Monthly updates for the 55+ community on Martha’s Vineyard from M.V. Center for Living, the Dukes County veterans agent, and the Council on Aging for each town, plus articles about elder law, medicare, and more.
Taking care of older adults
The Dukes County sheriff is perhaps best known as the Island’s jailer, but the mandate of the sheriff's office is far broader, and includes...
Up-Island Council on Aging: September 2024
Up-Island Council on Aging, Howes House
1042 State Rd., West Tisbury
508-693-2896
westtisbury-ma.gov/island-council-aging
There’s always something happening at the Howes House! We are open Monday – Friday, 8:30...
Edgartown Council on Aging: September 2024
Edgartown Council on Aging
The Anchors at 10 Daggett St.
508-627-4368
edgartowncoa.com
Weekly Events
Monday
9 am: Accessible Yoga with Jennifer
12:30 pm: Bridge
Tuesday
9 am: Yoga with Carol...
Oak Bluffs Council on Aging: September 2024
Oak Bluffs Council on Aging
21 Wamsutta Ave.
508-693-4509, ext. 3
oakbluffsma.gov/152/Council-on-Aging
We will be closed on Monday, Sept. 2, in observance of Labor Day.
Weekly Exercise, In-person and...
Tisbury Council on Aging: September 2024
Tisbury Senior Center
34 Pine Tree Road, Vineyard Haven
508-696-4205
tisburyma.gov/council-aging
The center is open Monday through Friday, 8 am to 4 pm.
Weekly Activities
Mondays
9:30 - 10:30 am,...
M.V. Center for Living: September 2024
M.V. Center for Living, the Island’s Dementia and Caregiver Support Network
508-939-9440
lesliec@mvcenter4living.org
mvcenter4living.org
Rewrite the story!
Although there is not yet a cure for dementia, you can help...
Veterans’ Corner: September 2024
The Dukes County Veterans Service Department serves the veterans of all seven towns within Dukes County. The Veterans Service Officer helps veterans obtain all...
SHINE: September 2024
SHINE (Serving the Health Insurance Needs of Everyone)
Barnstable County Regional SHINE office
shine@capecod.gov
774-243-2953
capecod.gov/departments/human-services/initiatives/shine
Providing free health insurance information and assistance for Medicare-eligible adults and their caregivers....
Healthy Aging Martha’s Vineyard: September 2024
Falls Prevention: A Step Ahead
As we age, maintaining our balance becomes increasingly crucial. That’s why Healthy Aging Martha’s Vineyard is putting the spotlight on...
Noteworthy 55+: September 2024
Community Programs
Emergency Food Program
As a member of the Greater Boston Food Bank, M.V. Center for Living coordinates the delivery of nutritious food to local...
CORE Senior Services: September 2024
CORE senior services
508-693-7900, ext. 210
mvcommunityservices.org
Counseling, Outreach and Referral for the Elderly (CORE) at M.V. Community Services works with at-risk and mostly home-bound seniors in...
CORE Senior Services: August 2024
CORE senior services
508-693-7900, ext. 210
mvcommunityservices.org
Counseling, Outreach and Referral for the Elderly (CORE) at M.V. Community Services works with at-risk and mostly home-bound seniors in...