If you’ve already gotten your COVID-19 vaccine — that’s great! With 80% of people 65 and older fully vaccinated, older adults are leading the charge in getting their COVID-19 vaccination. Now it‘s time for your friends and loved ones to get their vaccine, if they haven‘t already. And with the Delta variant spreading across the country, this isContinue reading “Encourage family and friends: Get the Covid-19 Vaccine!”
Category Archives: COVID-19
Expanded Housing Financial Assistance
The government has expanded financial assistance for folks who have rental or mortgage arrears or are facing eviction, loss of utilities, or other housing emergencies. New benefit amounts have been applied for Residential Assistance for Families in Transition (RAFT) and Emergency Rental and Mortgage Assistance Program (ERMA). A new Federal Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP)Continue reading “Expanded Housing Financial Assistance”
NCOA and Lyft partnership: rides to vaccines for Seniors!
The National Council on Aging (NCOA) has partnered with Lyft to provide access to transportation to older adults who need a ride to get their COVID-19 vaccine. Lyft has provided ride codes with a value of up to $25 each to travel to and from COVID-19 vaccination appointments for both the first and second doses.Continue reading “NCOA and Lyft partnership: rides to vaccines for Seniors!”
Anxious about “reentering” life? Reach out for support!
What a year it has been for all of us! We’ve all been impacted in some way by the pandemic and hopefully putting the challenges behind us and moving forward. With the Cameron Sr Center reopening, warmer weather here and more folks getting vaccinated things are trending in the right direction. We truly hope toContinue reading “Anxious about “reentering” life? Reach out for support!”
FEMA to Help Pay Funeral Costs for COVID-19-Related Deaths
Release Date: March 24, 2021 HQ-21-071 WASHINGTON — In early April, FEMA will begin providing financial assistance for funeral expenses incurred after Jan. 20, 2020 for deaths related to coronavirus (COVID-19) to help ease some of the financial stress and burden caused by the pandemic. The policy was finalized today, and FEMA is now movingContinue reading “FEMA to Help Pay Funeral Costs for COVID-19-Related Deaths”
Westford Srs: Homebound but need the Vaccine? Lowell General Hospital will come to you!
In a continuing partnership between Lowell General Hospital, the Town of Westford Health Department, and the Cameron Senior Center; Lowell General Hospital will be providing a mobile Covid-19 vaccination clinic to homebound residents unable to travel to vaccination sites. If you or someone you know is in need of this service, feel free to contactContinue reading “Westford Srs: Homebound but need the Vaccine? Lowell General Hospital will come to you!”
Expanded Housing Financial Assistance
The government has expanded financial assistance for folks who have rental or mortgage arrears or are facing eviction, loss of utilities, or other housing emergencies. New benefit amounts have been applied for Residential Assistance for Families in Transition (RAFT) and Emergency Rental and Mortgage Assistance Program (ERMA). A new Federal Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP)Continue reading “Expanded Housing Financial Assistance”
FREE Wellness Guide: Overcoming Isolation During COVID-19: Being Connected, Staying Connected, and Choosing Connection
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, people are reporting high levels of emotional distress, with a growing negative impact on mental health and wellness. To support people who are struggling with isolation and loneliness during this difficult time, Advocates for Human Potential (AHP) has adapted their evidence-based Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) toproduce a special publicationContinue reading “FREE Wellness Guide: Overcoming Isolation During COVID-19: Being Connected, Staying Connected, and Choosing Connection”
Massachusetts Homebound Vaccination Program for COVID-19
The Commonwealth is working with local Boards of Health and developed a statewide program to offer in-home vaccinations for homebound individuals who cannot leave their home to get to a vaccination site. Eligibility for Massachusetts Homebound Vaccination Program In-home vaccinations are for homebound individuals who are not able to leave their home to get toContinue reading “Massachusetts Homebound Vaccination Program for COVID-19”
Town of Westford and Lowell General Hospital Partner in Offering Scheduled Appointments Through COA Van
A partnership between the Town of Westford and Lowell General Hospital has been reached that will allow the Cameron Senior Center to use its vans to transport citizens of Westford to and from the mass vaccination site at 1001 Pawtucket Blvd, Lowell, MA. Lowell General has generously provided blocks of appointments to be reserved forContinue reading “Town of Westford and Lowell General Hospital Partner in Offering Scheduled Appointments Through COA Van”