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    ABUSE OR NEGLECT

    ALLEN COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF JOB & FAMILY SERVICES, Adult Protective Services,
    1501 S. Dixie Hwy., Lima, 419-228-2621

    • Handles reports of abuse, neglect, or exploitation of individuals over 60 years of age in non-institutionalized settings.

    CROSSROADS CRISIS CENTER, 24 Hour crisis line, 419-228-HELP

    • Helps battered and sexually abused women by providing temporary housing, counseling, support groups, and court advocacy.
      Site of housing confidential.

    ACTIVITIES

    ALLEN COUNTY COUNCIL ON AGING, 215 N Central, Lima, 419-228-5135

    • Provides social events at Council On Aging. Call for dates and times.

    ALLEN COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT, 219 E. Market St., Lima, 419-228-4457

    • Health education speakers available on request.

    AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF RETIRED PERSONS, 1726 Deerfield, Lima, 419-225-7199

    • Lima Chapter #452 Meets 2nd Thursday of each month at Milano Cafe.

    BLUFFTON COLLEGE, Nancy Schweingruber, Marbeck Center, 280 W. College Ave., Blufton, 419-358-3346

    • Elderhostel: 1 week every summer. Participants live on campus. Three courses offered. Must be age 60 or over
    • Institute for Learning in Retirement: Several courses are offered every quarter. Members commute.
      No age requirement, but must be retired or semi-retired.

    HEART WALKERS, 419-227-3361

    • Sponsored by St. Rita's Medical Center and the Lima Mall. Offers breakfast gatherings, mileage awards and prizes, door prizes, and health information.
      Open to those who walk for cardiovascular fitness, medical rehabilitation, or just for fun. Information available at Lima Mall Frequent Shopper Booth near fountain.

    HELPING HANDS SPEAKERS, 3719 Shawnee Rd., Lima, 419-991-1822

    • Speakers available for many health care and heart health topics.

    LIMA MEMORIAL HEALTH SYSTEM SPEAKERS BUREAU, 1001 Bellefontaine Ave., Lima, 419-228-3335

    • Speakers available for many health-related topics

    OHIO STATE LIMA/RHODES STATE COLLEGE, Division of continuing education,
    4240 Campus Dr., Lima, 419-221-1641

    • Program 60: Any person 60 or over may enroll in credit classes free of charge, based on space availability. Books must be purchased by student.
      No actual credits accrued.
    • Elderhostel Classes: Participants select curriculum to be offered. Modest annual fee includes membership in Elderhostel Institute, and newsletter. Open to all ages.

    ST. RITA'S MEDICAL CENTER SPEAKERS BUREAU, 730 W. Market St., Lima,
    419-226-9633

    • Speakers available for many health-related topics.

    SENIOR CITIZENS ASSOCIATION OF BLUFFTON, 123 N. Main St., Bluffton,
    419-358-8971

    • Provides crafts, quilting, hobbies, pool, cards, bowling, shuffleboard, Golden Swingers' band, trips, discussion groups, and interview and discissions with Bluffton University students.

    SENIOR CITIZENS OF DELPHOS, 301 E. Suthoff, Delphos, 419-692-1331

    • Provides cards, pool, crafts classes, quilting, movies, picnics, trips, Autumn Years Choraliers.

    SENIOR CITIZENS SERVICES OF LIMA, 3100 W. Elm St., Lima, 419-224-5300

    • Provides cards, pool, needle crafts, aerobic exercise, line dancing, arts and crafts classes, quilting, rug weaving, bingo, trips, Ragtime band, and 55-Alive driving classes. Has luncheons Tues., Wed., and Thur..

    Sight Center, 1819 Canto St., Toledo, 1-800-624-8378

    • Broadcasts many local newspapers, including ads, on WBGU, Channel 27, using the second audio channel (SAP channel). See "Blindness/Visual Impairment regarding equipment SAP.

    YMCA, 219 E. Market St., Lima, 419-228-4457

    • Aqua-cize available for men and women all ages
    • Indoor walking track, indoor pool, and fitness walking classes also available.
    • Ask for details of Senior Citizen Membership Plan.

