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To provide information about services and opportunities available to all Douglas County residents 60 and older and to assist them in accessing those services directly or through coordination with other community agencies.

SHICK:

Senior Health Insurance Counseling for Kansans

Answering questions on: Medicare/Medicaid, Supplemental Insurance, Prescription Drug Assistance.

Assistance in Locating Senior Housing

AARP Income Tax Assistance

Legal Assistance

Caregiver Support Groups

Meets the 1st & 3rd Monday, 2:15pm-3:45pm of each month at the Lawrence Senior Center, 745 Vermont

Evening Support Group! 2nd & 4th Tuesday, 6:30-8:00 pm at the Lawrence Senior Center

Baldwin City Caregiver Support Group! Third Thursday of each month at the Baldwin City Public Library.

Friendly Visitor Program

Matches volunteers with older adults in need of companionship.

60 & Better

A monthly newsletter filled with timely articles, class & trip listings, calendar of events and program information. Mailed to over 3,000 interested persons.

HELPFUL PHONE NUMBERS

Elder Care Locator - 1-800-677-1116

Kansas Elder Law Hotline - 1-888-353-5337

Social Security Administration - 1-800-772-1213

Kansas Department on Aging (KDOA) 1-800-432-3535

WEBSITES

Click on an address below to visit one of the websites.

www.agingkansas.org

www.aoa.gov

www.benefitscheckup.org

Play Prize Bingo

with the

Community Services Staff

The Community Services staff hosts Prize Bingo on the 2nd & 4th Tuesday of each month at the Lawrence Senior Center. Games are from 11:15am - 11:45am in the meal site. Make your reservations and stay for lunch.