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RIGHT CHOICE DENTAL
VETERANS
(269) 968-9923 rightchoicedentalbattlecreek.com
675
The Village of
If you have any questions regarding benefits for Veterans (including enroll- ment for medical care from the VA) or their families, please don’t hesitate to call our office or stop by and visit us. Calhoun County Veterans Affairs can be reached
Mill Creek A SENIOR LIVING COMMUNITY A Mission of Presbyterian Villages of Michigan
 NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS
• Veterans Preference for quali ed applicants.
Call today for details.
• Services and programs tailored to provide the best in affordable senior living.
• Finely-crafted, new, three-story building with an equally impressive interior.
at (269) 969-6735. We are located on
the third floor of the Toeller Building at 190 E. Michigan Ave., Battle Creek, MI, 49014. If you would prefer to reach us by e-mail, you can do so at va@calhoun- countymi.gov.
WE CARE FOR ADULTS AND CHILDREN
Full Service Dentistry
Aaron D. Edlefson, Special to Senior Times
VA OPTOMETRY AND VISOR CLINIC
One of my clearest memories from my time in the Marine Corps came in late September of 2004 following my first convoy in Iraq. We arrived back at our base just before sunrise and immediately began debriefing, unloading our gear, and storing our crew-served weapons in the armory. As we finished these tasks, the sun was just beginning to crest the desert horizon. I pulled my truck up right in front our maintenance shop (an old Iraqi Air Force hanger) and climbed onto the very top of my truck’s cab. From there I had a panoramic view of the desert sun- rise. For those of you who haven’t had to opportunity to see the sunrise in a desert, it’s an incredible thing to behold. It was an odd sensation witnessing this beauti- ful, quiet, peaceful moment in a war-torn country, with my rifle and body armor by my side, thousands of miles away from my loved ones. It’s an incredible vivid memory and one that I still hold close
to my heart. I have this memory, in part, because I’ve been blessed with good eye- sight.
For Veterans who are eligible to receive medical care at the VA Medical Center a team stands ready to help with your eyesight. The Optometry Clinic is located in Building 3 at the Battle Creek
• Root Canals
• Gum Treatment
• Cosmetic
• Invisalign on Teens & Adults
• Implants
• Extractions
• Crowns
• White Fillings
Medical Center. If you have questions regarding glasses, the clinic can be reached at (269) 966-5600, extension 31633. To schedule an appointment with the clinic, call (269) 966-5600, ext. 32381.
Dentistry
All Services Provided in a PAINLESS Manner
In addition to the regular clin-
ic, the Battle Creek VA also has the
Visual Impairment Services Outpatient Rehabilitation (VISOR) Clinic. VISOR offers training and support for Veterans who have low vision to total blindness. Services provided by VISOR include low vision optometry and therapy, access tech- nology training, orientation, and mobility training, skills and adaptations to assist with activities of daily living, and family training programs. VISOR not only offers assessment and training, they also offer case management. If you have questions for the VISOR Clinic, they can be reached at (269) 966-5600, extension 35195.
DR. WEST
475 E. Columbia Ave., Suite #5 Battle Creek, MI 49014 (Lower level)
• Wall to wall carpeting, individually controlled heating and cooling systems, and fully equipped kitchens.
• Personal 24-hour emergency call system.
• Community, laundry, & wellness room. • Library/computer room.
• Planned monthly resident activities.
• Pet friendly.
• Security cameras throughout property. • On-site maintenance.
• Barrier-free apartments available.
Embrace The Possibilities
300 Carl Avenue, Battle Creek, MI 49037
PH: 269-962-0605 • FX: 269-965-2285 • TTY: 800-649-3777 • www.pvm.org
Stacey Lott
Attorney at Law
Estate Planning & Elder Law
269.963.8222
130 East Columbia Avenue Battle Creek, MI 49015
www.staceylottlaw.com
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SOCIAL SECURITY
Vonda VanTil, Special to Senior Times
BEWARE OF FALSE SOCIAL SECURITY AND MEDICARE ADS
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Scammers have become more aggres- sive and sophisticated in the digital age. With millions of people relying on Social Security and Medicare, scammers target audiences who are looking for legiti-
mate program and benefit information. Scammers sometimes try to scare people into giving out their personal information. Never give someone who called you any personal information unless you absolutely know who they are.
services free of charge. These services include getting a corrected Social Security card showing a person’s married name; a Social Security card to replace a lost card; a Social Security Statement; and a Social Security number for a child.
The law that addresses misleading Social Security and Medicare advertising prohibits people or non-government busi- nesses from using words or emblems that mislead others. Their advertising can’t claim that they represent, are somehow affiliated with, or are endorsed or approved by Social Security or the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (Medicare).
You can learn more about how we com- bat fraudulent advertisers by reading our publication What You Need to Know About Misleading Advertising at www.socialsecu- rity.gov/pubs/EN-05-10005.pdf.
People are often misled by advertisers who use the terms “Social Security” or “Medicare.” Often, these companies offer Social Security services for a fee, even though Social Security offers the same
Remember, our information is easy to email and post on social media. Please let your loved ones know about these types of scams. Sharing this article with friends and family can save them from financial and emotional hardship.
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If you receive misleading information about Social Security, send the complete ad, including the envelope (if applicable), to: Office of the Inspector General Fraud Hotline, Social Security Administration, P.O. Box 17768, Baltimore, MD, 21235.
You can also view and share our anti- fraud information at www.socialsecurity. gov/antifraudfacts as well as this YouTube video www.youtube.com/watch?v=- 8N96ORODZm8.