CSRA Area Agency on Aging

https://www.aarp.org//taxes/info-2018/aarp-tax-help-fd.html

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Social Security has a new website with Information for People Helping Others, which provides helpful resources in one place for anyone in a position to help another person access their programs and services. https://www.ssa.gov/thirdparty/

Mrs. Cameron of Richmond county is 104 years young. She was excited to get her centenarian gift and wishes everyone a very Merry Christmas!

Mrs. Ceiland Baker of Hancock county was all smiles when we delivered her Centenarian Club Christmas gift. For more information on the Centenarian Club please contact Carrie Lokey at [email protected]

Please consider giving locally, all donations received will stay within the CSRA area. https://csrarc.ga.gov/area-agency-aging

Our week is half over , and we have had a blast ! From Christmas Trivia , drinking Christmas tea to getting down to a one on one level with Rudolph the Reindeer ! I am so proud of everyone who joined us , there are two more days of fun this week!

We are proud to be your no wrong door Aging & Disability Resource Connection. Please Share!

The CSRA Meals on Wheels Program is participating in this year’s Share the Love Event with Subaru. When you purchase a new Subaru, you will be able to Share the Love with our local senior citizens! https://youtu.be/8tBB2jahcP4

No one should face Alzheimer’s alone. Register for one of the Alzheimer’s Association’s free virtual education programs about Alzheimer’s and other dementias as well as resources to help you navigate this journey. Participants will be given the option of joining via video/webinar or through a toll-free number. Registration is required, and registrants will be sent conferencing details prior to the date of the programs. Register by clicking on the link for the program below or... by calling 800.272.3900. December 2020 Sleep and Alzheimer’s: What You Need to Know Wednesday, December 2nd 2:00pm-3:00pm https://tinyurl.com/10WS1202

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The Medicare open enrollment period begins this Today! Learn more about how the GeorgiaCares Program can assist you with changes to your Medicare coverage. https://dhs.georgia.gov//medicare-open-enrollment-begins-o

CAVE identifies what to watch for in personal care homes. https://www.wfxg.com//cave-task-force-assistant-district-a

Senior Medicare Patrol: Registration Links Opioid Safety, Fraud & Abuse: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/regist/3884147280891745550 Open Enrollment: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/regist/2216537786274732555 Opioid Safety & Medical Identity Theft: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/regist/5582308905152959499

Gentle Yoga with Kathy, Monday, October 12 and Friday, October 16 at 10 am Log in: https://bluejeans.com/848776263 Care Partner Only Yoga and Meditation with Kathy, Wednesday October 14 at 10 am Log in: https://bluejeans.com/848776263... Early Stage Support Group B, Wednesday, October 14, 11 am- 12:30 am Early Stage Support Group A, Thursday, October 15, 10 am- 11:30 pm Our Early Stage Support Groups are for Persons Living with Dementia and their Care Partners If you would like to join one of our support groups, please email Mary Caldwell at [email protected], or call our Helpline at 800-272-3900 and request to speak with Mary.

Alzheimer's Association, Georgia Chapter Early Stage Program, October Lunch & Learn Alzheimer's is Not Just Memory Loss: Learn the Signs and First Steps to Early and Accurate Diagnosis Wednesday, October 21, 12 pm- 1 pm Prior Registration Required at https://tinyurl.com/lunchandlearn1021 . For assistance, call 800-272-3900 to speak with a helpline specialist

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