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Credit Purchase Area Development District Facebook Page The Purchase Area Development District is looking for volunteers interested in improving the quality of life for residents of long-term care facilities.  District Long-Term Care Ombudsman Sarah Dodd said her office advocates for long-term care residents and their families, making sure their needs are met and taken care of in their facility.  She said she needs Friendly Visitor volunteers, who spend time with residents and participate in ...

Millbury Senior Center news Vaccine news We are now helping those individuals 65-plus get a vaccine appointment for a shot. The sites open are the large ones that Gov. Baker has set in place. We are hoping to share a site with several or our adjacent towns. If you would like us to assist you in getting the vaccine, please call and leave your name and phone number. As soon as a site opens up we will call you. We will also find a site nearby in our area if you don’t want to wait. Worcester S...

Isolation was already an epidemic among seniors, disproportionately affecting LGBTQs, before COVID-19.

Friendly Volunteers Longtime friends Lois Shaw (left) and Sharon OBrien enjoy a socially distanced visit at the Aroostook Agency on Agings Presque Isle office. (Melissa Lizotte | The Star Herald) Longtime friends Lois Shaw (left) and Sharon OBrien enjoy a socially distanced visit at the Aroostook Agency on Agings Presque Isle office. (Melissa Lizotte | The Star Herald) Agency on Aging urges people to remain connected, combat loneliness during pandemic Growing up as the oldest child in a fam...

Comments Off on JFS Boulder Distributes Chanukah Bags to Older Adult Communities Due to social distancing and other safety practices, JFS Boulder was not able to host traditional Chanukah celebrations in older adult communities this year like we have in the past. However, we have found creative solutions to bring the holidays to the community! With generous contributions from community members, older adults and people with disabilities in the Boulder County area received holiday bags in time f...