11 counties in Northern Indiana providing caregiver support groups, individuals and families facing the challenges of living with and caring for those with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. www.alzni.org
REAL Services - Community Action
2625 S. Michigan St., South Bend ..................................
574-284-2060
Assisting individuals and families learn about their finances, understand the impact and improve their lives.
REAL Services - Energy Assistance Program 1151 S. Michigan St., South Bend ..................................
574-232-6501 .................................................................................... or 800-225-3367
KOSCIUSKO COUNTY
110 E. Prairie St., Stes. 2 & 3, Warsaw .......................
574-269-1173
Assisting low-income households with electric and heating expenses during winter months. Benefits available depend on household size, income, utility cost and fuel type.
REAL Services - Medicare (SHIP Counseling) 1151 S. Michigan St., South Bend
574-233-8205
SHIP counselors provide assistance with health insurance programs related to Medicare, and some Medicaid plan.
REAL Services - Weatherization 1202 S. Main St., South Bend ....................................... 574-284-7113
Helping income eligible households become more energy efficient.
REAL Services of Kosciusko County 110 E. Prairie St., Stes. 2 & 3, Warsaw .......................... 574-269-1173
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Local Senior Service Organizations
Salvation Army
501 E. Arthur St., Warsaw .............................................
574-267-5361
The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination. Salvation Army offers emergency financial assistance and other services to assist those in need.
centralusa.salvationarmy.org/warsaw
Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)
851 Marietta St., #500, South Bend
574-237-9675
The SCSEP subsidizes employment for seniors 55+, low income, and unemployed. Through SCSEP, participants have the opportunity to learn new skills, and gain valuable work experience. The goal of the program is for those who participate to gain permanent, unsubsidized employment that helps them maintain their independence, and improve their quality of life. SCSEP operates under The Northern Indiana Workforce Board (NIWB), in conjunction with Senior Services of America Inc. (SSAI), is funded by federal grants and donations, and is monitored by The Department of Labor. This office serves 6 counties including Kosciusko County. www.gotoworkone.com
KOSCIUSKO COUNTY WORKONE inside the Goodwill Career Center 751 Anchorage Point Dr., Warsaw .............................
574-269-3050 www.gotoworkone.com/kosciusko
211 2-1-1 is a free, confidential referral and information helpline and website that connects people from all communities and of all ages to the essential health and human services they need, 24/7. in211.communityos.org
United Way Dial 2-1-1 ..................................................................
United Way Serving Whitley & Kosciusko Counties
119 E. Center St., Ste. A5, Warsaw ...............................
574-269-2592
The United Way focuses on creating community-based and community-led solutions that strengthen the cornerstones for a good quality of life: education, financial stability and health. www.uwwk.org
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kosciusko county senior resource guide 13 AARP www.aarp.org ................................................................. 888-687-2277 ADvancing States www.advancingstates.org 202-898-2578 Alliance for Retired Americans retiredamericans.org ...................................................... 202-637-5399 National Senior Service Agencies © 2023 Parkview Health A-23-PWS-092 Our family caring for yours. Bigger and better — for you! Parkview Warsaw is expanding to offer inpatient care, surgery and more. Big things are happening at Parkview Warsaw. To serve you even better, we’re expanding to include inpatient care, surgical suites and additional services on the Parkview Warsaw campus. It’s all part of our plans to become a full-service hospital! The expansion will also allow for easier access to our full-service ER, lab and imaging, PPG doctors’ offices and more. We’re building what will become the newly expanded Parkview Kosciusko Hospital. It’s just one more way we believe in better — for everyone in Kosciusko County. parkview.com American Seniors Association www.americanseniors.org ............................................. 800-951-0017 Center for Advocacy for the Rights & Interests of the Elderly (CARIE) www.carie.org ................................................................ 800-356-3606 Medicare Rights Center www.medicarerights.org ............................................... 800-333-4114 National Council on Aging www.ncoa.org ................................................................ 571-527-3900
14 kosciusko county senior resource guide Government Agencies For Seniors (Federal and State) Administration on Aging acl.gov/about-acl/administration-aging ........................ 202-401-4634 The Administration on Aging (AOA) is the principal agency of the U.S Department of Health and Human Services designated to carry out the provisions of the Older Americans Act of 1965 (OAA). The OAA promotes the well-being of older individuals by providing services and programs designed to help them live independently in their homes and communities. Programs such as the National Center on Elder Abuse, National Center on Law and Elder Rights and initiatives such as Falls Prevention and Chronic Disease Self-Management Education work for the well-being of older adults. Adult Protective Services State Hotline www.in.gov/fssa/da/3479.htm ...................................... 800-992-6978 Report abuse/neglect of an adult in a vulnerable situation. Kosciusko County Adult Protective Services 533 N. Niles Ave., South Bend ....................................................... 574-235-5092 or 800-626-8320 AmeriCorps Seniors www.americorps.gov...................................................... 800-942-2677 National Senior Service Agencies William J. Stockdale |
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Government Agencies For Seniors (Federal and State)
Blind & Visually Impaired Services
www.in.gov/fssa/ddrs/2638.htm ...................................
877-241-8144
BVIS provides services to eligible Hoosiers that are blind or visually impaired.
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
www.cms.gov ................................................................
