Easing The Energy Burden

(NAPSA)—Information that many older adults may greet warmly is just what types of energy assistance might be available to them. To help, the Eldercare Locator offers resources and tips: To find out about energy assistance programs, contact the Eldercare Locator at (800) 6771116 or visit www.eldercare.gov and get connected with your local Area Agencyon Aging. Take advantage of special heating assistance funds and nocutoff eligibility programs from utility providers. Older Americans may get help keeping their homes warm in cold weather. Make sure your home is energy efficient. Information is available from the Environmental Protection Agency’s Energy Star program at www.energystar.gov. Get a free, helpful brochure, “Winter Warmth and Safety: Home Energy Tips for Older Adults,” by calling (800) 677-1116. The Eldercare Locator is a pub- lic service of the U.S. Administration on Aging and is administered by the National Association of Area Agencies on Aging (n4a).