Julie Hilbert Info...

SENIOR MOMENT UPDATE

Energy Assistance
Madison Number to set apts – 800-506-5596
Meet with rep. In FDL - 920-929-3445
104 S. Main St. Suite 711
Fond du Lac, WI 54935
Apply times run from October to May 15th (Not guaranteed because of funding)
To Qualify
SS cards of people in home
Utility bill
All gross income for previous 3 months (everyone in home)
Income 2009-2010 Season:
$1,953 a month or $23,435 per year for individuals
$2,554 a month or $30,645 per year for couples
*Crisis funding – if get grant but doesn’t cover costs they can still get additional funding

Family Caregiver Support Program
To provide information, support and some financial assistance to a family caregiver toward in-home respite care and/or an adult day care facility.
Qualifications:
Family member caring for and residing with individual 60 or older meets “frail”
No cost, participants may donate
Contact: Lori at 906-4792

Calling all 65 year old retirees!!! If you are turning 65 and are inundated with tons of mail, phone calls and solicitation about Medicare, insurance and Medicare Part D and have questions please contact Julie Hilbert, senior benefit specialist at 929-3521. Appointments are requested.

Julie Hilbert Visits...

SENIOR MOMENT UPDATE

Senior Day at FDL County Fair – On Wednesday, July 15 is Senior Day at the FDL County Fairgrounds. From 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Seniors can get tickets into the fair for $5.00. Julie Hilbert from Senior Services will be at the Expo Building from 11 till 2 p.m., please stop by for information, questions or just to say hi.

WISE Program – Options for Employment
Statewide program to help workers age 55 and older find employment. Provides adults with training and part-time work experience in community service organizations. FDL call Advocap 1-800-323-0150.
Can learn to be:
Driver
Receptionist
Library Aide
Clerical Worker
Food Service Worker
Teacher’s aide
Adult/Child Day Care Worker
Many others…

Social Security Alert for Seniors
The toll free number for quick and easy ways to obtain information on specific services call: 1-800-772-1213 hours are from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Seniors can now use phone to help with the following:
- Change of address or phone number
- Direct Deposit: new or a change
- Replacement Medicare card
- Benefit verification letter
- Replacement 1099
- Social Security Statement
- Replacement SS card
- Request pamphlets or forms
- File a claim