The National Institute on Aging is a fabulous
resource and according to their latest e-Update, this month is the
first month the baby boomers born between 1946 and 1964 begin
turning 65!
The medical influx for Medicare will no doubt cause huge
sweeping changes in Medicare benefits…or sink the Medicare ship
entirely but that’s another subject for another time.
The National Institute on Aging does a great job informing us –
even offering seniors cost free help, education and booklets on a
variety of important subjects.
The Kitsap County contacts for seniors are below.
Kitsap County Senior Resources
| Area Agencies on Aging |
Learn More |
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| Kitsap County Division of Aging &
Long-Term Care |
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1026 Sidney Avenue |
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Suite 105 |
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Port Orchard |
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98366 |
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| Website : |
http://www.kitsapgov.com/altc |
| Contact Email : |
sloop@co.kitsap.wa.us |
| Office Phone : |
(360) 337-7068 |
| Information Phone : |
(360) 337-5700 |
| Regional Phone : |
(800) 562-6418 |
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| Description : |
-Area Agency on Aging -Senior Information
& Assistance serving Seniors 60+. -Caregiver Support Program &
Respite -Medicaid In-Home Services Case Management -Long Term Care
Ombudsman -Sponsor: SHIBA (Statewide Health Insurance Benefits
Advisors) |
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| Special Notes : |
We are in the Givens Community
Center. |
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9:00 AM – 4:30 PM – Pacific Time,
Monday-Thursday |
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| Directions : |
From Hwy 16 take the Port Orchard
Tremont/Old Clifton Rd exit. From the south turn right, from the
north turn left onto Tremont. Follow to Sidney Ave, turn left and
go 3/4 mile. We are on the left. view on map |
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| American Indian Tribes and Tribal
Organizations |
Learn More |
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| Puyallup Tribal Health
Authority |
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| Website : |
http://eptha.com |
| Office Phone : |
(253) 593-0232 |
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| Special Notes : |
Adult Day Care, Emergency Response
Systems, Financial Assistance, Home Repair, Home Modification,
Information and Referral/Assistance, Home Delivered Meals,
Congregate Meals, Personal Care, Sr. Center Programs |
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8:00-5:00 Pacific |
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| Quinault Indian Nation-Senior Program
Manager |
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| Address : |
PO Box 189 |
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1214 Aalis Drive |
| City : |
Taholah |
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WA |
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98587 |
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| Contact Email : |
mmills@quinault.org |
| Office Phone : |
(360) 276-8215 |
| National Toll Free Phone : |
(888) 616-8211 |
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| Special Notes : |
Caregiver Programs, Case Management, Home
Health Services, Adult Protective Services, Emergency Response
System, Employment Services, Financial Assistance, Information and
Referral/Assistance, Home Delivered Meals, Personal Care, Respite
Care, Government Assisted Housing, Sr. Center
Programs |
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8:00-4:30 Pacific |
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| State Agency on Aging |
Learn More |
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| Washington Aging & Disability Services
Administration |
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| Address : |
640 Woodland Square Loop S.E. |
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PO Box 45600, Olympia, WA 98504 |
| City : |
Lacey |
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98503 |
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| Website : |
http://www.adsa.dshs.wa.gov |
| Office Phone : |
(360) 725-2300 |
| Information Phone : |
(360) 725-2300 |
| National Toll Free Phone : |
(800) 422-3263 |
| State Phone : |
(800) 422-3263 |
| Regional Phone : |
(800) 422-3263 |
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| Description : |
Administers service programs for in-home,
community and residential LTC for seniors and persons w/
disabilities, including persons with developmental
disabilities. |
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| Special Notes : |
The Aging & Adult Services Administration
(AASA) recently merged with the Developmental Disabilities
Administration to become the Aging and Disabilities Services
Administration (ADSA). |
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8:00 AM – 5:00 PM – Pacific Time, M-F
(closed holidays) |
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| Directions : |
From the north take I-5 exit #109. Turn
right onto Martin Wy. Turn left at first light onto College St.
