Help Seniors Find the Resources They Need
After spending time with my grandmother recently, I am still amazed at how sharp she continues to be -- and she’s been through plenty with breast cancer and then the loss of my grandfather. What worries me, though, is how she will fare as she continues to age. Like many seniors, my grandmother is contending with the issues that come up as we get older and have more limitations. But just because seniors have limitations doesn’t mean they can’t be prepared.
At Elder Action, we do our best to offer as many valuable resources as possible to seniors in hopes of helping them stay connected and maintaining a sense of control over their lives.
We try to share as much information as possible to help seniors continue to enjoy what life has to offer. I can tell from your website that you are equally invested in senior care. Can I trouble you to post some of the valuable resources I am sharing below?
(to visit these websites, copy and paste each link into your internet browser and hit "enter")
https://seniornet.org/blog/10-pieces-of-technology-seniors-should-embrace/
https://www.senioradvisor.com/blog/2016/12/15-home-modifications-make-aging-place-safe/
https://www.improvenet.com/a/diy-safety-tips
https://www.helpguide.org/articles/senior-housing/assisted-living-facilities.htm
https://www.homeadvisor.com/r/dementia-alzheimers-signs/
https://www.apa.org/pi/aging/resources/guides/older.aspx
https://www.treehouserehab.org/a-sobering-diagnosis/
https://www.caregiver.org/taking-care-you-self-care-family-caregivers
https://www.redfin.com/blog/2016/09/preparing-your-home-for-a-loved-one-with-alzheimers-a-caregivers-guide.html
Thank you for your help in contributing to the efforts of helping seniors. We want them to make the most of their golden years.
All the best,
Caroline James |
The Affordable Care Act (ACA) and Medicare:
New Free Preventive Services
(other information links are below this article) |
The Affordable Care Act (ACA), also known as "health care reform" was signed into law
in March 2010. The law made several changes to Medicare, many of which are already
in place. These changes include new FREE Preventive Services. Preventive services
are medical tests and screenings to help you stay healthy and find any health problems.
People with Medicare now get certain pentive screenings for free. Some of these
screenings include:
Bone Mass Measurement
Cardiovascular Disease Behavioral Therapy
Cardiovascular Screening
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Diabetes Screening
HIV Screening
Mammograms |
Medical Nutrition Therapy
Obesity Screening and Counseling
Pap Test
Pelvic Examination
Sexually Transmitted Infections
Screenings and Counseling
Tobacco Cessation Counseling
Vaccines (Flu, Pneumonia, Hepatitis B) |
"Visit www.Medicare.gov or call 1-800-Medicare for a full list of preventive screenings.
People on Medicare also receive a free Annual Wellness Visit. During this visit, your doctor can talk to you about your health risks, review your medical history, and screen for depression, cognitive impairment, height, weight, blood pressure, and body mass index. Your doctor can also set a screening schedule for you for the next few years.
* You will not pay anything for these services (no co-pays or deductibles)
* You may have to pay an office visit co-pay for screenings if the screenngs are not done during the annual wellness visit. |
| Every year, take a wellness checklist to your doctor, and ask what screenings are important
to you. This is on page 51 of the 2013 "Medicare and You" book. You can also visit www.MyMedicare.gov to print your own personalized list of preventive services. Bring the checklist to your doctor during your wellness visit to talk about the preventive services you
may need. |
Click on the links below to get information about other Medicare related programs
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SUPPORT GROUPS
"Too Much On Your Plate?"
Second & Fourth Monday Mornings
10:00am - 11:00am
If you have forgotten how to relax, have too much to do and
not enough time to do it, are feeling overwhelmed and want
to handle stress better and take better care of yourself, then
this support group is geared for you.
The support group is facilitated
by Jane Stolowich, LCSW, Bowmen Health Center,
Rush University Medical Center, every first & third Monday. For more information, please call 312/745-4401. FREE
Medicare Changes
Have You Confused?
Volunteer Counselors with the
Senior Health Insurance program
(SHIP) offer free, one-on-one
insurance counseling at our
Atlas Center
Call for an appointment
312-747-0189
Five Reasons To Keep Fit
As You Age
Healthy lifestyles . . .
1. increase bond density and limits osteoporosis.
2. help seniors stay independent.
3. increase metabolism
4. reduce senior's risk
for falls.
5. make seniors more flexible.
To read more click HERE
Volunteer Opportunity
Senior Health Insurance
Program - SHIP
View
You Are Never Too Old
To Exercise
Read more ... Click HERE
Tips To Avoid
Medicare & Medicaid Fraud
Read more ... Click HERE
Information and Assessment Services
For Programs and Services
Click HERE
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HEALTH TALKS &
WELLNESS PRESENTATIONS
(see the Events page for further information)
WELLNESS NURSE:
Marcia Murphy
DNP, APN/ANP-BC
Every Tuesday,
8:30 A.M. - 12:30 P.M.
SOCIAL WORKER:
Daniela Mitchem
LCSW
First and Third Mondays
9:30 A.M. - 11:30 A.M.
August 6 and 20, 2018
September 3 and 17, 2018
PHARMACIST:
Amina Gassam
PharmD
First Thursdays
9:30 - 11:30 A.M.
August 2, 2018
September 6, 2018
DIETITIAN:
Second Fridays,
9:30 - 11:30 A.M.
August 13, 2018
September 14, 2018
(Both Kristin Gustashaw
and Sharon Williams (Diet
Technician) will provide
on site and appointment nutritional consultantations before or after the health
talk. Additional appointment times available as possible.)
BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENING:
First and Fourth Tuesdays
10:30- 11:30 A.M.
August 7 and 28, 2018
September 4 and 25, 2018
RULES OF THE ROAD
Wednesday,
September 5, 2018
10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Secretary of State Jessie White’s Office is providing a
Rules of the Road class. It will provide information
to assist you with taking
your driving test and also
provide information on highway safety. Bring your
driver’s license or state I.D.
to attend. Handouts
will be available. Please call (312)747-0189 x. 103
to register
AARP DRIVER SAFETY
EDUCATION
Wednesday and Thursday
August 22 & 23, 2018
9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Instructor: Lois Travis Please register with instructor at
(773)568-7261
(daytime hrs.)
This approved course is taught by AARP for Accident Prevention.
You must be at least 55 years old and a
$20.00 fee is required
Please register with
Instructor at
(773) 551-7977
between the hours of
9am and 5pn.
Senior Health
Insurance Program (SHIP)
"Medicare Changes Have You Confused?"
Volunteer counselors with SHIP offer free,
one-on-one insurance counseling at the Atlas Center. To make an appointment call 312.747.0189
Social Services
(Click HERE to view)
Atlas Senior Center
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