Age Page-National Institute on Aging: Hypothermia: A Cold Weather Hazard

Posted on November 22, 2017 by jwatrel

Age Page-National Institute on Aging: Hypothermia: A Cold Weather Hazard

Edgar is a retired mailman. Every winter there are a few snowstorms in Virginia where he lives. One day last year the temperature hovered around 10F and a snowstorm left two feet of snow on the ground, causing the power lines to snap. The temperature inside Edgar’s apartment quickly dropped to 55F. When his neighbor checked on him the next day, Edgar was confused and his speech was slurred. He was taken to the emergency room where a doctor examined him. It turns out Edgar had hypothermia.

Almost everyone knows about winter dangers for older people such as broken bones from falling on the ice or breathing problems caused by cold air. But, not everyone knows that cold weather can also lower the temperature inside your body. This drop in body temperature is called hypothermia (hi-po-ther-mee-uh) and it can be deadly if not treated quickly. Hypothermia can happen anywhere-not just outside and not just in northern states. In fact, some older people can have a mild form of hypothermia if the temperature in their own home is too cool.

What are the signs of Hypothermia?

When you think about being cold, you probably think of shivering. That is one way the body stays warm when it gets cold. But, shivering alone does not mean you have hypothermia.

How do you know if someone has hypothermia? Look for the ‘umbles’-stumbles, mumbles, fumbles and grumbles-show that the cold is a problem.

Check for:

*Confusion or sleepiness

*Slowed, slurred speech or shallow breathing

*Weak pulse

*Change in behavior or in the way a person looks

*A lot of shivering or no shivering; stiffness in the arms or legs

*Poor Control over body movements or slow reactions

Taking Action:

A normal body temperature is 98.6F. A few degrees lower, for example, 95F can be dangerous. It may cause an irregular heartbeat leading to heart problems and death.

If you think someone could have hypothermia, use a thermometer to take his or her temperature. Make sure you shake the thermometer so it starts below its lowest point. When you take the temperature, if the reading doesn’t rise above 96F, call for emergency help. In many areas, that means calling 911.

The Emergency Room:

The only way to tell for sure that someone has hypothermia is to use a special thermometer that can read very low body temperatures. Most hospitals have these thermometers. In the emergency room, doctors will warm the person’s body from inside out. For example, they may give the person warm fluids directly by using an IV. Recovery depends on how long the person was exposed to the cold and his or her general health.

While you are waiting for help to arrive, keep the person warm and dry. Try and move him or her to a warmer place. Wrap the person in blankets, towels, coats-whatever is handy. Even your own body warmth will help. Lie close, but be gentle. Give the person something warm to drink but avoid alcohol or caffeinated drinks, like regular coffee.

How do I stay safe?

*Try to stay away from cold places. Changes in your body that come with aging can make it harder for you to be aware of getting cold.

*You may not always be able to warm yourself. Pay attention to how cold it is where you are.

*Check the weather forecasts for windy and cold weather. Try to stay inside or in a warm place on cold and windy days. If you have to go out, wear warm clothes including a hat and gloves. A waterproof coat or jacket can help you stay warm if it’s cold and snowy.

*Wear several layers of loose clothing when it’s cold. The layers will trap warm air between them. Don’t wear tight clothing because it can keep your blood from flowing freely. This can lead to loss of body heat.

*Ask your doctor how the medicines you are taking affect body heat. Some medicines used by older people can increase the risk of accidental hypothermia. These include drugs used to treat anxiety, depression, or nausea. Some over the counter cold remedies can also cause problems.

*When the temperature has dropped, drink alcohol moderately, if at all. Alcoholic drinks can make you lose body heat.

*Make sure you eat enough food to keep up your weight. If you don’t eat well, you might have less fat under your skin. Body fat helps you to stay warm.

Health Problems:

Some illnesses may make it harder for your body to stay warm. These include problems with your body’s hormone system such as low thyroid hormone (hypothyroidism), health problems that keep blood from flowing normally (like diabetes) and some skin problems where your body loses more heat than normal.