After 2 lights, turn right on Woodland Square Lp. ADSA HQ is a 4
story building on the right. view on map |
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| Elder Abuse Prevention |
Learn More |
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| Northwest Justice Project (CLEAR
Sr.) |
View Coverage |
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| Address : |
401 2nd Avenue South, Suite 407 |
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Seattle |
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| Website : |
http://www.nwjustice.org |
| Office Phone : |
(888) 387-7111 |
| State Phone : |
(888) 387-7111 |
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| Description : |
CLEAR*Sr is a statewide toll-free client
access system for people 60 years old or older to obtain free legal
assistance with civil (non-criminal) problems. |
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M-F 9:30AM-12:30PM, Tuesday evening
4:30PM-6:45PM |
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| Adult Protective Services |
View Coverage |
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4710 Auto Center Blvd. |
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Bremerton |
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WA |
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98312 |
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| Website : |
http://www.aasa.dshs.wa.gov |
| Office Phone : |
(360) 473-2192 |
| Information Phone : |
(360) 473-2192 |
| State Phone : |
(888)833-4925 |
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,Ask for interpreter |
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| Description : |
Adult Protective Services include
investigation of alleged abuse, neglect, exploitation or
abandonment of vulnerable adults, and emergency support services to
those found to be in need of protection. |
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8:00am – 5:00pm, M-F |
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| Nursing Home Residents Neglect
Hotline |
View Coverage |
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| Address : |
P.O. Box 45600 |
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Olympia |
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| Office Phone : |
(800) 562-6078 |
| State Phone : |
(800) 562-6078 |
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| Description : |
Provides assistance for consumers who want
to register complaints regarding licensing, incompeteince of staff,
cleanliness, safety, treatment of patients, quality of care,
excessive fees, unethical, improper or unprofessional conduct of
staff. |
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Hotline is open 24 hours a day. Calls are
returned M-F, 8:00am to 4:30pm. |
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| Health Insurance Counseling |
Learn More |
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| Statewide Health Insurance Benefits
Advisors (SHIBA) |
View Coverage |
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| Website : |
http://www.insurance.wa.gov |
| Office Phone : |
(360) 475-6649 |
| Information Phone : |
(800) 562-6900 |
| State Phone : |
(800) 562-6900 |
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| Languages : |
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| Description : |
A volunteer-based service whose mission is
to give you answers. We can help you understand your health
insurance, compare policies, process medical billings, pursue
claims or appeals, detect and report fraud, and help you learn your
rights and options. |
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Phone lines are open 24-hours a day. Calls
are returned by volunteers M-F. |
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| Statewide Health Insurance Benefits
Advisors (SHIBA) HelpLine |
View Coverage |
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| Legal Services |
Learn More |
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| Free Legal Services for
Seniors |
View Coverage |
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| Address : |
1950 Pottery Avenue, Suite 17 |
| City : |
Port Orchard |
| State : |
WA |
| Zip : |
98366 |
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| Office Phone : |
(360) 876-9221 |
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| Description : |
If you’re are over 60 you are eligible for
free legal advice. We can help you if your legal needs fall under
public entitlements, health care, housing, guardianship, protective
services and consumer transactions. Give us a call, we can
help. |
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| Hours : |
9:00am – 5:00pm, M-F |
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…
What’s Your Aging IQ?, an updated booklet from the
National Institute on Aging, helps answer questions and separates
fact from fiction about aging and health. Based on scientific
research, this illustrated, 24-page booklet lets readers test their
basic knowledge of aging. Take the quiz, based on eight brief
stories—in print or online—to see how much you know about heart
health, bone health, eating well, and more!
Available FREE:
* Read online, download, or order print copies, or take
the online quiz: What’s Your Aging IQ?
* Call toll-free: 1-800-222-2225 or 1-800-222-4225
(TTY)
http://www.nia.nih.gov/HealthInformation/Publications/
I wholeheartedly recommend their free booklets,
especially,
Exercise & Physical Activity: Your Everyday Guide from
the National Institute on Aging. Also available in
Spanish.
More later… Sharon O’Hara