800-633-4227
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, CMS, is part of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
Deaf & Hard of Hearing Services
www.in.gov/fssa/ddrs/2637.htm
402 W. Washington St., Indianapolis
Deaf & Hard of Hearing Services (DHHS), a program of the Bureau of Rehabilitation Services (BRS), Division of Disability & Rehabilitative Services (DDRS) provides assistance to identify and find resources to meet the needs of deaf and hard of hearing individuals and their families, throughout the State of Indiana.
Division of Aging
www.in.gov/fssa/2329.htm.............................................
888-673-0002
The Division of Aging supports the development of alternatives to nursing home care and coordinates services through a network of Area Agencies on Aging.
Division of Family Resources
www.in.gov/fssa/2407.htm ............................................
800-403-0864
The Division of Family Resources (DFR) receives applications and approves eligibility for Medicaid, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and the cash assistance program, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF).
Kosciusko County Division of Family Resources 334 Enterprise Dr., Warsaw ....................................... 800-403-0864
Eldercare Locator
eldercare.acl.gov ...........................................................
800-677-1116
Eldercare Locator, a public service of the U.S. Administration on Aging connecting you to services for older adults and their families. The Eldercare Locator is a nationwide service that connects older Americans and their caregivers with trustworthy local support resources.
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Government Agencies For Seniors
Family
The FSSA was established to consolidate and better integrate the delivery of human services by state government. This agency administers programs to help provide residents with health care and other social service needs including SNAP, TANF, APS, HoosierRX and Medicaid programs.
Indiana Protection & Advocacy ServicesIndiana Disability Rights
The mission of the Indiana Disability Rights is to protect and promote the rights of individuals with disabilities through empowerment and advocacy.
Indiana State Department of Health
The Indiana State Department of Health promotes and provides essential public health services through health promotion and prevention, collaboration with local health departments and uses evidence-based best practices for public health promotion, training, and health care quality.
Its mission is to discover what may contribute to a healthy old age as well as to understand and address the disease and disability sometimes associated with growing older. Social
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and Social Services Administration www.in.gov/fssa
Indianapolis www.in.gov/idr
800-622-4845
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Indianapolis www.in.gov/health
800-382-9480
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www.nia.nih.gov ............................................................. 800-222-2225
National Institute on Aging
Security
www.ssa.gov
800-772-1213
Social Security Office - Elkhart 231 Waterfall Dr., Elkhart ........................................... 866-426-0532 Social Security Office - Fort Wayne 2122 Lincolnway Ct., Fort Wayne .............................. 877-223-6061
(Federal and State)
Administration
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Benefits include retirement income, disability income, Medicare and Medicaid, and death and survivorship benefits.
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Alcoholics Anonymous www.aa.org ................................................................... 212-870-3400 Alzheimer’s Association Indianapolis www.alz.org ................................................................... 800-272-3900 American Cancer Society National Hotline www.cancer.org ............................................................ 800-227-2345 Northwest Indiana Office - Mishawaka ..................... 574-257-9789 Northeast Indiana Office - Fort Wayne ..................... 260-471-3911 American Diabetes Association www.diabetes.org ......................................................... 800-342-2383 American Heart Association www.heart.org ............................................................... 800-242-8721 American Stroke Association www.stroke.org ............................................................ 888-4-STROKE Arthritis Foundation www.arthritis.org ........................................................... 800-283-7800 Bone Health & Osteoporosis Foundation www.bonehealthandosteoporosis.org .......................... 800-231-4222 Emotions Anonymous emotionsanonymous.org .............................................. 651-647-9712 Glaucoma Foundation www.glaucomafoundation.org ...................................... 212-285-0080 REAL Services, Inc., believing in the dignity of all people, will provide services without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, gender identity, disability, national origin, ancestry, political affiliation or belief, familial status or status as a veteran. (574)269-1173 110 E. Prairie Street, Suites 2 & 3 Warsaw, IN 46580 www.realservices.org
Support Resources/Services
18 kosciusko county senior resource guide Hearing Loss Association of America www.hearingloss.org ..................................................... 301-657-2248 MedlinePlus medlineplus.gov Muscular Dystrophy Association www.mda.org 800-572-1717 National Alliance on Mental Illness www.nami.org .............................................................. 800-950-NAMI National Kidney Foundation www.kidney.org ............................................................ 800-622-9010 National Multiple Sclerosis Society www.nationalmssociety.org .......................................... 800-344-4867 Parkinson’s Foundation www.parkinson.org ...................................................... 800-4PD-INFO Health Support Resources/Services SKILLED NURSING • REHABILITATION