Some health problems may make it hard for you to put on more clothes, use a blanket or get out of the cold. For example:

*Severe arthritis, Parkinson’s disease or other illnesses that make it tough to move around.

*Stroke or other illnesses that can leave you paralyzed and may make clear thinking more difficult.

*Memory loss

*A fall or other injury

Staying warm Outside:

Being in a cold building can cause hypothermia. In fact, hypothermia can happen to someone in a nursing home or group facility if the rooms are not kept warm enough. People who are already sick may have special problems keeping warm. If someone you know is in a group facility, pay attention to the inside temperature and to whether that person is dressed warmly enough.

Even if you keep your temperature between 60F and 65F, your home or apartment may not be warm enough to keep you safe. For some people, this temperature can contribute to hypothermia. This is a special problem if you live  alone because there is no one else to feel the chilliness of the house or notice if you are having symptoms of hypothermia. Set your thermostat for at least 68F to 70F. If a power outage leaves you without heat, try to stay with a relative or friend.

You may be tempted to warm your room with a space heater. But, some space heaters are fire hazards and others can cause carbon monoxide poisoning. The Consumer Product Safety Commission has information on the use of space heaters, but here are a few things to keep in mind:

*Make sure your space heater has been approved by a recognized testing laboratory.

*Choose the right size heater for the space you are heating.

*Put the heater on a flat, level surface that will not burn.

*Keep children and pets away from the heating element.

*Keep things that can catch fire like paint, clothing, bedding, curtains and papers away from the heating element.

*If your heater has a flame, keep a window open at least one inch and doors open to the rest of the house for good air flow.

*Turn the heater off when you leave the room or go to bed.

*Make sure your smoke alarms are working.

*Put a carbon monoxide detector neat where people sleep.

*Keep an approved fire extinguisher nearby.

Is there help for my heating bills?

If you are having a hard time paying your heating bills, there are some resources that might help. If your home doesn’t have enough insulation, contact your state or local energy agency or the local power or gas company. They may be able to give you information about weatherizing your home. This can help keep the heating bills down. You might also think about only heating the rooms you use in the house. For example, shut the heating vents and doors to any bedrooms not being used. Also, keep the basement door closed.

If you have limited income, you may qualify for help paying your heating bill. State and local energy agencies or gas and electric companies, may have special programs. Another possible source of help is the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program. This program helps some people with limited incomes who need help paying their heating and cooling bills. Your local Area Agency on Aging, senior center or community action agency may have information on these programs.

Plan ahead for the cold weather. Make sure your furnace is working and you have a warm coat, hat and gloves in the closet. If necessary, get help with shoveling the ice or now. Be prepared will help ensure a safe and warm winter.

For more information:

Here are some helpful resources:

Consumer Product Safety Commission

4330 East West Highway

Bethesda, MD 20814

1-800-638-2772 (toll free)

1-301-595-7054 (TTY)

http://www.cpsc.gov

Elder Locator

1-800-677-1116 (toll free)

http://www.eldercare.gov

Low Income home Energy Assistance Program

National Energy Assistance Referral Hotline (NEAR) 1-866-674-6327 (toll free)

http://www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/ocs/liheap

National Association of Area Agencies on Aging

1730 Rhode Island Avenue, NW

Suite 1200

Washington DC  20036

1-202-872-0888

http://www.n4a.org

For more information on health and aging, contact:

National Institute on Aging Information Center

P.O. Box 8057

Gaithersburg, MD  20898-8057

1-800-222-2225 (toll free)

1-800-222-4225 (toll free/TTY)

http://www.nia.nih.gov

http://www.nia.nih.gov/Espanol

To sign up for regular email alerts about new publications and other information from NIA, go to http://www.nia.nih.gov/HealthInformation

Visit NIHSeniorHealth (www.nihseniorhealth.gov) a senior-friendly website from the National Institute on Aging and the National Library of Medicine. This website has health information from older adults. Special features make it simple to use. For example, you can click on a button to have the text read out loud or to make the type larger.

