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Photos from the June 14 Celebration of Seniors event
Photos of the June 14 Celebration of Seniors event from photographer Bob Hughes
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.
Help stamp out Medicare fraud in June
June 3 through June 9 is the Senior Medicare Patrol’s (SMP) National Medicare Fraud Prevention Week.
Stroke awareness is key to creating better medical outcomes
Marion holds awareness event at community center.
Technology classes will be offered at newly opened computer lab
Space opened with 12 laptops with classes beginning in June.
Thrilled to be back at Buttonwood Senior Center
Seniors are thrilled to be back at Buttonwood Senior Center as COA reopens site.
Celebration of Seniors is back!
Largest South Coast vendor fair and speaker event for older adults returns in June.
May is Older Americans Month …Who, me?
OAA is a federal law that promotes the well-being of Americans “over 60”.
Technology support meets older adults ‘where they’re at’
New rounds of technology support for older adults aim to help in flexible, personalized ways.
Exceptional careers lead to new love for older couple
Getting married in their 90s was just the beginning for this local couple.
Gerami Pacheco named Nutrition Director for Coastline
Pacheco brings a strong focus in culinary and nutritional areas to the meals program.
Acushnet has a new Council on Aging director
Council on Aging Director’s new job a homecoming in more ways than one.
Tai chi helps circulate chi with gentle movement
Tai chi has been shown to help older adults improve balance and may have cognitive benefits too.
Seniors rally for better care
300+ older adults and advocates rallied for aging-related policy needs at the Massachusetts State House in February.
How to spot government imposters
There are common elements to many scams.
Presentation shows seniors the AI hype is real
ChatGPT 3.5 is available free at OpenAI.com.
YWCA opens third residential home
The organization is already hard at work on a fourth home to address the housing crisis.
Rochester COA hires SCSEP chef
Ken Viera began a new career with help from Coastline’s Senior Community Service Employment Program.
Join us for Older Adult Lobby Day on Feb. 27
Share your story with legislators on Lobby Day.
Celebration of Seniors returns with resources, speakers and free breakfast for older adults
Largest South Coast vendor fair and speaker event for older adults returns in June.
Using lifelong skills to create a more meaningful retirement
At age 88, Dr. Fogg is still giving back.
Getting REAL: Navigating federal ID requirements may require extra steps for some
The current deadline for REAL IDs is May 7, 2025.
‘We are just traumatized’: Making meaningful art in response to trauma
Former textile workers use their skills to transform trauma into prayer.
State House visit planned to advocate for increasing funding for senior programs
Older adult support organizations are organizing a lobby day at the State House in February.
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