Thursday, September 19, 2024

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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...