Disclaimer: This information was taken from the National Institute on Aging, National Institutes of Health U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, July 2010.  I have never used the service so I have no opinion on it either yes or no to how it works. Please call the above numbers or emails for more information.

 

 

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U.S. Fire Administration Fire Safety Checklist for Older Adults

Posted on November 17, 2017 by jwatrel

U.S. Fire Administration Fire Safety for Older Adults (FA-221/July 2012)

FEMA

Older adults (Age 65 and older) are more than twice as likely to die in fires than the Nation’s population as a whole. Individuals aged 85 or older are more than four times likely to die in a fire than the general population. Older adults have a higher risk of injury from fires.

This booklet is designed to help seniors and their caregivers least about fire safety.

Fire is Everyone’s Fight!

Fire Safety Checklist: what are your home fire safety risks?

*Do you have working smoke alarms on every level of your home?

*Do you stay in the kitchen while you are frying, grilling or broiling food?

*Are space heaters placed at least 3 feet or more away from things that can burn?

*Are all electrical cords in good condition (not damaged or cracked)?

*Do you know two ways out of every room in your home?

*Do you know what to do if your smoke alarm sounds?

If you a check NO to any of these questions, you are at a greater risk for being injured in a home fire. The following pages provide information to help you understand and correct your home fire hazards.

Install and Maintain Smoke Alarms:

Every year in America nearly 3,000 people die in home fires. Many of these people die in homes that do not have working smoke alarms. Smoke alarms warn you and your family when there is a fire. They can save your life.

Smoke is a deadly mix of particles and gas that is made by fire. Smoke alarms will warn you that there is a fire before you see, hear or smell it. Smoke alarms give you extra time to escape.

*Install working smoke alarms on every level of your home. This includes the basement and inside and outside of sleeping areas.

*Test each alarm monthly using the test button.

*Dust or vacuum smoke alarms annually and/or whenever the battery is charged.

*Replace the entire smoke alarm every 10 years or sooner if it does not respond properly when tested.

*People who can not hear the smoke alarm while they sleep need special smoke alarms. These alarms flash a bright light or shake their beds to let them know there is a fire. Install these alarms if you or a family member can not hear well.

*Do not put smoke alarms too close to the kitchen or bathroom. Steam from the shower or smoke from cooking can set off the alarm.

*Interconnected smoke alarms are best because if one sounds, they all sound.

Fire Safety if you smoke:

Smoking is the leading cause of home fire deaths for adults 65 and over. It is also the third leading cause of fire injuries for older adults.

*If you smoke, smoke outside.

*Never smoke in bed, while drowsy or while under the influence of medication or alcohol.

*Use deep, sturdy ashtrays.

*Before you throw out your cigarette butts and ashes, make sure they are completely cool. Put them in water or a can that is filled with sand.

*Check furniture and places where people smoke for smoldering cigarette butts and ashes-especially before going to bed.

*Keep smoking materials, including lighters and cigarettes, up high and out of the reach of children. Use child safety locks where you store your smoking materials.

Fire Safe Cooking:

Cooking fires are the number one cause of home fires in America. Many older adults also experience burn-related injuries during cooking. Prevent fires and burns by being watchful and alert when you cook.

*Don’t cook if you are sleepy, have consumed alcohol or have taken medicine or drugs that make you drowsy.

*Stay in the kitchen when you are frying, grilling or broiling food. If you leave the kitchen for even a short period of time, turn off the stove.

*If you are simmering, baking, roasting or boiling food, check it regularly. Remain in the home while food is cooking and use a timer to remind you that you’re cooking.

*Turn pot handles away from the stove’s edge.

*Keep cooking surfaces clean and free from anything that can catch fire.

*Never lean over a lit burner.

*Wear short, close-fitting or tightly rolled sleeves while cooking. Loose clothing can catch fire if it touches a gas flame or an electric burner.

