Online Workshops For Homebound Seniors During Quarantine

Columbus, OH, April 15, 2020 —In an effort to keep seniors mentally active, provide spiritual relief and educate them on their Medicare options during the COVID-19 quarantine, Central Ohio Primary Care Physicians (COPC) is offering a myriad of free online classes for homebound seniors.

Anyone is welcome to attend a virtual “Medicare 101” workshop and learn more about how Medicare works, what it covers, when to enroll, and how to avoid late enrollment penalties. Those who are approaching their mid-60s, eligible for Medicare coverage, or over 65 and about to retire can take advantage of these workshops—all while practicing safe social distancing in the comfort of their own home.

The workshops are offered by Central Ohio Primary Care Physicians as part of the COPC Senior Care Advantage initiative, an innovative health model that improves the quality, efficiency and patient experience for Medicare patients.

The Medicare 101 seminars will be held online only and are scheduled as follows:

Tuesday, April 28, from 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday, April 29, from 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.

Reservations are encouraged. To RSVP: www.copcseniorcareadvantage.com and click on the “Medicare events” tab. Information on how to participate will be emailed to you.

One of the biggest challenges brought on by COVID-19 stay at home orders is that many seniors are facing social isolation. That is why in addition to online Medicare 101 workshops, COPC Physicians is offering various seminars to boost morale and help seniors stay mentally active. Seniors can sign up for “Returning to Joy,” a spiritual seminar led by hosts Kent and Cathy Larson, or “Iron Butterflies: Flying Forward Together,” a storytelling seminar led by Shelley Friend and special guest authors, to find relief during this uncertain time.

The “Returning to Joy” and “Iron Butterflies: Flying Forward Together” seminars will be held online only and are scheduled as follows:

Returning to Joy: Tuesday, April 21, from 7 – 7:30 p.m.

Returning to Joy: Thursday, April 23, from 12 – 12:30 p.m.

Iron Butterflies: Wednesday, April 29, from 2 – 2:45 p.m.

Iron Butterflies: Thursday, May 14, from 10 – 10:45 a.m.

Iron Butterflies: Tuesday, May 26, from 2 – 2:45 p.m.

Reservations are encouraged. To RSVP: www.COPCSeniorCareAdvantage.com and click on the “Medicare events” tab. Information on how to participate will be emailed to you.

About Central Ohio Primary Care Physicians (COPC)

Central Ohio Primary Care Physicians was founded in 1996 when a group of 33 physicians joined together to give greater focus to patient care than the administrative duties that were weighing them down. From the onset, COPC physicians have always been dedicated to finding new ways to offer the best patient care. Today COPC has more than 75 offices and serves more than 450,000 patients.