Senior Scope Feature Articles
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Finding Community on Christmas Day
Volunteers serve meals on Christmas Day in New Bedford.
Proper Posture Can Help Your Back While Shoveling Snow
Being prepared for snow – and snow removal – will save you from injuries during the winter months.
Author Creates Conversation Through Art Appreciation
During a presentation on Dec. 4 at the Acushnet Public Library, McDonald explored the origins of her new book.
Wellness Initiative Kicks off New Year with Fitness Challenge
The New Bedford Wellness Initiative hosts free classes for adults at the Boys & Girls Club of Greater New Bedford.
Middle School & Fairhaven COA Make Picture-Perfect Pairing
7th graders from a local middle school teach patrons of the Fairhaven COA about photography.
Mind the Nutrition Facts Label to Lower Your Sugar Intake
Sugar is everywhere – from pasta sauce to crackers, which makes cutting back on sugar challenging.
New Year, New Senior Scope
Read the latest issue online.
Use Your Brain While Exercising Your Body
One way you can improve your activities of daily living is to increase the activation between brain and body.
Cooking Healthy with Coastline: French Meat Pie
Learn how to make French meat pie in this video.
Senior Scope’s December Issue Out Now!
Read the latest issue online.
How to Read the New Nutrition Facts Label
Changes to the Nutrition Facts Label are coming in January 2020.
Community Event Emphasizes Healthy Aging, Socialization
Older adults gathered at the Buttonwood Senior Center for an afternoon of activities and a group meal.
Tips and Tricks for Older Job Seekers
This article offers advice for older job seekers who are looking to secure a job in today’s market.
Matter of Balance Workshops
FREE fall prevention classes this Nov. and Dec.
Senior Scope’s November Issue Out Now!
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Oatmeal Pumpkin Energy Bites and Pumpkin Black Bean Quesadillas
Celebrate National Pumpkin Day with two awesome recipes!
‘Cooking with Grandkids’ is Seeking Chefs
“Cooking with Grandkids” brings grandparents and their grandchildren together for a culinary lesson.
Mobile Farm Stand Celebrates a Busy Summer
Coastal Foodshed embarked on a project that brought locally sourced food directly into the community.
Cuttyhunk to Open a New Library in Spring 2020
The town of Cuttyhunk will begin construction on a new public library that will include space for senior use.
Can Meat be Part of a Healthy, Well-Balanced Diet?
Meat can be part of a healthy diet, but controlling portions is key.
Heating and Utility Relief for Tri-Town Area Elders
Funding made possible by the George E. Curtis Charitable Trust.
Senior Scope’s October Issue Out Now!
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Greek Spaghetti Squash Toss
This vegetarian dish features squash, chick peas and tomatoes.
Malnutrition Awareness Week is Sept. 23-27
Learn more about how malnutrition impacts health.
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