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Computer
Help
Help with specific computer problems is offered by
John Roberts,who can be contacted at 668-8961. If you are taking a computer
class at Colorado Mountain College, members of the computer committee
can help you.
Call
the Community Center 970-668-2940 to arrange a time.
If you have questions/need help with your Mac-
Gordon Lilly has offered to help. He can be reached at 262-1770 or iothgl@vail.net.
File
Of Life
File of Life insures that Emergency Medical
Technicians called to your home will immediately know your health history.
The system could provide be potentially life-saving information. File
of Life provides a magnetized pocket for your refrigerator containing
a card with a mini-medical history. A compact version is available for
use in your wallet.
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Five
Wishes
Five Wishes is the first living will that
talks about your personal, emotional and spiritual needs as well as your
medical wishes. This Five Wishes booklet gives you a way to control something
very important: - how you are treated if you get seriously ill. The form
is easy to complete and lets you say exactly what you want. Once it is
filled out and properly signed it is valid under the laws of most states.
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Flu
Shots
Flu shots are provided each Fall by nurses
from a local clinic. Payment is Medicare or a fee. Schedules are announced
in the Newsletter and in the News section of this site.
Health
Tips
The
Summit County Seniors have an active Senior Wellness committee that works
to promote the health and well being of its members. In addition to valuable
programs that the committee sponsors throughout the year, they also provide
monthly health information in the Newsletter. Articles from experts in
the field of health and aging are included for the purpose of educating
the members. Suggestions and contributions are welcome and gratefully
accepted.
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ID/Name
Tags
Seniors 60 years of age and older, and who
are a resident of Summit County, qualify to receive photo ID which can
be used for senior discounts. The Senior ID cards are issued on the third
Thursday of each month. Summit County Seniors blue plastic nametags may
be ordered for $5.50. Just stop by the office.
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Weekly
Meals
Summit
County Seniors host three meals throughout the week. These nutritious
meals provide a great opportunity for socialization and entertainment.
Monday
Nights
Dinner
is served Monday evenings at 5:30 PM at the Community & Senior Center.
Culinary arts students prepare these delicious meals and many evenings
include entertainment ranging from musical groups to presentation on
issues important to seniors. This is a self-supported meal. The charge
for the meal is either $6 or $8, dependant on annual income. Reservations
are required by the previous Tuesday evening. Call 668-2940.
Tuesday/Thursday
Lunches
Lunches,
supported by the Older Americans Act, are served each Tuesday and Thursday
at noon. Reservations are required 24 hours in advance. Call 668-2940.
A suggested donation for the meals begins at $2.50 for those 60 years
of age and older. Cost of the meal for individuals under 60 is $6. Menus
can be previewed in the Newsletter on a monthly basis.
Home
Deliveries
Home
Delivered meals are available to the homes of older adults who are unable
to cook for themselves.
For more information call the Center at 668-2940.
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Click
here to view current Meal Schedules.
Medicare
Counseling
Confused about the your Medicare bills? Drop by the Front Desk to pick up information. Another
resource for Medicare information is 1-800-332-6681
Outreach
Committee
We all need help sometimes and your senior friends are ready to provide
it if you inform this special committee of the need. If you know someone
who needs some kind of help, please call the Center at 668-2940. The office
will take your calls and inform a committee chair, Andy Searls.
Volunteers are also needed.The Outreach Committee provides rides for medical
appointments, help with shopping and cleaning, hospital visitations, and
other services. Volunteers find this service both enjoyable and rewarding.
If you would like to volunteer or if you know someone who needs help,
please let the committee know.
Transportation
Summit County Seniors are fortunate to have access to the local transportation
system, Summit Stage for in-county transportation. The bus routes are
convenient to most neighborhoods. Route schedules can be picked up at
the Center or at the bus stops throughout the County.
Mountain Mobility is another form of transportation available to individuals
unable to access the regular county transportation. Call 970-668-0999
to schedule rides on Mountain Mobility.
Summit Stage provides
transportation for seniors to attend organized activities both in and
out of the county. When signing up for a trip with the Seniors make sure
you ask whether transportation is provided through Summit Stage.
Medical trips to Denver
are provided through volunteers working with the Retired and Senior Volunteer
Program. To arrange for a trip to Denver call the Center at 970-668-2940
at least 5 days in advance.
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Wellness
Testing
Wellness Testing is being offered to Seniors
by the Summit Medical Center. They are offering many lab tests such as
complete blood count, chemistry panel, lipid panel, PSA and thyroid screen.
These services are offered at a significant savings in dollars and are
available on a year round basis, weekdays, 8-4:30. Forms are available
at the Center office.
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