kosciusko county senior resource guide 19 Clothing Banks Combined Community Services 1195 Mariners Dr., Warsaw 46582 ................................ 574-269-6019 www.ccsgives.com North Webster Area Community Services 102 S. Morton St., North Webster 46555 ..................... 574-244-2142 www.northwebster.com Dental Medication & Dental Assistance 1515 Provident Dr., Ste. 170, Warsaw 46580 ................. 574-372-3604 medicationanddental.com Paddock Springs 2695 Shelden St., Warsaw 46582 .................................. 574-658-9455 Where family comes to live. Call today to tour! www.paddocksprings.com Adult Day Services Diabetic Supplies SHOES Goshen Home Medical 1501 S. Main St., Goshen 46526 574-533-0626 For all of your home medical equipment and respiratory needs. Diabetic and orthopedic footwear with certified fitter (by appointment). www.GoshenHomeMedical.com See our ad on page 29 Dental Solutions 3505 N. State Road 15, Ste. A, Warsaw 46582 ............. 574-269-1199 www.dentalsolutions.net See our ad on page 3
Education/Social Activities WorkOne Workshops Various locations 574-269-3050 www.gotoworkone.com Employment Opportunities Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) WorkOne Northern Indiana 851 Marietta St., South Bend 46601 www.gotoworkone.com/seniors Energy Assistance REAL Services of Kosciusko County - Energy Assistance Office 110 E. Prairie St., Stes. 2 & 3, Warsaw 46580 574-269-1173 realservices.org REAL Services St. Joseph County OfficeEnergy Assistance Office 1151 S. Michigan St., South Bend 46601 ....................... 574-232-6501 ................................................................................... or 800-225-3367 This program serves 5 Indiana counties including Kosciusko. realservices.org Entertainment Dixie Sternwheeler Inc. 405 S. Dixie Dr., North Webster 46555 ........................ 888-803-4943 Historic sternwheel paddleboat, Lake Webster. Evening public cruises, charters available! www.ridethedixie.com See our ad on page 24 YOU CAN FIND BACK ISSUES AT www.seniorlifenewspapers.com YOU CAN FIND BACK ISSUES AT www.seniorlifenewspapers.com Living Life After 50
kosciusko county senior resource guide 21 Financial Services & Info Accessia Health ............................................................ 800-366-7741 Accessia Health provides financial support and guidance for qualified patients with specific, rare chronic diseases and is committed to helping subsidize the costs of health insurance premiums and out of pocket costs (copayments/coinsurance). www.accessiahealth.org Food FOOD PANTRIES/ASSISTANCE Burket United Methodist Church 102 Market St., Burket 46508 ....................................... 574-491-4345 Combined Community Services 1195 Mariners Dr., Warsaw 46582 ................................ 574-269-6019 ccsgives.com Etna Green Church of Christ 206 W. Broadway St., Etna Green 46524 ....................... 574-858-9359 www.etnachurch.com First Freewill Baptist Church 58 W 700 S, Claypool 46510 .......................................... 574-566-2947 Food Bank of Northern Indiana 702 Chapin St., South Bend 46601 ............................... 574-232-9986 feedindiana.org Gospel Hill Pentecostal 303 S. Jefferson, Silver Lake 46982 .............................. 260-352-2928 Kosciusko County Cancer Care Fund 2170 N. Pointe Dr., Warsaw 46582 ............................... 574-372-3500 www.k21foundation.org/cancer-care-fund Milford First Brethren Church 110 W. Catherine St., Milford 46542 ............................ 574-658-3141 milfordfirstbrethren.org North Webster Food Pantry 102 S. Morton St., North Webster 46555 ..................... 574-244-2142 Our Father’s House 2114 Winona Ave., Warsaw 46580 ............................... 574-268-1800
MEALS/SOUP KITCHENS
The nutrition sites listed have specific hours, and meals must be ordered ahead of time. Please call the number listed to find out information about that particular site.
22 kosciusko county senior resource guide Salvation Army 501 E. Arthur St., Warsaw 46580 .................................. 574-267-5361 www.sawarsaw.org Syracuse Food Pantry 203 E. Main St., Syracuse 46567 ................................... 574-457-5450 Washington Township Food Pantry 124 N. 1st St., Pierceton 46562 ...................................... 574-594-5185 HOME DELIVERED MEALS Kosciusko Community Senior Services Meals on Wheels 800 N. Park Ave., Warsaw 46580 .................................. 574-267-2012 www.kosciuskoseniorservices.org
Community Soup Kitchen First United Methodist Church 179 S. Indiana St., Warsaw 46580 ................................. 574-267-6933 Mentone Nutrition Site Bell Memorial Public Library (Community Room) 101 W. Main St., Mentone 46539 ................................. 574-353-7555 North Webster Nutrition Site Community Center 301 N. Main St., Ste. D, North Webster 46555 ................ 574-834-1193 Pierceton Nutrition Site 205 First St., Pierceton 46562 ........................................ 574-526-1060 Silver Lake Nutrition Site Lions’ Building 108 N. Harrison, Silver Lake 46982 ............................... 260-450-2416 Syracuse Nutrition Site Community Center 1013 N. Long Dr., Syracuse 46567 ................................ 574-457-2631 Food
kosciusko county senior resource guide 23 Food Warsaw Nutrition Sites Retired Tigers Housing 320 W. Main St., Warsaw 46580 ................................ 574-267-0037 Senior Activity Center 800 N. Park Ave., Warsaw 46580 .............................. 574-267-0026 Funeral Homes/Services Redpath-Fruth Funeral Home 225 Argonne Rd., Warsaw 46580 ................................. 574-268-0225 Offering a tranquil & soothing environment. Committed to giving the most passionate care & service. www.redpathfruthfuneralhome.com CREMATION Redpath-Fruth Funeral Home 225 Argonne Rd., Warsaw 46580 ................................. 574-268-0225 Offering a tranquil & soothing environment. Committed to giving the most passionate care & service. www.redpathfruthfuneralhome.com Geriatric
