What's Going On

JANUARY 2012

Medicare Mondays begins

Do you have questions about Medicare? Do you want to know if you qualify for Extra Help in paying for prescriptions? Would you like to find out more about Medicare’s free preventive services? Call  LifeSpan Resources’ Aging and Disability Resource Center on Medicare Mondays and SHIP (State Health Insurance Assistance Program) counselors will be available to assist you. 948-8330 or 888-948-8330, Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM.

DECEMBER 2011

Our Aging and Disability Resource Center Hits a Milestone

In the month of December, 2011, LifeSpan Resource’s ADRC (Aging and Disability Resource Center) had its 10,000th contact reach out for information. Mr. Conley Marcum, a resident of New Albany, called to find out directions to the Medicare Open Enrollment Event being held in Jeffersonville. He was provided with the directions and while attending the event was able to speak with a SHIP counselor (State Health Insurance Assistance Program). SHIP counselors can address questions about Medicare, Medicare Supplement Insurance, Medicare Managed Plans, Medicaid and prescription coverage. Mr. Marcum was given information to assist him with making important health insurance decisions.

LifeSpan Resources’ ADRC has both SHIP counselors and Options Counselors. Options counselors can assess existing or anticipated long-term care needs. Based on those needs, we then provide comprehensive information on the full range of available public and private programs, options, service providers, and resources within the community. For more information give us a call at 888-948-8330, Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM.

NOVEMBER 2011

The Senior Citizens Angel Tree project, a collaboration between LifeSpan Resources, The Salvation Army, Retired & Senior Volunteer Program, and GreenTree Mall, will get underway on Friday, November 11 at 10:00 AM with the opening of the adoption Booth at GreenTree Mall in Clarksville. The booth will be located by Sears and will operate daily during Mall hours from November 11-22.

If you would like additional information on how you can be a part of the Senior Citizens Angel Tree project, please contact Earlene Bennett, Coordinator, at 206-7904 or email at ebennett@lsr14.org.

Medicare Open Enrollment

Would you like help comparing and applying for your 

Medicare Prescription Drug, Advantage or Medigap Plans?

Are you confused by all the different plans and options?

Not sure you qualify for extra help with the cost of Medicare? 

Never fear, LifeSpan Resources is here!!

OCTOBER 2011

October 26, 2011 - The Senior Games Gang will gather to enjoy Texas Hold 'em and Euchre. Reservations are required. Please contact Julie at 206-7950 or jwilson@lsr14.org. This event is sponsored by Kindred Healthcare.

A free Clark County Sheriff Lunch and Learn program

In conjunction with the Southern Indiana Triad, Sheriff Danny Rodden invites Clark County Senior Citizens to join him for a free box lunch and tour of the Clark County Jail.

 The program will be held twice, at Noon on Thursday, October 27 and Friday, October 28.

(Each day is limited to 30 participants.)

Sheriff Rodden will talk with participants during lunch and then he’ll guide you on a

30 – 45 minute tour of the jail.

Reservations are required. Reservation deadline is October 14th.  For more information or

to make a reservation, call RSVP at 948-1815 or Julie at 206-7950.

Previous Happenings

MARCH 2011

Rally For Independence

Thank you Representative Clere for meeting with our group!

FEBRUARY 2011

On February 9, 2011, Karen Smith Filler, Deputy Director, Indiana’s Division of Aging and Amy Brown, Advantage Health Solutions, were at LifeSpan Resources to present information on the Money Follows the Person(MFP) Medicaid Waiver Program. The goal of the program is to transition nursing homes residents to home and community based settings. For further information please visit the Money Follows The Person website.

Karen Smith Filler, Deputy Director, Indiana Division of Aging       Amy Brown, Advantage Health Solutions

DECEMBER 2010

The annual joint Board of Directors and Advisory Council Meeting was held on Monday, December 13, 2010. Thank you to these wonderful individuals who help guide our agency!

Thank you to Kristin LaEace for joining us!

No Board members or Finance Directors were harmed during this expressive conversation.

OCTOBER 2010

On October 2, 2010 a mighty band of Senior Games participants (and a daughter) were a part of the Harvest Homecoming Parade. If you would like more information on Senior Games please call Julie at 948-8330 or via email at jwilson@lsr14.org for further information.

AUGUST 2010

Rep. Ed Clere hosted a Public Forum at LifeSpan Resources. Click here for the flyer.

Keith Stormes, Executive Director and

State Representative Ed Clere at the

public forum.

Angela Marino and Melissa Carson, SHIP

Counselors at LifeSpan Resources listen as

State Representative Ed Clere addresses

the audience.

State Representative Ed Clere; Bill Gibson, Special Assistant

to Senator Richard Lugar; David Murphy, FSSA and

Michelle Mayer, Vista Supervisor with the Attorney General’s

office give updates on issues concerning senior citizens.

Lieutenant Governor Skillman Awards City of Scottsburg a $500,000 Community Focus Fund Grant Pictured: Casey Saegesser, Saegesser Engineering; Melissa Woods, River Hills Economic Development District and Regional Planning Commission; Lt. Governor Becky Skillman; Mayor Bill Graham; Keith Stormes, LifeSpan Resources Executive Director.

Monday, December 14, 2009 - At a Statehouse ceremony, Lieutenant Governor Becky Skillman awarded the City of Scottsburg a $500,000 Community Focus Fund grant for construction of a senior/youth center. The Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs (OCRA) administers the grants, which are funded through the federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program. Thirty-three communities and counties were recognized at the ceremony, with grant awards totaling more than $15 million.

 “Grant opportunities, like this one, allow rural communities to undertake projects they might not otherwise be able to fund,” said Lt. Governor Skillman. “The Community Focus Fund grants provide communities with the resources they need to achieve their long-term development goals and eliminate the barriers that stand in the way of their economic success.” The City of Scottsburg will use the grant funding to renovate the first floor of the Bacala Building for use as both a senior and youth center.  LifeSpan Resources, Inc. is one of the sub-recipients, and will be responsible for the programs and activities for senior citizens.  The Scott County Family YMCA is the other sub-recipient, who will be responsible for the youth programs and activities.  The Bacala Building is owned by the City of Scottsburg and was built in the 1930's. 

The Community Focus Fund grants are awarded twice annually through a competitive application process. Eligible projects include, but are not limited to: community and senior centers, special needs facilities, libraries, water system improvements, storm drainage projects, and sewer system improvements.