Links You Can Use by June 2006 Edition

Seattle-King County Edition

June 1, 2006

Links You Can Use

June 2006 Edition

Save the Date!

The Seattle/King County Advisory Council on Aging and Disabilities presents a legislative forum:
"Supporting Vulnerable Adults: How Do the Federal and State Budgets Reflect Our Values?"
Wednesday, August 23, 2006 from 9:00 am to 3:00 p.m.
Olympic Room, Seattle Center

This will be a day-long forum packed with information and action steps provided by state legislators and policy experts. Initial sponsors include United Way, Sound Transit and Service Employees Union International. Details to follow in the July and August issues of Seniors Digest!

Elder Abuse

For more information on the Victim of Crimes Assistance (VOCA) and Senior Rights Assistance Programs, call (206) 448-5720 or go to www.seniorservices.org/SRA/sra.asp.

The National Center on Elder Abuse (www.elderabusecenter.org), funded by the U.S. Administration on Aging, is a gateway to resources on elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation. The site includes a full list of state elder abuse hotlines.

The U.S. Administration on Aging website includes resources and information about elder abuse in their Elder Rights and Resources Center.

Staying Safe on the Internet

OnGuardOnline.gov is a new website developed by a consortium of government agencies (including the Federal Trade Commission, Homeland Security and the U.S. Postal Inspection Service). The site includes easy-to-understand information about safe auctions, phishing, spyware and other scams.

The Federal Trade Commission's Identity Theft webpage is a good place to begin in protecting yourself from identity theft and other online scams. It offers information about what to do if you think you've been victimized. The FTC also offers the article "How Not to Get Hooked by a Phishing Scam," and a lively, interactive "phishing" tutorial.

Microsoft's At Home Security web section offers information about keeping your personal computer safe from viruses, spyware and other threats to online security. The site includes helpful informational videos to teach you the basics.

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
(206) 448-3110
Toll-free: 1-888-435-3377
TTY: (206) 448-5025
e-mail: info@seniorservices.org

Senior Information and Assistance
Telephone: (206) 448-3110
1-888-435-3377 (WA only)
(206) 448-5025 (TTY)
E-Mail: Info@seniorservices.org

The Mayor's Office for Senior Citizens
Spring 2006 Spotlight newsletter
(206) 684-0500

Crisis Clinic Caregiver Services
How to Reach Crisis Clinic
(206) 461-3222
toll-free: 1-866-427-4747
TTD: (206) 461-3219

Chinese Information and Service Center
(206) 624-5633

Asian Counseling and Referral Service
(206) 695-7600

African American Elders Program
(206) 328-5639

Evergreen Care Network (for residents of East King County)
(425) 899-3200

Benefits Checkup