Management Patient Advocate Foundation ..................................... 800-532-5274 Patient Advocate Foundation is a national 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that provides professional case management services to Americans with chronic, life threatening and debilitating illnesses. www.patientadvocate.org
The Help Center 1515 Provident Dr., Ste. 130, Warsaw 46580 ................. 574-372-3500 koshelpcenter.org
Case
Health Support Services
24 kosciusko county senior resource guide Health Support Services CLINICS/HEALTH SCREENINGS Hearing/Speech Impaired Deaf & Hard of Hearing Services 402 W. Washington St., Indianapolis 46204 www.in.gov/fssa/ddrs/2637.htm InTRAC 7702 Woodland Dr. #130 Indianapolis 46278 ........................................................ 877-446-8722 No more garbled or misunderstood conversations. Read what you’re hearing. www.relayindiana.com See our ad on inside front cover HEARING AIDS Dr. Engelberth’s Hearing Center 1610 E. Center St., Warsaw 46580 ............................... 574-269-5828 Hearing evaluations, ear wax removal, hearing aids and cleanings. www.besthearingcare.com See our ad on page 39 CRUISING SCHEDULE: Memorial Day Weekend to Labor Day Mon. through Fri. – 6:30 and 8:00 p.m. Sat. – 6:00, 7:30 and 9:00 p.m. Sun.– 2:00, 3:30, 5:00, 6:30 and 8:00 p.m. Tickets are available at the ticket window at the boat dock. For information about chartering the DIXIE for weddings, reunions, birthday parties, etc., contact us at 1-888-80DIXIE(34943) or e-mail us at ridethedixie@hotmail.com The DIXIE dock is located in the North Webster Town Park – two blocks east of SR 13 (east on Himes Street) to Dixie Drive . . . in front of LakeView Restaurant www.ridethedixie.com Historic STERNWHEEL TOUR BOAT on beautiful Webster Lake, Indiana Bowen Health Clinic 850 N. Harrison St., Warsaw 46580 .............................. 888-470-0082 Care for your body and mind. www.bowencenter.org See our ad on back page Kosciusko County Health Department 1515 Provident Dr., Ste. 160, Warsaw 46580 ..................... 574-267-7028 www.kcgov.com
kosciusko county senior resource guide 25 MEDICAL Home Care Stillwater Hospice 1515 Provident Dr. - Suite 250, Warsaw 46580 ............. 800-288-4111 Providing hometown care for hometown people since 1976. www.stillwater-hospice.org Home Helpers 3510 Commerce Dr., Warsaw 46580 574-372-2273 Experienced caregiving in activities of daily living and personal care. kkauffman@homehelpershomecare.com See our ad on page 42 NON-MEDICAL Visiting Angels of Elkhart, Kosciusko and Marshall Counties 705 E. Market St., Nappanee 46550 ............................. 574-970-7992 Non-medical homecare. Bathing, meal-prep, med-reminder, transportation. Elkhart, Kosciusko & Marshall counties. www.visitingangels.com/elkhart Home Improvement REAL Services - Weatherization Program 1202 S. Main St., South Bend 46601 ............................ 574-284-7113 realservices.org Hospice Stillwater Hospice 1515 Provident Dr. - Suite 250, Warsaw 46580 ............. 800-288-4111 Providing hometown care for hometown people since 1976. www.stillwater-hospice.org
26 kosciusko county senior resource guide Housing ASSISTANCE Brightpoint 1515 Provident Dr., Ste 270, Warsaw 46580 ........................................................................ 260-423-3546, ext 332 mybrightpoint.org Kosciusko County Cancer Care Fund 1515 Provident Dr., Ste. 130, Warsaw 46580 574-372-3500 www.k21foundation.org/cancer-care-fund Hospitals Parkview Warsaw 1355 Mariners Dr., Warsaw 46582 ................................ 574-372-0000 24/7 emergency care, preventive screenings, lab work, imaging, and more. www.parkview.com/Warsaw See our ad on page 13 Lake City Place 425 Chinworth Court, Warsaw 46580 ........................... 574-267-3873 A community where seniors thrive! Schedule your personalized tour now. enlivant.com See our ad on page 31 Paddock Springs 2695 Shelden St., Warsaw 46582 .................................. 574-658-9455 Where family comes to live. Call today to tour! www.paddocksprings.com ASSISTED LIVING Mason Health Care 900 Provident Dr., Warsaw 46580 574-371-2500 Skilled nursing, rehabilitation. Living well changes everything. www.masonhealthandrehab.com See our ad on page 18 Paddock Springs 2695 Shelden St., Warsaw 46582 .................................. 574-658-9455 Where family comes to live. Call today to tour! www.paddocksprings.com SKILLED NURSING
kosciusko county senior resource guide 27 Housing SPECIALTY CARE (MEMORY CARE) Paddock Springs 2695 Shelden St., Warsaw 46582 .................................. 574-658-9455 Where family comes to live. Call today to tour! www.paddocksprings.com Healthy Indiana Plan (HIP 2.0) .................................... 877-438-4479 The Healthy Indiana Plan is a health insurance program for qualified adults. It pays for medical costs for members and could even provide vision and dental coverage. It also rewards members for taking better care of their health. The plan covers Hoosiers ages 19 to 64 who meet specific income levels. www.in.gov/fssa/hip/index.htm Immunizations/Vaccinations Kosciusko Health Department Clinic 1515 Provident Dr., Ste. 160, Warsaw 46580 ................. 574-267-7028 www.kcgov.com Insurance Allison & Associates Insurance 107 N. Chauncey St., Columbia City 46725 .................. 574-212-2888 Local Independent Medicare Insurance Agent. Plan reviews free of charge. www.allisonassociatesins.com AMS Health Insurance Advisors, LLC 616 S. Buffalo St., Warsaw 46580 ................................. 574-306-2028 Affordable Care Act and Medicare specialist. www.michael4insurance.com See our ad on page 9 Sheryl Noblitt/Health Markets 803 CR 6 East, Elkhart 46514 ........................................ 574-903-3848 Health, Medicare, Small Group, Life, Supplemental. Let me find the Insurance plan right for you. www.healthmarkets.com/SherylNoblitt See our ad on inside back cover
