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Celebration of Seniors is June 16
The Bristol County Celebration of Seniors event will be held at White’s in Westport on Friday, June 16 between 9 a.m. and 12 noon. The event is coordinated by the Office of Bristol County District Attorney, Thomas M. Quinn III, and Coastline Elderly Services, Inc. ...
Coastline meals programs earn the support of area Select Boards
Local town leadership threw their support behind Coastline for Older Americans Month, helping deliver meals to older adults in Marion, Fairhaven and Dartmouth. Like Coastline’s regular drivers, they greeted adults on their route by name and handed meals to recipients...
Senior Scope’s May Edition is Out Now
The latest Senior Scope is online now!
Culture plays important role in aging well at the IAC
The IAC created the Elder Group in 2014 for older women many of whom now live alone.
Saying farewell to our foster grandparents
Coastline will slowly wind down FGP in a way that lets volunteers complete the school year.
Executive order supports expanded access to affordable care
CEO Justin Lees fully supports the goals of the executive order.
Get to know which food additives to avoid
Here are seven tips to help keep your additive intake safe.
Coastline adds resources to emergency assistance funds
Coastline has raised its emergency assistance limits for those in need.
New Bedford moves senior center to North and South ends
The expansion of New Bedford social day services led to the relocation of the Senior Center to the North and South ends of the city.
Author hopes her stories will inspire others to write
“My emphasis is on how to begin telling your own family stories.”
New food bank lets people choose what they want
This food bank lets people choose the products they want to eat.
Breakfast now available for residents at Tripp Towers
Coastline is thrilled to announce it has begun serving breakfast to older residents living in Tripp Towers in the South End of New Bedford. The aging services organization added the meal to Tripp Tower’s regular lineup of weekday...
Coastline supports legislative priorities to benefit older adults
Coastline is supporting state legislative bills that will improve quality of life for older adults.
Coastline’s 2023 Legislative Breakfast a big success
The event included participation from area legislators, elected officials, and health care professionals.
Real Estate sales can be complicated after owner’s death
A buyer’s been found, but shortly before the closing the sale hits a snag.
Young Lady?
Retired Senior Scope editor pushes back on ageism.
Reachable homeless solutions spotlighted in New Bedford
Ending homelessness is different than managing it, says Julia Orlando.
Options for renters when landlords won’t make repairs
Renters are faced with a tricky decision: whether to withhold rent or not.
One Pot Chicken and Mushroom Orzo
Join us as we prepare a one-pot Chicken and Mushroom Orzo.
Senior Scope’s February Edition Out Now
The latest Senior Scope is online now!
Social day reopens in Fairhaven
Loss of programs created hardships for participants and families.
Child & Family Services designated CBHC for New Bedford
State plan will boost access to mental health support.
How a community walking program changed hearts
A Wellness Q&A with Dr. Mike Rocha.
Vigilance is key to stopping harm from identity theft
Most fraud reports filed in 2021 were for identity theft.
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