    YWCA, 649 W. Market St., Lima, 419-228-8664

    • Price reduction on membership for those 62 and over.
    • Senior Exercise Class: Open to men and women 50 and over. Well rounded wellness program that includes floor and water exercise, and use of the indoor track, whirlpool, and exercise equipment.
    • Individual exercise instruction also available for men and women 13 and over.
    • Arthritis Aquatics Program: Water exercise program for people of any age with arthritis. Exercises authotized by Arthritis Foundation.

    ADULT CARE FACILITIES

    WALTER T. HANLEY HOUSE, 201 S. Cable Rd., Lima, 419-224-1606

    • Licensed adult care facility for fulltime residents. Provides meals, clean living environment, and some assistance with activities of daily living.

    ADULT DAY CARE

    PLUS HEALTH CARE REHABILITATION CENTER, 3125 Ada Rd., Lima, 419-221-1346

      ELDERLY DAY CARE CENTER, 225 E. High St., Lima, 419-228-2688

        OTTERBEIN-CRIDERSVILLE ADULT DAY CARE, 100 Red Oak Dr., Cridersville,
        419-645-5114

          ASSISTED AND/OR MONITORED LIVING

          THE VILLA AT BATON ROUGE, 2440 Baton Rouge Ave., Lima, , 419-331-2273

          • Offers 3 meals daily, served restaurant style in Palazzo's dining room; medication management and counseling; personal assistance with activities of daily living; cleaning and laundry services; and much more.

          ARGONNE RESIDENCE INN, 201 N. Elizabeth St., Lima, 419-223-3010

          • Offers meals with monitored living. Must be able to take own medications and get in and out of bed without help.

          OTTERBEIN-CRIDERSVILLE ASSISTED LIVING, 100 Red Oak Dr., Cridersville,
          419-645-5114

          • Offers residents meals and assistance with grooming, medications, and activities of daily living.

          COMPLAINTS REGARDING HEALTH CARE

          ALLEN COUNTY ACADEMY OF MEDICINE, 840 W. Market St., Lima, 419-228-1105

          • Accepts and investigates complaints regarding its members.

          G.A.O. FRAUD HOTLINE, 419-223-3010

          • Takes reports of fraud, waste, and/or abuse involving federal programs or federal funds of any kind.

          LONG TERM CARE OMBUDSMAN PROGRAM, 331 E. Market St., Lima, 419-222-7773
          or 1-800-653-7778

          • Handles complains concerning quality of services provided to persons of all ages residing in nursing homes and adult care facilities, and those 60 and over receiving in-home service. Seek to identify, verify, and resolve these complaints.

          OHIO BOARD OF NURSING, 614-466-9347

          • Accepts and investigates complaints regarding nurses who are registered or licensed in Ohio only. Issues and revokes licensure for registered nurses and licensed practical nurses.

          OHIO BOARD OF PHARMACY, 419-223-3010

          • Accepts and investigates complaints regarding Ohio pharmacies, pharmacists, pharmaceutical distributors, and hospitals and clinics that dispense medications. Issues and revokes licensure for above.

          OHIO DEPT. OF HEALTH, DIV. OF HEALTH FACILITY REGULATION, 419-223-3010

          • Accepts and investigates complaints regarding hospitals, nursing homes, and home health care agencies.

          STATE MEDICAL BOARD OF OHIO, 419-223-3010

          • Accepts and investigates complaints regarding physicians, electrologists, and massage therapists. Issues and revokes licensure for the above.

          COMPLAINTS REGARDING HOUSING

          ALLEN METROPOLITAN HOUSING AUTHORITY (MHA), 600 S. Main St., Lima,
          419-228-6065

          • Accepts and investigates complaints regaurding housing administered by MHA.

          HOUSING DISCRIMINATION HOTLINE (English & Spanish), 1-800-669-9777

            OHIO DEPT. OF HEALTH, DIVISION OF HEALTH FACILITY REGULATION,
            1-800 342-0553

            • Accepts and investigates complaints about group homes.

