Meals on Wheels Program Greater Springfield Senior Services
413-781-8800 Provides information about home delivered meals for frail elders.
Medicare
1-800-633-4227
www.medicare.gov Federal health program for people age 65 and over and disabled people.Apply three months prior to turning 65. Three-part program: Part A- helps pay for medically necessary inpatient hospital
care.It will help pay for skilled nursing or home health care if you meet certain conditions. Part B - helps pay for doctor visits,outpatient services and supplies. Part D – Medicare
Prescription Drug Plan helps seniors pay for prescription drug medications.Open to all
Medicare subscribers. Web site also provides information on nursing homes,benefit coverage and the Medicare Prescription Drug benefit.
National Association of Area Agencies on Aging 1730 Rhode Island Ave. NW, Suite 1200 Washington D.C. 20036 1-202-872-0888
www.n4a.org
The umbrella organization for Area Agencies on Aging throughout the United States. Provides information amd access services; coordinates and administers programs for adults such as community and home-based services.
National Institute of Health
www.health.nih.gov 900 Rockville Pike Bethesda, MD 20892 Offers an online database of information on diseases and
conditions,podcasts of radio broadcasts,online newsletters about various conditions,and advice on finding trustworthy medical information online.
Social Security Administration
Office of Public Inquiries Windsor Park Building 6401 Security blvd Baltimore, MD 21235 1-800-772-1213
www.ssa.gov Telephone services to answer a variety of consumer questions,either through recorded line or live operator; online services to calculate future SS benefit,order forms and publications,report fraud or waste,and locate your local Social Security office.
Women’s Health Information Center U. S. Dept. of Health & Human Services
1-800-994-9662
www.womenshealth.gov Offers a variety of information regarding women’s health, and resources for caregivers.
POST OFFICE
LISTINGS Agawam: United States Post Office 600 Suffield St. Agawam, MA 01001 (413) 786-1001
Feeding Hills: United States Post Office 1339 Springfield St. Feeding Hills, MA 01030 (413) 786-1030
O’ConnellSeniorLiving Communities Providing Quality,Affordable Senior Living
in Western & Central Massachusetts for over 30 years!
9 convenient locations in Chicopee, Holyoke, Springfield, Northampton, Pittsfield & Fitchburg
Call us to arrange
your personal tour at 413-536-8048
Elmwood Towers 55 & Over Community
Holyoke Towers Prospect Heights Sycamore House Linden Towers
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McKinley House Michael’s House Berkshiretown St. Joseph’s House
Our Apartments ALWAYS include: Heat & Hot Water • On-Site Laundry Facility
Wellness Programs & Activities On Site Management Staff
Managed & Marketed by Appleton Corporation
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