56 Main St. Suite 202, Springfield, VT 05156
Phone: (802)885-2655   Fax: (802)885-2665
Email: information@coasevt.org

Senior Help Line: 1-800-642-5119

Administration on Aging: http://www.aoa.gov/

Advanced Care Planning

The Vermont Ethics Network is an organization dedicated to promoting public dialogue about ethical issues and choices in Health Care. They have standardized forms for Advanced Directives, documents also known as Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care and Terminal Care Documents. These and information on their use can be obtained in print or downloaded. www.vtethicsnetwork.org, 802-828-2909

The Center on Aging at the University of Hawaii has produced five wonderful downloadable booklets, their Complete Life series, that cover the spectrum of support knowledge needed for end-of-life care. www.hawaii.edu/aging

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Alzheimer's Association -  Vermont Chapter
172 N. Main St.
Barre, VT 05641
(802) 477-7000
24-HOUR HOTLINE: (800) 272-3900
www.alz.org/vermont

Chronic Conditions Information Network:
This website includes a variety of resource and help, for anyone, of any age, who is living with a chronic/life threatening condition. It provides resource information for VT and NH, and includes the "How to Get What You Need in Vermont: A Resource Guide for Those Living with a Chronic/Life Threatening Condition." You can download a copy of this booklet from the publications link. www.cc-info.net

Community Cares Groups:

Chester/Andover Community Cares Network
Contact Deb Armstrong: ccnet64@hotmail.com
802-875-6341
P.O. Box 64, Chester, VT 05143

Dummerston Cares
Contact Shirley Perkins: jasperks@sover.net
802-257-5800
156 West St., Dummerston, VT 05301

Grafton Cares
Contact Dennis Hunt: huntd@vermontel.net
802-869-2674
52 McCusker Rd., Athens VT 05143

Guilford Cares
contact@guilfordcares.com
679 Weatherhead Hollow Rd, Guilford, VT 05301
For equipment & Nursing services: Richard or Sue Davis, 802-254-2240

Marlboro Cares
Contact Jennifer Mazur: jennifermazur2@gmail.com
802-258-3030
P.O.Box 222, Marlboro, VT 05344

Putney Cares
Contact Elizabeth Stead or Jill Hinckley: putneycares@svcable.net
802-387-5593
52 Kimball Hill Rd; PO Box 108; Putney, VT 05346

Valley Cares
Contact: Elaine Scott: escott@svcable.net
802-365-4115 ext.103
P.O. Box 341, Townshend, VT 05353

Westminster Cares
Contact Ronnie Friedman: wecares@sover.net
802-722-3607
P.O. Box 312, Westminster, VT 05158
Website: www.westminstercares.org

Windham Community Organization
Contact Edith Serke: emserke@aol.com
802-874-4812
5976 Windham Hill Road, Windham, VT 05359

Department of Children and Families (DCF): 
http://dcf.vermont.gov

Windham County:
232 Main St; P.O.Box 70; Brattleboro, VT 05301 1-802-257-2820 or 1-800-775-0515

Windsor County:
224 Holiday Drive Suite A, White River Jct., VT 05001 1-802-295-8855 or 1-800-775-0507
and
100 Mineral St. Suite 201, Springfield, VT 05150
1-802-885-8856 or 1-800-589-5775

Driver Safety Program:
AARP offers this program (formerly called 55-Alive) for senior drivers who
want to refresh their driving skills and get a discount on car insurance.
The program is held at a variety of locations. Visit www.aarp.org/families/driver_safety/ for a complete list of locations and dates. Some locations routinely include the VFW in Springfield, 885-7686, Brattleboro Memorial Hospital, 257-8325, and the Bugbee Senior Center, White River Junction, 295-9068.

Eldercare Locator:

The Eldercare Locator is a national toll-free directory assistance public service of the U.S. Administration on Aging that helps people locate aging services in every community throughout the United States. Consumers can easily link to the information and referral (I&R) services of their state and area agencies on aging. These I&R programs can help you identify appropriate services (such as housing options, home health services, home delivered meals, legal assistance and adult day programs and respite services) in the area where you or your family member resides. The toll-free Eldercare Locator service operates Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Eastern time, and can be reached at 1-800-677-1116. web page: www.eldercare.gov

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Emergency Preparedness - click here for a list of town contacts

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Eye Care America:
Senior EyeCare program provides free eye exams and treatment to US citizens 65 and older who have not seen an ophthalmologist in 3+ years and who do not belong to an HMO or the VA. Call 1-800-222-3937 or visit www.eyecareamerica.org

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Home Health Agencies:

Visiting Nurse Association and Hospice of Vermont and New Hampshire:

Admissions and Referrals: 1-800-575-5162
Business Office: 1-888-300-8853
www.vnavnh.org

