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Other Helpful Links
Senior Resources for Accessibility
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Home Modifications for the Elderly: Loans, Grants & Financial Aid.
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The Senior's Guide To Paying For At-Home Long-Term Care: How Your Home Can Be A Great Asset.
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Medicare.gov User Guide: Navigating the Federal Government Website for Medicare.
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Social Well-Being for Seniors: A Guide to Staying Connected and Making Friends.
Health and Wellness
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How to proactively prepare for a Blizzard.
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If you or a loved one is in need of substance use treatment or resources, contact the Get Help Now helpline at 1-800-662-4357.
Miscellaneous Links
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Visit Luzerne County
Official Pennsylvania Links
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Pa. Lottery
County and State Government Links
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Luzerne County Emergency Alert InformationFind Your Representative
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US Government Manual
Colleges within a 1/2 hr. Drive
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Wilkes University
Local Newspapers
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The Weekender
Cable TV Companies
Need replacement documents after disaster or just because? Here's where to go:
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​Birth and death certificates: readypa.info/vital-records
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Citizenship papers: readypa.info/citizenship
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Driver's licenses, IDs, car registration & titles: readypa.info/vehicles
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Income tax records: readypa.info/tax-records
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Military discharge papers: readypa.info/discharge-papers
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Passports: readypa.info/passports
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Social Security & Medicare cards: readypa.info/ssa