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Just 1 Call:

Offers services for aging and disabled adults.
704-432-1111 or 877-889-0323;
www.just1call.org

Support:

Information about support groups and agencies in the Charlotte area, many geared toward the elderly and their families.
Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m. to noon; 704-331-9500;
www.supportworks.org

All For Seniors: Free resource and referral directory.
704-366-1410; www.allforseniors-charlotte.org

Website; www.seniordirections.net

Senior Living Resource Magazine:
Publishes a Charlotte edition four times a year with information on housing
and services for seniors. Free copies available around Charlotte.
800-775-4846.

N.C. Care-Line: Statewide information and referrals on elder care and other services.
8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays; 800-662-7030 and press 2;
www.dhhs.state.nc.us/ocs/

SENIOR CENTERS

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Senior Centers: Offer socialization, educational and recreational programs for people 55 and over. The main center is at 2225 Tyvola Road. 704-522-6222; www.charlotteseniorcenters.org

Shepherd's Center of Charlotte: Interfaith senior center at Trinity Presbyterian Church offers trips, computer classes, hot meal delivery, handyman services, volunteer opportunities. Also holds six-week-long Adventures in Learning classes through the year. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays; 3115 Providence Road; 704-365-1995; www.shepherdscharlotte.org

Shepherd's Center South: An interfaith senior center covering the area south of Sharon View/Archdale and east to Mint Hill. Offers computer and Adventures in Learning classes, handyman services, volunteer opportunities and medical and errand transportation services. 704-541-0100.

Shepherd's Center East: An interfaith senior center that works with 14 supporting churches. Offers classes, day trips and $5-round-trip transportation to doctors for seniors in 28205, 28212, 28215 and 28227 zip codes. Requests must be at least five days in advance. Kilgo United Methodist Church, 2101 Belvedere Ave; 704-338-1511.

SERVICES

Mecklenburg Department of Social Services: Offers senior nutrition programs, transportation, protection against elder abuse and other senior services. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. weekdays; 704-336-3150.

Better Business Bureau Consumer Foundation: Provides information on consumer fraud prevention to older adults and their caregivers. Holds an annual Senior Scam Jam. 704-927-8625; www.bbbconsumerfoundation.org

Oasis Senior Adult Program: For people 50 and older. Speakers, field trips, educational programs and other activities available weekdays. Transportation and hot lunches on Monday, Wednesday and Friday, Levine Jewish Community Center, 5007 Providence Road; 704-944-6735.

Mecklenburg Health Department's Community Alternatives Program: Arranges in-home services for elderly and disabled adults as an alternative to nursing homes. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. weekdays; 704-336-4674.

Elderly General Purpose Transportation: Offers affordable rides in Mecklenburg County to people 60 and older. 704-353-1500.

Jewish Family Services: Offers case management, family consultation and counseling for Jewish people 60 and older. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays; evenings by appointment. 704-364-6594.

N.C. Seniors' Health Insurance Information Program: Has trained volunteers who can answer questions about Medicare, Medicaid, long-term care insurance and other insurance issues. 800-443-9354.

Love Inc: Offers many services for low-income seniors, plus a friendly visitor program for any senior or disabled adult. (704) 536-5588; www.loveinc-charlotte.org

HOUSING

Centralina Area Agency on Aging: Ombudsmen advocate for residents in assisted-living centers and nursing homes in Mecklenburg, Cabarrus, Gaston, Iredell, Lincoln, Rowan, Stanly, Anson and Union counties. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays; 704-372-2416; www.centralina.org/aaadefault.htm

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

Senior Scholars: Offers programs designed to stimulate intellectual, cultural and spiritual growth. Meets Tuesdays at 10 a.m. at Myers Park Baptist Church. 704-376-4201; www.seniorscholars.net

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Senior Games: A nonprofit organization promoting health and wellness for people over 55. Offers avenues for athletic events, as well as performing, literary, visual and heritage arts. 704-332-4020; www.cmseniorgames.org

Telephone Reassurance Program: Offers daily phone calls to homebound seniors from the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Senior Center on Shamrock. 704-531-6900.

ELDER LAW

National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys: Can help you locate an elder law attorney by visiting www.naela.org. Also offers a free brochure on "Questions and Answers When Looking for an Elder Law Attorney." 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. weekdays. 520-881-4005.

Legal Services for the Elderly: A program of Legal Services of Southern Piedmont Inc. that offers aid to low-income residents 60 and older. 704-334-0400.

N.C. Bar Association's Young Lawyers Division: Offers a "Senior Citizens Handbook'' outlining laws and programs that affect the elderly. Many senior centers and groups have a copy. Send a self-addressed 9-by-12-inch envelope, with $2.27 in stamps (or money to cover postage), to Senior Citizens Handbook, N.C. Bar Association, P.O. Box 3688, Cary, N.C. 27519, or call 800-662-7407.

