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Discount on sewer charges for qualifying seniors with utilities provided by the city of Sumas.
Discount on sewer charges for qualifying seniors with utilities provided by the city of Sumas.
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Seniors
Help Pay for Utilities
Clinic for residents of Whatcom County who are seniors, people with disabilities, and/or people with terminal illnesses who require assistance with simple will documents or need referral to a pro bono attorney.
Clinic for residents of Whatcom County who are seniors, people with disabilities, and/or people with terminal illnesses who require assistance with simple will documents or need referral to a pro bono attorney.
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Advocacy & Legal Aid
Terminal Illness
Disability
Legal
Seniors
The Housing Choice Voucher program (Section 8) is a rent subsidy program funded by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and administered by the Bellingham Housing Authority (BHA). This voucher based program is designed to assist lower income families, disabled individuals, and the elderly to find well-maintained housing in the private market in a location of their choosing, at a price they can afford.
The Housing Choice Voucher program (Section 8) is a rent subsidy program funded by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and administered by the Bellingham Housing Authority (BHA). This voucher based program is designed to assist lower income families, disabled individuals, and the elderly to find well-maintained housing in the private market in a location of their choosing, at a price they can afford.
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Low-Income
Individuals
Families
Disability
Seniors
Help Pay for Housing
Long-Term Housing
Housing Vouchers
Housing
Information, referrals, and assistance in obtaining services that support independence, dignity, and health of older adults and people with disabilities. Staff can assist with services including in-home care, Medicaid long term care coverage, caregiver support, long-term care options, and other general resources.
Information, referrals, and assistance in obtaining services that support independence, dignity, and health of older adults and people with disabilities. Staff can assist with services including in-home care, Medicaid long term care coverage, caregiver support, long-term care options, and other general resources.
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In-Home Support
Care
Caregivers
Seniors
Disability
Community Support Services
Navigating the System
Relief for Caregivers
Meals are offered on a donation-only basis to adults age 60+ (suggested donation $5.00). Others will be charged the full cost of the meal ($8.50). Meals are also available to-go. Senior Center membership not required to participate in the meal program.
Meals are offered on a donation-only basis to adults age 60+ (suggested donation $5.00). Others will be charged the full cost of the meal ($8.50). Meals are also available to-go. Senior Center membership not required to participate in the meal program.
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Seniors
Food
Meals
Coffee and discussion topic each month for members of the elder queer community.
Coffee and discussion topic each month for members of the elder queer community.
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LGBTQ
Seniors
Peer Support
Support Network
Sexuality
Assists individuals with serious and complex health care challenges to navigate large health care systems and find the resources they need to meet their health goals.
Assists individuals with serious and complex health care challenges to navigate large health care systems and find the resources they need to meet their health goals.
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Navigating the System
Case Management
Disability
Seniors
Care
Delivers up to 7 nutritionally balanced meals per week to homebound seniors throughout Whatcom County. Meals are provided on a donation-only basis, no eligible senior is turned away due to inability to contribute. Eligible participants must be age 60 or older, homebound, and have difficulty shopping for/and or safely preparing nutritious meals.
Delivers up to 7 nutritionally balanced meals per week to homebound seniors throughout Whatcom County. Meals are provided on a donation-only basis, no eligible senior is turned away due to inability to contribute. Eligible participants must be age 60 or older, homebound, and have difficulty shopping for/and or safely preparing nutritious meals.
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Meals
Food
Food Delivery
Seniors
Social hour with the queer elder community ages 50+.
Social hour with the queer elder community ages 50+.
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LGBTQ
Seniors
Sexuality
Peer Support
Support Network
Provides affordable educational, nutritional, social and recreational programs for Ferndale senior citizens. A place for seniors to gather together for fitness, health and happiness.
Provides affordable educational, nutritional, social and recreational programs for Ferndale senior citizens. A place for seniors to gather together for fitness, health and happiness.
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Seniors
Recreation
Exercise & Fitness
Community Support Services
Bellingham Public Library provides Outreach services to Bellingham residents who, because of age, illness, or long-term disability, are unable to visit the library in person. Individuals who are confined to their homes may arrange to have a family member, volunteer, or caregiver pick up and deliver pre-selected library materials to them. Monthly service is scheduled at various Assisted Living / Health Care facilities in Bellingham.
Bellingham Public Library provides Outreach services to Bellingham residents who, because of age, illness, or long-term disability, are unable to visit the library in person. Individuals who are confined to their homes may arrange to have a family member, volunteer, or caregiver pick up and deliver pre-selected library materials to them. Monthly service is scheduled at various Assisted Living / Health Care facilities in Bellingham.
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Seniors
Community Support Services
Disability
Offerings include lap swims, American Red Cross swim lessons and training courses, shallow water aerobics, deep water running, as well as preschool swims and open swims for people to play and enjoy the facility.
Offerings include lap swims, American Red Cross swim lessons and training courses, shallow water aerobics, deep water running, as well as preschool swims and open swims for people to play and enjoy the facility.
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Adults
Families
Children
Teens
Seniors
Recreation
Report concerns involving vulnerable adults online, by phone, fax, or email.
Report concerns involving vulnerable adults online, by phone, fax, or email.
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Disability
Help Hotlines
Physical Safety
Seniors
Reduced rates for utilities provided by Lake Whatcom Water and Sewer District including water and sewer, available for low-income seniors and disabled adults exempt from Whatcom County property taxes.
