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MORE RESOURCES NOTE: Go to
www.ethanol-stil-plans.com Oats Inc (417) 887-9272 Springfield Also call OACAC for contact numbers in the Branson area. Specialized transportation for elderly and disabled who qualify. Rideshare program (417) 831-7433 Carpool matching in Springfield and a 17 county area. COMPLETE (COMPREHENSIVE) SERVICES: Comprehensive services include counseling and information you need to make informed decisions and choices related to your disability or limitation. Developmental Center of the Ozarks, (DCO); 1545 E. Pythian St., Springfield, MO 65802; Ph: 417-829-0851; www.DCOonline.com Southwest Center for Independent Living, (SCIL); 2864 S. Nettleton Ave., Springfield, MO 65802; Ph: 417-886-1188 (Voice/TTY); Toll-free: 1-800-676-7245; www.swcil.org Family Violence Center: 519 E. Cherry St., Springfield, MO 65806; 417-837-7700 Emergency Crisis Line: 417-864-7233; Toll-free Crisis Line: 1-800-831-6863. Crisis lines are answered 24 hours a day, 365 days per year. The FamilyViolence Center offers temporary lodging for women and children. It, also, has programs that offer support. Victim Center: 1041 E. Walnut St., Springfield, MO 65806 Ph: 417-863-7273 www.thevictimcenter.com The Victim's Center does not have lodging. The center offers free counseling for victims of sexual assault or violent crime, including domestic violence. The "Kid's Court" program acquaints children with the court system, and provides the child with an advocate (buddy) if the child has to testify. Legal Services of Southern Missouri: 2872 S. Meadow Ave., Springfield, MO 65807; Ph: 417-881-0533; www.lsmo.org; Legal Services of Southern Missouri offers assistance with obtaining orders of protection (ex parte orders) and assistance in cases of divorce when there is abuse of a spouse CAREGIVER SUPPORT Caregiver Talk Time; St. John's Mid-America Cancer Center, Room 116, 2055 S. Fremont Ave., Springfield, MO 65804; Ph: 417-820-3324; Meets on the first Thursday of the month. There is no charge to attend, but registration is required. Daycare is not provided. Today's Caregiver Magazine; This magazine is on the news stands, or you can sign up for the online version. www.caregiver.com Adult Children of Aging Parents: 3660 S. Nettleton Ave., Springfield, MO Ph: 417-883-7500; A support group for caregivers of aging, family members. Parents Second Time Around: Ph: 417-866-4326; A support group for grandparents, or other relatives, responsible fo raising children. Daytime and evening meetings are available. Child care is provided. Southwest Center for Independent Living (SCIL); 2864 S. Nettleton Ave., Springfield, MO 65807; Ph: 417-886-1188 (Voice/TTY); Toll-free: 1-800-676-7245; www.swcil.org RESOURCES and INFORMATION Aurora Ministries 12705 State Rt. 64 E. Bradenton, FL 34206 941-748-3031 www.gospelcom.net/aurora The Bible on cassette tapes and cassette players provided free of charge to visually impaired people around the world. WALKING BOOKS P.O. Box 660 Springfield, MO 65801 417-874-8117 http://thelibrary.springfield.missouri.org Free delivery of library materials to homebound persons. Volunteers deliver books, cassettes, magnifying glasses and tape players. Springfield-Greene County Library District
P.O. Box 760 Springfield, MO 65801
417-874-8120 http://thelibrary.springfield.missouri.org Books and much more! Newspapers, magazines, largeprint books, videos, DVD's, audiobooks on cassette & CD's, music CD's, e-books, high-speed internet access. Many resources for genealogy and local history. Free computer classes at The Edge Computer Technology Center. Ask-A-Librarian Reference Line http://thelibrary.springfield.misspuri.org 417-874-8111 FINANCIAL
ASSISTANCE: Frank C. and Georgia M. Bently Memorial Trust (Bently Trust) This is a private trust that accepts applications for needs that cannot be met in other ways. Southwest Missouri Office on Aging 1735
S. Fort Ave., Springfield, MO 65807 417-862-0762/
Toll free: 1-800-497-0822 Daily Living Faith
Assembly of God Church 3001 W. Division Street
Springfield, MO 65802 417-865-2126 Provides
paper and household products to eligible persons. Located next to
the church in a white house facing Colgate Avenue. Open: 9:00
to 11:00 a.m. on Fridays. www.modestneeds.com
A private project that accepts applications for 'one-time'
assistance. Southwest Missouri Office on Aging (SWMOA) 1735 S. Fort Ave. Springfield, MO 65807
417-862-0762/ Toll-free: 1-800-497-0822
www.swmoa.com
SWMOA may help with the basic needs of seniors age 60 and
older, and their caregivers. They can, also, help people find
out what other sources of assistance are available. INDEPENDENT CARE PROVIDERS You can hire someone to provide care and to perform a variety of non-medical services. One good way to find independent care providers is from friends, your church or other support groups. You will be responsible for checking references and finding a replacement if the person cannot come to work. The following agencies maintain a list of those who provide these services: The Missouri Bar has developed and makes available as a public service "Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care and Health Care Directive" form for use by the general public. Forms are available at: Springfield-Greene County Libraries and through; The Springfield Metropolitan Bar Association 333 Park Central East, Suite 1010 Springfield, MO 65806 417-831- 2783 OBTAINING A DEATH CERTIFICATE To settle the estate, you will need a copy of the deceased's death certificate. To settle the estate, you will need a copy of the deceased's death certificate. The funeral director usually fills out the certificate, then forwards it to the doctor or county coroner, who will send it to the Greene County Health Department. It will be forwarded to the State of Missouri, Bureau of Vital Records in Jefferson City. You can, usually, order a copy of the death certificate from the Greene County Health Department or by writing to: Missouri Dept. of Health and Senior Services Bureau of Vital Records P.O. Box 570 Jefferson City, MO 65102 Applications for death certificates are online: www.dhss.mo.gov/BirthandDeathRecords Heartland Lions Eye Bank You may be able to give the gift of sight through eye donation. Most cancer patients can be eye donors. Toll-free: 1-800-331-2636 www.hleb.org RESOURCES Community Alliance for Compassionate Care at the End of Life 305 E. Walnut St., Suite 219 Springfield, MO 65806 417-865-4501 www.missouriendoflife.org ONLINE RESOURCES ABOUT MEDICARE
www.cms.hhs.gov/medicare
www.medicare.gov This
is the official United States government website for people with
Medicare. You can find information on many topics of interest
such as long term care and the latest inspection reports for assisted
living facilities and nursing homes. You
can, also, view evaluations of home health agencies in your area. SAFE DEPOSIT BOXES
When a person dies who has a safe deposit box, the financial
institution where the box is located is required to open the box at
the request of interested parties. By law, the bank or
institution must deliver a will found in the safe deposit box to
the probate court, life insurance policies must be given to the
beneficiaries and funeral instructions delivered to the appropriate
person.
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