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6- A mask must be worn at all times. Call the Center onarrival in parking lot.- Stay in your car. You will be called to enter building atyour appointment time.- in building, your temperature will be taken and you will beasked a series of screening questions.3rd Thursday of the month 10-12 noon byappointment. Call the Center to schedule.first Thursday and last Tuesdayof every month by appointment2nd Thursday of the month from 10- 11am byappointment. Call Nancy to schedule.Call the Center to schedule.April 9thwith Visiting Dental Hygienists,Andrea Read & Teresa Simison.last Wednesday of every month2-3pm by appointmentCall 508-827-6725 to schedule.Call the Center to schedule.2nd Thursday of every month11am -1pm by appointmentCall the Center to schedule.Contact the SCCLS New Bedford office at508-979-7150. English, Spanish, Portuguese.LET US PLACEYOUR AD HERE.Scott M. Corin, M.D. Marc P. Wladis, M.D.Kameran Lashkari, M.D. Paul J. Botelho. M.D.500 Faunce Corner Road, Suite 110 N. Dartmouth, MA508-717-0270PROJECT INDEPENDENCEADULT DAY SERVICES Medical Monitoring by RN Bilingual Staff Free Visit Transportation New Friends Nutritious Meals Full Activity ScheduleProfessional Staff Safe EnvironmentOVER 35 YEARS EXPERIENCE250 Elm Street, New Bedford508-997-1441 www.piadhc.orgCaregivers grant funded by Title IIIE of theOlder Americans Act. sponsored by CESIJOHN T. VEALE, D.M.D., M.P.H.PETER G. VEALE, D.M.D.General Dentistry45 Slocum RoadDartmouth, MA 02747Telephone:508-999-3038Call us Today!508-999-6400In-Hn-Hoome SerS ervv ices SuSupp or t SerS ervv icesMe a l DeD elilivvereryy EmpEmploloyy menentt PrProgograramms1646 Purchase St., New Bedford, MA 02740www.coastlinenb.orgAd info. 1-800-477-4574 Publication Support 1-800-888-4574 www.lpiseniors.com Dartmouth Council on Aging, Dartmouth06-5080

7Unfortunately, the vaccinations will not bring an immediate end to Covid-19. They are a step along the wayto protecting us and the spread of the virus. Even after vaccination, we will need to continue to takeprecautions and follow the CDC safety guidelines. Continue to social distance, wear a mask, and avoidcrowds. It’s a little complicated. for you to do things like visit the grocery store or the post officeif you work in a place that leaves you highly exposed, your risk of getting Covid-19 will be greatlyreduced, orif you and the people you want to see are all vaccinated, it should be safer to socialize with them,including indoors.Early evidence suggests that the first vaccines in the U.S. reduce people’s risk of developingCovid-19 by around 95 percent, that still means a small percentage of people could still getsick, and as long as the virus is as widespread as it is now, even that small percentage could bea very large number of people, so don’t expose yourself unnecessarily.According to the CDC, it is not yet know if vaccinated people can transmit the virus if theybecome infected but don’t show symptoms. Early data on transmission seems promising, butvaccines are very unlikely to curb contagiousness entirely.Already, three variants have emerged that, in different ways, present challenges for the U.S.The B.1.1.7 variant, which was first seen in the United Kingdom, is more transmissible thanearlier forms of the virus, and, research increasingly indicates, more lethal. Then there are P.1and B.1.351, which were first seen in Brazil and South Africa, respectively. They appear to bebetter at reinfecting people who’ve recovered from an initial bout of Covid-19. Some vaccineshave also been found to be less effective against B.1.351, and given that it shares some of itsmutations with P.1., experts fear the same could be true with the latter. We will have to waitand see. The UK variant accounts for about 5% of all Covid-19 in the US now and someexperts predict it could be the dominant strain in the US by mid March.Vaccinated people should still follow CDC safety guidelines: wear masks in public and avoid largegroups and indoor gatherings when possible.If you and the people you want to see are all vaccinated and following CDC guidelines, it should besomewhat safer to socialize with them, including indoors, experts say, but being in large groups ortraveling, when there’s no way to know if the people around you have been vaccinated, will remainrisky.Family members and friends will be vaccinated at different times. Socializing before everyone in thegroup is vaccinated is a harder question, experts say. It would be safer than it is now, but spread ispossible before everyone has immunity, and people will still need to consider the small chance ofinfecting someone who is at high risk.It should be much safer to move around any community once it has achieved herd immunity — thepoint when the virus can’t easily spread because enough people have become vaccinated or havealready had the illness. Many scientists think at least 70 percent of people need to have acquiredimmunity for the whole community to be protected (herd immunity). That number is just an estimate,though, and might need to be revised once more is known about how vaccines affect the virus’sability to spread.Ref: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/12/21/u.e articleShare,