            CONSUMERS' COUNSEL, OHIO, 1-800-282-9448

            • Helps consumers deal with any utility problems they have.

            PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISION OF OHIO (PUCO), 1-800-282-0198

            • Handles questions or complaints about utilities or transportation.

            COUNSELING

            CATHOLIC CHARITIES, 1008 W. Market St., Lima, 419-222-8110

            • Provides counseling to persons having difficulty adjusting to various life problems.

            CROSSROADS CRISIS CENTER, 24 hour crisis line, 419-228-HELP

            • Provides counseling for battered and sexually abused women. Location confidential.

            LUTHERAN SOCIAL SERVICES, 205 W. Market St., Lima, 419-229-2222

            • Povides counseling to persons having difficulty adjusting to various life problems.
            • Provides out-reach case management to homebound elderly persons, psychological assessment, educational services, and Alzheimer's Disease support groups.
            • No referral necessary. Charges based on income. No one refused services due to inability to pay. All services confidential.

            REGIONAL FAMILY COUNSELING, INC., 635 W. Spring St., Lima,
            419-225-1040

            • Provides individual and family counseling. Sliding scale fee.
            • Provides free consumer credit counseling (budget management and/or debt management).

            COUNSELING AVAILABLE FOR SOME SPECIFIC HEALTH PROBLEMS, INCLUDING DRUG AND ALCOHOL ABUSE, MAY BE FOUND UNDER "SERVICES RELATED TO SPECIFIC HEALTH PROBLEMS."

            CRIME VICTIM ASSISTANCE

            CRIME VICTIM SERVICES, 16 W. North St., Lima, 419-222-8666

              CROSSROADS CRISIS CENTER, 24 hour crisis line, 419-228-HELP

              • Provides temporary housing for battered or sexually abused women, alone or with children. Site of housing confidential.

              EMPLOYMENT/JOB TRAINING

              REHABILITATION SERVICES COMMISSION, 924 N. Cable Rd., Lima, 419-228-1241

              • Provides employment counseling, job training, and job placement for those who are physically or mentally disabled.

              GOODWILL INDUSTRIES, 949 S. Main St., Lima, 419-228-4821

              • Provides job training and referral, and vocational evaluation; parttime job opportunities also available, based on demand.

              EXPERIENCE WORKS, 410 W. North Street, Lima, OH 45801.

              • A temporary work training program for low-income Americans over age 55. Also helps in locating essential jobs.

              EQUIPMENT

              BUREAU OF VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION, 924 N. Cable Rd., Lima, 419-228-1421

              • Can assist with cost of equipment and/or prosthetic devices, if needed for employment
              • Independent Living Program: Open to all ages. Equipment, appliances, home modification expenses can be covered, if not eligible for any other assistance.
              • Those seeking assistance from BVR must be physically or mentally disabled.

              EASTER SEALS SOCIETY OF WEST CENTRAL OHIO, INC, 320 N. Kenilworth Ave., Lima, 419-222-7047

              • Provides equipment loan or assistance with expenses of equipment and/or medication, if the person needing assistance is not covered by another agency.
              • Assists adults and children. Examples of conditions for which Easter Seals assistance is sometimes available: arthritis, stroke, amputation, post-polio syndrome, and others.

              ALSO SEE "SERVICES RELATED TO SPECIFIC HEALTH PROBLEMS;" FOR EQUIPMENT AND ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE FOR A PARTICULAR HEALTH PROBLEM.

              FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

              ALLEN COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF JOB & FAMILY SERVICES, Medicaid,
              1502 S. Dixie Hwy., Lima, 419-228-2621

                H.E.L.P. (HEALTH EDUCATION LINKS FOR PEOPLE), 705 E. Market St., Lima,
                419-227-7646

                • Provides onetime emergency assistance to pay for filling a prescription. Must be non-controlled drug. Service available to all ages.

                HILL-BURTON ACT, 1-800-638-0742

                • Helps low income individuals of any age pay large hospital bills at participating hospitals.

                MEDICAL FINANCE ASSISTANCE, 1-800-282-0383

                • Black Lung Information.

