After Mom Moves
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AFTER
MOM MOVES
Are
you trying to manage the resources from afar?
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You may benefit from Seniors
Real Estate Coordination
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- Property preparation for sale - Estate
clean out - No hassle transitions
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- Communication with family & professional
advisors - Home sale and closing
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To contact a Seniors Real Estate Professional
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NO extra fees or obligation
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Agencies on Aging
Department of Elder
Affairs
200-10th Street, 3rd Floor
Des Moines, IA 50309-3709
515.281.5187
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Alzheimer's Communities Regulations
Alzheimer's Unit Requirements set by
Department of Elder Affairs
515.281.5187
A facility must be designed to meet the needs of residents with
Alzheimer's disease.
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Assisted Living Regulations
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Assisted Living Regulatory Information
Department of Elder Affairs
515.281.5187
Assisted Living Programs provide housing with services not limited
to health-related care, personal care, and assistance with activities
of daily living, includes encouragement or family involvement,
and tenant self-direction. May not provide personal care or health-related
care.
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Attorneys: FREE Legal Aid
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The Legal
Hotline for Older Iowansis a special project of Iowa Legal
Aid. The Hotline provides free legal advice, brief services and
referrals to Iowans age 60 or older about most non-criminal legal
issues. Services are targeted to people who are economically or
socially disadvantaged, but services are available to all people
who are 60 or older.
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Award Winning HMOs
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Find out if any HMOs in your area rank in the top 50. HealthMatrix
Research Inc. ranks HMOs, provides price comparisons, tips
to ask when shopping for an HMO and answers to Frequently Asked
Questions.
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Drug Savings Programs and Medical Aids
Find Low Drug Prices
Save money! Compare prescription drug prices for 1,000+
medications. You'll also see online pharmacy ratings and
shipping fees so you can compare total costs.
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iDiaper.com offers incontinence products and
medical supplies for those in need.
Adult Diapers
We have or can get just about anything, and you are welcome
to call us at (866) 559-0353 or email us at admin@idiaper.com.
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Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program (HICAP)
Need help with the Medicare Maze?
Every state has a Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program
to help understand Medicare coverage, payments and Medigap Insurance
options.
Note: Toll free numbers often work only from within the state.
From out of state? Use the other number, when provided. 1.800.452.4800
For more counseling information visit www.medicare.gov
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Housing Guides
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Find a retirement community, assisted living,
nursing home, Alzheimer's care, home care, hospice and other senior
products & services online at
www.NewLifeStyles.com or in print by calling 800-869-9549.
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Insurance: Automobile
Insurance: Life
 
Insurance, Long Term Care
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Because of old age, mental or physical illness,
or injury, some people find themselves in need of help with eating,
bathing, dressing, and other physical activities. Long-term care
insurance can help pay for such care in the future. To help protect
your financial independence, as you grow older, many Long Term
Care Insurance providers have plans that offer comprehensive benefits
as well as a proven track record of claims payments and financial
stability. You should review all your options carefully.
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Investments: Annuities, 401K Rollovers
 
 
Medical Informational Record Services
Is your medical information
available to your caregiver??
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A Personal Health Record for Caregivers
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Keep track of all your medications and allergies
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Carry your legal directives such as DNR, living
will with you!
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Attach your x-rays, test results and more!
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Keep track of all your insurance claims in
one place
Here is how you can make it happen!
 
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Moving and Storage Services
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Move it. Store it. And save
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PODS has made moving and storage easy and convenient. We’ll
bring a container right to you, and you can take as long as
you like to load it.
5% OFF 1st Month storage rental. 5%
Off long-distance moves.
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Moving
- Pack at your own pace
- Ground-level loading
- No renting or driving a truck
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Storage
- Secure, clean Storage Centers
- Lock it, and you keep the only key
- Pack once—no repacking
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Start Saving
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OR call 866-767-PODS and mention PROMO
CODE SR411 |
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*Available
for a limited time only at participating locations. Offer void
where prohibited by law. Please call for service locations.
Must mention promotional code at time of order. Cannot be combined
with any other offer. For local moves, 5% off first month's
storage. Additional mileage charges may apply if outside our
standard delivery area. For inter-franchise moves between two
different PODS company-owned and/or franchisee territories,
5% off first month's storage, administrative fees, and transportation
costs.
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Placement Referral Help for Seniors
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A
Place for Mom
A FREE referral service for families seeking
eldercare options in every city in the U.S.
Speak with a professional eldercare advisor
by completing the assessment form.
Start your search for the right eldercare
solution today: on-line
assessment form.
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Real Estate Agents: Buy or Sell
Interested in Buying or Selling
a Home or Condo?
Whenever possible your inquiry goes to a Specialist trained
to work with seniors from over 800 such specialists in our International
referral network.
Having a Professional Specialist contact you, is just a click
away! Fill out the inquiry form and we do the rest.
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Senior Apartments
Riverside Gardens
Evergreen Terrace</b>
Fairmount Park
Area IV Agency on Aging, Inc.
505 5th Street #508
Sioux City, IA 51101
712.279.6900
rmk@Willinet.net
Area IV Agency on Aging, Inc. takes housing to another level
with a sense of community and caring staff trained
to assist tenants or family members with needed services.
"Senior Housing with a Heart."
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State Department of Insurance
Insurance regulations differ from state to state.
Need help with an insurance company provider?
Want to know who writes Medigap insurance in your state?
Contact: Insurance Division
Lucas State Office Building
East 12th and Grand Streets, 6th Floor
Des Moines, IA 50319
515.281.5705
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Personal Income Tax
Tax Rate: From 0.36% the lowest to 8.98%, the highest.
Income Brackets: Nine brackets from $1,211 the lowest to
$54,495, the highest
Personal Tax Credits: $40 for singles and $80 for marrieds
filing jointly.
$20 for 65 and older.
Standard Deduction: $1,330 for singles, $3,270 for married
filing jointly.
Medical/Dental Deduction Same as Federal amount.
Federal Income Tax Deduction: Full.
Public Pension Exclusion: $3,000.
Private Pension Exclusion: $3,000.
Social Security Exemption: Same as Federal amount.
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