First Friday: Welcome to Medicare
Connections Area Agency on Aging’s Sioux City office and Mercy Medical Center’s Older Adult Services co-host First Friday Coffee: Welcome to Medicare. This unbiased, informative seminar for new Medicare beneficiaries is held the first Friday of every month. The seminars are from 1:30 to 4:00 at Connections Area Agency on Aging, 2301 Pierce Street, Sioux City. Pre-registration is required as space is limited. There is no cost to attend.
Assisting new beneficiaries to increase their understanding of Medicare is a combined effort of SHIIP programs (Senior Health Insurance Information Program), sponsored by both Mercy Medical Center and Connections Area Agency on Aging. Discussion topics will include who is eligible for benefits and timeframes for applying, understanding Medicare’s benefits and options, supplements, Medicare Advantage plans, prescription drug plans and protecting their Medicare benefits. There will be ample time for questions. To pre-register, or for more information, contact Connections Area Agency on Aging at 712-279-6900 or 800-432-9209.
Welcome to Medicare
An unbiased, informative seminar for new Medicare beneficiaries. Pre-registration is required by Sept 7 as space is limited. There is no cost to attend.
Assisting new beneficiaries to increase their understanding of Medicare is a combined effort of SHIIP programs (Senior Health Insurance Information Program), sponsored by both Cherokee Regional Medical Center and Connections Area Agency on Aging. Discussion topics will include who is eligible for benefits and timeframes for applying, understanding Medicare’s benefits and options, supplements, Medicare Advantage plans, prescription drug plans and protecting their Medicare benefits. There will be ample time for questions. To pre-register, or for more information, contact LeAnn Bush @ 712-225-3368 x200 or email leannb@cherokeermc.org.
Clarinda Vision Loss Fair
Don’t let vision loss slow you down!
Free & Open to the Public
Information and items on display will include:
Library services - receive large print and audio books free by mail
Free newspaper reading services
Resources to assist with completing schoolwork
Vocational rehabilitation services for retaining or seeking employment
Computer screen readers, CCTV’s, and text-to-speech technology
Aids & devices to help with everyday activities - talking clocks, handheld magnifiers and more.
Tips on how to complete everyday tasks when vision loss makes them difficult
Contact Rick Dressler, (515) 281-1314, rick.dressler@blind.state.ia.us
Iowa Department for the Blind - www.idbonline.org - 1-800-362-2587
Shredtastic and Drug Take Back
It's Back Again for Older Americans Month! Connections Area Agency on Aging staff and volunteers, along with Document Depot and the Sioux City Police will be at the Siouxland Center for Active Generations, working to protect our older Americans! Bring your confidential papers to be shredded, and outdated or unused medications for correct disposal.
Personal papers with confidential information accepted. No need to remove paper clips or staples. No cardboard, plastic, or heavy metal binders. Papers from businesses not accepted (i.e.home-based or office businesses).
Free event, thanks to Document Depot, Sioux City Police, and Siouxland Center for Active Generations. Donations accepted.
Shredtastic and Drug Take Back
It's Back Again for Older Americans Month! Connections Area Agency on Aging staff and volunteers, along with Document Depot and the Sioux City Police will be at the Siouxland Center for Active Generations, working to protect our older Americans! Bring your confidential papers to be shredded, and outdated or unused medications for correct disposal.
Personal papers with confidential information accepted. No need to remove paper clips or staples. No cardboard, plastic, or heavy metal binders. Papers from businesses not accepted (i.e.home-based or office businesses).
Free event, thanks to Document Depot, Sioux City Police, and Siouxland Center for Active Generations. Donations accepted.
Older Iowans Legislature
Older Iowans will have the opportunity to meet in the Iowa House of Representatives as members of the Older Iowans Legislature hold their annual meeting at the State Capitol on Monday, Sept. 26 and Tuesday, Sept. 27.
Iowans 50 years of age or older will sit at a legislators desk and have the opportunity to introduce issues and participate in the discussion of issues affecting their lives and the lives of their fellow Iowans. They will cast their votes electronically and thus it will be decided which three issues the Older Iowans Legislature will advocate next year to the Governor and to the Iowa General Assembly.
Helene Magee, Chair of the Older Iowans Legislature, (OIL) says the organization practices grassroots democracy. OIL is a non-profit, non-partisan, all volunteer organization with no formal headquarters and no paid staff or lobbyist. It was authorized by the Iowa Legislature 40 years ago to advocate on behalf of Iowas elderly in order to help older Iowans purse a quality of life, Magee explained.
The Older Iowans Legislature (OIL) has been successful in advocating for expansion of the Elder Abuse Law, Volunteer Ombudsmen Program, Substitute Decision Maker Program and funding for home and community based services.
Magee explained that membership in OIL is open to any Iowan over the age of 50. She suggests that older Iowans go to the website olderiowans.org for more information. Click on Join Us and fill out the membership form and come join us at the State Capitol in September.
Smooth Sailing Through Medicare
A Welcome to Medicare Seminar, especially geared for those considering retirement or just beginning Medicare benefits. It will also be helpful for caregivers, professional who work with medicare, or those just wanting to expand their knowledge about Medicare benefits. Topics to be covered include eligibility and how to sign up, how to avoid penalties, benefits of Parts A & C, how to select a supplement and drug plan, difference between original Medicare and Medicare Advantage plans, and how to protect your Medicare benefits. This is a 2.5 hour information-packed seminar and recommended for those who will be scheduling their first SHIIP appointment. This presentation is co-sponsored by SHIIP (Senior Health Insurance Information Program), Connections Area Agency on Aging, and WITCC Life Long Learning program. The SHIIP presenters do not sell insurance, and give unbiased, free information. SHIIP counselors are located at several sites throughout Sioux City and the state.
Parking Lot 4, Entrance 14. Preregister by Sept 19, by calling 712.274.6404 or 800.352.4649
Board of Directors Meeting
GaryFrederiksen Memorial Golf Tournament
Join us for a day on the course, honoring the legacy of former board member, Gary Frederiksen. Tee time is 12:00 noon, but come early for driving range practice balls! This year's proceeds will support our Meals on Wheels program, bringing good nutrition and a friendly visit to your neighbors in need. Your fee will include your very own "Meal on Wheels" (lunch & a golf cart), greens fees, prizes and post game appetizers.
Sponsors and prize donors are needed and appreciated!
Unable to attend the tournament? Feel free to donate to the Meals on Wheels program https://connectionsaaaorg.presencehost.net/memorial-golf-tournament-donation.html> here!
