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Social Services |
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Services are provided at local Senior Centers and other sites with assistance from the Area Agency on Aging (AAA) office and include but are not limited to: |
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Information and Assistance |
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Telephone Reassurance |
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Friendly Visiting |
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Outreach |
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Nutrition Education |
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Exercise or Physical Fitness |
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Wellness Education |
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Crime Prevention/Home Safety |
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Health Nutrition Screening |
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Local Transportation |
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Transportation is provided by Coos County Area Transit (CCAT) and Curry Public Transit through Dial-A-Ride and Fixed Route Buses for seniors, persons with disabilities and the general public. Contact your local Senior Center or South Coast Business Employment Corporation’s (SCBEC) AAA staff for more information. For those over the age of 60 who can’t afford the fare, passes are available through the AAA office. |
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Assissted Transportation (Escort) |
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Intercity transportation to medical appointments and assistance, if needed, is provided by calling the AAA office. |
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Legal Assistance |
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Free legal assistance in certain areas of civil law is available to seniors with the greatest economic and social
needs. For more information, call the Oregon Law Center at (541) 269-1226 or (800) 303-3638. |