LIFE 2015 | WINTER ISSUE | VOLUME 123 | NO. 4 ASSURED THIS ISSUE Operation Santa’s Elves p 2 Important Dates p 4 Solo Aging How to cope with end-of-life issues p 8-9 Toys for Tots p 16-17 Wishing all of our members and their families a joyous Holiday season! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! 38969_WW17614_ALA_EA+_Ad_Layout 1 11/3/15 7:06 AM Page 1 PLEASE ADDRESS MAGAZINE CORRESPONDENCE TO: LIFE ASSURED ASSURED LIFE ASSOCIATION PO Box 3169 Englewood, CO 80155 WE´LL GET YOU HOME Operation Santa’s Elves 1-800-777-9777 [email protected] Any time you have an accident or sudden illness while traveling away from home, Emergency Assistance Plus (OSE) Underway provides a crucial safety net that helps pay for emergency medical transportation expenses your health or travel BOARD OF DIRECTORS insurance generally will NOT cover. EA+ steps in to provide Medical Evacuation, Medical Assistance, Travel Assistance, As the national member food drive winds down, and Assistance for Companions. 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Through this Castle Rock, CO 80109 WHAT YOU GET WITH EA national service event, we are meeting the need EA+ provides more than 20 emergency medical assistance benefits while you’re traveling away among so many families struggling to provide Paul D. Jorgensen from home. Here are some of the great benefits members have access to. their children with Christmas gifts. 4284 Avalon Eugene, OR 97402 Medical Evacuation (by air and/or ground) if needed to FAQs move you from a medical facility that can’t treat you for your Since its inception in 2009, Assured Life Rodney D. Kellenberger condition to the nearest appropriate medical facility that can. Q. What if I get hospitalized hundreds of miles from Association, through its camps and lodges and membership has contributed 779 4722 E. 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Please read it carefully. over National Service Campaigns at the top of our Diane L. Muller, VP Operations/ home page. Select Operation Santa’s Elves from the Visit www.EmergencyAssistancePlus.com/ALA Secretary ? drop-down menu. If you decide to donate money to Littleton, Colorado Or Call 1-855-529-8715 one of these programs, remember to utilize the Growth 800-777-9777 Ext. 3830 Ring Matching Gift Program. We will match up to [email protected] $250 of any benefit member’s donation in a given Jerome L. Christensen calendar year. VP Fraternal Affairs & Agency Services Thank you for your support. 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