Friday, May 17, 2013
The following was submitted by the North Andover Senior Center.
“Efforts to address elder abuse are 40 years behind those of child abuse and 20 years behind those of domestic violence” said Kathy Greenlee, Assistant Secretary for Aging (ASA) and Administration for Community Living Administrator. Greenlee added “That if we do not act now and apply the lessons we have learned from combating child abuse and domestic violence and sexual assault to develop a comprehensive approach that brings together all of the different resources to prevent elder abuse, the problem will only deepen. Elder abuse is a problem that is only going to intensify as the population ages and the number of older persons increases." Elder abuse can happen to anyone and can occur anywhere—in a person’s own home, in nursing homes or…
Sunday, May 12, 2013
The following was submitted by the North Andover Senior Center.
The phone rings, you pick it up, and the caller identifies himself as an officer of the court. He says you failed to report for jury duty and that a warrant is out for your arrest. You say you never received a notice. To clear it up, the caller says he'll need some information for "verification purposes"-your birth date, social security number, maybe even a credit card number. This is when you should hang up the phone. It's a scam. Jury duty scams have been around for years, but have seen resurgence in recent months. Communities in more than a dozen states have issued public warnings about cold calls from people claiming to be court officials seeking personal information. As a rule, court officers never ask for confidential information …
Tuesday, April 9, 2013
The following was submitted by the North Andover Senior Center.
Even with insurance, prescription drugs can still be unaffordable! High co-payments and gaps in coverage can make paying for prescription drugs very difficult. This is where Prescription Advantage can help. Prescription Advantage is a state-sponsored pharmacy assistance program available to Massachusetts residents age 65 and over and under 65 with disabilities. Prescription Advantage does not replace your insurance; it supplements your coverage to help lower your out-of-pocket costs. Prescription Advantage will supplement all insurances including Medicare Part D, Medicare Advantage plans and drug coverage you may receive from a former employer. Prescription Advantage also has benefits for seniors and disabled persons not eligible for …
Thursday, April 4, 2013
The following was submitted by the North Andover Senior Center.
National Volunteer Month is a time to celebrate people doing extraordinary things through service. Whenever you see a successful, busy and active Senior Center, you can count on the fact that there are many volunteers working behind the scenes, making things happen. This year we will be honoring over 150 volunteers who have given 50 hours or more of direct services or support to the North Andover Senior Center. We have chosen to do this special celebration in June. Town Officials, Speakers, entertainers, and group facilitators have given back to their community, we thank you. So, be sure and thank volunteers when you see them in action. They need to know they make a difference. A special thank you to the Council on Aging Board of …
Tuesday, March 5, 2013
The following was submitted by the North Andover Senior Center.
Prescription Advantage, administered by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder Affairs, is a prescription drug insurance plan that is available to Massachusetts residents age 65 and older, as well as younger individuals with disabilities who meet income and employment guidelines. Prescription Advantage offers two types of prescription drug coverage. For Individuals with Medicare: Prescription Advantage provides supplemental assistance, based on income, for its members with Medicare prescription drug coverage. Medicare is the primary drug insurance for Prescription Advantage members. Prescription Advantage is a secondary payer. Depending on income, Prescription Advantage may help pay all or part of the Medicare …
Thursday, February 28, 2013
The following was submitted by the North Andover Senior Center.
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Thursday, February 28
There are many things in life that are out of our hands. The Five Wishes booklet gives you a way to control something very important -- How you are treated if you are seriously ill. What is Five Wishes? Five wishes is the first living will that talks about your personal, emotional and spiritual needs as well as your medical wishes. It lets you choose the person you want to make health care decisions for you if you are not able to make them for yourself. Five Wishes lets you say exactly how you wish to be treated if you get seriously ill. It was written with the help of the American Bar Association’s Commission on Law and Aging, and the nation’s leading experts in end-of-life care. If you are interested in more information please stop by …
Tuesday, January 29, 2013
The following was submitted by the North Andover Senior Center.
What should you do when you first realize Mom or Dad needs help? How do you identify the kind of help he or she needs? The first step would be to take a thorough look at your parent’s lifestyle; assessing physical, emotional, financial and living situation. This will help you to identify strengths and weaknesses. Always talk with your parents or loved ones. This is all about them. Their wishes and priorities should be at the top at all times. If they are capable of doing so, your loved ones should be the ones making the decisions. It is important to recognize the more help you get from others the better the care will be that you provide for your loves ones. Involving others regularly and often makes it less likely that you will be …
Monday, November 26, 2012
You could win a variety of prizes.
The Senior Center is raffling off several Christmas trees, which were on display at their Holiday Fair this weekend and are still on display now. Trees are decorated with bulbs, gift certificates and more (one tree is decorated with lottery tickets too). Raffle drawing will be Dec. 14. Until then, you can go to the Senior Center and buy raffle tickets for the trees.
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North Andover Council on Aging/Senior Center
120 Main St # R, North Andover, MA
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Tuesday, August 14, 2012
The following was submitted by Irene O'Brien of the North Andover Senior Center.
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Tuesday, August 14, 2012
More than 145 million adults now include walking as part of a physically active lifestyle. More than 6 in 10 people walk for transportation or for fun, relaxation, or exercise, or for activities such as walking the dog. Physical activity helps control weight, but it has other benefits. Physical activity such as walking can help improve health. People who are physically active live longer have a lower risk for heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes and depression. If you're not sure about becoming active or boosting your level of physical activity because you're afraid of getting hurt, the good news is that moderate-intensity aerobic activity, like brisk walking, is generally safe for most people. Start slowly. Cardiac events, such as a …
Thursday, August 2, 2012
The following was submitted by the North Andover Senior Center.
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Thursday, August 2, 2012
Your financial support helps keep us going! The Friends of the North Andover Senior Center, a 501C3 non-profit organization, has been extremely grateful for your generosity in past years, and we are asking for your continued support. Your tax-deductable donation will help make a significant difference in your life, and the lives of your neighbors. Over the last eight years, The Friends of the North Andover Senior Center have continued to provide services and assistance to the older adult in the community of North Andover. Their fundraising efforts and your donations are responsible for four key ongoing programs that we provide at the North Andover Senior Center. Your donations have provided a 50% discounted MVRTA Transportation Pass for …
Charles Ormsby
9:25 am on Saturday, May 18, 2013
Does Obamacare qualify? How about the IRS? Or the Social Security scam? Elder abuse is bad, but it doesn't compare to the instances of child abuse that are being perpetrated! Twelve years of content-free indoctrination in government captivity (K-12), trillions in debt, 20% youth unemployment, ... but they do get free condoms ... I guess that makes up for it. more ›