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Event shares basics of Medicare and long-term care planning


A free event to help people sort out the complexities of Medicare and long-term care will be held from 6-8 p.m. Thursday July 9 at Raymond Walters College in Blue Ash.

Welcome to Medicare is hosted by the Ohio Senior Health Insurance Information Program (OSHIIP), a division of the Ohio Department of Insurance. OSHIIP has been presenting these free events in locations around Ohio.

Council on Aging of Southwestern Ohio also will be there with an Own Your Future information table. Own Your Future explains how planning ahead can dramatically affect quality of life in the later years.  Educating yourself, clarifying your wishes, understanding your options -- going to this effort before a crisis hits is a gift to the ones you love. A free planning kit and CD will be available.

The event will have:

  • Unbiased information and counseling from experts
  • The latest on benefits, supplemental insurance, Medicare Advantage plans and prescription drug coverage
  • Tools to get you started on planning for future long-term care needs

Thursday, July 9, 2009

6-8 p.m.

UC - Raymond Walters College

9555 Plainfield Road, Blue Ash

Free admission

Ohio Senior Health Insurance Information Program

Council on Aging of Southwestern Ohio



About Council on Aging

Council on Aging of Southwestern Ohio (COA) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for older adults and their families.

Since 1974, COA has been designated by the state of Ohio as the Area Agency on Aging for Butler, Clermont, Clinton, Hamilton and Warren counties. COA plans, coordinates, funds and administers programs for an area that is home to more than 252,000 adults age 60 and older.

COA promotes choice, independence, dignity and well-being of older adults through a range of services that help them remain in their homes for as long as possible. One call to COA links people to the wide variety of agencies, information and programs that serve older adults.

For Answers on Aging:
Council on Aging of Southwestern Ohio
175 Tri County Parkway, Cincinnati, OH 45246
513-721-1025 Toll-free 1-800-252-0155
E-mail: info@help4seniors.org
Website: www.help4seniors.org

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