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!”
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Need Technology Access? Tools available!
Reduced Comcast Internet Rate If you are eligible for Mass Health, SNAP, SSI or Housing Assistance, you may qualify for high speed internet at the affordable rate of $9.95/month through Comcast’s program Internet Essentials at http://www.internetessentials.com. You can not be a current customer of Xfinity or Comcast in the last 90 days. Any questions youContinue reading “Need Technology Access? Tools available!”
We need Volunteers! Are you handy??
SEEKING HANDYPERSON VOLUNTEERS Our senior residents on fixed incomes occasionally look to us for help with small/odd jobs. Requests that come in are varied but include: Installing window air conditioners Changing faucets Repairing computers Rewiring lamps Moving furniture Trimming hedges and More! You select which jobs you are comfortable helping with. If you are lookingContinue reading “We need Volunteers! Are you handy??”
Do you have a File of Life?
The File of Life (FOL) program provides critical medical information to emergency response personnel during a medical emergency. The program is offered free to persons 60 years and older. A FILE OF LIFE is a great safety document all should have in their household. With one’s health being the primary concern this past year please makeContinue reading “Do you have a File of Life?”
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”
Key Safe Lock Box Program
The KEYSAFE LOCK BOX program through the Westford Fire Dept. has been a huge success with over 50 lock boxes installed at seniors homes. If you live alone, have medical issues or frequently need to call 911, you are a candidate for a key safe lock box. The heavy-duty metal box is installed on theContinue reading “Key Safe Lock Box Program”
Virtual Education by ALZHEIMERS’ ASSOCIATION OF MA/NH
Knowledge is power. Attend Alzheimer’s Association free education programs and learn about Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. Understanding the challenges will help you take control. They teach you strategies to manage day-to-day—as someone living with an Alzheimer’s diagnosis or as a care partner. All programs are… Presented virtually, to prevent the spread of COVID-19; PresentedContinue reading “Virtual Education by ALZHEIMERS’ ASSOCIATION OF MA/NH”
Friends of the Cameron Senior Center 