                Social Security, 410 W. North St., Lima, 419-228-7401 or 1-800-772-1213

                • Provides employment counseling, job training, and job placement for those who are physically or mentally disabled.

                VETERANS SERVICE COMMISSION, Allen County Courthouse,
                301 N. Main St., Lima, 419-228-3700

                  DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS, 1-800-831-6515

                    SEE ALSO "SERVICES RELATED TO SPECIFIC HEALTH PROBLEMS;" FOR EQUIPMENT AND ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE FOR A PARTICULAR HEALTH PROBLEM.

                    ALLEN COUNTY ACADEMY OF MEDICINE, 840 W. Market St., Lima, 419-228-1105

                    • Provides referral list of members who are currently accepting new patients.

                    H.E.L.P. (HEALTH EDUCATION LINKS FOR PEOPLE), 705 E. Market St., Lima,
                    419-227-7646

                    • Helps individuals who are receiving ADC, General Relief, or Medicaid find a personal physician.

                    HEARING AID HELPLINE, 1-800-521-5247

                    • Provides information about hearing specialists, hearing loss, and hearing aids. Sponsored by the National Hearing Aid Society.

                    THE PROFESSIONALS, St. Rita's Medical Center, 419-226-9000 or 1-800-437-4827

                    • Provides medical information regarding which physicians are accepting new patients, and which accept Medicare/Medicaid assignments.

                    FIRE, FLOOD, OR DISASTER ASSISTANCE

                    AMERICAN RED CROSS, 610 S, Collett St., Lima, 419-227-5121 or 1-800-772-1213

                    • Provides assistance with housing, clothing, etc., after a fire or flood, or tornado (natural disaster), to those with little or no insurance coverage.

                    FOOD AND/OR CLOTHING

                    LIMA/ALLEN COUNCIL ON HUMAN AFFAIRS, 419-227-2586

                    SALVATION ARMY, Citadel,
                    614 E. Market St., Lima, 419-224-9055 or 1-800-772-1213

                    • Provides assistance with food and/or clothing to people of all ages, based on need.

                    SOCIAL SERVICE INTAKE AND REFERRAL, 1501 S. Dixie Hyw., Lima, 419-228-6575
                    or 1-800-772-1213

                    • Will refer to source of free food and/or clothing, based on need.

                    GOLDEN BUCKEYE PROGRAM

                    ALLEN COUNTY COUNCIL ON AGING, 215 N. Central, Lima, 419-228-5135

                    • Issues Golden Buckeye cards. Call regarding eligibility requirements, and for additional issuing.

                    GOLDEN BUCKEYE PROGRAM (STATE OFFICE), 614-466-3681

                      HEALTH RELATED CLASSES

                      AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY, 616 S. Collett St., Lima, 419-225-8860

                      • Provides free stop-smoking clinics. Call for dates.

                      AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION, 981 W. Wayne St., Lima, 419-223-5761
                      If no answer, call 419-222-7381

                      • Provides CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) classes thru Staff Development offices at Lima Memorial Hospital and St. Rita's Medical Center.

                      AMERICAN LUNG ASSOCIATION OF OHIO, WESTERN BRANCH,
                      855 W. Market St., Lima, 419-228-5135

                      • Offers smoke-free clinics, classes and/or hypnosis. Call regarding schedule. Moderate fee.

                      AMERICAN RED CROSS, 610 S. Collett St., Lima, 419-227-5121

                      • Offers First Aid classes, including adult CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation). Moderate fee. Call for schedule
                      • Offers CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) classes for infant through adult emergencies. Moderate fee. Call for schedule.

                      I CAN COPE, American Cancer Society,
                      616 S. Collett St., Lima, 419-225-8860

                      • Classes for those who have cancer, or want to learn about cancer.

                      LMH BACK SCHOOL, Lima Memorial Health System,
                      1001 Bellefontaine Ave., Lima, 419-226-5045

                      • Individual or group instruction on prevention and treatment of back problems, body mechanics that cause problems, and exercises to correct problems. Schedule according to demand. Physician's referral not necessary for participation, but need for insurance coverage.

