SENIOR NEWS
AND EVENTS
OCTOBER, 2014
MEDICARE OPEN ENROLLMENT
OCTOBER 15 - DECEMBER 7
This is the time to manage your Medicare coverage and make desired changes.
See the SHIP counselors at the Reno Center or at one of the
outreach events posted at our sites.
SITE ACTIVITY CALENDARS
This month we will begin posting activity calendars at each site and on
our website showing outreach events and activities.
Explore new horizons. Try a new meal site or an activity at a different center!
If you are interested in organizing and running a group activity at your favorite site,
contact Len Reidenbaugh at 328-2597.
VETERANS RESOURCE OFFICER
The Veterans Resource Center representative will be rotating through the
centers. Please check your site activity calendar for dates and times.
WA S H O E C O U N T Y S E N I O R S E R V I C E S
IN RENO ♦ 1155 E. NINTH STREET, Bldg. E ♦ 328-2575
IN SPARKS ♦ 97 RICHARDS WAY ♦ 353-3110
IN SUN VALLEY ♦ 115 WEST 6TH AVENUE ♦ 673-9417
IN COLD SPRINGS ♦ 3355 WHITE LAKE PKWY ♦ 971-8542
IN GERLACH ♦ 385 E. SUNSET BLVD.♦ 775-557-2206
WEB SITE ♦ www.washoecounty.us/seniorsrv
SERVICE
SERVICES
S
SOCIAL SERVICE PROGRAMS AT THE RENO CENTER
For information call 328-2575
Commodity Food – The next USDA commodity food distribution will be THURSDAY, Nov. 6, 2014,
8:00AM - 10:00AM at the Reno Center. Gross monthly income limits are: $1,458.75 (one person) or
$1,966.25 (two people). First Thursday of ODD NUMBERED months.
Emergency Food Pantry – Reno Center, Third Tuesday - OCT. 21 at 9:00AM. Be here at 8:00AM.
Gross monthly income limits are: $1,265/mo. (one person) or $1,705 (two people). Only one set of
bags per household. Limited to the first 300 people. ID and Proof of Income REQUIRED
Food Stamp Workshop – Reno Center, Third Tuesday - OCT. 21 - 8:30 - 10:00AM.
Food Bank Truck (CSFP) – Reno Center inside - Third Thursday, OCT. 16 - 9:00AM - 11:00AM;
Sparks - Second Tuesday, OCT. 14 - 11:45AM - 12:30PM;
Sun Valley - Third Wednesday, OCT. 15 - 9:00 - 10:00AM. Gross income limits are: $1,265 (one
person), or $1,705 (two people) – Sign up at the distribution.
LIHEA (Low Income Home Energy Assistance Programs) – Provides assistance with utility costs.
Gross income limits are: $1,459/mo. (one person), or $1,966/mo. (two people).
A T & T Universal Lifeline – Provides a discount on your telephone bill. Call AT&T 1-866-901-0152
Sewer Bill Rebate – Reno and Sparks programs are both closed for this year.
Washoe Senior Ride – Taxi Ride Subsidy. You can purchase a book of $20 worth of Taxi Bucks for
$15, with a maximum of 2 books per month. Program requirements are: age 65+ or an RTC Access
rider, a Washoe County resident and household income below $40,000. Sign up in person at
Central Reception of the Reno Center or call 348-0477 for information.
EYE DISEASES / LOW VISION
FIRST TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH - OCT. 7 AND NOV. 4 AT 9:30AM IN THE RENO CENTER
LOBBY. Meet with Harold Blethen of Visionscope Institute for information to deal with low vision
and eye diseases. Information is available on nutrition, treatment options, causes and
prevention of eye diseases and the latest technology available to assist you.
Sanford Center for Aging, UNR, Senior Outreach Services (SOS)
“Aging Services, Safety and the Sanford Center”
Tuesday, October 14, 2014, 10:00AM to 11:00AM
Laxalt Auditorium, (UNR Nelson Building), 401 W. 2nd Street, Reno
Our Guest Speaker is Dr. Peter Reed, Director of the Sanford Center for Aging and professor of Health
Sciences, University of Nevada, Reno. This presentation will focus on the aging experience in our
communities, highlighting the dominant view of elders and traditional approaches to care and
support. Please feel free to invite anyone you think might be interested in the topic.
Note: Our social time now starts at 9:00AM instead of 9:30AM. The Talk begins right at 10:00AM.
Come early to socialize, visit the resource tables and have your coffee and light breakfast sponsored by
“Atria Summit Ridge, Senior Living” in the kitchen area right next to the Laxalt Auditorium. Want to attend?
Please respond by Friday, October 10, 2014 to Sina at 775-784-7506 or, e-mail [email protected]
GOT E-MAIL?
Email [email protected] to be added to the newsletter distribution
list. It is also available on our website,www.washoecounty.us/seniorsrv
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
CENTRAL RECEPTION HOURS CHANGE
Beginning October 6, Central Reception will not be available for any
cash transactions after 4:30PM. This will include change, sales of Taxi
Bucks, Access tickets and bus passes.
Please be sure to complete any transactions before 4:30PM.
DO YOU NEED ASSISTANCE PAYING FOR MEDICARE PREMIUMS
OR PRESCRIPTION DRUG COSTS?
Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act (MIPPA) provides funding to help Medicare
beneficiaries apply for two valuable benefits:
1. Low Income Subsidy "Extra Help" – provides assistance to Medicare Part D beneficiaries in paying for
their monthly prescription drug costs.
2. Medicare Savings Programs - available through the state Medicaid agency, help consumers with low
incomes pay for their Medicare premiums.
