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A resource guide for seniors You need to know A lmost a quarter of Marin County's residents are seniors, and a wealth of resources and activities are designed just for them. Many organizations and agencies are currently offering both in-person and virtual options for people 60 and over, with some facilities requiring proof of full vaccination against COVID-19 for in-person participation. Check regu- larly to see the status of the programs that meet your needs ADVOCACY AARP AARP advocates on behalf of elders, offers discounts and benefits and is a resource for valuable information such COVID-19 updates, job opportunities and how to avoid scams and fraud that target elders. aarp.org Administration on Aging As an agency of U.S. Health and Hu- man Services, it carries out provisions of the Older Americans Act of 1965 and provides services to ensure the well-being of older individuals and protect their dignity and welfare. acl. gov/about-acl/administration-aging Elder Financial Protection Network EFPN's mission is to prevent financial elder abuse. Among its services, it provides information on ways to prevent becoming a victim and how to identify potential abusers. Help is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. 910-918-2271, elderfinancialprotection.org Senior Advocacy Services Programs include Long Term Care Ombudsman, Elder Justice Initiative and Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program for Medicare recipients. 707-526-4108, senioradvo- cacyservices.org Marin County Commission on Aging This 23-member advisory council rep- resents the interests of older adults and lobbies on their behalf in Sacramento. Its mission is to promote the dignity, independence and quality of life for seniors through advocacy, information, programs and services. marinhhs.org/ boards/commission-aging CONNECTIONS Front Porch Covia and Front Porch merged in 2021 and are now operating as Front Porch. Among the new entity's services is Well Connected, a virtual community that offers group conversations, games and education on the phone or online. Home Match connects people who have extra rooms in their homes with individuals who are looking for afford- able living options. 925-956-7400, covia.org/programs LITA Volunteers from Love is the Answer visit elders in long-term-care facilities so they won't be lonely and isolated. It also offers virtual visits to Marin County Parks and images of the Bay Area for seniors to color. 415-472-5482, litam- arin.org Telephone Reassurance Program The San Rafael Police Department offers a free telephone check-in for elders. Trained volunteers call regis- tered users three times a week with a friendly greeting and a check to see how they're doing. Police will follow up with a welfare check if they don't answer. Episcopal Senior Please see GUIDE, Page 19 By Judith M. Wilson Special to the Marin IJ Dr.MiriamFagan Psychotherapy,Inc. Psychologist- Providing Individual Therapy Specialties: Depression, Grief, Anxiety, Geropsychology Inperson,videoorphone sessionsavailable Telephone: 415-569-5113 Email: drmiriamfagan@gmail.com drmiriamfagan.com 18 June 5, 2022 Senior Living A Marketing Supplement of the Marin Independent Journal | marinij.com