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Upper Arlington Commission on Aging 1945 Ridgeview Road, Building 2 Jennifer Cameron, Executive Director 614-583-5326 | jcameron@aginginua.org www.AgingInUA.org

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A joint program of the City’s Fire and Police divisions, UA CARES is focused on education, injury prevention and building community partnerships to help improve residents’ lives. Programs include: • Coordinated Care – CARES supports partnerships with local healthcare

The Upper Arlington Commission on Aging (UACOA) educates, empowers and enriches the lives of UA residents as we age. Programs & upcoming events include:

MEDICARE SUPPORT Medicare Open Enrollment 1:30-2:30 pm, Tu, Sept 17, Tremont Library

Find out how the Oct 15-Dec 7 Medicare Open Enrollment Period can work for you. Get unbiased tips on how to enroll for 2024 coverage in a Medicare prescription drug plan (Part D) and/ or a Medicare Health plan. See if you qualify to SAVE an average of $5,000 on prescription drug costs. Make an individual appointment with OSHIIP staff to review your Medicare coverage options for 2025. To Register: medicare@ AgingInUA.org or call 614-583-5326. OSHIIP is a program of the Ohio Department of Insurance and does not sell, recommend or endorse insurance products. SENIORPALOOZA Thu, Sept 26, St. Mark’s Episcopal Church Watch for news of this first time “explosion” of education, connection and resources. CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP 1-2 pm, Fourth Wednesday of month Connect with other caregivers to learn and share experiences. Led by a clinician experienced in supporting caregivers. FILE OF LIFE Free magnetic pouch placed on your refrigerator that contains medical and emergency contact information for easy access by medics during health emergencies. I AM FINE TELEPHONE CHECK-IN SYSTEM Free computerized telephone check-in call, customizable to meet each client’s needs. RESOURCE DIRECTORY Available online, at www.AgingInUA.org. Medicare Check-Up Counseling Wed, Oct 30, UA Senior Center

providers, creating coordinated home care support for older adults and other vulnerable residents. The goals: reduce calls for emergency services; reduce unecessary hospitalizations; provide healthcare navigation support; make connections with community resources. • CARES Registry - team members meet with and learn about the needs of caregivers and individuals with cognitive, communication or mobility impairments, or complex medical needs, to develop a trusting relationship in readiness for any emergency situations. • Home Safety Checks & Fall Risk Assessments – a CARES representative can conduct a confidential home and non-medical health assessment to help individuals remain safely in their homes. • Community CPR: Heartsaver/AED Program - attain CPR certification and learn how to use an Automatic External Defibrilabor (AED) through this class. Students become certified in Heartsaver CPR/AED for two years upon completion of class. Register for Program #442331 , at parks.uaoh.net, or in person, at UA Parks & Rec, 3600 Tremont Road.

UA Village is a membership based program that, through volunteer and other resources, helps the older residents of Upper Arlington stay and thrive in the homes and neighborhoods they love.

www.UAVillage.org 614-407-5748 614-427-3920