Good Ideas On Aging Well

Friday, March 1, 2019

(NAPSA)—May is Older Americans Month!Staying connected to the community is a key ingredient to healthy and successful aging. But for many older adults, staying connected can be difficult. Fortunately, older adults and their caregivers can contact the Eldercare Locator to learn aboutlocal programs andresourcesthat can help them stay engaged and active in their communities. Programsfundedthrough the Older AmericansActprovide olderadults with many waysto stay active and involved Older Americans and the people whocare for them can gethelp and advice from experts. in the community. For example, exer- cise classes, educational programs, vol- unteer opportunities and other health and wellnessactivities are available to older adults in communities around the country. Need more help than that? The Eldercare Locator can also connect you to local resources designed tohelp older adults maintain their independence at home,such astransportation, in-home assistance with daily needs, home mod- ifications and assistance with healthy meals. ‘The Eldercare Locatoris a free service of the US. Administration for Community Living thatis administered through the National Association of ‘Area Agencieson Aging. Contact the Eldercare Locator at (800) 677-1116, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday and online at eldercare.acl.gov.

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