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LEADERS CORNER COMMUNITY FIRST INITIATIVE
The Community First Initiative seeks to expand the income and asset rules for MassHealth and is designed to keep frail elders out of institutional care and to help transition those in nursing homes back to the community. Nursing homes currently . . . [Read More]
MEDICAL CORNER Medical Care at the End-of-Life
Medical Care Immediately Prior to Death
In the first half of the 20th century, most people who died had an accident or contracted a disease or they had a physical disorder that inevitably lead to death. Life-saving medical interventions such as . . . [Read More]
WELL-BEING CORNER The Benefits of Oriental Healing
Oriental healing has been used for centuries to connect the mind, body, and spirit, by promoting wellness through their unification. There are various types of healing practices ranging from tai chi, Shamanism, meditation…etc. Both senior . . . [Read More]
RESOURCE CORNER PLANNING FOR THE DISABLED
Contemplating your own mortality is always scary. It is particularly frightening if you're the parent of a severely disabled child. Routine estate planning can be a nightmare. Instead of simply figuring out who gets the house and the mutual fund . . . [Read More]
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"SHINE" (Serving The Health Information Needs of Elders) 09/09/08 @ 12:30 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]
"The Long Term Insurance Guy" 09/09/08 @ 02:00 PM What is Long Term Care Insurance? Would it be right for you or your loved one? Do you have questions about how Long Term Care Insurance work? If you are an elder, a caregiver or a professional we have all the answers to these and other insurance related questions. The Central Massachusetts Agency on Aging will collaborate with Successful . . . [Learn More]
"Legal Assistance" (New Evening Session @ 6:00 PM) 09/16/08 @ 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" 09/23/08 @ 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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