In addition to transportation services and meal programs, ACSS can offier assistance to seniors in the area in a number of other ways.

Legal assistance is available the second Wednesday of every other month. A staff attorney visits the Golden Friendship Center at 509 S. Bellevue to provide services such as will, power of attorney and estate planning. There is a suggested donation, based on the client's income and the level of service requested. Please call the office at 463-4439 if you wish to speak privately with the attorney. The attorney will next be available on:
•February 8

Legal Aid of Nebraska also provides free legal assistance to Nebraska seniors age 60 and over. The ElderAccessLine can be used to get information about such issues as Medicare/Medicaid, simple will preparation, grandparent rights, consumer protection, power of attorney, advanced directives, homestead exemption and other legal concerns. The ElderAccessLine number is 1-800-527-7249.

Adams County Senior Services will not be participating in Tax Assistance this year. Community Action Partnership of Mid-Nebraska will be providing tax assistance help. For more information, please call Katie Shaw at 402-463-7679.

To promote good health and well-being, exercise equipment is available for use at the Golden Friendship Center, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. This equipment includes a NuStep, treadmill and exercise bicycle. There is also a shuffleboard, horseshoes and a pool table available, as well as BINGO and cards and a Nintendo Wii. BINGO is usually held the 3rd Wednesday of every month at 12:45 p.m. Pitch card games are held everyday at 12:45 p.m.

A variety of health promotion programs are also available through ACSS, including foot clinics (trimming toenails), flu shots, monthly blood pressure screenings, arthritis classes and more.

FOOT CLINICS These are provided once a month by qualified professionals from Mary Lanning Home Health. Upcoming foot clinics will be held at 12:30 p.m. on: •February 14 •March 13 •April 10 Please pre-register by the Tuesday before by calling 463-4439.

BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENINGS Blood pressures are taken by volunteers who have been or are in the nursing profession. Upcoming blood pressure screenings will be held from 10:30-11:30 a.m. on: •February 15 •March 21 •April 18

TAI CHI Tai Chi for Better Balance focuses on prevention of falls with the hope that, through regular practice, Tai Chi will improve one’s balance and reduce the likelihood of falling. There are eight single forms in the program, all of which are derived from the traditional, well-known, 24-Form Yang Style Tai Chi but tailored to community adults who wish to improve balance and mobility. The next 12-week session will be held: •March 6-May 24 If you would like to sign up or for more information, please call 463-4439 and visit with Liz, instructor of Tai Chi for Better Balance.