28 kosciusko county senior resource guide State Health Insurance Assistance Programs (SHIP) Statewide ....................................................................... 800-452-4800 Provides free, impartial Health Insurance Information for clients with Medicare. www.medicare.in.gov See our ad on page 36 Insurance Jewelry Bowers Jewelry 3564 Commerce Dr., Warsaw 46580 ............................ 574-269-2001 The jeweler your friends recommend! Repairs, appraisals, custom, professional and courteous. www.bowersjewelry.com Legal & Advocacy Combined Community Services 1195 Mariners Dr., Warsaw 46582 ................................ 574-269-6019 ccsgives.com Indiana Legal Services 227 S. Main St., Ste. 200, South Bend 46601 ............... 574-234-8121 .................................................................................... or 800-288-8121 Indiana Legal Services, Inc. (ILS) is a non-profit law firm that provides free civil legal assistance to eligible low-income people throughout the state of Indiana. ILS helps clients who are faced with legal problems that harm their ability to have such basics as food, shelter, in-
medical care or personal safety. This office serves 10 Indiana counties including
www.indianalegalservices.org Kosciusko County Prosecuting Attorney 121 N. Lake St. #162, Warsaw 46580 ........................... 574-372-2419 www.kcgov.com ELDER LAW Beers Mallers, LLP 2174 N. Pointe Dr., Warsaw 46582 ................................ 574-267-4300 Engaged. Responsive. Trusted Counsel. www.beersmallers.com See our ad on page 14
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kosciusko county senior resource guide 29 Libraries Bell Memorial Public Library 101 W. Main St., Mentone 46539 ................................. 574-893-3200 www.bell.lib.in.us Milford Public Library 101 N. Main St., Milford 46542 574-658-4312 www.milford.lib.in.us North Webster Community Public Library 110 E. North St., North Webster 46555 ....................... 574-834-7122 www.nwcpl.org Pierceton & Washington Township Public Library 101 W. Catholic St., Pierceton 46562 ........................... 574-594-5474 www.piercetonlibrary.org Syracuse-Turkey Creek Township Public Library 115 E. Main St., Syracuse 46567 ................................... 574-457-3022 www.syracuse.lib.in.us Warsaw Community Public Library 310 E. Main St., Warsaw 46580 .................................... 574-267-6011 www.warsawlibrary.org License Branch Warsaw License Branch 2888 Frontage Rd., Warsaw 46580 www.in.gov/bmv Choose Us for All Your Home Medical Needs 1501 South Main St., Goshen (574) 533-0626 GoshenHomeMedical.com (24-Hour Emergency Service) Choose Us for All Your Home Medical Needs South Main St., Goshen 533-0626 GoshenHomeMedical.com Monday-Friday Saturday 9:00 a.m.-Noon (24-Hour Emergency Service) 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Choose Us for All Your Home Medical Needs 1501 South Main St., Goshen (574) 533-0626 Monday-Friday 9:00 a.m.-5:00 Choose Us For All YoUr home mediCAl And respirAtorY eqUipment needs Choose Us for All Your Home Medical Needs 1501 South Main St., Goshen (574) 533-0626 GoshenHomeMedical.com Monday-Friday Saturday 9:00 a.m.-Noon (24-Hour Emergency Service) 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. We Deliver FREE Within A 50 Mile Radius Of Goshen
30 kosciusko county senior resource guide Medical
Goshen Home Medical 1501 S. Main St., Goshen 46526 ................................... 574-533-0626 Power chairs and scooters, hospital beds, diabetic footwear, respiratory equipment and more. www.GoshenHomeMedical.com See our ad on page 29 Alick’s Home Medical Equipment 2306 Dubois Dr., Warsaw 46580.................................... 574-267-4900 For your home medical needs choose Alick’s because we care. www.alicks.com See our ad on front cover
AMS Health Insurance Advisors, LLC 616 S. Buffalo St., Warsaw 46580 .................................. 574-306-2028 Affordable Care Act and Medicare specialist. www.michael4insurance.com See our ad on page 9 Bowen Health Clinic 850 N. Harrison St., Warsaw 46580 888-470-0082 Care for your body and mind. www.bowencenter.org See our ad on back page Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services 800-633-4227 The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, CMS, is part of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). www.cms.gov Medicaid ....................................................................... 800-457-4584 Medicaid covers premium, deductibles, co-payments, coinsurance
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kosciusko county senior resource guide 31 Medicare/Medicaid Medicare Rights Center .............................................. 800-333-4114 The Medicare Rights Center is a national, non-profit consumer service organization that works to ensure access to affordable health care for older adults and people with disabilities through counseling and advocacy, educational programs and public policy initiatives. www.medicarerights.org Mental Health Bowen Health Clinic 850 N. Harrison St., Warsaw 46580 .............................. 888-470-0082 Care for your body and mind. www.bowencenter.org See our ad on back page Lake City Place A community where seniors thrive! Lake City Place Senior Living 425 Chinworth Court enlivant
