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APRIL 2021SeasoningsSeasoningswww.mattapoisett.netAUGUST 2017Mattapoisett Council on Aging, 17 Barstow St., PO Box 528, Mattapoisett MA 02739, P: 508-758-4110, F: 508-758-4119howeverFriends of the Mattapoisett Council Aging, Inc., PO Box 1116, Mattapoisett, MA 02739 (501c3: non-profit)Dear Friends,Welcome back! Spring is in the air and more people have been fully vaccinated, with many of yousoon to be!The COA is pleased to finally re-open for programming. It is important to note, however, that althoughsome people will be fully vaccinated, there are manywho are still waiting. Further, there are some peoplewho will not be vaccinated due to health issues orother reasons. Therefore, it is important that we allare considerate of each other and continue to wearmasks for the foreseeable future.For those who feel uncomfortable wearing a maskfor exercising or for a pro-longed period, one suggestion is to wear a plastic piece under your mask thatseparates your mask from your mouth and providessome “breathing” room. These plastic pieces can bepurchased at local stores or online.New programming and services will be offeredover time, as the COA can accommodate. The COAwill continue to follow any State and/or Town guidance regarding wearing of masks and any otherhealth and safety protocols, with Town policy takingprecedence.We look forward to seeing you and serving youalbeit with masks and a little distancing! After thispast year, we wish you all a positive, bright new season of living life to the fullest!GENERAL POLICY GUIDE-RE-OPENING PLANRegistration is required*· For each session / program; for each week- No walk-ins. No exceptions- Registration allowed only one week at a timefor each class.· Registration begins exactly one week prior to theclass and ends no later than 24 business hours priorto the class time. (Note: Monday classes must be preregistered no later than the Friday prior)Cannot register for multiple weeksRegistration Priority – based on space availability:(1) Mattapoisett residents age 60 (2) Mattapoisett residents 55 (1st level wait list)(3) Non-residents 60 (2nd level wait list)Those on the wait lists will be notified no laterthan 23 hours prior to the session.In the event of inclement weather, the COA willcall those who are registered, either the night before or within an hour of the scheduled classtime.Face Covering - RequiredEach person must wear a facial covering, over noseand mouth, at all times while indoors, includingwhile exercisingA designated space, separated from the fitnessspace, will be assigned for “mask break” if someone should need to remove their mask due tohealth concerns.We encourage you to make decisions that are inyour personal best interest.The full policy, which includes transportation and otherguidelines, is on the Mattapoisett Council on Aging website or can be requested by contacting the COA

SeasoningsHONORING CHOICES COUNCIL ON AGINGExecu!ve DirectorJacqueline Couccicoadirector@ma"apoise".netAdministra!ve Coord.Madeline Murphycoaadmin@ma"apoise".netApril 2021www.honoringchoicesmass.comEvery competent adult, 18 years and older, has the right to direct their health carechoices, and write down their choices in a personal plan. The Honoring Choices website’s “Who’s Your Agent? Program makes it easy to create and update yourhealth care plan all through your life.Outreach CoordinatorElizabeth Leatham, M.Ed.Corinne Marlow, MSWoutreachcoa@ma"apoise".netC.O.A. BoardChair: Kenneth WattsVice-Ch: Shirley HaleySecretary: Carolyn ThomasBethany CoutoDeborah DahillPatrick DawsonPatricia GossJohanna RileySusan RoylanceC.O.A. MEETING1st Wed. of Month8:30 a.m.VIRTUAL MEETINGSFriends of theMa"apoise"Council on Aging, Inc.Board of DirectorsAnne Bartnowski, Pres.Dana Vaitses, SecretaryPaula Cobb, TreasurerRayna CaplanJune DameryJoan HealdPenny HillerCarole JarvisLeona MansfieldJim MitchesonPolly Ann MortLou ReadeMarie RottlerDorothy SalgadoMary ScottFMCOA Board MeetingPostponed Until FurtherNoticeMEDICARE SCAMChecklist:Do you have a Health Care Proxy and PersonalDirective (living Will)?If no, you can do-it-yourself using the Getting Started Tool KitIf yes, take a moment to review your documents. Are they up-to date? Are they valid?Learn more with Things to Know About a Health Care Proxy; Things to Know About aPersonal DirectiveStarted a planning discussion about my care goals and choices with my health care providers to put my plan in action.I gave a copy of my documents to my Health Care Agent. He/she knows my instructionsfor care.I gave a copy of my documents to my primary care physician to put into my medicalrecord.I gave a copy to the hospital that I would most likely use so they have it in their records,should I be transported there and not able to speak for myself###OUTREACH OFFICE HOURSPlease be aware of a current Medicare Scam going onin which people have received phone calls asking ifthey have received their new card, and then asking for Outreach Coordinator, Liz Leatham, is available fortheir new card number. As a reminder, Medicare almost in-office meetings on Tuesdays and Thursdays, byappointment. Call the COA for more info.never makes phone calls out.