8Sunday, March 14thSpring Forward Daylight Saving Time StartsWhen local standard time is about to reachSunday, March 14, 2021, 2:00:00 am clocks areturned forward 1 hour.Eligibility of Dartmouth Veteransfor the COVID-19 Vaccinationthrough the VA Health Care SystemOnly veterans who are currently enrolled in theVA Healthcare System, and meet thepredetermined priority level standard will beeligible to receive the vaccine. Veteransmeeting the current standard for the prioritylist will be contacted by phone to schedule anappointment through their local VAMC.Eligibility is for enrolled Veterans only. Widowsand spouses are not eligible to receive thevaccine through the VA and should seekalternative means of vaccination.Matthew Brouillette,Veterans Service Officer, Dartmouth508-910-1818, 774-762-8301RMorgan Banville, second-year PhD student atEast Carolina University, and 2015 DartmouthHigh School alumna has recently partneredwith the Dartmouth Natural Resources Trust(DNRT) on an exciting project. They arelooking into the possibility of acquiring anall-terrain wheelchair or other piece ofadaptive equipment to loan to visitors withphysical challenges so that they may enjoysome of their nature trails.They are seeking input from communitymembers who identify as physically disabledon the type of equipment and features thatwould provide a safe, comfortable, andpositive trail experience. They hope to providemore support so people of all abilities havethe opportunity to get outdoors in nature.If you would like to help out, they wouldappreciate you taking the secure survey theyhave posted athttps://forms.gle/BGrxyLKQRmP3dCVt6If you have any questions/concerns, contactMorgan Banville at 508-817-6937.For inspiration, visit DNRT’s Youtube atured2020’s Best Movies and TV for Grownups to beAired on PBS Great PerformancesSunday, March 28If you are over 50 and a movie buff, you willprobably love this awards ceremony. It is has beennicknamed as the ceremony “for 50 , by 50 ”.To give you an idea of what to expect. In the BestActress category, nominations go to MichellePfeiffer, Robin Wright, Sophia Loren, Viola Davis, andFrances McDormand. In the Best Actor category, thenominees are Ralph Fiennes, Delroy Lindo, AnthonyHopkins, Gary Oldman, and Tom Hanks.Supporting actress/actor nominees: Glenn Close,Candice Bergen, Jodie Foster, Yuh-Jung Youn, EllenBurstyn, Clarke Peters, Demian Bichir, Bill Murray,Paul Raci, and Mark Rylance.This is the fourth year they will be broadcast onPBS Great Performances. For more ies-for-grownups-awards/12309/Get the app videoapp/You have until the 28th to catch up on your movieviewing.

