Julie Hilbert...

SENIOR MOMENT UPDATE Seniors Eyecare Program Senior eyecare program ensures that every senior has access to medical eye care and promotes annual, dilated eye exams. People eligible for a referral through the program receive a comprehensive medical eye exam and up to one year of treatment at no out-of-pocket expense. Call 1-800-222-3937. Who is eligible: Age 65 or older US Citizen or legal residence Have not seen ophthalmologist in 3 or more years Do not have eye care insurance through HMO or VA 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. Hear Now (Hearing Aides) The Hearing Foundation’s US program provides hearing aids and a hearing test report to those who are legal residents of the US, meet the income and asset guidelines, complete the application process and are approved for assistance. There is a non-refundable deposit on the hearing aids that is $100 for one and $200 for two. 1-800-328-8602 Income Guidelines Family of 1 - $12,000 Family of 2 - $16,000 *Assets are also considered when reviewing the application.