HOME	Resources and Services FOR SENIORS
	Just 1 Call: Offers services for aging and disabled adults. 704-432-1111 or 877-889-0323; www.just1call.org Support: Information about support groups and agencies in the Charlotte area, many geared toward the elderly and their families. Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m. to noon; 704-331-9500; www.supportworks.org All For Seniors: Free resource and referral directory. 704-366-1410; www.allforseniors-charlotte.org Website; www.seniordirections.net Senior Living Resource Magazine: Publishes a Charlotte edition four times a year with information on housing and services for seniors. Free copies available around Charlotte. 800-775-4846. N.C. Care-Line: Statewide information and referrals on elder care and other services. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays; 800-662-7030 and press 2; www.dhhs.state.nc.us/ocs/ SENIOR CENTERS Charlotte-Mecklenburg Senior Centers: Offer socialization, educational and recreational programs for people 55 and over. The main center is at 2225 Tyvola Road. 704-522-6222; www.charlotteseniorcenters.org Shepherd's Center of Charlotte: Interfaith senior center at Trinity Presbyterian Church offers trips, computer classes, hot meal delivery, handyman services, volunteer opportunities. Also holds six-week-long Adventures in Learning classes through the year. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays; 3115 Providence Road; 704-365-1995; www.shepherdscharlotte.org Shepherd's Center South: An interfaith senior center covering the area south of Sharon View/Archdale and east to Mint Hill. Offers computer and Adventures in Learning classes, handyman services, volunteer opportunities and medical and errand transportation services. 704-541-0100. Shepherd's Center East: An interfaith senior center that works with 14 supporting churches. Offers classes, day trips and $5-round-trip transportation to doctors for seniors in 28205, 28212, 28215 and 28227 zip codes. Requests must be at least five days in advance. Kilgo United Methodist Church, 2101 Belvedere Ave; 704-338-1511. SERVICES Mecklenburg Department of Social Services: Offers senior nutrition programs, transportation, protection against elder abuse and other senior services. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. weekdays; 704-336-3150. Better Business Bureau Consumer Foundation: Provides information on consumer fraud prevention to older adults and their caregivers. Holds an annual Senior Scam Jam. 704-927-8625; www.bbbconsumerfoundation.org Oasis Senior Adult Program: For people 50 and older. Speakers, field trips, educational programs and other activities available weekdays. Transportation and hot lunches on Monday, Wednesday and Friday, Levine Jewish Community Center, 5007 Providence Road; 704-944-6735. Mecklenburg Health Department's Community Alternatives Program: Arranges in-home services for elderly and disabled adults as an alternative to nursing homes. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. weekdays; 704-336-4674. Elderly General Purpose Transportation: Offers affordable rides in Mecklenburg County to people 60 and older. 704-353-1500. Jewish Family Services: Offers case management, family consultation and counseling for Jewish people 60 and older. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays; evenings by appointment. 704-364-6594. N.C. Seniors' Health Insurance Information Program: Has trained volunteers who can answer questions about Medicare, Medicaid, long-term care insurance and other insurance issues. 800-443-9354. Love Inc: Offers many services for low-income seniors, plus a friendly visitor program for any senior or disabled adult. (704) 536-5588; www.loveinc-charlotte.org HOUSING Centralina Area Agency on Aging: Ombudsmen advocate for residents in assisted-living centers and nursing homes in Mecklenburg, Cabarrus, Gaston, Iredell, Lincoln, Rowan, Stanly, Anson and Union counties. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays; 704-372-2416; www.centralina.org/aaadefault.htm COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT Senior Scholars: Offers programs designed to stimulate intellectual, cultural and spiritual growth. Meets Tuesdays at 10 a.m. at Myers Park Baptist Church. 704-376-4201; www.seniorscholars.net Charlotte-Mecklenburg Senior Games: A nonprofit organization promoting health and wellness for people over 55. Offers avenues for athletic events, as well as performing, literary, visual and heritage arts. 704-332-4020; www.cmseniorgames.org Telephone Reassurance Program: Offers daily phone calls to homebound seniors from the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Senior Center on Shamrock. 704-531-6900. ELDER LAW National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys: Can help you locate an elder law attorney by visiting www.naela.org. Also offers a free brochure on "Questions and Answers When Looking for an Elder Law Attorney." 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. weekdays. 520-881-4005. Legal Services for the Elderly: A program of Legal Services of Southern Piedmont Inc. that offers aid to low-income residents 60 and older. 704-334-0400. N.C. Bar Association's Young Lawyers Division: Offers a "Senior Citizens Handbook'' outlining laws and programs that affect the elderly. Many senior centers and groups have a copy. Send a self-addressed 9-by-12-inch envelope, with $2.27 in stamps (or money to cover postage), to Senior Citizens Handbook, N.C. Bar Association, P.O. Box 3688, Cary, N.C. 27519, or call 800-662-7407.