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Important Update on Medicare Open Enrollment ⬇ The Medicare Open Enrollment period is running from October 15 to December 7. We want to make sure you stay informed! Due to an overwhelming volume of referrals, Age Well is no longer able to take calls regarding Medicare Open Enrollment. ✔️ If you’ve already called Age Well before November 6, one of our State Health Insurance professionals will reach out to you. ✔️ For new callers, please visit Medicare.gov or call 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227), or the TTY number 1-877-486-2048 for assistance. Helpful Resources: Age Well offers Medicare Classes online: Advanced registration required, please call our Helpline 1-800-642-5119 to sign up. ➡Open Enrollment: November 14, 2024, Time: 12:00 pm-1:00pm Link: https://lnkd.in/gWgeYQtd ➡New to Medicare: November 21 @ 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm Link: https://lnkd.in/gZJAA7FF ➡Watch our video on the Medicare Plan Finder: https://lnkd.in/g2Z2HVcs

Did you know that Age Well is the beneficiary of the 2024 Back to Black VT event? Dance the night away for a great cause! You may be asking... what is Back to Black? Back to Black is a fundraising benefit event hosted at Hula, near Burlington's waterfront, from 8PM - 1AM on Saturday, November 9th, 2024. Part carnival, part dance club, part cocktail mixer, 100% fun. This year's theme is "The Golden Hour." For more information and ticket sales, please visit: https://lnkd.in/gV79MzDJ

Today is Election Day! Please make a plan to exercise your right to vote! All polls in Vermont open between 5:00 am and 10:00 am and close at 7:00 pm. You can still vote, even if you have not registered yet - Vermont has same-day voter registration. Find your polling location: https://lnkd.in/ezf2MMua For more information, please visit: https://lnkd.in/g-AiHBy

November is National Family Caregivers Month! Here at Age Well, we celebrate the incredible dedication and love that caregivers provide every day. Your selflessness and strength do not go unnoticed! Join Age Well in recognizing the amazing work of caregivers and the vital role they play in our communities. To all the caregivers out there: remember to take time for yourselves, too. Your well-being is just as important as the care you give. Let’s lift each other up and share our stories, tips, and support. Did you know that Age Well offers programs, trainings, and resources to support clients, their families, and caregivers? Visit our website for more information: https://lnkd.in/e2-SGrtp

Don’t let Medicare Open Enrollment spook you this Halloween! 👻 Age Well's State Health Insurance Program (SHIP) counselors can assist you with any of those scary questions you might have, including: 🎃 Assessing eligibility for benefits 🎃 Making informed decisions 🎃 Knowing where to locate more help 🎃 Protecting yourself against fraud 🎃 Information on COVID-19 testing 🎃 and more! Call our Helpline to learn more: 1-800-642-5119.

Age Well is proud to announce that we have received the Gold Worksite Wellness Award at the 2024 Governor’s Excellence in Worksite Wellness Awards! Five years ago, our Wellness Committee was formed to launch a series of initiatives aimed at promoting workforce wellness and fostering a vibrant culture at Age Well that emphasizes work-life balance. This dedicated committee has been instrumental in enhancing our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to ensure it is more accessible and beneficial for our team. They also produce our monthly Age Well Newsletter and continually generate creative ideas to support our staff's health, wellness, and inclusivity. In the photo, Chris Moldovan, Age Well Director of Nutrition & Wellness is joined by Michael Harrington, Commissioner of the Vermont Department of Labor and Janet Franz, Chair of Vermont Governor's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports. Photo Credit: 2024 Andy Duback, Vermont Photographer

Are you interested in learning about voter accessibility? Vermont has many options for making voting more accessible. For in-person voting, you can: ⭐ Use the Omni Ballot tablet accessible voting system at the polls. ⭐Bring a person of your choice into the voting booth with you for assistance. This person cannot be your employer or your union representative. ⭐Bring a magnifying glass to help read the ballot. ⭐Bring a list of candidates with you into the polls. ⭐Ask an election official to help you fill out your ballot. If you make a mistake on your ballot, do not panic - ask an election official for another ballot (maximum of 3). Other options for casting your vote: ⭐You may request to have a ballot dropped off at your home by two Justices of the Peace. You may also access a ballot online on the MyVoterPage; print it; and drop it off at your Town Clerk’s office. To access the MyVoterPage, please visit: https://mvp.vermont.gov The Omni Ballot system is available at most Town Clerk's office in Vermont for early voting, and at the polls on November 5th. To learn more about the Omni Ballot voting system, please visit: https://lnkd.in/gfCCUhiQ

Are you interested in hosting an Age Well Information Session? 🌟 If you’d like Age Well to present an overview of our services and resources available for older Vermonters, their families, and caregivers, please contact Tracey Shamberger, our Director of Business Development & Communications. We can offer this informative session either onsite at your organization or virtually! Our presentations cover a range of programs and services, including case management, Meals on Wheels, falls prevention, self-neglect, wellness classes, and community events. These sessions are a fantastic way to connect with your community and provide valuable resources. To learn more, please email Tracey at tshamberger@agewellvt.org. or call 802-662-5271. We look forward to hearing from you! Pictured: Tracey & her most recent presentation audience of over 100 people, who enjoyed a delicious, home-cooked meal at Arrowhead Senior Center while listening in!

Read all about it - our October E-newsletter is out now!📩 Learn about volunteering with Age Well, the Black 2 Black Fundraising event, fun and FREE fall classes, community meals and more! Read it here and don't forget to subscribe: https://lnkd.in/gqC6Vrh9

Help Take Care of Those…..Who Once Took Care of Us. Age Well celebrates and is proud to recognize National Estate Planning Awareness Week (October 21-October 27, 2024). Founded in 2008 and observed every year during the third full week of October, it’s a reminder that we all need to prepare for the inevitable. National Estate Planning Awareness Week is about drawing up the most important document of your life: An estate plan that protects your interests and your loved ones. It’s never too early to give yourself peace of mind by ensuring a thoughtful estate plan is in place. An estate plan can include a will or a trust, or both. It can detail beneficiary designations, like those you created for your bank account, retirement account, or life insurance. And it should include powers of attorney for your finances and your healthcare decisions. An estate plan is also a smart way to shape your legacy and support the causes you love, like Age Well. You can make a gift directly from your will or explore other planned gift options that may be a better fit for your situation. Make us a part of your legacy. Your planned gift would play a key role in the future of Age Well and enable us to adapt and thrive, ensuring the health and wellness of our aging population for years to come. To leave a gift to Age Well or learn more about legacy giving, call 802-662-5229 today to speak to Sara Wool, Chief Advancement Officer, or visit: https://lnkd.in/gPbnyVxz ***You can even make your gift in honor or in memory of a loved one. With a simple plan to shape your legacy, you can make an incredible difference in the lives of older Vermonters.