Senior Scope Feature Articles
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Social Security Administration changes will affect older adults
Social Security reimbursement payments may impact public benefits for some.
Accounting Specialist
Coastline is accepting resumes for a full-time Accounting Specialist.
Boost your immunity with these nutrient-rich foods
Try these nutrient-rich foods to boost immunity during winter months.
Home Care Secretary
Coastline is accepting resumes for a Home Care Secretary position.
Beyond Posting: How social media can help older adults socialize
Groups like Southeastern MA Female Friends Over 50 help older adults make new friends
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Coastline seeks consumer feedback on home delivered meals.
Is a personal trainer right for you in 2025?
Older adults turn to the gym and personal trainers for better health.
Memory Cafés ease burden of living with dementia
Caregivers and people living with dementia find camaraderie, friendship and joy at local memory cafes.
Threats to Medicaid and Social Security alarming
Legislative event focuses on funding threats to vital aging services.
UNITED FOR AGING WELL: A Regional Legislative Breakfast
Find documents and information related to this March 14 event.
Local rail connections will be a game-changer for the region
MBTA commuter rail service to New Bedford to start in March
40-hours Bi-weekly Meals on Wheels Driver using Company-owned Vehicle
Coastline is accepting resumes for a 40-hours Bi-weekly Meals on Wheels driver.
Older adults weigh AI benefits against concerns of scams and fraud
AI makes it harder to detect scams, particularly for those less familiar with technology.
New Bedford delivers books to homebound residents
New Bedford library brings books and videos to residents.
What Massachusetts residents need to know about changes to your SNAP and HIP benefits.
A SNAP increase and HIP reduction will impact South Coast families.
Neighborly assistance helps keep Dartmouth resident at home
Dartmouth woman gets a helping hand from Habitat for Humanity’s Brush with Kindness program.
Pickleball is booming for Boomers
Retirees staying active on the pickleball court.
WEP repeal will increase benefits for some public employees
Biden repealed Windfall Elimination Provision and Government Pension Offset.
Site Manager
Coastline is accepting resumes for a part-time Site Manager at one of its nutrition operation sites.
Heart disease and strategies for heart health for American Heart Month
Cardiologist describes risks of heart disease, symptoms to be aware of, and strategies for better health.
Medicare beneficiaries may now appeal observation status issues
Medicare forced to allow appeals on denied coverage based on observation status after legal decision.
Hope for housing help at summit, despite no easy solutions
Newly created Bristol County Continuum of Care comes together to tackle homelessness problem.
Dartmouth thanks town veterans for their service
Ed Pimental honored for his long service.
Turning 100 is a memorable moment for New Bedford woman
Meals on Wheels now offering better food options with new caterer.
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