When you book or manage your trip online, choose 'Add special assistance' on the passenger details page. Suicide Prevention Among Rural Older Adults. Generations: Journal of the American Society on Aging 43, no. Older Adults Medicare Coverage and AppealsCenter for Medicare Advocacywww.medicareadvocacy.org/medicare-info/medicare-coverage-appeals ExternalA nonprofit, non-partisan, public-interest law firm that advocates for Medicare and quality health care on behalf of older and disabled people. Provides information on applying for help with prescription costs; examining the benefits of Medicare Parts A, B, C, and D; and replacing a lost, stolen, or damaged Medicare card. Magnifying Devices (2020)National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabledwww.loc.gov/nls/resources/blindness-and-vision-impairment/devices-aids/magnifying-devices Describes the types of magnifying devices and where to get them. 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Elder FraudFederal Bureau of Investigationwww.fbi.gov/scams-and-safety/common-scams-and-crimes/elder-fraud ExternalLists common fraud schemes targeting older adults along with tips on how seniors can avoid them.Identity Protection: Prevention, Detection, and Victim Assistance. Caring for Loved OnesUnited States Securities and Exchange Commissionwww.investor.gov/additional-resources ExternalShares advice on saving and investing for ones own retirement while caring for loved ones who are senior citizens. Working with Older AdultsConsumer Financial Protection Bureauwww.consumerfinance.gov/practitioner-resources/resources-for-older-adults ExternalOffers articles for professionals and family members managing the finances of older adults. What is Elder Abuse?Administration on Community Livinghttps://acl.gov/programs/elder-justice/what-elder-abuse ExternalSummarizes the different kinds of elder abuse, describes warning signs, and suggests ways to get help. Includes citations for journal articles, books, book chapters, and federal reports and links to additional resources such as consumer guides and brochures. Website includes podcasts, a blog, and recommended reading. Contact [emailprotected] if there are accessibility problems with this website. Includes information on finding a local tax-aid volunteer, special rules for seniors when deducting medical expenses, and tax scams/consumer alerts. Seniors Gives links to programs Please see details below. Climate Change and the Health of Older AdultsUnited States Environmental Protection Agencyhttps://19january2017snapshot.epa.gov/sites/production/files/2016-10/documents/older-adults-health-climate-change-print-version_0.pdf External [PDF, 4.7 MB / 2 p.]Explores how climate change affects older adults. 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