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Resources
Adult Day Services Centers
Adult Day Centers in Vermont – statewide list of adult day centers
- Project Independence - in Barre (Washington county)
- Out & About - in Morrisville (Lamoille county)
- Gifford Medical Center Adult Day - in Bethel (Orange county)
- Oxbow Senior Independence Program- in Newbury (Orange county)
Adult Protection
Vermont Adult Protective Services: APS investigates reports of abuse, neglect or exploitation of a vulnerable adult or complaints against a facility or agency that provides health care.
Contact the Vermont Agency of Human Services, Division of Licensing & Protection at 1-800-564-1612 or use their online reporting form.
Advance Directives for Health Care
Vermont Advance Directives Registry: a secure online registry of advance directives. The registry allows for 24-hour access to Advance Directives by hospitals and health care providers.
Vermont Ethics Network: information and resources on advance directives, health care decision making, and related topics
Arts and Education
Road Scholar: educational adventures created by Elderhostel
River Arts Elder Arts Program based in Morrisville
UVM Osher Lifelong Learning Institute: UVM's continuing education program for adult learners
Assistive Technology
Assistive Technology Exchange in New England: a web-based clearinghouse for affordable assistive technology.
Vermont Assistive Technology Program: increasing access to assistive technology to people of all ages and abilities.
Vermont Telecommunications Equipment Distribution Program: adaptive telephone equipment for income-eligible Vermonters
Benefits
BenefitsCheckUp: a web-based tool to identify assistance and benefits for which you may be eligible. Provided by the National Council on Aging.
mybenefits.vt.gov: the official State of Vermont website for public benefits including 3SquaresVT, Fuel Assistance, and state health insurance. The Benefits Service Center can be reached at 1-800-479-6151.
Community Resources
Vermont 2-1-1: an information and referral service that provides Vermonters access to community resources through a searchable website or by calling 2-1-1.
Dental Health
Toothwisdom.org: oral health resources for older adults
Seniorsoralhealth.org: providing information about good oral health for seniors
Disabilities
Deaf Independence Program: providing information, peer counseling and advocacy to achieve equal opportunities for deaf and hard of hearing people. DIP is a program of Vermont Center for Independent Living at 1-800-639-1522 (Voice & TTY).
Vermont Association for the Blind & Visually Impaired: a non-profit that provides comprehensive support, training, and services to visually impaired persons of all ages.
Vermont Center for Independent Living: empowering Vermonters with disabilities to realizing their potential through information & referral services, peer advocacy and community outreach, individual and group skills training, and systems advocacy. Call the I-line at 1-800-639-1522 (Voice & TTY).
Driver Safety
AARP Driver Safety Program: a wide variety of classes and resources to promote seniors' driving safety
Family Conversations with Older Drivers: addressing sensitive subjects and fostering meaningful conversations
Understanding Dementia and Driving: planning for a successful transition from driver to passenger
At the Crossroads: Family Conversations about Alzheimer's Disease, Dementia and Driving
Elder Services
Eldercare Locator: a nationwide registry to help seniors and their families locate senior service resources anywhere in the United States.
Vermont Dept. of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
Emergency Planning
American Red Cross: Disaster Preparedness for Seniors
It Could Happen to Me: Family Conversations about Disaster Planning
The Calm Before the Storm: Family Conversations about Disaster Planning, Caregiving, Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia
Employment & Training
Associates for Training and Development: provides training and employment services to workers age 55+
Guardianship
Guardianship of Older Adults: an FAQ about adult guardianship, prepared by Vermont Law Help
Office of Public Guardian: part of the Division of Disability and Aging Services
Home Modification & Repair
USDA Home Repair Loan and Grant Programs: providing assistance to very-low-income single family homeowners for home improvements or to remove health and safety hazards.
VCIL Home Access Program: home entry and bathroom accessibility modifications for low-income Vermonters with physical disabilities.
Home Safety
Check For Safety: a home fall prevention checklist for older adults
What YOU Can Do to Prevent Falls: 4 tips to help prevent falls and injury in your home
Hazards in the Home: an interactive guide to hazards throughout the home
Hospitals
Central Vermont Medical Center: Berlin, Washington County
Copley Hospital: Morrisville, Lamoille County
Gifford Medical Center: Randolph, Orange County
Identity Theft
Senior Interests: Vermont State Attorney General
Identity Theft: Federal Trade Commission
Identity Theft and Identity Fraud: US Department of Justice
LGBT Elders
Gen Silent: a documentary about Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender older people who face fear of discrimination and abuse as they age and require services.
National Resource Center on LGBT Aging
SAGE (Services and Advocacy for GLBT Elders) USA
Vermont Diversity Health Project
Pride Center of Vermont Elder SafeSpaces
Nursing Homes
Vermont Nursing Homes: a list of nursing homes in Vermont, by county
Lamoille County:
- The Manor: (802) 888-8700
Washington County:
- Berlin Health and Rehab: (802) 229-0308
- Mayo Healthcare: (802) 485-3161
- Rowan Court Health and Rehab: (802) 476-4166
- Woodridge Rehabilitation and Nursing: (802) 371-4700
Orange County:
- Menig Extended Care: (802) 728-2125
Social Security
Social Security Administration: calculate and apply for Social Security, disability & SSI, and survivors benefits
Telephone Assistance
Lifeline Telephone Service Credit: a Vermont state program to assist low-income households to acquire and maintain telephone services
Vermont Telecommunications Relay Service: Dialing 7-1-1 connects deaf, hard-of-hearing and speech-impaired persons with users of standard telephones
Vermont Area Agencies on Aging:
Age Well:serving Addison, Chittenden, Franklin and Grand Isle counties
Northeastern Kingdom Council on Aging: serving Caledonia, Essex and Orleans counties
Central Vermont Council on Aging: serving Lamoille, Washington and Orange counties
Southwestern Vermont Council on Aging: serving Rutland and Bennington counties
Senior Solutions: serving Windham and Windsor counties
Veterans Affairs
Veteran Service Directory: assistance from the Vermont Office of Veterans Affairs
Veterans Benefits Administration: benefits for veterans and dependents
White River Junction VA Medical Center: call the VA toll-free at (866) 687-8387
Wandering
Care Trak Northeast: tracking equipment for potential wanderers
SecureCare: wanderer security equipment for senior care facilities
Safe Return: a national emergency response service for those with dementia
Weatherization
Weatherization Program: reduces energy costs for low-income families by improving energy efficiency. Call Capstone Community Action at 1-800-639-1053.
Vermont’s Weatherization Program: helping low-income Vermonters save fuel and money by improving the energy efficiency of their homes.
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