Aging Best 1121 Bus. Loop 70 E., Columbia, MO 65201 800-369-5211 (573) 443-5823 Fax: 573-875-8907 Variety of services for older Americans including the long term Ombudsman Program, senior center meals and activities, home-delivered meals, transportation, respite care and resources for caregivers, Telephonic Reassurance, referrals and assistance with Medicare and prescriptions, health and mobility workshops, and more. Eligibility: Age 60 or older Central Missouri Community Action- Foster Grandparents Program for Audrain County 807 North Providence, Columbia MO 65203 573-443-8706 ext 1131 Eligibility: Men and women, 55 years of age and over. Retired, no longer in the work force. Capable to serve assigned children on a personal and regular basis. Physically able, as determined by a required physical examination, prior to the assignment and annually thereafter. Willing to volunteer a minimum of 15 hours a week. Willing to accept supervision as needed. Stipend provided. Elder Abuse: Prevention and Recognizing the Signs https://www.seniorliving.org/research/preventing-elder-abuse/How to Identify and Avoid Scams Targeting Senior Citizens and the Elderly https://www.fiscaltiger.com/avoiding-elderly-scams/Mexico Senior Center 606 E. Park St., Mexico, MO 65265 573-581-7743http://seniorcenter.us/sc/mexico_senior_center_mexico_mo Missouri CLAIM 4215 Phillips Farm Rd., Ste. 101-A, Columbia, MO 65201 800-390-3330 CLAIM stands for “Community Leaders Assisting the Insured of Missouri.” We have been Missouri’s official State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) since 1993. All of our services are free, unbiased, and confidential. We are not an insurance agency. We do not sell anything, and CLAIM counselors do not ask for or accept money. CLAIM has more than 300 volunteer counselors throughout Missouri providing local Medicare counseling in their communities. Volunteers receive extensive training to become certified Medicare counselors, and continue to receive updates and continuing education on a regular basis. Filling out our online contact form: Leave your information using this form 24-hours-a-day, 7-days-a-week. This will send an e-mail directly to CLAIM, which will work just like a phone call, only there’s no chance you will have to wait on hold. Scams Targeting Smartphones and Mobile Devices S.E.R. National 3610 Buttonwood #200, Columbia, MO 65201 573-886-8988 Fax: 573-886-8985 http://ser-national.org/ Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday - Friday Fees: None Eligibility: Age 55 and older; specific income guidelines Services: Offers training, employment, and community service opportunities for mature workers. Helps mature individuals enter the workforce, secure more challenging positions, move into new career areas, or supplement their income S.E.R. offers employment training services through the Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) to low-income older workers in 102 counties in Missouri. S.E.R. partners with local 501 (c)(3) not-for-profit agencies in each of the counties we serve as training sites for participants. S.E.R. also actively collaborate with local and public employers to create permanent employment opportunities for older workers who want to re-enter the workforce. Senior's Ultimate Guide to Planning a Move Senior Housing Net for Audrain County http://www.seniorhousingnet.com/seniorliving-search/mexico_mo/independent-living_typeServices for Independent Living 1401 Hathman Place, Columbia, MO 65201 573-874-1646 Fax: 573-874-3564 Hours: 8:00-5:00 (M-F) info@silcolumbia.org silcolumbia.org Services for Independent Living (SIL) is a non-profit Center for Independent Living that promotes independence for persons with disabilities, seniors, and veterans by following the Independent Living Philosophy. We provide five core services: Advocacy, Independent Living Skills, Information & Referral, Peer Support, and Transition. Our services include: Assistive devices/technology information, demonstration, and technical assistance, a hands-on demonstration center, equipment loans, and ramp installation. Our reutilization program accepts donations of gently used fully functional durable medical equipment. Youth programs and services for ages 13-32 aids transition into adulthood and is provided in individualized and group settings. Year-round support groups, activities, and classes on pre-employment and work readiness, financial literacy, cooking, healthy relationships, social skills. Personal Care Services include Consumer-Directed Service: the consumer chooses, hires, and directs their attendant, In-Home Service: the attendant is employed by SIL but the consumer directs their activities. Applications for aides and attendants are continuously accepted. Aging in Place assists individuals age 55+ to remain active in the community, reduce isolation, and maximize their independence. Transportation Services provides door-to-door service. Volunteer services is always accepting individuals to assist in our mission. Fee: Most services are free (there may be low cost fees for transportation service). Eligibility: People with disabilities, seniors, and veterans. Geographic Area Served: Audrain, Boone, Callaway, Cooper, Howard, Montgomery, Randolph. Veterans Home Care 888-314-6075 or 314-514-2444 |
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