SERVICES

Services ~ An appointment is needed for the services, below, which are provided at Iredell Senior Center.

Seniors’ Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP) - Medicare and Insurance Counseling ~ Volunteer counselors trained by the NC Dept. of Insurance provide free individual assistance to people, who are Medicare eligible.  Counselors advise about Medicare, Medicare Part D, Low Income Subsidy Assistance, Medicare supplements, Medicare Advantage, long term care insurance supplements, & assist with billing problems, & Medicare fraud & abuse. 

 

 Senior Law Project/Legal Aid of NC.  Legal services are provided by attorney Shazia Keller, who handles wills & advance directives.  Other lawyers assist with telephone consults (advice) & may provide services for other legal concerns. Visit their website at:  www.legalaidnc.org   Phone Legal Aid of NC for legal advice or to see the attorney, at 1-877-579-7562, Mon through Fri, from 9 to 11 AM & 1 to 3 PM to begin an intake process.

 

 Long Term Care Counseling.  Free counseling services for long term care (assisted living & nursing homes) placement, residents’ rights, &/or questions or problems in long term care pre- & post-placement are available.  Service is provided by a Long Term Care Ombudsman (an advocate), with the Centralina Area Agency on Aging.

CAREGIVERS SUPPORT GROUP ~  Meets the fourth Monday of each month. Are you or a loved one providing care to someone who has a Chronic Illness?  Then a support group is exactly what you need.  This Caregiver Support Group will be both educational and a time to share experiences with others who understand the journey you are on.  Many caregivers feel alone, but this group will help you learn YOU ARE NOT ALONE!