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32 kosciusko county senior resource guide InkFreeNews 114 W. Market St., Warsaw 46580 ................................. 574-269-2932 206 S. Main St., Milford 46542 ...................................... 574-658-4111 Kosciusko County’s only digital daily newspaper. Powered by The Papers Incorporated. www.InkFreeNews.com See our ad on page 37 Senior Life Newspaper 206 S. Main St., Milford 46542 ...................................... 574-658-4111 102 E. Main St., Syracuse 46567 ................................... 574-457-3666 114 W. Market St., Warsaw 46580 ................................ 574-269-2932 Monthly publication serving Elkhart/Kosciusko Counties, “Living Life After 50!” www.seniorlifenewspapers.com See our ad on page 41 The Mail-Journal 206 S. Main St., Milford 46542 ...................................... 574-658-4111 102 E. Main St., Syracuse 46567 574-457-3666 Weekly subscription newspaper serving the communities of Syracuse, Lake Wawasee, Milford, North Webster, Cromwell & Leesburg. www.the-papers.com the PAPER 206 S. Main St., Milford 46542 ...................................... 574-658-4111 102 E. Main St., Syracuse 46567 ................................... 574-457-3666 114 W. Market St., Warsaw 46580 ................................ 574-269-2932 Free community newspaper entering every home in Kosciusko County and parts of Elkhart, Marshall & Noble Counties each week. www.thepapersonline.com Newspapers
Prescription Assistance Hoosier RX ................................................................... 866-267-4679 Indiana’s State Pharmaceutical Assistance Program, HoosierRx, can help pay the monthly Part D premium, up to $70 per month, for members enrolled in a Medicare Part D Plan working with HoosierRx. www.in.gov/medicaid/members/194.htm
& Media
Prescription Assistance
Kosciusko County Cancer Care Fund
1515 Provident Dr., Ste. 130, Warsaw 46580 .................. 574-372-3500
www.k21foundation.org/cancer-care-fund
Medication & Dental Assistance 1515 Provident Dr., Ste. 170, Warsaw 46580 .................. 574-372-3604 medicationanddental.com
Medication Assistance Tool (MAT)
Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA) created the Medicine Assistance Tool (MAT) to provide a dedicated search engine that allows users to search for financial assistance resources available to them, their loved ones or patients in their lives through the various biopharmaceutical industry programs available for patients who are eligible. medicineassistancetool.org
NeedyMeds
800-503-6897
NeedyMeds is a national non-profit organization that maintains a website of free information on programs that help people who can’t afford medications and healthcare costs. www.needymeds.org
PAN Foundation ..........................................................
866-316-7263
The Patient Access Network (PAN) Foundation is an independent, national 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to helping federally and commercially insured people living with life-threatening, chronic and rare diseases with the out-of-pocket costs for their prescribed medications. www.panfoundation.org
Patient Assistance.com
PatientAssistance.com is a free resource designed to help connect patients who can’t afford their prescription medications with patient assistance programs. www.patientassistance.com
RxAssist
Patient assistance programs are run by pharmaceutical companies to provide free medications to people who cannot afford to buy their medicine. RxAssist offers a comprehensive database of these patient assistance programs, as well as practical tools, news, and articles so that health care professionals and patients can find the information they need all in one place.
www.rxassist.org
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RxHope is exactly what its name implies...a helping hand to people in need in obtaining critical medications that they would normally have trouble affording. It acts as an advocate in making the patient assistance program journey easier and faster by supplying vital information and help.
34 kosciusko county senior resource guide Respite Care Lake City Place 425 Chinworth Court, Warsaw 46580 ........................... 574-267-3873 A community where seniors thrive! Schedule your personalized tour now. enlivant.com See our ad on page 31 Paddock Springs 2695 Shelden St., Warsaw 46582 .................................. 574-658-9455 Where family comes to live. Call today to tour! www.paddocksprings.com Physical Therapy/Rehabilitation Paddock Springs 2695 Shelden St., Warsaw 46582 .................................. 574-658-9455 Where family comes to live. Call today to tour! www.paddocksprings.com Realtors/Relocation Sally Bailey - Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group 210 N. Buffalo St., Warsaw 46580 ................................. 574-527-1425 sbailey@coldwellhomes.com See our ad on page 40 Mason Health Care 900 Provident Dr., Warsaw 46580 ................................ 574-371-2500 Skilled nursing, rehabilitation. Living well changes everything. www.masonhealthandrehab.com See our ad on page 18
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kosciusko county senior resource guide 35 Senior/Community Centers Kosciusko Community Senior Activity Center 800 N. Park Ave., Warsaw 46580 .................................. 574-268-2132 www.kosciuskoseniorservices.org North Webster Community Center 301 N. Main St., North Webster 46555 574-834-1600 www.nwcommunitycenter.org Pierceton Senior Center 205 N. First St., Pierceton 46562 .................................. 574-594-5632 Syracuse Community Center 1013 N. Long Dr., Syracuse 46567 ................................ 574-457-3440 www.syracusein.org Winona Lake Senior Center 1590 Park Ave, Winona Lake 46590 ............................. 574-267-2310 www.winonalake.net Support Groups Alcoholics Anonymous of Kosciusko and Whitley Counties Serving Kosciusko and Whitley counties ....................... 574-267-6641 www.aadistrict4143.com Alzheimer’s and Dementia Services of Northern Indiana 111 Sunnybrook Ct., South Bend 46637 ....................... 574-232-4121 Alzheimer’s Dementia Caregiver Support, Memory Education Training. Neurologist, Community, Social. www.alzni.org Alzheimer’s Support Groups Multiple locations .......................................................... 800-272-3900 alz.org/indiana Shelters Fellowship Missions 1520 E. Winona Ave., Warsaw 46580 ........................... 574-268-9555 fellowshipmissions.net
If your income is less than $2,268/month and you have limited assets, you may qualify for help with medical costs not covered by Medicare and with prescription drug expenses.