9by Nanci WinterhalterMy Aunt Pat had 8 children in 20 years. Nothing seemed to rattle her. When oneof her clan was feeling unwell, after establishing that there was nothing broken orpossibly fatal, she gave her customary advice: “drink some water, take a nap, go to thebathroom” and we will talk again afterwards. At the time we thought that was unusual.Now we think she may have been onto something.When it works well, digestion is a miracle. As my teacher said, “digestion turns whatisn’t us, into us”, and then eliminates what we don’t need. Wow! When working well,our digestive system nourishes AND cleanses us.How and what we eat can be one of the prime contributors to poor health (individually and collectively). Italso holds the potential of restoring balance within us and laying the foundation for improved well being.And, of course eating can be one of the simple pleasures of life. So, let’s think about nourishing ourawesome vessel.First, we gather information. Consider keeping a “diary” of what and how you eat and drink for 3 or 4“routine” days. Refrain from judging, just jot. Seek the whole truth about yourself, including your habits.When you review your diary, do it as you might do with a great friend - with kindness but honesty. What doyou notice? This very action alone cultivates a new awareness. Awareness can lead to valuable insights.With your new found self-knowledge, consider your shopping routines in order to gather foods which aremore wholesome, more natural and more sustaining. Maybe, limit shopping to mostly the perimeter aisles ofthe grocer. Visits to your local farmer’s markets and farm stands may be in order. Choose organics whenavailable, local products whenever possible (so fruits and veggies are in season), foods closer to the earth asopposed to processed and whose ingredient list is very short and recognizable. Changing eating habits canbe a challenge and takes time. But, over time you will learn more about yourself and your nutritional needsand will reap the benefits.Consider making mindfulness a part of every meal! It helps you focus on the sensations of eating to furtherenjoy the experience. Notice more about your food - color, shape, texture, smell and subtle flavors. Whenyou note the familiar scent of something you love to eat upon entering a home, or even see or imagine it, youstart to salivate just thinking about it. The digestive process has already begun!When you actually sit to eat and place food into your mouth, your teeth start chomping, your spit startsmoistening things and enzymes in your saliva start breaking down your food before it even leaves the mouth!So, take your time. Chewing breaks down your food so it loses texture. You may find this enhances yourexperience of eating by bringing an ease to your swallow and can reduce indigestion which can accompanyeating too fast. You tend to eat less as your gut has time to send “getting satisfied” signals to preventovereating. Consider this Confusian inspired term - Hara Hachi Bu - and stop eating when your stomach is80% full. That’s what you might call food for thought!Now, about alignment. the position and posture you adopt while eating and drinking affects your digestiveprocess. Your goal is for a neutral, upright spine position with your head stacked over your spine. Bringyour seat quite close to the table. Let your feet rest firmly on the earth. Sitting up straight at the table relievesback and neck tension and brings your “pipes” in line for smooth flow of food down the digestive tract afterchewing. Upright posture also eases our breathing - which is always desirable, especially when eating!Bringing your food to your mouth rather than bringing your mouth to your food helps you maintain thisupright position. And, you look so civilized!Here’s an idea taken out of my Italian ancestors’ playbook. Consider an after meal Passegiata - a pleasant“digestive stroll”. Reconnect with yourself and enjoy this simple aid to digestion. Buona giornata, parliItaliano?As we know, water is essential for life and for good health and drinking water during or after a meal actuallyaids digestion. Water helps break down food so your body can absorb the nutrients. By softening our stool,continued

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In Support of Digestion, continued from page 911water can help prevent constipation. Advice from the Ayurvedic tradition (and my Nana) is to drink a glass ofroom temperature water first thing in the morning to help “flush” the system. This can stimulate themovement of food through the digestive tract, thereby helping us develop regular bowel movements. Morethan 1/2 of our body weight is water! Maintaining the correct balance of water is essential for keeping all ofour cells healthy. Hydration affects all the systems of our body. Even mild dehydration can adversely affectour cognitive status, short term memory, mood, concentration and more. And, let’s not forget that a large partof muscle composition is water, so muscles function better and are less injury prone when well hydrated! Iget thirsty just thinking about it!Now that your interest is piqued - you might want to explore more specific information regarding healthydietary approaches. The recent Harvard Women’s Health Watch Newsletter advised considering dietaryapproaches such as The DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) and the Mediterranean diet. Thereis evidence that both approaches help heart AND brain health. Who doesn’t need some of that?In closing, be honest with yourself and be patient but persistent. Don’t forget, “A journey of a thousandmiles begins with a single step.” —Lao Tzu.I am a Certified Yoga Therapist and Teacher, a Physical Therapist (MS, Columbia University), an Accessible YogaCertified Teacher and a Certified Yoga for Cancer Teacher. Much of my career as a PT was in community health,where I was privileged to serve my “neighbors” of the Greater New Bedford Area, often at the most challengingperiods of their life. I teach Yoga for Cancer Survivors, Chair Yoga, Yoga for People with Parkinson’s, a HappyPosture/Healthy Bones program, and Hatha Yoga for any human. It is my goal to integrate the multi faceted benefitsof yoga with the science (and joy) of movement to enhance ease in body, mind and breath, resilience, relaxation,mental clarity and tranquility while exploring our connection to ourselves and each other in a light hearted way. Anative New Yorker, I have resided for many years on the beautiful South Coast of Massachusetts with my husbandand pooch. I love to move, learn, walk in nature and have a good laugh. Nanci WinterhalterSenior Homeowners over 62Is a Reverse Mortgage an option?Call Joe for a free consultation!508-509-5539dartmouth villageAssisted Living & Memory Care(508) 999-0404“Where Everybody Knows Your Name”PBMJoseph CasteloNMLS #19243MA Mortgage BrokerLic. MB1271This Spaceis AvailablePatricia Bloom-McDonald, Attorney-at-LawYour Attorney for Life’s PlanningCall for a complimentary consultation:508-646-98881105 State Rd. P.O. Box 858 Westport, MASatellite Office Canton, MA781-713-4709- Estate Planning - Elder Law- Real EstateWebsite: www.McBloomLaw.com - ProbateAlso available to meet at YOUR office, home, or place of convenience.Ad info. 1-800-477-4574 Publication Support 1-800-888-4574 www.lpiseniors.comDartmouth Council on Aging, Dartmouth06-5080

