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LEADERS CORNER Hidden Government Program Pays the Cost of Home Care
What if 33% of all seniors in this country could receive up to $1,800 a month in additional income from the government to cover their long term care costs? They can! Under the right circumstances, a little-known federal program will pay additional . . . [Read More]
MEDICAL CORNER Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services National Medicare Multi-Media & Education Campaign
Medicare Strives to Help You Stay Healthy - Glaucoma Screening
A Healthier US Starts Here
"[Glaucoma] doesn't prevent me from doing anything that I once did," says glaucoma patient Sam Polakoff. "I'm fortunate in that mine was discovered . . . [Read More]
WELL-BEING CORNER SPECIAL NEEDS TRUSTS
With proper planning, it is possible to provide care for the disabled by using both private and governmental resources. Federal, and Massachusetts, statutes permit planning that maximizes the use of all available resources, both public and . . . [Read More]
RESOURCE CORNER Supports for those with Visual Impairments
Visual impairment has been said to be the most disabling conditions in later life. Visual loss interferes with many aspects of ones life including psychological health, social involvement, mobility and self-concept. According to Light House . . . [Read More]
You Don't Have to Go It Alone! Get Relief and Learn Skills
"SHINE" (Serving The Health Information Needs of Elders) 07/08/08 @ 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 Pharmacist" 07/10/08 @ 11:00 AM MassMedLine-Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. Learn about prescription medications & your health insurance that covers those medications. Licensed pharmacists will answer these and any question about your Medicare drug benefit options. Bring your own . . . [Learn More]
"Legal Assistance" (New Evening Session @ 6:00 PM) 07/15/08 @ 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" 07/22/08 @ 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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