36 kosciusko county senior resource guide Cancer Services of Northeast Indiana 6316 Mutual Dr., Fort Wayne 46825 ............................... 260-484-9560 Serving 11 counties including Kosciusko County. For those diagnosed with any type of cancer. cancer-services.org Elkhart Area Al-Anon ................................................... 855-571-5565 Serving 2 counties including Kosciusko County. For friends and families of alcoholics. www.elkhartareaal-anon.org Emotions Anonymous................................................... 651-647-9712 emotionsanonymous.org GriefShare multiple locations .......................................................... 800-395-5755 www.griefshare.org Insight Group 337 Grace Village Dr., Winona Lake 46590 574-255-5202 A support group for those who are living with vision loss. LifeTouch Ministries & Counseling Center 2426 E. Pierceton Rd., Winona Lake 46590 ................... 574-269-7990 lifetouchmin.org Vision Loss Support Groups Multiple locations ........................................................... 877-241-8144 Older Independent Blind Program support groups for those who are living with vision loss. www.in.gov/fssa/ddrs/
Medication & Dental Assistance 1515 Provident Dr, Warsaw, IN 46580 (574} 372-3604 The State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) is a free and impartial counseling program for people with Medicare. SHIP is provided by the Administration for Community Living and the Indiana Department of Insurance.
Support Groups
Kosciusko Area Bus Service 1804 E. Winona Ave., Warsaw 46580 ...........................
KABS serves all of Kosciusko County and provides rides MondayFriday. KABS is Medicaid approved and can transport to medical appointments state-wide. cardinalservices.org/services/kabs/ Kosciusko Community Senior Services 800 N. Park Ave., Warsaw 46580
KCSS provides transportation service Monday-Friday for Medicaid patients and other seniors who need to conduct their daily business. www.kosciuskoseniorservices.org
LCP Transportation 4310 Guion Rd., Indianapolis 46254 .............................
Transportation Provided to Anthem members enrolled in Hoosier Healthwise, Healthy Indiana Plan and Hoosier Care Connect. www.lcptransportation.com
Transportation for radiation and chemotherapy appointments for cancer patients.
to Recovery ........................................................
The American Cancer Society provides free transportation for cancer patients to help them get the treatment they need through their Road To Recovery program. www.cancer.org Verida Trip Reservation Line ......................................
For non-emergency transportation for traditional Medicaid members. verida.com/Indiana-members
kosciusko county senior resource guide 37 Transportation
574-267-4990
574-267-2012
800-508-7230
Mobile
574-267-4353 .....................................................................................or 574-267-6676
800-227-2345
Ministries .........................................................
Road
855-325-7586
.COM Kosciusko County’s ONLY Free Digital Daily Newspaper 1-800-733-4111 Uptothe Minute News,Public Records, Obits,Photos & More 24/7/365
38 kosciusko county senior resource guide Utilities ASSISTANCE Combined Community Services 1195 Mariners Dr., Warsaw 46582 .................................. 574-269-6019 ccsgives.com Kosciusko County Cancer Care Fund 2170 N. Pointe Dr., Warsaw 46582 ................................. 574-372-3500 www.k21foundation.org/cancer-care-fund GAS & ELECTRIC Duke Energy ................................................................ 800-777-9898 Indiana Municipal Power Agency (IMPA) .................... 317-573-9955 Kosciusko REMC 574-267-6331 .................................................................................... or 800-790-7362 NIPSCO ......................................................................... 800-262-6477 Northeastern REMC .................................................... 888-413-6111 HOME TELEPHONE/CABLE/INTERNET AT&T ............................................................................. 574-234-7626 Brightspeed 844-552-1398 CenturyLink .................................................................. 888-723-8010 Comcast xfinity ............................................................ 800-934-6489 DirecTV ......................................................................... 800-617-6107 Dish TV ......................................................................... 888-661-8432 Fourway.net ................................................................. 800-733-0062 Frontier Communications ............................................ 800-921-8101 HughesNet 844-737-2700 King Street Wireless ................................................... 800-696-8543 Mediacom ..................................................................... 855-633-4226 Mercury Wireless ......................................................... 800-354-4915 NPTech ......................................................................... 574-831-2176 RTC Communications ................................................... 574-223-2191 Viasat ............................................................................ 855-962-1116 Vonage 732-944-0000 Watch Communications ............................................... 800-589-3837 WATER & SEWER Claypool Utilities ......................................................... 574-566-2322 Etna Green Water Services ......................................... 574-858-9321 Indiana-American Water .............................................. 574-267-6232 Mentone Water Superintendent ................................ 574-353-7554 Milford Utilities ............................................................ 574-658-4614 Pierceton Water Department ..................................... 574-594-2213 Silver Lake Water Department ................................... 260-352-2120 Syracuse Water Department ...................................... 574-457-3216
kosciusko county senior resource guide 39 Veteran Services Brightpoint SSVF 227 E. Washington Blvd., Fort Wayne 46853 ...... 260-423-3546, x332 Brightpoint SSVF serves 26 counties in Indiana including Kosciusko. mybrightpoint.org Warsaw location 1515 Provident Dr., Ste. 270, Warsaw 46580 VA Northern Indiana Health Care System 2121 Lake Ave., Fort Wayne 46805 .............................. 260-426-5431 1700 E. 38th St., Marion 46953 .................................... 765-674-3321 www.northernindiana.va.gov Veterans Crisis Line .................................. ..................988 and Press 1 Veterans Services of Kosciusko County 121 N. Lake St., Warsaw 46580 .................................... 574-372-2436 www.in.gov/dva/kosciusko.htm Volunteers of America – Ohio & Indiana 4181 E. 96th St., #280, Indianapolis 46240 ................... 844-980-1862 We work with local communities and national service organizations to provide comprehensive assistance for veterans in our communities. www.voaohin.org Hear, Relax, Enjoy. Contact us today to request your appointment and hear the difference we can make in your hearing health! 574-269-5828 1610 E. Center St., Warsaw, IN 46580 besthearingcare.com
The Older Independent Blind/Visually Impaired Program expands independent living services for people who are age 55 and older, and have a severe visual impairment. Through a grant from the Department of Education, Older Blind Program, Indiana Blind and Visually Impaired Services provide funding to contractors across the state in order to provide in-home independent living training to older individuals with significant vision loss.
