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WA, United StatesIsland Senior Resources and Senior Thrift are closed on July 4. Senior Thrift closes at 2 p.m. on July 3. Happy Independence Day!
Island Senior Resources and Senior Thrift are closed on July 4. Senior Thrift closes at 2 p.m. on July 3. Happy Independence Day!
Medicare Do you want to know more about Medicare? Attend a free seminar by SHIBA (Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors) volunteers; no pre-registration required. Counselors will answer brief questions following the seminars. Seminars run 2-2.5 hours. For information call: 360-321-1600 ext 0. Information will be provided on: "Basic" Medicare benefits Options for additional insurance(s). Medicare […]
Learn How To Safely Use Medical Cannabis! At this free session, you will learn: Who Uses Medical Cannabis? What’s The Best Way To “Take” Medical Cannabis? How Many Medical Cannabis Products Are There? Where Can I Learn More About Medical Cannabis? When? October 1, 2019 12:30pm-1:30pm Optional lunch (donation suggested) from 11:45am-12:30pm Where? Island Senior […]
End of Life Discussion Series Compassion & Dignity Every Moment of Life September 12 - Aging in Place Medication safety and tips for staying in your home longer September 19 - The Legal Paperwork Advanced Care Planning and more September 26 - End of Life Options Hospice Care, Home Health and In Home Care October […]
Learn to better manage medications, make decisions yourself, communicate more effectively, healthy eating and adding activities to your life. Oak Harbor Senior Center (Modular Building) Tuesdays, Sept 10 – Oct 15 1-3 p.m. 51 SE Jerome Street Oak Harbor, WA 98277 Registration required. Call 360-321-1621 to register or email Debbie Metz at debbiem@islandseniorservices.org. or Island […]
Medicare 2020 Medicare’s open enrollment runs from Oct. 15th to Dec. 7. This is when you need to update and/or change your Medicare Advantage and/or Medicare drug plans. It is important to be sure your plans will meet your needs next year. There are changes in Medicare that will be occurring in 2020 for some […]
Location - Oak Harbor Medicare 2020 If you are going on Medicare in the next six months and/or are wanting to know more about Medicare, attend a free General Information seminar offered by SHIBA (Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors) volunteers; no pre-registration required. Counselors will answer brief questions following the seminars. Seminars run 2-2.5 hours. […]
Travelling Safely on Island Transit Have you ever taken the bus or paratransit before? Don’t know how? Sworn off the bus during COVID-19? Island Transit Mobility Specialist, Maribeth Crandell will explain what extra steps are being taken to keep our buses clean and safe. Island Transit buses are clean, friendly, accessible and fare free. Bring […]
POWERFUL TOOLS FOR CAREGIVERS CLASS This online class is designed to: Help caregivers take care of themselves while caring for a relative or friend Develop a wealth of self-care tools to reduce personal stress, prioritize, self-care, manage emotions, and set goals for yourself This online class is free. Pre-registration is required. Class books will be […]
This class is designed to: Help caregivers take care of themselves while caring for a relative or friend Develop a wealth of self-care tools to reduce personal stress, prioritize, self-care, manage emotions, increase confidence, and set goals for yourself. Free Powerful Tools for Caregivers Class on Zoom Time/date: Tuesdays from Jan 21 – Feb 25 […]
Do you find Medicare a mystery? Are you unsure which Medicare plan is best for you? Join SHIBA online for a virtual “Getting Ready for Medicare” class where we will cover the “A, B, C, Ds” of Medicare. Our certified SHIBA volunteers will be available to answer all your questions! SHIBA (Statewide Health Insurance Benefits […]
Kathleen Landel, The Caregiver Coach, is a guest speaker attending the Alzheimer’s and Dementia Caregivers Support Group meeting on April 14 and April 28 to discuss the Gems models for progression of dementia. Learn more about Kathleen here: Kathleen Landel — The Caregiver Coach If interested in attending, call 360-321-1600, 360-678-3373 or email reception@islandseniorservices.org for […]
Do you find Medicare a mystery? Are you unsure which Medicare plan is best for you? Join SHIBA online for a virtual “Getting Ready for Medicare” class where we will cover the “A, B, C, Ds” of Medicare. Our certified SHIBA volunteers will be available to answer all your questions! SHIBA (Statewide Health Insurance Benefits […]
The ISR Open House format will be a virtual tour of ISR Programs and Services, providing a glimpse at how our centralized Intake Specialist works with island residents to assess their most urgent needs and route them to the resources under the ISR tent. Staff and volunteers connected with each of ISR’s programs and services will provide an overview of the service and […]
This introductory presentation by End of Life Washington will provide an overview of your end-of-life choices and options. We will introduce the End of Life Washington Advance Directives (a combined Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care and Health Care Directive). Filling out Advance Directives for Health Care is important for making your choices and […]
Topics: How and when to apply for benefits Types of benefits you may qualify for Your Social Security rights Benefits based on earnings, spousal earnings (current and former) Survivor benefits for widow(er)s This Island Senior Resources workshop will be presented via Zoom by Annette Barca who has been conducting pre-retirement seminars for 15 years. Free. […]
If you are going on Medicare in the next six months and/or are wanting to know more about Medicare, attend a “Getting Ready for Medicare” seminar on Zoom, offered by SHIBA (Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors) volunteers. Counselors will answer brief questions following the seminars. Seminars run 1 -1.5 hours. Information will be provided about: […]
Learn how to self-manage, cope better, and gain self-confidence in your ability to manage any ongoing health problem. This evidence-based workshop was developed by Stanford University. It is designed to help individuals who have an ongoing condition (such as diabetes, lung and/or heart disease, chronic pain, arthritis, depression, high blood pressure, and more) improve their quality […]
If you are going on Medicare and/or are wanting to know more about Medicare, attend an online “Getting Ready for Medicare” seminar offered by SHIBA (Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors) volunteers. Counselors will answer questions following the event. Seminars are free. Information will be provided about: “Basic” Medicare benefits Options for additional insurance(s) Medicare parts […]
Description How and when to apply for benefits Types of benefits you may qualify for Your Social Security rights Benefits based on earnings, spousal earnings (current and former) Survivor benefits for widow(er)s This Island Senior Resources workshop will be presented via Zoom by Annette Barca who has been conducting pre-retirement seminars for 15 years. Free. […]
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