*Check the kitchen after you finish cooking. Make sure the oven, burners and other appliances are off.

*If a fire starts, stay calm and get out. Once out, call 9-1-1 or the fire department from a cell phone or a neighbor’s telephone. Have an outside meeting place a safe distance in front of your house where first responders can see you.

Heat your Home Safely:

When it is cold outside, we heat our homes to stay healthy and warm. But heating equipment can also cause fires if not used correctly.

*Keep children, pets and things that can burn at least 3 feet away from radiators, space heaters, fireplaces, wood stoves and furnaces.

*Turn off space heaters if you leave the room or are going to sleep.

*Have a qualified professional install heating equipment.

*Ask a professional to inspect your heating system every year.

*Never use an oven, stovetop, dryer or grill to heat your home.

*Store propane and other heating fuels outside of your home.

*To prevent scalds, set the temperature of your water heater no higher than 120F (49C).

*Make sure all fuel-burning equipment is safely vented to the outside to avoid carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning.

*Install CO alarms-especially if the home is heated by any source other than electricity. Test at least once a month. Maintain and replace CO alarms according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

Practice Electrical Safety:

Older homes are more likely to catch fire from electrical causes than newer homes. Older wiring may not have the capacity to safely handle newer appliances and equipment and may not have updated safety features.

*Electrical work should only be done by a licensed electrician.

*Check all electrical appliances often.  Replace cracked, damaged and loose electrical cords.

*Replace outlets if plugs do not fit snugly or the outlet does not accept does not accept plugs with one blade larger than the other.

*Major appliances (refrigerators, stoves, washes, dryers etc.) should be plugged directly into a wall outlet.

*Avoid using extension cords. Have a licensed electrician determine if additional outlets are needed.

*Arc fault circuit interrupters (AFCIs) shut off electricity when a dangerous situation occurs. Have a licensed electrician install them in your home.

*Find reasons for blown fuses and tripped circuit breakers. Have a licensed electrician inspect and correct the problem.

*Use light bulbs that match the recommended wattage on the lamp or light fixture.

Candle Safety:

Candles are pretty to look at, but remember that a candle is an open flame and can easily ignite anything that burns around it.

*Only burn candles when you are in the room.

*Never light candles if you are tired and might fall asleep.

*Consider using battery-operated flameless candles. They look, smell and feel like real candles but won’t cause a fire.

*Use sturdy, safe candleholders.

*Protect candle flames with glass chimneys or containers.

*Keep candles at least 12 inches from anything that can burn.

*Never use candles in bedrooms.

*Always use flashlight-not a candle-for emergency lighting.

Plan your Escape:

*Planning what to do in case of fire can make the difference between life and death.

*Know and practice two ways out of every room in your home.

*Make sure all doors and windows that lead outside open easily.

*Clear all clutter that may block your escape route or make you trip or fall.

*If you use a wheelchair or walker or might have a problem escaping from a fire, discuss your escape plans ahead of time with your fire department, your family, the building manager and neighbors.

*Keep eyeglasses, keys, hearing aids and a phone within reach next to your bed.

*Have an outside meeting place a safe distance in front of your home where first responders can see you.

*Practice your home fire escape drill twice a year.

What to do in case of Fire:

Practice how to get to your outside meeting place quickly. In a fire, you may have only seconds to escape safely after you hear a smoke alarm.

*Stay calm when the smoke alarm sounds. Get out fast and stay out. Never go back inside for people, pets or things.

*Feel the doorknob and the cracks around a door before opening. Leave the door closed and use your second way if you feel any heat.

*Smoke is poisonous. If you must escape through smoke, get low and go under the smoke to your way out.

*If you can’t get out, keep the door of your room closed and cover vents and cracks around doors with cloth or tape to keep smoke out.

*If you can’t get out and there is phone in the room, call 9-1-1 or your local emergency number for your fire department. Stay where you are and signal for help at the window with a light-colored cloth or flashlight.