Washoe County Senior Services can help consumers who are not currently receiving these
benefits apply for them.
Nevada's Aging and Disability Services Division (ADSD), State Health Insurance Assistance Program
(SHIP) and Nevada's Care Connection (ADRC) have been working together to help find and enroll
individuals throughout the state.
MOBILE INFORMATION AND REFERRAL BEGINS IN OCTOBER
Do you need assistance? Referrals for services? Senior Services staff will begin rotating through our
Meal Sites beginning this month. Pick up a Benefit checklist for a listing of the services available, a
Medicaid or Food Stamp application, an application for Energy Assistance and general information about
Senior Services and what we have to offer. The schedule will also in each site calendar and on our
website.
Mondays:
Tuesdays:
Wednesdays:
Thursdays:
Fridays:
Oct 6 & 20
Oct 13
Oct 27
Oct 7, 14, 21 & 28
Oct 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29
Oct 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30
Oct 3 & 17
Neil Road
Sierra Manor
Silverada
Cold Springs
Sun Valley
Sparks
Neil Road
9:30 – 11:30AM
10:30 – 12:00AM
10:30 – 12:00AM
11:00 – 1:00AM
9:30 – 11:30AM
9:30 – 11:30AM
9:30 – 11:30AM
BIRTHDAY LUNCH AT THE RENO CENTER
Don’t forget to join us for a Birthday Lunch (with a special menu) at the Reno Center
the last Friday of each month.
This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
AARP DRIVER SAFETY
Classes available at multiple locations
CALL ANNMARIE
FOR INFORMATION
AND TO REGISTER
786-3509
WILLS/ESTATE PLANNING EDUCATION
MONDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2:30PM
POWER OF ATTORNEY PREPARATION
NO SEMINAR IN OCTOBER - NEXT ONE NOV. 24
Please call to preregister
Senior Law Project 334-3050
ARE YOUR MEDICATIONS MAKING YOU SICKER?
The Medication Therapy Management program will review your entire drug regimen (prescription drugs,
over-the-counter medications, vitamins and supplements) for safety and effectiveness at no charge.
Participation is limited and you must be
• A Nevada resident, age 60 or older AND taking 5 prescription drugs or more
For more information please call Greta Engelbrecht, Sanford Center for Aging, University of Nevada, Reno
(775) 784-1612 or [email protected]
WASHOE COUNTY CONTACT INFORMATION
WASHOE COUNTY ADRC…………………………………………………………………………328-2575
NEVADA STATE INFORMATION SERVICE ...................................................................... 211
AARP MATURE DRIVING CLASS RESERVATIONS ......................................................... 786-3509
AARP INFORMATION CENTER M-F 9:00AM-1:00PM ...................................................... 328-2506
ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION 1301 Cordone Ave, Suite 180 ........................................... 786-8061
CARE CHEST 7910 N. Virginia Street, Reno ...................................................................... 829-2273
COMMUNITY SERVICES AGENCY 1090 East 8th, Reno .................................................. 786-6023
ELDER PROTECTIVE SERVICES, NV AGING AND DISABILITY SERVICES / CHIP …. 688-2964
FOOD BANK (CSFP TRUCK) ............................................................................................ 331-3663
FOSTER GRANDPARENT PROGRAM M-F 8:00AM-4:30PM ............................................ 358-2768
GAMBLERS ANONYMOUS ............................................................................................... 356-8070
HAWC CLINIC, 1055 South Wells ...................................................................................... 329-6300
MEDICATION MANAGEMENT PROGRAM, UNR ............................................................. 784-1612
NEVADA STATE WELFARE .............................................................................................. 684-7200
NORTHERN NEVADA CENTER FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING, 999 Pyramid Way............ 353-3599
RTC ACCESS TRANSPORTATION SERVICES Information .............................................. 348-0477
RENOWN MED. LOW INCOME CLINIC, 21 Locust ........................................................... 982-5270
RETIRED & SENIOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM (RSVP), M-F 9:00AM-4:00PM ................ 784-1807
SANFORD CENTER FOR AGING ..................................................................................... 784-4774
SENIOR COMPANION PROGRAM ................................................................................... 358-2322
SENIOR EMPLOYMENT AARP Senior Community Services Employment Program
1135 Terminal Way, Suite 102 ......................................................................................... 323-2243
Job Connect……………………………………………………...Reno - 284-9600, Sparks - 284-9520
SENIOR LAW PROJECT M-F 8:30AM-NOON, 1:00-5:00PM .............................................. 334-3050
SENIOR OUTREACH SERVICES…………………………………………………………………784-7506
SENIOR SAMPLER (Assistance League) 1701 Vassar St. .............................................. 324-2003
SHIP (STATE HEALTH INSURANCE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM) .................................... 1-800-307-4444
SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION 1170 Harvard Way, Reno .................................... 1-888-808-5481
VETERANS ADMINISTRATION MEDICAL CENTER 1000 Locust St., Reno ..................... 786-7200
Medical Benefits Information 1000 Locust St. .................................................................. 328-1293
US DEPT. OF VETERANS AFFAIRS 5460 Reno Corporate Drive, Reno……………………1-800-827-1000
NV OFFICE OF VETERANS SERVICES 5460 Reno Corporate Drive, Reno ...................... 321-4880
VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS (VFW) SERVICE OFFICER Same as Above ................ 321-4885
DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS Same as Above…..……………………………………..321-4896
WASHOE COUNTY LIBRARY, SENIOR CENTER BRANCH Tue.- Fri. 9:00AM-1:00PM.. . 328-2586