Professional Nurses Service., Inc.:
For service throughout Windsor and Windham counties,
call 802-655-7111 or 800-446-8773
www.pronurses.com

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Legal Aid Offices:
1-802-885-5181 (V/TTY), 1-800-889-2047
56 Main St. Suite 301, Springfield, Vt. 05156
www.vtlegalaid.org
http://www.vtlawhelp.org - legal information to help yourself

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Lifelong Learning

The Osher Lifelong Learning Institutes of the University of Vermont provide learning opportunities for people over 50 without tests, grades or papers in Springfield, Brattleboro , and six other sites in VT. For details, go to: http://learn.uvm.edu/osher/

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Long Term Care

The new web site www.longtermcare.gov is designed to make it easier for consumers to get the information they need to plan for long-term care. The National Clearinghouse for Long-Term Care Information Web site provides comprehensive information about long-term care planning, services and financing options, along with tools to help people begin the planning process. The clearinghouse Web site is designed to increase public awareness about the risks and costs of long-term care and the potential need for services, and to provide objective information to help people plan for the future.

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Medicare Regulations, Federal: http://www.medicare.gov/

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is a federal agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. CMS runs the Medicare and Medicaid programs - two national health care programs that benefit about 75 million Americans. Find information on what Medicare covers, who is eligible and how to enroll. Use search tools to get a personalized report on Medicare health plans, nursing homes, dialysis facilities, participating physicians, and prescription drug programs in your area. If you have low income or limited resources, learn how the Medicaid program can help with your medical costs. Web page: http://cms.hhs.gov/

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Mental Health Services – Health Care & Rehabilitation Services of Southeastern Vermont

*Crisis/Emergency 24-Hour Hotline 800-622-4235

Site Offices:
Bellows Falls – 1 Hospital Court Suite 410 Bellows Falls, VT 05101 1-802-463-3947
Brattleboro - 51 Fairview St. Brattleboro, VT 05301 1-802-254-6028
Springfield- 390 River St. Springfield, VT 05156 1-802-886-4500
Hartford - 49 School Street, Hartford, VT 05047 1-802-295-3031
Windsor - 14 River St. Windsor, VT 05809 674-2539
Agency Headquarters: 390 River St. Springfield, VT 05156 1-802-886-4500
www.hcrs.org

 

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Office of Vermont Health Access:
http://ovha.vermont.gov

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Senior Centers:

Bellows Falls Area Senior Center
18 Tuttle Street
Bellows Falls, VT 05101
802-463-3907
email: bfasc@sover.net
website: www.bfasc.org

Black River Valley Senior Center
10 High Street
Ludlow, VT 05149
802-228-7421

Brattleboro Senior Center
Gibson-Aiken Center
207 Main Street
Brattleboro, VT 05301
802-257-7570

Bugbee Senior Center, White River Council on Aging
262 North Main St.
White River Jct., VT 05001-7027
http://www.bugbeecenter.org/index.html
Phone: (802) 295-9068
Fax: 295-2073
e-mail: info@bugbeecenter.org

Springfield Senior Center
139 Main Street
Springfield, VT 05156
802-885-3933

Thompson Senior Center
1141 Senior Lane
Woodstock, VT 05091
802-457-3277
website:http://www.thompsonseniorcenter.org
e-mail: jrandall-tsc@comcast.net

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Social Security and SSI Office:
1-802-775-0893 or 1-800-772-1213 or 1-802-773-3202 (TTY)
330 Asa Bloomer Building
88 Merchant Row
Rutland VT 05701

Social Security Online: http://www.ssa.gov/

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Southeastern Vermont Community Action (SEVCA)
Tel: 802-722-4575; or 800-464-9951
Address: 91 Buck Drive
Westminster, VT 051589
Site Offices: Brattleboro , 254-2795 www.sevca.org
                  Springfield, 885-6153
                  White River Junction, 295-5215
                  Windsor, 674-2900

A Private non-profit organization fostering sustainable self-sufficiency, strengthening communities and eliminating the root causes of poverty. Providing: budget counseling, crisis intervention, early education and head start programs, employment preparation programs, fuel assistance, housing assistance, information and referral, micro business development, nutrition education, parenting education, thrift stores and weatherization and energy conservation services.

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State Legislators, contact yours:
You can contact your legislators by telephone, mail, or electronic mail. Their postal addresses, telephone numbers, and e-mail addresses are listed in the Legislative Directory http://www.leg.state.vt.us/legdir/legdir2.htm. You can also meet your legislators in person at the State House or at various public functions in your district. In general, legislators are happy to hear from or meet with their constituents, time permitting.