12Support Groups . onAlzheimer's SupportWidowed Persons SupportFamily Caregiver SupportOn ZOOM Every other Tuesday @ 3pmOn ZOOM every other Friday at 10amThis Support Group is lead by atrained facilitator.The Widowed Persons SupportGroup open to widowed persons ofall ages who are going through thegrieving process.Program outreach is providedthrough group sessions, a telephoneservice, a referral service, socials,and a newsletter.To enroll in the program or tojoin in a ZOOM group session pleasecontact Linda Rose or Jane Rocha atthe YWCA at 508-999-3255.On ZOOM every 1st & 3rd Thursday ofevery month from 10:30am-12noonThe Alzheimer’s Support group hasbeen meeting bi-monthly at theCenter for many years. Thisprofessionally led group is forcaregiver’s and their care partners.Carolyn Greany, the facilitator, hasbeen trained by the Alzheimer’sAssociation to lead the group. Pleasecontact her for more information at508-304-4587.For online support go to Alzheimer’sConnected at www.Alzconnected.org.This is a free online community,where you can find advice andsupport from others who affected byAlzheimer’s or dementia.24/7 Alzheimer’s Helpline1-800-272-3900Join Coastline in partnership withDartmouth Council on Aging for theonly Family Caregiver Support Groupin the surrounding area!Virtual Meetings are held every 1stand 3rd Thursday of every monthfrom 10:30am-12noonFor more information please contact:Stephanie Gibson at 774-510-5209This program is funded by Title III – B of theOlder Americans Act through CoastlineElderly Services, Inc.LOOKING FOR A NEW CPA?Megan E. Ercolani, CPA, MST, MBA13 years of public accounting experience in both tax and auditing.Megan will be by her client’s side every step of the way providinga level of attention to your accounting needs that are unmatched.867 Allen Street, DartmouthCall 508-951-8056 today for a free consultation!megan@cpasouthcoast.com www.cpasouthcoast.comMegan’s father, Edward F. Iacaponi, is a former board memberof the Dartmouth Council on Aging.Adam C. SilvaAttorney at Lawadamsilvalaw.comIRS and State Tax ResolutionTax Liens Wage Levies Tax AuditsIRS Notices Penalty ReliefEstate PlanningTrust Wills Asset ProtectionHealthcare Directives ProbateThe Law Office of Adam Silva286 Union St., New Bedford, MA 508-817-4220 adamsilva@adamsilvalaw.comAd info. 1-800-477-4574 Publication Support 1-800-888-4574 www.lpiseniors.com Dartmouth Council on Aging, Dartmouth06-5080

Legal Topics with Brandon C. Walecka, Esq.13By: Brandon C. Walecka, Esq.Walecka Law, P.C.774-203-9003Brandon@WaleckaLaw.comSometimes I get a call from a client after they go to a bank or other financial institution only to learnthat the bank will not accept their family member’s power of attorney document. I will discussstrategies to discuss with your financial institutions to avoid this issue.A DPOA is a legal document in which you designate who you want to make legal and financialdecisions for you if you cannot make them for yourself. For example, who will pay your bills orwithdraw funds from your bank accounts if you cannot? "Durable" means that the power of attorneywill survive the incapacity of the principal (the person who created the power of attorney). Even avalidly executed DPOA can be rejected or called into question by a third party. Banks, brokeragefirms, insurance comp

MassHealth Provider / Most Insurances Accepted. 5 I . Directions: Enter your name and phone number (print), cut on dotted lines and mail to: . with Visiting Dental Hygienists, Andrea Read & Teresa Simison. - all 508827-6725 to schedule. 2nd Thursday of every month