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| April 1, 2006 | |||
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Links You Can Use
April 23 - 29 is National Volunteer Week If you've been thinking about joining the growing number of seniors who are donating their time and talents as volunteers, here are some good places to check out opportunities in the area:
Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage Information for People with Alzheimer's The Alzheimer's Association offers information about the new Medicare Prescription Drug benefit (Medicare Part D), focusing on particular concerns of people with Alzheimer's disease. Not all of the private plans include the medications that Alzheimer's patients need, so it's important to choose carefully. Free Healthy Aging Fair to Be Held May 11 Free medical screenings, mini-massages, information on senior employment, utility assistance, Medicare Prescription Drug benefit and more! Click here for more information (PDF format). Beginning an Exercise Program Did you make a New Year's resolution to be more active but have delayed until spring to actually get started? You're not alone! Here are some online resources to check out as you think about an exercise plan that's right for you. (Remember: consult your healthcare practitioner before starting an exercise program.) The National Institute on Aging's NIH Senior Health website includes information on beginning an exercise program for seniors. The Mayo Clinic Senior Health Center website has articles about beginning an exercise program, including:
The American Physical Therapy Association Consumer Education website offers an online brochure, For the Young at Heart: Exercise Tips for Seniors, which discusses popular forms of exercise, and tells how to do them safely. Access Services in Seattle-King County Help is just a click away! These websites can direct you to resources for older adults, their families and caregivers. Resources for Older Adults, Adults with Disabilities, and their Families and Caregivers Senior Services Caregiver Outreach and Support Program Senior Information and Assistance The Mayor's Office for Senior Citizens Crisis Clinic Caregiver Services Chinese Information and Service Center Asian Counseling and Referral Service African American Elders Program Evergreen Care Network (for residents of East King County) FindARide Transportation tools and options in the Puget Sound area See the Seniors Digest Resources Directory for more! Photo: Corporation for National and Community Service
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