April 2021Seasonings3SERVICES & SUPPORTHearing AidServicesFoot CareFirst Monday of each month 1:30 p.m. (by appointment)FREE hearing screening FREE hearing aid cleaning FREE ear examService provided at the COA by a licensed Hearing Instrument Specialist.Last Monday of each month by appointment 30 [some insurances accepted]Service by Dr. Alan Lechan, D.P.M.DentalFuelAssistanceSNAPPreventative dental services at the COA, quarterly, by appointment.Dental cleanings exams desensitizing treatments denture care temporary fillings crown recements if needed.- Free for anyone with MassHealth Standard/ Medicaid and Senior Whole Health.- Affordable rates for individuals without dental insurance, as well as grant-fundedservices for eligible individuals. Call 508-827-6725 for appointmentMattapoisett COA is teaming with the local fuel assistance program throughP.A.C.E. (People Acting in Community Endeavors) to offer filing assistance.One-on-one appointments are available on Tuesdays and Thursdays, by appointment, at the COA. Contact the COA to make your appointment by calling508-758-4110 or email: coadirector@mattapoisett.netSupplemental Nutrition Assistance Program assists with funds for nutritious food.Contact the COA Outreach for more information on qualifications and application.All information is confidential.CaregivingFamily Care Giver Support Program offered through Coastline Services. Contactthem at 508-999-6400 or the COA at 508-758-4110MoneyManagementMoney Management program provides a trained, insured qualified volunteerthrough Coastline Services may assist you as either a Bill Payer or a RepresentativePayee. Contact the COA Outreach to learn if you qualify.Legal ServicesSouth Coastal County Legal Services. Types of Cases include: health, health insurance, long-term care (MassHealth eligibility and denials and long-term care,Medicare denials and penalties); public benefits [SNAP, SSA, SSI, unemployment& other benefit programs]; housing [evictions, appeals of denials, public housingeligibility & subsidies. Intake: 800-244-9023 or 508-979-7150 or online sccls.orgAre you 65 or older, or eligible for Medicare because of disability? Are you losingyour health care coverage from your employer? If you delayed taking Medicare PartB because you were covered by an employer but may be losing coverage due tolayoff or retirement, contact the SHINE Program.MedicareWidowedPersonsSupport GroupSHINE (Serving the Health Insurance Needs of Everyone) can answer your questions. Contact the COA to connect with the volunteer SHINE CounselorA confidential, respectful group of people who share and care. Attendees have expressed that this group has helped them in many ways.DATE & TIME TBD. If interested, please contact the COA to be notified when thegroup with resume.

SeasoningsApril 20212158:45 Tai Chi8:30 Yoga6788:15 Barre9:00 Open PaintingSession914158:15 Barre9:00 Open PaintingSession1621228:15 Barre9:00 Open PaintingSession2328298:15 Barre9:00 Open PaintingSession308:30 COA Board10:00 Knitting10:30 Strength & Balance10:30 Strength & Balance12:30 Bingo1:30 Hearing Services - by Appt.8:45 Tai Chi128:30 Yoga1310:00 Knitting12:30 Bingo10:30 Strength & BalanceCLOSED1910:30 Strength& Balance8:30 Yoga2010:30 Strength& Balance12:30 Bingo8:45 Tai Chi2610:00 Knitting10:30 Strength & Balance8:30 Yoga2710:30 Strength& Balance12:30 BingoFootcare—By Appt.The Friends group is the 501 c3 non-profit support of the COA. Anyone over18 is welcome to become a “Friend” and volunteers are always welcome. Products of seahorse emblem t-shirts, sweatshirts, aprons and other items are alwaysavailable for sale as an ongoing fundraiser.President: Anne BartnowskiContact the Friends’ president for more info.annebartnowski1@gmail.com508-758-4603THIS NEWSLETTER IS FUNDED, IN PART, BY THE TOWN OF MATTAPOISETT, THE FRIENDS OF THE MATTAPOISETT COUNCIL ON AGING AND BY OUR SPONSORS.

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