For more information about fire safety for older adults, please visit our website:

http://www.usfa.fema.gov

Search: Fire Safety for Older Adults

You local fire department may be able to visit your home to install smoke alarms and answer your questions. Call the non-emergency number to ask for help.

U.S. Fire Administration

16825 South Seton Avenue

Emmitsburg, MD 21727

1-800-561-3356

http://www.usfa.fema.gov

Disclaimer: This information was provided by FEMA U.S. Fire Administration pamphlet. Please call the above number for more information on the program.

 

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10 Tips for Fire Safety

Posted on November 16, 2017 by jwatrel

10 Tips for Fire Safety

(For more fire safety information go to nfpa.org/safety)

  1. Watch your cooking: Stay in the kitchen when you are frying, grilling, or broiling food. If you must leave, even for a short time, turn off the stove.
  2. Smoke outside: Ask smokers to smoke outside. Have sturdy, deep ashtrays for smokers. Before you throw away butts and ashes, make sure they are out and dousing in water or sand is the best way to do that.
  3. Inspect for electrical hazards: Replace cords that are cracked or damaged, have broken plugs or have loose connections. Have your home electrical system inspected by a qualified professional.
  4. Have a home fire escape plan: Make a home fire escape plan with two ways out of every room. Practice it at least twice a year.
  5. Give space heaters space: Keep fixed and portable space heaters at least 3 feet from anything that can burn. Turn off heaters when you leave the room or go to sleep.
  6. Keep matches and lighters up high and out of the reach of children, preferably in a locked cabinet.
  7. Install smoke alarms: Install smoke alarms on every level of your home, inside bedrooms and outside sleeping areas. Interconnect smoke alarms throughout the home. When one sounds, they all sound.
  8. Use Battery-Operated Candles: Keep lit candles at least one foot from anything that can burn. Blow out candles when you leave the room or go to sleep.
  9. Test Smoke alarms: Test smoke alarms at least once a month. Replace any smoke alarm that is more than 10 years old. Check the back of the smoke alarm for the date.
  10. Install Sprinklers: If you are building or remodeling your home, consider installing a home fire sprinkler system. If moving into an apartment or condominium building, make sure common areas and individual apartments are sprinklered. Sprinklers can limit a fire and may even extinguish it in less time than it would take the fire department to arrive.

 

For more information go to NFPA.ORG/SafetyTips. For Sparky’s home checklist, go to Sparky.org/activities.

National Fire Protection Association

One Batterymarch Park

Quincy, MA  02169-7471

Disclaimer: this information was taken from the National Fire Protection Association pamphlet. Please call or email them for more information on their programs or check out their websites.

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Understanding Stroke Risk-American Heart Association

Posted on November 16, 2017 by jwatrel

Understanding Stroke Risk-American Heart Association

Every 40 seconds, someone suffers a stroke. Yet, 80 percent of strokes are preventable. Though certain risk factors-including heredity, age, and race-can’t be changed, several risk factors can be changed, treated or controlled. Talk to your doctor about your stroke risk.

High Blood Pressure (HBP)

HBP is the number one cause of stroke and the most important controllable risk factor for stroke. People who are overweight or obese, over age 35, have a family history of HBP, African-Americans, pregnant women and those who are physically inactive, eat too much salt and/or drink too much alcohol are at higher risk for HBP.

Of all people with high blood pressure, more than 20 percent are unaware of their condition. Are you one of them? If you don’t know, see a healthcare professional to be tested.

How can you control your blood pressure?

*Eat a better diet, which may include reducing salt intake.

*Engage in regular physical activity.

*Maintain a healthy weight.

*Manage stress

*Avoid tobacco smoke

*Take your medication as prescribed

*If you drink alcohol, limit your intake (no more than one drink per day for women and two drinks per day for men).

Cigarette Smoking:

The nicotine and carbon monoxide in cigarette smoke damage the cardiovascular system in many ways. The use of oral contraceptives combined with cigarette smoking greatly increases stroke risk.

