Senior Helpline 1-800-642-5119
Resources
Adult Day Services Centers
Adult Day Centers in Vermont – statewide list of adult day centers
- Project Independence - in Barre (Washington county)
- Out & About - in Morrisville (Lamoille county)
- Gifford Adult Day - in Bethel (Orange county)
Adult Protection
Vermont Adult Protective Services – APS investigates reports of abuse, neglect or exploitation of a vulnerable adult or complaints against a facility or agency that provides health care. Contact the VT Agency of Human Services, Div. of Licensing & Protection at 1-800-564-1612.
Advance Directives for Health Care
Vermont Advance Directives Registry (VADR) - secure online registry of advance directives. Registry allows for 24 hour access to Advance Directives by hospitals and health care providers across the country.
Vermont Ethics Network - access to Vermont Advance Directives for Health Care forms
Arts and Education
Road Scholar - educational adventures created by Elderhostel
River Arts Elder Arts program in Lamoille County
UVM Osher Lifelong Learning - lectures and films
Assistive Technology
Assistive Technology Exchange in New England - offers web-based clearinghouse for affordable assistive technology.
Vermont Assistive Technology Program - state program to increase statewide access to assistive technology to people of all ages and abilities.
Vermont Telecommunications Equipment Distribution Program - free adaptive telephone equipment
Benefits
Benefits Check Up - comprehensive web-based service of the National Council on Aging to screen for public and private benefits programs for seniors across the U.S. with limited income and resources.
mybenefits.vt.gov - official State of Vermont website for public benefits such as 3SquaresVT, Fuel Assistance and state health insurance programs. The Benefits Service Center can be reached at 1-800-479-6151.
Community Resources
Vermont 2-1-1 provides all people in Vermont free access to community resources through information and referral through a searchable website or by calling 2-1-1.
Disabilities
Deaf Independence Program (DIP) - the goal of DIP is to achieve equal opportunities for deaf and hard of hearing people; provides information, peer counseling and advocacy. DIP is a program of Vermont Center for Independent Living at 1-800-639-1522 (Voice & TTY).
Vermont Association for the Blind & Visually Impaired (VABVI) - provides comprehensive support, training, and services to visually impaired persons of all ages.
Vermont Center for Independent Living (VCIL) -services include: information & referral, peer advocacy and community outreach, individual and group skills training, systems advocacy; also meals on wheels, home access program, and funding for services and equipment. Call the I-line at 1-800-639-1522 (Voice & TTY).
Driver Safety
AARP Driver Safety Program - test your driving IQ, take the driver safety online course, and locate AARP driver safety programs in your community
Family Conversations with Older Drivers - safe driving for a lifetime
At the Crossroads: Family Conversations about Alzheimer's Disease, Dementia and Driving
Elder Services
Eldercare Locator - nationwide registry to help elders and families locate resources in any community in the United States.
Vermont Dept. of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living (DAIL)
Emergency Planning
American Red Cross - Disaster Preparedness for Seniors
It Could Happen to Me: Family Conversations about Disaster Planning
Employment & Training
Vermont Associates for Training & Development - Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) provides employment training opportunities to assist Vermonters 55+ gain job skills. Call 1-800-439-3307.
Guardianship
Guardianship of Older Adults – prepared by Vermont Law Help, this document answers frequently asked questions regarding guardianship
Office of Public Guardian - Division of Disability and Aging Services
Home Modification & Repair
USDA Home Repair Loan and Grant Programs - provide assistance to very low income owners of modest single family homes in rural areas for home improvements to remove health and safety hazards or to make a home accessible for household members with disabilities.
VCIL Home Access Program - provides home entry and bathroom accessibility modification to low-income Vermonters with physical disabilities.
Home Safety
Check For Safety: A Home Fall Prevention Checklist for Older Adults
What YOU Can Do to Prevent Falls
Hospitals
Central Vermont Medical Center - in Berlin (Washington County)
Copley Hospital - in Morrisville (Lamoille County)
Gifford Medical Center - in Randolph (Orange County)
LGBT Elders
GEN SILENT - documentary about Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender older people who face fear of discrimination and abuse as the age and require services.
National Resource Center on LGBT Aging
SAGE (Services and Advocacy for GLBT Elders) USA
Vermont Diversity Health Project - VDHP's mission is to improve the health and wellness of LGBTQ Vermonters.
Nursing Homes
Vermont Nursing Homes by County list – prepared by DAIL- Div. of Licensing & Protection
Lamoille County:
- The Manor – at 802-888-8700
Washington County:
- Berlin Health and Rehab – at 802-229-0308
- Mayo Healthcare, Inc. – at 802-485-3161
- Rowan Court Health and Rehab – at 802-476-4166
- Woodridge Rehabilitation and Nursing – at 802-371-4700
Orange County
- Menig Extended Care – at 802-728-2125
Social Security
Social Security Administration - calculate and apply for Social Security, disability & SSI, and survivors benefits
Telephone Assistance
Lifeline/Link Up - programs to assist low-income households to acquire and maintain telephone services administered by VT Dept. of Children and Families at 1-800-287-058
Vermont Telecommunications Relay Service - connects deaf, hard-of-hearing and speech-impaired persons with users of regular telephones (Dial 711).
Unclaimed Property
Vermont State Treasurer's office - click on link or call 1-800-642-3191 to check for abandoned or unclaimed property
Vermont Area Agencies on Aging:
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CVAA – serving Addison, Chittenden, Franklin and Grand Isle counties
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Area Agency on Aging for the Northeastern Kingdom (NEVAAA) – serving Caledonia, Essex and Orleans counties
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Central Vermont Council on Aging (CVCOA) – serving Lamoille, Washington and Orange counties
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Southwestern Vermont Council on Aging (SVCOA) – serving Rutland and Bennington counties
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Senior Solutions – Council on Aging for Southeastern Vermont, serving Windham and Windsor counties
Veterans Affairs
Vermont Office of Veterans Affairs - benefits and programs or call 1-888-666-9844
Veterans Benefits Administration - benefits for veterans and dependents
White River Junction VA Medical Center - or call toll-free 866-687-9363
Weatherization
Weatherization program – is reduces energy costs for low-income families by improving energy efficiency through insulation and draft reduction measures. Call Central Vermont Community Action Council at 1-800-639-1053.
Vermont’s Weatherization program – is designed to help low income Vermonters save fuel and money by improving the energy efficiency of their homes.
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