The Cincinnati Metropolitan Sewer District offers a senior assistance program to help low-income senior citizens pay their sewer bills. Eligible applicants receive a 25% discount on their monthly sewer bill. The estimated savings is $120 or more per year. Eligibility Requirements Eligibility requirements are based on age, income, and home
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Shared by United Resource Connection October 27, 2023
It is important to dispose of expired medication and there are a number of locations where this can be done safely and in accordance with local laws. The U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency provides a tool you may use to find Controlled Substance Public Disposal Locations, where expired or unneeded medications
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Free community resources fairs are held at the North Plaza of the downtown Main Library on the final Thursday of each month. These resource fairs offer individual assistance to get connected with area services, including access to free primary care health services and medicaid navigation, free legal aid, and discount
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An Advance Healthcare Directive is a legal document that specifies your wishes for end-of-life healthcare, and who should make healthcare decisions on your behalf if you are unable to do so. It is also known as a living will, advance directive, or medical directive. Having an advanced healthcare directive is crucial for both
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Seniors are welcome to enjoy free laundry from 10 AM through noon, every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month, at City Limits Laundry, located at 4592 Montgomery Road, in Norwood. The service is made available by Dedicated Senior Medical Centers. The service is limited to the timeframe of the
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The United States Department of Agriculture has a Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program which provides fresh, nutritious, unprepared locally grown fruits, vegetables, fresh cut herbs and honey through farmers’ markets and roadside stands. All eligible seniors who apply will be mailed ten $5 coupons to redeem at participating farmers’ markets. The
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Summer recreational facilities, such as swimming pools, play a vital role in the development of youth, particularly for those from low-income backgrounds. Swimming pools provide an opportunity for children to engage in physical activity, socialize with peers, and learn important life skills such as teamwork and sportsmanship. For many low-income
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The Social Security Administration has redesigned their website to make access to online services more user-friendly. The new layout provides direct access to do things like: Check eligibility for benefits, Plan for retirement, Apply for benefits, Sign up for Medicare, Appeal a decision, and/or Check application or appeal status. They
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On August 22nd, 2022, the Cincinnati Metropolitan Housing Authority opened wait list applications for three of their affordable housing communities: Baldwin Grove, Cary Crossing, and Sutter View. Baldwin Grove, located in Springdale, offers one and two bedroom apartments for seniors. The head of household, co-head or spouse must be 62
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Program update – 6/21/22. Due to a large volume of requests for AC units, all new requests are being added to a wait list at this time. To qualify to receive an Air Conditioning unit, applicants must be 65-years-old or older or have a medical need. Applications to receive
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Many Seniors in Hamilton County live independently but are having trouble obtaining meals during the COVID-19 State of Emergency. A great resource for these individuals (Seniors 60 years and older) is available through the Cincinnati Recreation Commission in partnership with The Council on Aging of Southwest Ohio. Meals are
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You can now search the Greater Cincinnati United Way database without leaving United Resource Connection by using the form located at https://cincinnati.unitedresourceconnection.org/uwgc-database. The Greater Cincinnati United Way database consists of nearly 1,500 agencies and organizations that provide approximately 3,000 programs to assist you in your time of need. The database provides
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The 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans was released by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). The guidelines are now available in .pdf format and provide chapters devoted to dietary recommendations for each of 5 population groups: Infants & Toddlers, Children & Adolescents, Adults, Women Who Are Pregnant or Lactating,
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