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Senior Spot                                         COVID treatments, testing, vaccines, and cures.  COVID
                                                                related medical services have now replaced pandemic supplies/
                                                                equipment schemes as the second most reported fraud. If you
                                                                have symptoms, avoid the charlatans and be sure to use your
                         Senior Moments                         own healthcare provider or the above-mentioned clinics.
                                                                Remember to read your Medicare Statements and be on the
                        by Mary Moran  410-479-2535             lookout for bottom feeders who are fraudulently billing for
                                                                virus testing. If something looks incorrect, or you do not
                                                                understand the billing, contact Medicare or Mary Moran at


            Welcome to the dog days of summer! After careful consideration,   410-490-3078 for assistance. There are also a lot of imposters
            “the sensible decision given the uncertainty of the Covid-  posing as health care providers off ering telehealth visits and

            19 pandemic” has been made by the Caroline Summerfest   billing Medicare. These Bozos use the usual contact methods
            Production Committee to cancel 2020 Summerfest. We have   of phone calls, printed mailings, paid TV and internet ads,

            all enjoyed Summerfest for the past 31 years and look forward   flyers, and door to door solicitations to scam people. Th ink
            to the festival next year. Meanwhile, common sense regarding   before you click, delete, hang up, toss in the trash, or slam the
            the protection of the health and wellbeing of our citizens is   door on these vermin. Never share your Medicare or private
            the priority of the Town of Denton and the Caroline County   information.
            Recreation and Parks Department. I, for one, applaud this
                                                                Granted, we are all tired of this. Just remember our emotional
            responsible decision!
                                                                Covid burn-out does not make this virus any less dangerous
            Reminder: Maryland Homeowners and Renters Property   and steadily rising numbers in Caroline County do exist.
            Tax Credit Applications deadline is September 1. New   Our common sense points us to consider that along with
            applications must be filed every year. Property owners will   the economic boost to our local stores, pharmacies, and gas

            receive credits for taxes on their owner-occupied residential   stations, odds are the large volume of “Reach the Beachers” are
            property based on one’s gross income of less than $60,000.   bringing the virus with them. Please stay vigilant about proper
            Renters who provide all required documentation and meet   mask wearing whenever in public, even when pumping gas.
            certain eligibility requirements may receive a direct check
            payment of up to $1000. Be sure to dot every “i” and cross
            every “t” with your applications or they may be rejected! Call

                                                                      Senior  Homecare by Angels
            Caroline Dept. of Assessments and Taxation at 410-479-0410
            or Mary Moran at 410-490-3078 for a paper application. You   Bathing Assistance  •  Dressing Assistance  •  Grooming
                                                                      Assistance with Walking • Medication Reminders
            can also apply online at www.taxcredits.sdat.maryland.gov.
                                                                        Errands  •  Shopping  •  Light Housekeeping
            With a 30-90 day approval period it may be faster to apply
                                                                       Meal Preparation  •  Friendly Companionship
            online. Times a wasting! Do this today!
                                                                      Flexible Hourly Care  •  Respite Care for Families
            Free drive-thru Covid-19 Testing
            The Caroline County Health Department is offering free   The Most Recognized and Respected Name in Senior Home Care
            drive-thru Covid-19 testing in the parking lot at 403 South

            7th Street, Denton every Tuesday & Thursday from 3-6 PM for   America’s Choice in Homecare
            Caroline County residents. Participants are not required to be
            exhibiting symptoms, but this is not a pleasant test so be sure
            you have legitimate cause for getting it done. Although proof
            of insurance is not required, you must bring a photo ID. Call
            410-479-8000 to make an appointment.
            Choptank Community Health and Choice One Urgent Care
            are also off ering to test those who are exhibiting symptoms.
            Without a doctor’s referral you cannot be tested at these   We’re here for YOU!
            facilities.  If you are concerned about having been exposed,
                                                                     Available 24 hours a day,
            you may be able to have a serology test. A serology test is blood   7 days a week
            work that shows if you are carrying the antibodies associated
            with the virus. If you have been exposed within the past ten
            days to someone who has tested positive for Covid-19 and   2
            have not exhibited symptoms in the past three days, you can   Locations
            get a free antibody test.                                     2 2 1  G
                                                                          221 Glenwood Ave, Easton  •  443-746-0494
            Currently, the largest category of COVID fraud complaints   106B Williamsport Circle,  Salisbury  •   443-210-2007
            received by the SMP (Senior Medicare Patrol) are related to   visitingangels.com/mideasternshore

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