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It’s cold out there!  Stay indoors to reduce your risk for cold related illness if you can, or find a warming center near you at  https://ogi.oa.mo.gov/DHSS/warmingCenter/index.html #WinterSafety

In a typical year, over 100,000 Missourians become sick from the flu. Many Missourians of all ages become seriously ill and some are even hospitalized due to the flu. 2020 is anything but a typical year, and health officials are urging Missourians to get the flu vaccine by the end of October and say, “Boo to the Flu.” A flu vaccine is recommended annually for anyone who is six months of age or older and does not have an increased risk for a serious adverse reaction. To ensure Missouri has the capacity to care for COVID-19 patients, a simple flu shot can be very impactful in keeping more Missourians healthy thus lessening the strain on Missouri’s health care systems. It is also unknown how a person could be affected by experiencing both viruses simultaneously, making it all the more important that everyone who is able to, gets their flu vaccine this year. For these reasons, DHSS has launched a Flu Vaccine Campaign specifically targeting Missouri’s more susceptible populations, including older adults. 

https://health.mo.gov/living/healthcondiseases/communicable/influenza/

For the month of November, Northeast Missouri Area Agency On Aging will receive a $1 donation from each purchase of the $2.50 reusable red "My Heart" Bag at the Hy-Vee store located at Hy-Vee 500 North Baltimore, Kirksville MO.

The mission of Missouri’s Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program is to improve the quality of life for residents of long-term care homes through advocacy, education and empowerment. To learn more about our program or to learn how you can become a volunteer, call 800-309-3282 or visit health.mo.gov/ombudsman.

For Immediate Notice

OATS Transit is open for regular transportation service, however face masks are required on the bus due to COVID-19.  Please call the OATS Transit office at 660-415-0901 or 800-654-6287 to schedule/cancel a ride or find out about service in your area. Visit our website at oatstransit.org and click on the bus schedules tab for your county to see the full schedule. OATS Transit is available to the rural general public of any age, seniors, and individuals with disabilities.

Make a difference and Make the call
Adult Abuse and Neglect Hotline
 800-392-0210.

Passed during the 2016 legislative session, Senate Bill 732 modifies the definition of abuse to “the infliction of physical, sexual, or emotional injury or harm including financial exploitation by any person, firm, or corporation and bullying” (192.2400(1), RSMo). The bill establishes a definition for bullying as “intimidation or harassment that causes a reasonable person to fear for his or her physical safety or property and may consist of physical actions including gestures; cyberbullying; oral, electronic, or written communication; and any threat of retaliation for reporting such acts” (192.2400(2), RSMo).

For assistance in recognizing signs and/or symptoms of adult abuse and neglect, visit Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services website at:  http://health.mo.gov/safety/abuse/index.php

If you suspect a senior or disabled adult is being abused, bullied, neglected or financially exploited, Make a difference and Make the call to the Adult Abuse and Neglect Hotline at 800-392-0210.  The hotline is operational 7 a.m. to midnight, 7 days a week, including all holidays. 

Want to Pay Less for Medicare?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ln3-0kEdosU

New Medicare Numbers - Don't Get Scammed

Medicare and Social Security WILL NOT call you and ask you for your numbers.

To view the video about changing Medicare numbers please click the link:

https://youtu.be/wdATtXCZwzQ

Don’t forget to plan for COVID-19 related changes when putting together your emergency kit.  Include masks and hand sanitizer. https://health.mo.gov/emergencies/readyin3/

Click on the link below from The Office for Civil Rights (OCR) for more information regarding discrimination.

Know Your Rights Against Discrimination

Missouri Senior Community Service Employment Program

https://health.mo.gov/seniors/senioremployment/

For information on the summit visit http://www.ma4web.org
Heartland Health Insurance  Navigator Program - Health Insurance Marketplace	Find help with cost of medicine at NeedyMeds! www.needymeds.org
Click here for information on Medicare Part D
Caregivers and Seniors Click Here for comprehensive information on aging and disability services in Missouri.	Do you qualify to pay $0 in Medicare Part D Premiums?
Medicare Savings Program Qualified Medicare Beneficiary (QMB) Specified Low-Income Medicare Beneficiary (SLMB) Do you qualify to have part or all of your Medicare Part A or Part B Premiums paid? INCOME & RESOURCE GUIDELINES We can assist you with your application	Social Security Retirement Benefits Estimate your benefits and/or apply online.
	They are here to help you…. free of charge, regardless of age.... If you have been unjustly denied your pension benefits If you cannot locate the company that administers your benefit If your spouse had a benefit but has passed away If you don’t know how to apply for your pension If you don’t know if you are entitled to a pension If you have any questions about your retirement plan
Missouri Secretary of State Investor Protection and Securities 1-800-721-7996 http://www.sos.mo.gov/securities

Long-Term Care

Long-Term Care is a variety of services that help people with health or personal needs and activities of daily living over a period of time. The fact is, 60 percent of people over 65 will need some type of long-term care. Long-term care does not mean a complete loss of independence or control over your life. The keys to owning your future are planning early and wisely, knowing your options, and taking action. It is about living well.

Learn more about planning Long Term Care at the following resources:

http://health.mo.gov/seniors/longtermcare.php

https://eldercare.acl.gov

http://insurance.mo.gov/consumers/LongTerm/

http://www.adrc-tae.acl.gov/tiki-searchresults.php?words+Lon+Term+Car+Plann

Serving Seniors for 47 Years

COORDINATING SERVICES FOR OLDER ADULTS:

That's our purpose at the Northeast Missouri Area Agency on Aging. We're here to assist you! Whether you need information on transportation, long-term care facilities or senior centers, we have (or can locate) a service to meet your needs. This web site contains essential information on our services.  Our staff includes Pam Windtberg, Executive Director, Sheryl Malusky, Fiscal Manager, and Mandy Bridgeman, Contract Manager. 

Serving seniors since 1973 in the Counties of:
Adair, Clark, Knox, Lewis, Lincoln, Macon, Marion, Monroe,
Montgomery, Pike, Ralls, Randolph, Schuyler, Scotland, Shelby, and Warren.

NEMO AAA Profile

The Northeast Missouri Area Agency on Aging has provided programs and services for older adults since its incorporation in 1973 as a not-for-profit agency. One of 10 Area Agencies on Aging in Missouri, NEMOAAA is governed by a board of directors and an advisory council. The purpose of the Agency is to plan, coordinate, and fund a network of services for older persons throughout our sixteen county service area.  Funding is provided under the amended Older Americans Act of 1965 and administered by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, Division of Senior and Disability Services.

NEMO AAA programs and services are available for anyone age 60 and older who lives in the counties of Adair, Clark, Knox, Lewis, Lincoln, Macon, Marion, Monroe, Montgomery, Pike, Ralls, Randolph, Schuyler, Scotland, Shelby, and Warren. For complete descriptions of NEMO AAA programs and services, click here.

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NEMO-AAA's Mission Statement

Our mission is to help older adults maintain maximum independence and dignity in a home environment.

State Resources

For additional resources for older adults in Missouri visit http://www.dhss.mo.gov/.

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If you followed a link from another site to the NEMOAAA site, please note that we do not necessarily endorse or support the organization or business that provided that link.

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NEMO AAA
815 N. Osteopathy
Kirksville, MO. 63501
1-800-664-6338
1-660-665-4682