40 kosciusko county senior resource guide Vision IMPAIRED ASSISTANCE Hoosier Care Connect ................................................. 866-963-7383 Hoosier Care Connect is a health care program for Hoosiers age 65 and over, or with
or a disability who live in the community and are not eligible for Medicare. www.in.gov/medicaid/members/26.htm Older Independent Blind Program (OIB) ................... 877-241-8144
Seniors…Is It Time To Sell Your Home? I have a passion for working with seniors and welcome the opportunity to provide them with the personalized care that is required as they make this transition in life. SALLY BAILEY Cell 574-527-1425 sbailey@coldwellhomes.com www.sallysellsrealestate.com 210 N. Buffalo St., Warsaw Call today for a FREE guide to housing related resources for seniors!
blindness
www.in.gov/fssa/ddrs/4902.htm
AmeriCorps Seniors connects today’s 55+ with the people and organizations that need them most. AmeriCorps Seniors currently links more than 270,000 Americans to service opportunities. Their contributions of skills, knowledge, and experience make a real difference to individuals, nonprofits, and faith-based and other community organizations throughout the United States. AmeriCorps Seniors programs include Foster Grandparents, RSVP and Senior Companions.
www.americorps.gov
Northeast Indiana SCORE - Warsaw Branch 523 S. Buffalo St., Warsaw 46580 .................................
SCORE is the nation’s largest network of volunteer, expert business mentors, with more than 10,000 volunteers in 300 chapters. SCORE counselors provide you with in-depth, industry-specific business assistance to help evaluate a business idea or plan, stimulate business growth and ensure long-term stability.
www.score.org/northeastindiana
VolunteerMatch
VolunteerMatch is the Web’s largest volunteer engagement network supporting more than 100,000 nonprofits, 170 business leaders and 13 million visitors per year.
www.volunteermatch.org
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AmeriCorps Seniors ..................................................... 800-942-2677
Volunteer Opportunities/Services
260-422-2601
REAL Services ............................................................... 574-284-7138 Opportunities in Kosciusko Co., and surrounding areas. www.realservices.org See our ad on page 17 Reaching Readers Who Are Living Life After 50 ELKO Edition Monthly Circulation 15,000 Contact Victoria Biddle 574-230-3366
42 kosciusko county senior resource guide Advertiser Index Pages Alick’s Home Medical .......................................... Front Cover, 30 Allison & Associates Insurance ................................................ 27 Alzheimer’s and Dementia Services of Northern Indiana ......... 35 AMS Health Insurance Advisors, LLC .............................. 9, 27, 30 Beers Mallers LLP .............................................................. 14, 28 Bowen Health Clinic ................................ 24, 30, 31, Back Cover Bowers Jewelry ......................................................................... 28 Dental Solutions .................................................................... 3, 19 Dixie Sternwheeler Inc. ....................................................... 20, 24 Dr. Engelberth’s Hearing Center ........................................ 24, 39 Goshen Home Medical ................................................. 19, 29, 30 Home Helpers ..................................................................... 25, 42 InkFreeNews.............................................................................. 37 InTRAC .......................................................Inside Front Cover, 24 Lake City Place .............................................................. 26, 31, 34 Mason Health & Rehabilitation Center ......................... 18, 26, 34 Paddock Springs ..................................................... 19, 26, 27, 34 Parkview Warsaw................................................................. 13, 26 REAL Services ...................................................................... 17, 41 Redpath-Fruth Funeral Home ................................................... 23 Sally Bailey - Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group ............... 34, 40 Senior Life Newspapers .......................................... 11, 20, 32, 41 Sheryl Noblitt/Health Markets .................... 27, Inside Back Cover Statewide Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) ..... 28, 36 Stillwater Hospice...................................................................... 25 Visiting Angels of Elkhart, Kosciusko and Marshall Counties ... 25 Personal Care & Companionship Wellness Calls 24-Hour Monitoring Nutrition and Well-Being Request a FREE In-Home Care Assessment today to learn more about us, our services and our caregivers! Give us a call today at 574-372-2273! Giving care the way you want to be cared for. www.homehelpershomecare.com/warsaw 3510 Commerce Dr. Warsaw, IN 46580
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