Serving Our Seniors Magazine: Jan - Mar 2022

Serving Our Seniors was started to help keep Erie County residents, ages 60 or better, who are functionally independent, to remain that way. We provide assistance to maintain their health and their physical capacity to do for themselves. We are also here to help prevent older adults from being deceived, which commonly occurs with Medicare insurance sales, home repairs and telephone or computer scams. This is called Problem Solving and Advocacy. Problem Solving and Advocacy is our most popular and helpful service. Problem Solving & Advocacy are services used by callers who have a question / problem / concern and don’t know who to ask. Typically, inquiries are those that could negatively impact one’s ability to maintain quality of life / financial stability / health or health insurance / access to transportation or housing. Some examples of common problems called into How Can Serving Our Seniors Help Me? our office are: “I don’t understand what to do about Medicare Coverage. I’m so confused. Who can help me?” “I can no longer climb my steps to leave and enter my house. I need a ramp. Can you help me?” “I’m overwhelmed with how to apply for Medicaid. Who can help me?” “I need a railing installed so I can walk down to my basement without falling. Can you help me?” “I need to see a dentist, but I can’t afford it. Can you help me?” “I need a ride to University Hospital. I don’t drive out of town. Can you help me?” “I’ve got a problem with my Social Security and I don’t know what to do. Can you help me? These are just a few examples and are not all inclusive. If you have never called Serving Our Seniors, before… Now is the time We are your advocate for maintaining health and functional independence and to prevent exploitation. Call us at 419-624-1856. L-R Anthony Pool, Quality Assurance Manager; Jo Seiler, Medicare Advocate; Pam Hall Senior Advocate Asst; Wendy Boyer, Senior Advocate Asst; Anna Moses, Senior Advocate; Tammy Hall Senior Advocate Assistant; Deb Rogers, Clerical Support; Chris Ferguson, Senior Advocate Assistant. Not pictured is Patricia Stineman, Medicare Education Specialist/Trainer of Medicare Volunteers Do you know anyone who would like to receive free training to be a home health aid? Or maybe you know someone who is a state tested nurse’s assistant? Those hired will earn weekly gas cards to reimburse for travel, a car care account, which pays for car repairs and regular maintenance; and hourly wages of $15.00/hour with perfect attendance and no tardiness. Serving Our Seniors Is Seeking Kind & Reliable Home Health Aids! For more information about employment opportunities providing help in the home to Erie County residents, age 60+, who live throughout Erie County, call our office at 419-624-1856. Ask for Brenda. 17