(NAPSI)—There’s a new resource to help keep older adults safe and warm during the cold weather months. A new brochure, “Winter Warmth and Safety: Home Energy Tips for Older Adults,” provides tips about preparing a home for winter weather and saving money on energy expenses, including: • Make sure your home is energy efficient by installing a programmable thermostat and sealing and insulating ducts. More advice is available from the Environmental Protection Agency’s Energy Star program at www.energystar.gov. • Take advantage of special heating assistance funds and utility no-cutoff programs. Learn More For a free copy of the brochure, call (800) 677-1116 or download it at www.eldercare.gov. The Eldercare Locator is a public service of the U.S. Administration on Aging, administered by the National Association of Area Agencies on Aging.   On the Net:North American Precis Syndicate(NAPSI)

Older Americans can find out about energy assistance programs from their local Area Agencies on Aging. (NAPS)