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Home Heating Help and Hints
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Nov 25, 2015 - 4:52:58 PM

(HealthNewsDigest.com) - You can keep your home cozy during the cooler months with these tips from the Eldercare Locator:

1. Find out about financial energy assistance programs. Many communities help older adults with heating costs. Area Agency on Aging (AAAs) nationwide have information about these programs. Call (800) 677-1116 or visit www.eldercare.gov to find the AAA near you.

2. Ask about the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)-the federally funded program that helps eligible low-income people meet home heating needs. Call (866) 674-6327 or seewww.acf.hhs.gov/programs/liheap/grantees/states.html.

3. Get information about the Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP). Most state and local governments get federal funds to help low-income families reduce energy bills by making their homes more energy efficient. The services are provided by nonprofit agencies that employ energy professionals. They thoroughly analyze energy systems, make minor repairs and check for hazards. Find WAP at (877) 337-3463 andwww.eere.energy.gov/weatherization/state_contacts.cfm.

4. Your gas, water and electricity suppliers may offer a monthly budget plan. They may also have special heating assistance funds, as well as "no cutoff" guidelines for older adults, people with disabilities and ill customers.

5. Cut down on energy use. The EPA's ENERGY STAR Program offers energy-saving tips at (888) 782-7937 and www.energystar.gov.

In addition, you can:

Learn More

For further facts, tips or a free brochure go towww.n4a.org/files/WinterWeather.pdfwww.eldercare.gov orwww.facebook.com/eldercarelocator.

• The Eldercare Locator is the first step to finding resources for older adults in the U.S. and is a free national service funded by a grant from the U.S. Administration on Aging (AoA). It is administered by the National Association of Area Agencies on Aging (n4a).

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