Senior Center News, June 19, 20

North Central Senior Center, June 22-26

Menu by Earlene DeWinter

Subject to Change

Monday — Pulled-pork sandwich, coleslaw, corn-on-the-cob, apple sauce bars

Tuesday — Roast beef, mashed potatoes with gravy, cauliflower, rolls, peach kuchen

Wednesday — Barbecued chicken, baked potatoes, vegetables, coffee cake

Thursday — Hamburger steak, hash browns with gravy, peas, fruit

Friday — Soup, salad bar, chef’s choice, dessert, milk

Medicare wellness visits are supposed to be free — unless you call it a physical. If you are going to your doctor for your annual visit, be sure to call it a wellness visit which Medicare will cover. If you call the visit a physical you may be on the hook for as much as $400 or more to pay for the visit. In the billing of the visit, make sure the doctor has it noted as a wellness visit so you're not suddenly facing a financial burden.

The Senior Center’s doors are still closed to the public. We are providing limited services.

Remember to wash your hands frequently and thoroughly. Maintain your personal space. Stay hydrated.

With people getting out and moving around more, remember to use all precautions. If you do not feel comfortable going out, protect yourself and stay home as much as possible. If you do any traveling, especially out of state, remember the 14-day self-quarantine.

Scams are still going around. Don’t give them any information. Protect your Medicare and read your quarterly Medicare Statement. Some agents are being sneaky in having things billed to you without you or your doctor realizing it.

The Senior Center is providing medical transportation only for now. Remember to call ahead for Friday’s appointments.

Congregate folks: We continued to provide meals at the Hill County Senior Center while being closed. If you would like to pick up a meal, please be sure to call the Center before 10 a.m. to order a meal. Pick up — grab and go — meals may be acquired at the center at noon Monday through Friday. If you would like to, you may order a meal for one day or meals for the entire week. Please let us know which meals would be preferred ahead of time as it would be beneficial in preparation so we are aware of how much food to fix each day.