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LEADERS CORNER Ideas for Sitting and Standing
For some people, simply rising from a chair can be quite challenging. A 1997 study by the U.S. Census Bureau indicated that 3.0% of the overall population and 9.6% of people over 65 have difficulty getting in and out of bed or a chair. These . . . [Read More]
MEDICAL CORNER Vestibular Disorders: a Lesser-Known Cause of Senior Falls
A recent study found that of the millions of seniors with a balance disorder, many are not aware they have the condition.
One third of American adults, 69 million men and women over age 40, are up to 12 times more likely to have a serious . . . [Read More]
WELL-BEING CORNER HOW TO CARE FOR YOURSELF
Think there’s nothing you can do about arthritis? Great news! You can act right now. Some of the ideas here are simple, one-time actions. Others are first steps toward longer-term goals. All can directly or indirectly improve your health, outlook . . . [Read More]
RESOURCE CORNER Hold it!
Sometimes it is difficult or impossible to hold something in your hand. This may be a temporary problem, like trying to carry too many items at once, or a longer-term issue brought on by an ailment like arthritis or an accident. There will always be . . . [Read More]
You Don't Have to Go It Alone! Get Relief and Learn Skills
"The Hospice Nurse" 08/04/10 @ 10:00 AM What is Hospice? Would it be right for you or your loved one? Do you have questions about how Hospice works in your home or in a facility? How does hopice support a individual with a terminal illness to live their remaining days as comfortably as possible? If you are an elder, a caregiver or a professional we have all the answers to these and . . . [Learn More]
"SHINE" (Serving The Health Information Needs of Elders) 08/10/10 @ 01:00 PM What is the difference between Medicare, Medicaid, Medigap, and Managed Care? If you are an elder, a caregiver or a professional, we have information regarding these subjects and other senior health insurance related questions. The Central Massachusetts Agency on Aging collaborates with the SHINE Program (Serving the Health Information Needs of . . . [Learn More]
"Legal Assistance" 08/17/10 @ 11:00 AM Social Security, SSI and MassHealth can all seem a bit overwhelming and confusing; as is with tenant and elderly housing problems. Every third Tuesday of the month, Central Massachusetts Agency on Aging collaborates with Legal Assistance Corporation of Central Massachusetts to offer a FREE Educational Series regarding elder issues around these . . . [Learn More]
"Caregiver Support Group" 08/24/10 @ 03:00 PM Feeling stress with caregiving responsibilities while struggling to balance work and family obligations, can put quite a strain on other relationships. If you are an individual who provides care to older relatives, partners & friends, you don't have to go it alone! Every fourth Tuesday of the month we provide a support group in collaboration . . . [Learn More]
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