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Page 28 ■ Auburn Hills Review MEDICARE, MEDICAID, PART D & OTHER INSURANCE ASSISTANCE Trained MMAP volunteers are available to answer your questions about Medicare, Medicaid, Medicare Part D Prescription programs, Long Term Care Insurance, Supplemental Insurances, Medicare Drug Discount Cards and more. Assistance is also available in understanding statements from Medicare, hospitals, etc. By appointment only. VIAL OF LIFE – THE BOTTLE THAT SPEAKS FOR YOU WHEN YOU CAN’T! This paper emergency information system is important to provide emergency personnel with pertinent and current health information that otherwise may not be available in the case of an emergency. All information is strictly confidential, and only emergency personnel have access to the information. Trained volunteers are available by appointment to enroll residents or update information. Supported by the Auburn Hills Police, Fire and Senior Citizen Services Departments. Senior Services SHARP – Senior Home Assistance Repair Program A volunteer program designed to help senior citizens and disabled residents to continue to live as independently as possible in their own homes. The While the labor is performed by volunteers, materials are paid for by the homeowner. The SHARP program accepts requests for assistance year round (yard requests are seasonal). Assistance requests should be relatively simplistic in nature and not require the need for a licensed contractor or permit. Eligible tasks may include but not limited to changing furnace filters, changing out storm windows, changing light bulbs or light yard work. All SHARP volunteers must go through a background check and training. SHARP is a partnership program with the North Woodward Community Foundation. KNOX-BOX SAFETY PROGRAM A safe and secure way to help an elderly or disabled person stay in their home and en