Julie Hilbert...

SENIOR MOMENT UPDATE

Julie’s Maternity leave – My last day will be Aug. 4th and I will be returning to the office October 4th.

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 2010-2011 Season:
$2,047 a month or $24,568 per year for individuals
$2,677 a month or $32,127 per year for couples
$3,307 a month or $39,686 per year for a family of 3
*Crisis funding – if get grant but doesn’t cover costs they can still get additional funding

Beware of Scam: National Retirement Security Task Force -Yet another scam preying on individual's fears about Social Security, Medicare and the current financial crisis appears to be targeted at seniors. The National Retirement Security Task Force sends personalized letters to individuals which state that, "Social Security is hurtling towards bankruptcy at an alarming rate" and that it is, "absolutely critical that the task force receives immediate financial aid within the next 4 days." The letter solicits a donation of $50 or $100 dollars and includes a "special zip mail return envelope." The letter uses scare tactics and alleges that there is a crisis and that no senior is safe. The reality is that the only threat posed to the individual is the threat of this organization taking your money.

This organization is not registered to solicit contributions in Wisconsin. If you receive a letter from this group you may file a complaint with the Wisconsin Department of Regulation and Licensing (DRL) which regulates charitable solicitation activities in Wisconsin. You may also contact Julie Hilbert, Senior Benefit Specialist for Fond du Lac County at 920-929-3521.

Shopko Vision Senior Discounts – If you are an AARP member you can receive discounts of 30% on eyeglasses (frames and lenses). They also offer senior discounts of 15% every Wednesday. Please visit or call the local FDL Shopko for further details.

Julie Hilbert...

SENIOR MOMENT UPDATE


Julie’s Maternity Leave – Time is counting down as they say and I will be leaving soon for the birth of my son. If you will be turning 65 in Aug., Sept., or October and would like to have a one on one appointment with me to discuss your options with Medicare Insurance and Prescription coverage please call 929-3521 to make an appointment. If your questions can wait, I do plan to return October 4th to assist with the annual enrollment and business as usual.

2011 Medicare Changes - Pharmaceutical manufacturers will be required to provide beneficiaries who reach the donut hole with discounted prices on brand name drugs during the donut hole, at a total savings of 50% of the costs of the drugs. The details of how these savings will be passed on to consumers will be released later this year.

Also, yearly exams that cover a variety of preventative services will be covered with no cost share and no deductible.

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

Golden Age Passport
The Golden Age Passport is a lifetime entrance pass to most national parks, monuments, historic sites, recreation areas, and national wildlife refuges that charge an entrance fee. It also provides a 50% discount of federal use fees charged for facilities and services such as camping, swimming, parking, boat launching and cave tours.
There is a one time $10.00 processing charge and available to persons 62 or older.
Contact: American Outdoors 414-297-3693.

Memory Walk Kickoff!!!

Today I was joined by Tammy Dickman of the Alzheimer's Association to talk a bit about the 2010 Memory Walk. This is an event that is very important to me personally as I have seen first hand the effects of this terrible disease.

This years event will take place on Sat Oct 2nd at MPTC. More information may be found HERE.

I would ask you to please take a look at the info and, if you are able, please get involved on some level.