The 2022 theme of Age My Way is an opportunity to explore the many ways older adults can remain in and be involved with their communities. Click the invite above or see below for virtual presentations hosted by Kitsap County Aging and Long Term Care this month.
For questions or help registering, call 360-337-5700, 1-800-562-6418 or
Email: seniorinfo@kitsap.gov and check agingkitsap.com for more information.
Mental health is critical to wellbeing at every age. Attend a free, virtual event on May 16th to get the latest tools to help older adults.
Note: the 1 hour session start times listed in the agenda are your local time zone.
The breaks may appear in Eastern Standard Time (EST) as the hosted event location.
Click image above for event details or click: https://bit.ly/3udIfBE
Who should attend? Anyone interested in ensuring the mental health of older adults, including but not limited to: Public health practitioners, professionals in the aging network, mental health providers, and health care professionals.
Sponsored by: The National Council on Aging, U.S. Administration for Community Living, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, Health Resources and Services Administration, and E4 Center of Excellence for Behavioral Health Disparities in Aging.
Stroke is the 2nd leading cause of death and serious disability worldwide. Review the signs of a stroke, how to screen F.A.S.T., and prevention tips, below. You could save a life, including your own!
Signs of Stroke:
Sudden...
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numbness or weakness in the face, arm, or leg, especially on one side of the body.
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confusion, trouble speaking, or difficulty understanding speech.
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trouble seeing in one or both eyes.
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trouble walking, dizziness, loss of balance, or lack of coordination.
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severe headache with no known cause.
Act F.A.S.T. and do the following:
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Face: Ask the person to smile. Does one side of the face droop?
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Arms: Ask the person to raise both arms. Does one arm drift downward?
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Speech: Ask the person to repeat a simple phrase. Is the speech slurred or strange?
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Time: If you see any of these signs, call 9-1-1 right away.
Prevention Tips:
- Eat a healthy diet low in sodium with plenty of fruits and vegetables
- Maintain a healthy weight
- Get physically active
- Don’t smoke, and avoid secondhand smoke
- Limit alcohol use
- Prevent or manage your other health conditions
For more information, visit:
https://www.cdc.gov/stroke/facts_stroke.htm
https://www.stroke.org/en/
https://millionhearts.hhs.gov/
Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) website:
While supplies last, Kitsap County Aging & Long Term Care is a distribution site (by mail) for Kitsap County Emergency Operations Center and Kitsap Public Health District federal mask allocation.
Send an email with your mailing address to altcsupport@kitsap.gov to receive a mask, at no charge.
Continue to check the Kitsap Public Health District website here for local vaccine eligibility, clinic locations, and resources for transportation and support for people who are visually impaired.
Phone and email support through Kitsap Public Health District for people needing help with scheduling a vaccine appointment or are homebound and need mobile vaccination services:
Email: covidvaccine@kitsappublichealth.org
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(360) 728-2219 English
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(360) 728-2218 Español |
The Washington State Department of Health also maintains a vaccine search tool here for locations by zip code. You may also call the statewide, Covid-19 Information Hotline at 1-800-525-0127 and press #. Language assistance is available.
Click here for local testing site information.
- For routine (not urgent/emergency) testing, such as general screening for travel or work, it is asked that people do not go to St. Michael Medical Center emergency room.
- Continue to seek emergency care as needed.
NEW Initiative for At-Home Testing Kits for those with Medicare Part B
Click HERE for Medicare's Newsroom with information on the new initiative.
Some Medicare Advantage Plans may also cover and pay for at-home over-the-counter COVID-19 tests as an added benefit. Check with your plan to see if it will cover and pay for these tests.
At-home Tests Ordered Online; Delivered Via Postal Mail to Your Door (no cost, regardless of insurance):
Also, you may ask your your insurance company about reimbursement for at-home tests you purchased or a list of pharmacies you may use to obtain free, at-home tests.
Be Alert for Scammers Trying to Steal Your Medicare Number
From Medicare.gov coronavirus information page: Medicare covers the vaccine at no cost to you. You can bet it is a scam if anyone asks you for your Medicare Number to get access to the vaccine. If someone calls asking for your Medicare Number, hang up.
Here’s what to know:
- Don’t share your personal or financial information if someone calls, texts, or emails you promising access to the vaccine for a fee.
- You can’t pay to put your name on a list to get the vaccine
- You can’t pay to get access to a vaccine.
Scammers may use the COVID-19 public health emergency to take advantage of people while they’re distracted. As always, guard your Medicare card like a credit card, check Medicare claims summary forms for errors. If someone calls asking for your Medicare Number, hang up.
Resources
Local Caregiver Support
Choosing Care in an Adult Family Home or Assisted Living Facility
Long Term Care Resource Book-English
Long Term Care Resource Book- Other Languages
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