Educational Services
Seniors First provides educational services to older persons and the general public about programs, services, and resources available to elderly persons and their caregivers. If your group is interested in educational services, please contact us at info@seniorsfirst.info.
Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP)
The Virginia Senior Medicare Patrol’s (SMP) mission is to empower and assist Medicare beneficiaries, their families, and caregivers to prevent, detect, and report health care fraud, errors, and abuse through outreach, counseling, and education. The Virginia SMP works with local agencies and volunteers to provide information, conduct educational presentations and attend events to share information with the public.
Fraud Hotline: 1-800-938-8885
SMP Website: www.VirginiaSMP.com.
Contact Senior First’s Insurance Specialist at 540-635-7141 for information on scheduling a free speaker for an upcoming church or club meeting or for more information about becoming a Volunteer Community Representative for SMP in the counties of Page, Shenandoah, Warren, Frederick, Clarke or the city of Winchester.
Additional Resources
The links following the image below will lead you to other valuable resources and information that may be of interest to you and your family in your short and long-term plan of wellness.
| AMAC | http://www.amac.us |
| AARP | www.aarp.org |
| Adult Care Center | https://adultcarecenter.net/ |
| Alzheimer’s Association | www.alz.org |
| Blue Ridge Area Food Bank | www.brafb.org |
| Blue Ridge Habitat for Humanity – Aging in Place | https://blueridgehabitat.org/programs/aging-in-place.html |
| CHP Energy Solutions | https://www.communityhousingpartners.org/energy-solutions/weatherization/ |
| Commonwealth of VA Center on Alzheimer’s Disease | www.alzpossible.org |
| Dementia Matters | https://dementiamattersusa.org/ |
| Generations On Line | www.generationsonline.com |
| Generations United | www.gu.org |
| USAging | www.usaging.org |
| Medicare | www.medicare.gov |
| National Family Caregivers Association | www.nfcacares.org |
| Senior Medicare Patrol | www.virginiasmp.org |
| Senior Navigator | www.seniornavigator.org |
| Virginia Department of Aging and Rehabilitative Services | www.vda.virginia.gov |
| Virginia Center for Diabetes Prevention and Education | Diabetes Programs in Our Area |
| Virginia Easy Access | https://easyaccess.virginia.gov/ |
| U.S. Administration on Community Living | www.acl.gov/about-community-living |
| U.S. Social Security Administration | www.ssa.gov |
| U.S. Veterans Affairs Department | www.va.gov |
| Veterans Navigator | www.veteransnavigator.org |
Scam Alert
The Social Security Administration (SSA) Office of the Inspector General (OIG) is warning the public of a new scam tactic by criminals trying to lure potential retirement applicants to their site.
This recent scam email appears to be from SSA and has the subject line: “Claim Benefits!” It states, “Important: Apply for Your Social Security Benefits Starting in 2025”. The link within the phony email is disguised as SSA’s official website, www.ssa.gov or www.socialsecurity.gov. Clicking on the link within the email redirects individuals to the fraudulent site. If a person is a victim of a scam, SSA recommends several activities to safeguard a person’s personal information and financial accounts.
