Older Adults Coping With High Energy Cost (NAPSA)—Escalating energy costs can be particularly challenging for older Americans. Many on fixed incomes find their budgets are already stretched by daily living expenses and health carecosts. The good newsis that there are ways to help ease this burden. The Eldercare Locator and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) offer some economical ways to stay warm and safe at home. Here are sometips: e _@ If you are having trouble with energy costs, find out about assistance programsfor older adults. e Find out about financial energy assistance programs. Contact your local Area Agency on Aging or the Eldercare Locator at 800-677-1116 or www.eldercare.gov. e Take advantage of any monthly budget plans and “no cutoff” eligibility programs available through local utility providers. e Find out how to make your home more energy efficient. Contact the ENERGY STARpro- cram at 888-782-7937 or www. energystar. gov. Get more tips and information in the free booklet, “Winter Warmth and Safety: Home Energy Tips for Older Adults,” by contacting the Eldercare Locator at 800677-1116 or www.eldercare.gov.