                      STRIVE FOR SENIORS, St. Rita's Medical Center,
                      730 W. Market St., Lima, 419-226-9409

                      • Monthly meeting with hot meal and health care topics.

                      THE ABOVE CLASSES ARE OF GENERAL INTEREST. FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT CLASSES RELATED TO A SPECIFIC HEALTH PROBLEM, PLEASE SEE "SERVICES RELATED TO SPECIFIC HEALTH PROBLEMS."

                      HOME HEALTH CARE: SOURCES OF FUNDING

                      ALZHEIMER'S RESPITE PROGRAM, 1-800-653-7723

                      • Provides referral for intermittent in-home respite (relief) care for families caring for a person with Alzheimer's Disease, or related disorders, including Parkinson's Disease, Pick's Disease, Huntington Disease, multi-infarct syndrome (multiple strokes affecting the mind), and others. Services are provided by local home care agencies.

                      CARE COORDINATION, Area Agency on Aging PSA/3, 892-A S. Cable Rd., Lima,
                      St. Marys 419-394-3608
                      Lima 419-222-7723                       or
                      1-800-653-7723

                      • Coordinates funding for home health care if no other funding is available.

                      DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS, 1-800-831-6515

                      • Provides funding for home care to homebound disabled veterans. Disability must be due to injury while on active duty with U.S. military.

                      PASSPORT, 892-A S. Cable Rd., Lima, 419-222-6310

                      • Offers alternatives to nursing home care to those meeting financial criteria. Manages and moniters this care.

                      MEDICAID, Allen County Department of Human Services
                      1502 S. Dixie Hwy., Lima, 419-228-7401

                      • Accepts aplications for Medicaid. Also determines eligibility for Medicaid waiver.

                      HOME HEALTH CARE: PROVIDERS

                      AMERICAN NURSING CARE, 825 S. Cable Rd., Lima, 419-228-0888

                      • Programs in which participating: Passport, Medicaid Waiver, Care Coordination, and private insurance. Also offers bed and bath service, private duty skilled nurses, private duty home care aides, and companions.

                      HELPING HANDS HOME HEALTH AGENCY, St. Rita's Medical Center,
                      3719 Shawnee Rd., Lima, 419-991-1822
                      FAX: 419- 999-2938

                      • Programs in which participating: Medicare, Medicaid Waiver, Passport, Care Coordination, Alzheimer's Respite Service, and private insurance. Also offers bed and bath service, private duty homemaker home health aides, and companions.

                      HOSPICE, St. Rita's Medical Center,
                      730 W. Market St., Lima, 419-226-9064

                      • For those diagnosed as having 6 months or less to live; programs in which participating: Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurance.

                      INTERIM HEALTH CARE, 675 W. Market St., Suite 203, Lima, 419-228-2535

                      • Programs in which participating: Medicare, Medicaid, Medicaid Waiver, Passport, Care Coordination, and private insurance; Also offers private duty skilled nurses, private duty home care aides, and companions.

                      LIMA VISITING NURSES ASSOCIATION, 226 S. West St., Lima, 419-229-9055

                      • Programs available: Medicare, Medicaid, Medicaid Waiver, Passport, Care Coordination, and private insurance. Also offers bed and bath service, and companions.

                      MEMORIAL HOME HEALTH CARE, Lima Memorial Health System,,
                      1001 Bellefontaine Ave., Lima, 419-226-5020

                      • Care available: skilled nurses, home health aides, physical, occupational, and speech therapy; medical and social workers.
                      • Joint Commission Accredited.
                      • Contact persons: Joan Laffin & Cindy Newcomer.

                      MERCY HOME HEALTH CARE, St. Rita's Medical Center,
                      730 W. Market St., Lima, 419-226-9062

                      • Programs in which participating: Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurance.

                      HOMEOWNERS' INFORMATION

                      AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF RETIRED PERSONS

                      • Offers free information to help you make a good decision about staying in your own home or moving. To order, send name and address to:
                        AARP, 1909 K St. N.W., Washington, D.C. 20049