The Allen County Council on Aging wants to let others know about the services to area seniors that many may not know they are eligible for.
The Lima Kiwanis Club hearing all about the Allen County Council on Aging and what they do for individuals 60 years of age and older. Outreach Supervisor Gerry Burton explains about the programs such as "Chore", adult day services, transportation services, and their resource specialists. Connecting seniors with the right Medicare plan is a major resource they offer that has been saving people thousands of dollars.
"Every year during open enrollment for Medicare, it's October the 15th through December 7th, we're usually saving people from anywhere between $450,000 to almost $600,000 a year," stated Gerry Burton, outreach supervisor at Allen County Council on Aging.
To learn more about the Allen County Council on Aging services, you can visit their website at www.accoa.org or call 419-228-5135. Their offices are located at 700 North Main Street in Lima.
