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Conference highlights advocacy needed to support growing demand for aging services
Aging services organizations gather to advocate for elder care.
Coastline begins using text messages to improve communication with consumers
New option will deliver important updates to consumers via text messaging.
Coastline and Fairhaven COA team up to celebrate family caregivers
Event features speakers, health fair, and free brunch.
Coastline mourns the passing of beloved former Board President George Smith
His legacy of service and advocacy will be long remembered.
Massachusetts updates language on aging
Changes include renaming the Executive Office of Elder Affairs.
Celebration of Seniors draws more than 600 older people for another standout event
More than 600 older adults attend Celebration of Seniors to learn about fraud prevention and more.
Technology classes will be offered at newly opened computer lab
Space opened with 12 laptops with classes beginning in June.
May is Older Americans Month …Who, me?
OAA is a federal law that promotes the well-being of Americans “over 60”.
Bringing older adults into the COA one by one
Rochester Council on Aging reaches out to older adults who live alone.
SHINE volunteers are vital to making the best Medicare choices
Get help from SHINE when signing up for the best healthcare.
New Bedford honors the Tavares Brothers
Griffin Court renamed for the Tavares Brothers.
Young volunteers offer thanks to local veterans
Expressing gratitude to veterans through heartfelt messages.
Brain Builders offers cognitive strategies in community setting
Brain Builders offers people with brain injuries or other cognitive impairments a place to build skills in a supportive setting.
Help stamp out Medicare fraud in June
June 3 through June 9 is the Senior Medicare Patrol’s (SMP) National Medicare Fraud Prevention Week.
Thrilled to be back at Buttonwood Senior Center
Seniors are thrilled to be back at Buttonwood Senior Center as COA reopens site.
Technology support meets older adults ‘where they’re at’
New rounds of technology support for older adults aim to help in flexible, personalized ways.
Sharing our stories helps others share theirs
Event brings people together to raise awareness of and prevent suicide.
Community EMS Program helps older adults stay in their homes
Collaboration takes CARE to the next level in Marion.
A day in the life of an Outreach Coordinator
Here’s how an outreach coordinator helps older adults.
Messages of Hope: A Heartfelt Gesture for Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month
First Citizens Federal Union reaches out to help raise awareness for Alzheimer’s Disease.
Photos from the June 14 Celebration of Seniors event
Photos of the June 14 Celebration of Seniors event from photographer Bob Hughes
Stroke awareness is key to creating better medical outcomes
Marion holds awareness event at community center.
Celebration of Seniors is back!
Largest South Coast vendor fair and speaker event for older adults returns in June.
Exceptional careers lead to new love for older couple
Getting married in their 90s was just the beginning for this local couple.
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