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Facing a Medicare morass?
York's free APPRISE counselors can make sens of most Medicare issues, from finding a drug plan to filing an appeal. They're available at 771-9008; they also visit, from 9 a.m. to noon, the Springettsbury Township office on the third Wednesday of the month; the West Manchester Township office on the fourth Wednesday of the month, and the Manchester Township office on the second Thursday of the month. Their services are free.
There's a heap 'o LIHEAP
Pennsylvania just increased the amount of money folks can get in heating aid this winter. The money comes under the LIHEAP program. Qualified individuals can receive several hundred dollars to pay gas, oil, electric or other kinds of heating bills. The income limits are$16,245 for one person; $21,855 for a couple or $33,075 for a family of four. The deadline is April 2. For more information go here.
We don't know everything, but someone does
We've tried to put in one place other information you need to help you as you or your parents age. You can find the information by clicking on the word "Links" at right. If you know of another helpful Web site, please e-mail Deena Gross at dgjfs@comcast.net.
One very new and interesting national Web site comes from The New York Times. It's a blog called The New Old Age. It's about being a 40- or 50- or 60-something and caring for your parents. You can find it here.