Reduced rates for utilities provided by Lake Whatcom Water and Sewer District including water and sewer, available for low-income seniors and disabled adults exempt from Whatcom County property taxes.
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Low-Income
Disability Benefits
Disability
Seniors
Help Pay for Utilities
Community center for seniors 50+ years of age to come together on Monday mornings to enjoy good company and activities. Activities may include Wii bowling, puzzles, pool, cards, and conversation.
Community center for seniors 50+ years of age to come together on Monday mornings to enjoy good company and activities. Activities may include Wii bowling, puzzles, pool, cards, and conversation.
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Meals
Recreation
Community Support Services
Seniors
Provides outreach, information, Kinship Care training, telephone reassurance, and friendly visiting to Elders in the six federally recognized tribes in the region.
Provides outreach, information, Kinship Care training, telephone reassurance, and friendly visiting to Elders in the six federally recognized tribes in the region.
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Care
Seniors
Support Network
Navigating the System
A Medicare-approved plan from a private company that offers an alternative to Original Medicare for your health and drug coverage. These “bundled” plans include Part A, Part B, and usually Part D. Plans may have lower out-of-pocket costs than Original Medicare, and may offer some extra benefits that Original Medicare doesn’t cover, like vision, hearing, and dental services.
A Medicare-approved plan from a private company that offers an alternative to Original Medicare for your health and drug coverage. These “bundled” plans include Part A, Part B, and usually Part D. Plans may have lower out-of-pocket costs than Original Medicare, and may offer some extra benefits that Original Medicare doesn’t cover, like vision, hearing, and dental services.
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Insurance
Health Insurance
Health
Seniors
Disability
Help Pay for Healthcare
Programs include hiking and walking groups, fitness classes, health services, writing and discussion groups, artistic opportunities, card games, music and dance, recreation, senior community meals, and more.
Programs include hiking and walking groups, fitness classes, health services, writing and discussion groups, artistic opportunities, card games, music and dance, recreation, senior community meals, and more.
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Recreation
Seniors
Community Support Services
Meals
Exercise & Fitness
Reduced cost for utilities provided by the city of Lynden, including water, sewage, and storm water. Available for low-income seniors.
Reduced cost for utilities provided by the city of Lynden, including water, sewage, and storm water. Available for low-income seniors.
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Help Pay for Utilities
Seniors
Low-Income
Offers a variety of activities and program for seniors aligned with interests of the local population. Serves lunch on Wednesdays and Fridays.
Offers a variety of activities and program for seniors aligned with interests of the local population. Serves lunch on Wednesdays and Fridays.
Non-medical assistance for aging persons and those with disabilities living in their homes. Homecare workers do everything from housework (grocery shopping, laundry, dishes, etc.) to personal care (dressing, bathing, transferring, etc.). For all income levels, CCS brings affordable, personal care every day, sustaining those who are served with dignity in the home they cherish.
Non-medical assistance for aging persons and those with disabilities living in their homes. Homecare workers do everything from housework (grocery shopping, laundry, dishes, etc.) to personal care (dressing, bathing, transferring, etc.). For all income levels, CCS brings affordable, personal care every day, sustaining those who are served with dignity in the home they cherish.
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In-Home Support
Care
Caregivers
Disability
Seniors
Helps cover services from doctors and other health care providers, outpatient care, home health care, durable medical equipment (wheelchairs, walkers, hospital beds, and other equipment), and many preventive services (screenings, shots or vaccines, and yearly “Wellness” visits). (Included in Original Medicare)
Helps cover services from doctors and other health care providers, outpatient care, home health care, durable medical equipment (wheelchairs, walkers, hospital beds, and other equipment), and many preventive services (screenings, shots or vaccines, and yearly “Wellness” visits). (Included in Original Medicare)
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Disability
Health Insurance
Health
Seniors
Insurance
Help Pay for Healthcare
Helps cover inpatient care in hospitals, skilled nursing facility care, hospice care, and home health care. (Included in Original Medicare)
Helps cover inpatient care in hospitals, skilled nursing facility care, hospice care, and home health care. (Included in Original Medicare)
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Health
Disability
Health Insurance
Insurance
Help Pay for Healthcare
Seniors
Program offering reduction in property taxes for eligible residents. Applicants must be seniors or disabled adults, own and occupy the property in question, and meet disposable income limits.
Program offering reduction in property taxes for eligible residents. Applicants must be seniors or disabled adults, own and occupy the property in question, and meet disposable income limits.
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Help Pay for Utilities
Help Pay for Housing
Seniors
Disability
Disability Benefits
Helps cover the cost of prescription drugs. You can join a Medicare drug plan in addition to Original Medicare (Parts A and B), or you get it by joining a Medicare Advantage Plan with drug coverage (Part C). Plans that offer Medicare drug coverage are run by private insurance companies that follow rules set by Medicare.
Helps cover the cost of prescription drugs. You can join a Medicare drug plan in addition to Original Medicare (Parts A and B), or you get it by joining a Medicare Advantage Plan with drug coverage (Part C). Plans that offer Medicare drug coverage are run by private insurance companies that follow rules set by Medicare.
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Health Insurance
Insurance
Help Pay for Healthcare
Seniors
Disability
Health