Support Groups, click here to view a list of local area support groups

Tax Assistance:www.state.vt.us/tax

Tax filing assistance from a trained AARP volunteer, free:
AARP Tax-aide: www.aarp.org/taxaide

US Representatives, contact yours:
www.senate.gov/general/contact_information/senators_cfm.cfm?OrderBy=state&Sort=ASC

Senator Patrick Leahy - http://leahy.senate.gov/
433 Russell Senate Office Building, Washington, DC 20510,
(202) 224-4242
199 Main Street, Fourth Floor, Burlington, VT 05401 (802) 863-2525
87 State Street, Room 338, Montpelier, VT 05602, (802) 229-0569
E-mail: senator_leahy@leahy.senate.gov

Senator Bernard Sanders - http://www.sanders.senate.gov/
332 Dirksen Building, US Senate, Washington, DC 20510,
(202) 224-5141
1 Church Street, 2nd Floor, Burlington, VT 05401 (800) 339-9834 (in state only) (802) 862-0697
36 Chickering Drive, #103, Brattleboro, VT 05301, (802) 254-8732
E-mail: Contact form on website

Representive Peter Welch - http://www.welch.house.gov
1404 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20515
(202) 225-4115
30 Main Street, Suite 350, Burlington, VT 05401
in VT (888) 605-7270
E-mail: Contact form on website

 

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VA Medical and Regional Office Center

215 North Main Street
White River Jct. , VT 05009
(802) 295-9363
http://www.whiteriver.va.gov

Vermont Center for Independent Living:

28 Vernon St. Suite 40
Brattleboro, VT 05301
(V/TTY)1-802-254-6851
www.vcil.org

Statewide: 11 East St.
Montpelier, VT 05602
802-229-0501
(V/TTY)1-800-639-1522

Vermont Department of Health, Ladies First Program: Ladies First is a health screening program for Vermont women. Ladies First removes financial barriers which prevents many women from being screened for cancer or heart disease. Click on program link to learn more.

Vermont Department of Health
108 Cherry Street, P.O. Box 70 , Burlington , VT 05402-0070
802-863-7200 or 800-464-4343 (from within Vermont )

Vermont Department of Disability, Aging and Independent Living: http://dail.vermont.gov

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Vermont Sunshine

A letter writing group for the homebound. To join, write Bev Grimes, 225 Plateau Acres, Bradford, VT 05033.

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Vocational Rehabilitation

Springfield Regional Office
100 Mineral Street, Suite 308
Springfield, Vermont 05156-2306
(802) 885-2279 (Voice/TTY)

Brattleboro District Office
Marlboro Technology Center
28 Vernon Rd., Suite 400
Brattleboro, Vermont 05302
(802) 257-0579

White River Junction District Office
220 Holiday Drive, Suite A
White River Junction, Vermont 05001-2015
(802) 295-8850

Vermont Associates
www.vermontassociates.com
For people 55+ looking to re-enter the workforce

Administrative Headquarters:
142 Main St. | PO Box 107
St. Albans, VT 05478
800-439-3307

Brattleboro:
28 Vernon St. Suite 400
Brattleboro, VT 05301
802-254-9398

Sprinfield
56 Main St. Suite 101
Springfield, VT 05156

Division of the Blind & Visually Impaired:
Springfield Regional Office
100 Mineral Street, Suite 301 Springfield, VT 05156-2306
(802) 885-9133
(800) 356-1526
www.dail.state.vt.us/dbvi

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Volunteering

Brattleboro Area Hospice trains and utilizes volunteers to help with people receiving hospice services in Brattleboro and the Deerfield Valley areas.
Call 802-257-0775
e-mail: brattleborohospice@verizon.net

COASEV utilizes volunteers for the Meals on Wheels program, for the Senior Companions program, and occasionally for other activities. Please call the Senior HelpLine 1-800-642-5119 for further details.

RSVP, the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program, connects seniors who would like to volunteer with community groups who can use their skills and willingness. Each chapter has a variety of programs and other volunteer opportunities.
In Windsor County - 802-885-2083
In Windham County - 802-254-7515

Volunteers in Action connects people wanting to volunteer with a variety of service opportunities in the town of Windsor and surrounding area. Call VIA at 674-5971.

Visiting Nurse Association and Hospice of Vermont and New Hampshire is looking for volunteers to make “good day” phone calls to patients, install health monitoring equipment at patient homes, visit with hospice patients, provide office support, assist with community health clinics and events, and knit, crochet, or quilt patient lap robes. Call (888) 300-8853, e-mail vnah@vnavnh.org or visit www.vnavnh.org. (Orange, Windsor and Windham Counties).

 

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Windham County Successful Aging Community Study - 2007

PDF of Complete Study | Word Document of Study

PDF of Executive Summary | Word Document of Executive Summary

 

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