Diabetes Mellitus:

Many people also have high blood pressure, high blood cholesterol and are overweight. This increases their risk even more. Though diabetes is treatable, the presence of the disease still increases your risk of stroke.

Poor Diet

Diets high in saturated fat, trans fat and cholesterol can raise blood cholesterol levels. Diets high in sodium (salt) can contribute to increased blood pressure. Diets with excess calories can contribute to obesity. But a diet that includes five or more servings of fruits and vegetables per day may reduce stroke risk.

Physical Inactivity and Obesity:

Being inactive, obese or both can increase your risk of high blood pressure, high blood cholesterol, diabetes, heart disease and stroke. So go on a brisk walk, take the stairs and do whatever you can to make your life more active. Try to get a total of at least 30 minutes of activity on most or all days.

High Blood Cholesterol:

It also appears that low HDL (‘good’) cholesterol is a risk factor for stroke in men but more data are needed to verify its effect in women.

Atrial Fibrillation:

This heart’s upper chambers quiver instead of beating effectively, which can let the blood pool and clot. If a clot breaks off, enters the bloodstream and lodges in an artery leading to the brain, a stroke results.

Other Heart Disease:

People with coronary heart disease or heart failure have a higher risk of stroke than those with hearts that work normally. Dilated cardiomyopathy (an enlarged heart), heart value disease and some types of congenial heart defects also raise the risk of stroke.

Sickle Cell Disease: (also called sickle cell anemia):

The genetic disorder mainly affects African-American and Hispanic children. “Sickled” red blood cells are less able to carry oxygen to tissues and organs. These cells also tend to stick to blood vessel walls, which can block arteries to the brain and cause a stroke.

Peripheral Artery Disease:

Is the narrowing of blood vessels carrying blood to leg and arm muscles. it’s caused by fatty buildups of plaque in artery walls. People with peripheral artery disease have a higher risk of carotid artery disease, which raises their risk of stroke.

Carotid or other artery disease:

The carotid arteries in your neck supply blood to your brain. A carotid artery narrowed by fatty deposits from atherosclerosis may become blocked by a blood clot. Carotid artery disease is also called carotid artery stenosis.

StrokeAssociation.org/prevent

1-888-4-stoke/ Together to end Stroke

Disclaimer: this information is taken directly from the American Heart Association pamphlet. Please call the American Heart Association at the above numbers or their website for more information.

 

 

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Single Stop: Are you uninsured or need to renew your health insurance coverage?

Posted on November 16, 2017 by jwatrel

Are you uninsured or need to renew your health insurance coverage?

Through the NY State of Health, the Official Health Plan Marketplace, our Navigator provides free assistance for those eligible to enroll in Medicaid, Child Health Plus, the Essential Plan and private plans with or without subsidies. Call to learn more today!

Call us at (212) 340-0861, (212) 576-0024 or (800) 290-7189 to make an appointment with our Navigator or visit the Grand Central Public Library’s Single Stop office at the address below to find the plan that works best for you and your family! Some flexibility is available for appointment times upon request.

What might be helpful to bring?

*Proof of Identity:

-Drivers License

-NYC Municipal ID

-Other Government-issued photo id

*Social Security Numbers and Dates of Birth:

-For all household members, if applicable.

*Proof of Citizenship or Immigration Status:

-For all applying household members

-Naturalization certification

-Resident card, visa, letter from USCIS, etc.

*Proof of Household Income:

-Pay stubs for last four weeks or employment letter.

-Unemployment or social security award letter.

-Proof of lack of household income, if applicable.

*2014 Tax Return

*Current Insurance Information

-For all household members, if applicable

*Not all of the above documents may be necessary. Call for specific details on what to bring.

Grand Central Public Library

Single Stop Program

135 East 46th Street, 2nd floor

New York, NY  10017

Certified by nystateof health-the official health plan marketplace

Disclaimer: this information was taken directly from the Single Stop handout. I have not used the service so I have no opinion on it either yes or no to how it works. Please call the above numbers for more information.

