Spring Summer 2024

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

The Upper Arlington Commission on Aging (UACOA) exists to educate, empower and enrich the lives of Upper Arlington residents as we age.

Upcoming Programs & Events Please visit www.AgingInUA.org as well as our Facebook page – www.facebook.com/uacoa - for the latest information on our programs and services, including our Silver Threads newsletter. MEDICARE SUPPORT “MEDICARE CHECK UP” 1:30-2:30 pm, Tuesday, September 17 Tremont Library, Little Theatre of the UAPL 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 your prescription drug costs. “Medicare Check-Up Counseling” on October 30 at the UA Senior Center. Make an individual appointment (required!) with OSHIIP staff to review your Medicare coverage options for 2024. Contact the UACOA at: medicare@AgingInUA.org or (614)583 5326 to get on the schedule.OSHIIP is a program of the Ohio Department of Insurance and does not sell, recommend or endorse insurance products. Still have questions? The UACOA can connect you with counselors to help!

CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP Fourth Wednesday of each month, from 1-2 pm Registration required, call 614-583-5326 or caregiversupport@aginginua.org

Are you a family or volunteer caregiver? Connect with others in your community to learn and share experiences. This group is led by a clinician with years of experience in supporting caregivers. FILE OF LIFE Free and available by calling 614-583-5326 The File of Life is a small magnetic pouch that contains helpful medical and emergency contact information that is placed on your refrigerator for easy access by medics during health emergencies. I AM FINE TELEPHONE CHECK-IN SYSTEM Call 614-583-5326 for more information and/or to enroll “I Am Fine” is a computerized telephone check-in call which is customizable to meet your needs. This program is available to all UA residents as a free service of the UA Commission on Aging. RESOURCE DIRECTORY Our directory is available online at www.AgingInUA.org.

UA Village (UAV) is a project of the UACOA. Serving the older residents of UA, UA Village is a membership-based program that, through volunteer and other resources, works to help the older residents of Upper Arlington stay and thrive in the homes and neighborhoods they love. For more information, visit www.UAVillage.org or call 614-407-5748.

FITNESS & WELLNESS

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