Organizations State & National Senior Service

ADULT PROTECTIVE SERVICES (APS)

602 S. Calhoun St., Fort Wayne IN 46802 • 260-449-7989 800-992-6978 APS is not an emergency responder, if you believe someone is in immediate danger, call 911 immediately. Adult Protective Services investigates allegations of abuse, neglect, selfneglect, battery, and exploitation in anyone who may be an endangered adult. Unit 3 serves nine counties including DeKalb, LaGrange, Noble and Steuben.

AGING & IN-HOME SERVICES OF NORTHEAST INDIANA (AIHS)

8101 W. Jefferson Blvd., Fort Wayne IN 46804 • 260-745-1200 800-552-3662 agingihs.org The mission of AIHS is to promote dignity, independence and advocacy for all older adults, persons with disabilities and their caregivers. AIHS was designated by the state of Indiana as the Area Agency on Aging for northeast Indiana serving nine counties including DeKalb, LaGrange, Noble and Steuben.

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DEKALB COUNTY COUNCIL ON AGING

1800 E. Seventh St., Auburn IN 46706 • 260-925-3311 888-220-2242 dccoa.net Mission is to provide services and programs that help to keep seniors, disabled persons and others in the mainstream of activities, independence and living at home as long as possible. We do this through the operation of the Heimach Center and DART (DeKalb Area Rural Transit) Public Transportation provider.

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LAGRANGE COUNTY COUNCIL ON AGING

410 E. Central Ave., LaGrange IN 46761 • 260-463-4161 lagrangecoa.org Our mission is to be a provider and resource for services that improve the quality of life for older adults of LaGrange County to enable them to retain their independence, including providing accessible public transportation for all residents of the county. We also offer health clinics, day trips, entertaining activities, support groups, information and education. See our ad on page 20

NOBLE COUNTY COUNCIL ON AGING

561 S. Main St., Kendallville IN 46755 • 260-347-4226 noblecountycoa.org Providing assistance in helping you solve your transitional aging questions and problems through pamphlets, agency referrals or personal contact within Noble County. Transportation, foot clinic, medical and health insurance assistance, housekeeping, emergency response systems, and more. See our ad on page 12

SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION

On Tuesday, March 17, 2020, face-to-face service in field offices and hearings offices nationwide were suspended until further notice. Postal and online applications are still accepted. 1240 S. Grandstaff Dr., Auburn IN 46706 • 866-829-2170 Local TTY: 260-927-7250 ssa.gov SSA administers the retirement, survivors, disability, Medicare and SSI programs of the federal government.

408 S. Main St. Auburn, IN 46706 O: 260-333-5040 C: 260-715-2241

• As insurance brokers we work with several of the top carriers, not just one or two companies. • We offer Medigap, Medicare Advantage, Short term and long term care, fi nal expense and life insurance, as well as annuities and fi nancial services. • We do in home appointments. We come to you! • Our clients needs are always our top priority. We pride ourselves on our integrity and service. • We service all of Northeast Indiana. • Call us today to schedule your free review!

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STEUBEN COUNTY COUNCIL ON AGING/ THE HERITAGE CLUB OF STEUBEN COUNTY

1905 Wohlert St., Angola IN 46703 • 260-665-8191 steubencoa.org We are proud of our exercise facility, offering the machines you need to keep fit. Other activities are day trips, health programs, foot clinics, hearing care and screenings, educational and informational programs, and pamphlets on many subjects including elder law. We also have a library and social gatherings and entertainment. Sign up for our free Telephone Reassurance Program. We will make scheduled calls to your homebound loved one, older than the age of 60. Calls can be on a temporary basis, while they are recovering from an illness, when a caregiver is away from home for an extended time or on an ongoing basis for as long as you wish to receive the calls.

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THE LEAGUE BENEFIT ENROLLMENT CENTER

260-250-4154 Video phone for the deaf/hard of hearing 260-440-3013 BEC@the-league.org the-league.org The League’s Benefit Enrollment Center serves seniors and people with disabilities who are on Medicare or are Medicare eligible to apply for extra-help benefits such as help with food, heating bills, prescriptions, healthcare, internet and cell phones. Income restrictions may apply. See our ad on page 22