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Single Stop: Have you been a Permanent Resident in the U.S. for Five Years or More? Ready to Become a U.S. Citizen?

Posted on November 16, 2017 by jwatrel

Single Stop: Have you been a Permanent Resident in the U.S. for fiver years or more? Ready to become a U.S. Citizen?

Come to Single Stop for assistance with this and other immigration benefits:

*Application for Naturalization

*Green Card replacement/renewal

*Find out your Immigration Status

*Legal Referrals for Complex Cases

**USCIS fees may be waived for low income individuals-ask us for details!

Grand Central Library Single Stop

135 East 46th Street, 2nd Floor

New York, NY  10017

(212) 576-0024 or (212) 340-0861

singlestop@nypl.org

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Single Stop: Save on your Medicare Costs

Posted on November 16, 2017 by jwatrel

Single Stop: Save on your Medicare Costs

Did you know that you could save over $100.00 each month on your Medicare Part B premium?

You could qualify to save money on your Medicare premiums and medicine costs!

Call or visit Single Stop at the Grand Central Library.

Grand Central Library Single Stop

135 East 46th Street, 2nd floor

New York, NY  10017

(212) 576-0024 or (212) 340-0861

singlestop@nypl.org

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Single Stop: Need clothing for a job interview or for your current job?

Posted on November 16, 2017 by jwatrel

Single Stop: Need clothing for a job interview or for your current job?

The Single Stop Office can help! We give referrals for organizations that give professional attire clothing for work or a job interview. Clothing available for all genders and body types.

Visit the Single Stop Office at the Mid-Manhattan Library for a referral!

Hours of Operation:

Monday-Friday 10:00am-6:00pm

Grand Central Library Single Stop

135 East 46th Street, 2nd Floor

New York, NY  10017

(212) 576-0024 or (212) 340-0861

singlestop@nypl.org

Disclaimer: this information was taken from the Single Stop handout. I have never used the service so I have no opinion either yes or no to how it works. Please call the above numbers for more information.

 

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Grand Central Library Single Stop

Posted on November 16, 2017 by jwatrel

Grand Central Library Single Stop

Free confidential, one on one advice and help:

*Public Benefits Screening

*Application Assistance

*Enrollment

*Service Referrals

*Food Stamps (SNAP)

*Unemployment (Department of Labor)

*Lifeline Free Cell Phone

*Health Insurance nystateofhealth-the official Health Plan Marketplace

*Reduced Fare-MetroCard

*Immigration Applications

and other benefits like: Senior Citizens Rent Increase Exemption/Disability Rent Increase Exemption, New York City Tax Credit, Medicare Savings Program and many more.

Referrals: Housing, Free Tax Preparation, Haircuts, Job Training, Food Pantries, Financial Counseling and many more.

Feel Free to stop by or schedule an appointment: Monday-Friday, 10:00am-6:00pm.

Grand Central Library Single Stop

135 East 46th Street, 2nd Floor

New York, NY  10017

(212) 576-0024 or (212) 340-0861

singlestop@nypl.org

Disclaimer: this information was taken directly from the Single Stop handout. I have never used the service so I have no opinion either yes or no to how it works. Please call the above numbers for more information.

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Single Stop: Unemployed?

Posted on November 16, 2017 by jwatrel

S.ingle Stop: Unemployed?

If you recently lost your job, you may qualify for unemployment benefits!

For Assistance with filing and claiming weekly New York State Unemployment Benefits, visit Single Stop at the Grand Central Library.

Single Stop

Grand Central Library Single Stop

135 East 46th Street, 2nd Floor

New York, NY  10017

(212) 576-0024 or (212) 340-0861

singlestop@nypl.org

Disclaimer: this information was taken directly from the Single Stop handout. I have not used the service so I have no opinion on it either yes or no to how it works. Please call the above numbers for more information.

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