Last update: May 6, 2020 At this time, information about the COVID-19 situation is changing continuously. For the most up to date information, please visit the U.S. Center for Disease Control (CDC) or Massachusetts COVID-19 information pages. See a Mass Dept of Public Health video on masks and their proper use here. Sign up for…
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Updated May 27, 2020 Councils on Aging (COAs) and Senior Centers are not yet open to the public. While their buildings are closed, COAs do have staff available to assist residents and are providing a variety of services to the public. COAs/Senior Centers should be called directly regarding what is available. The list below includes…
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May 18, 2020 Thank you to Beth Israel Lahey Health for preparing these “Stop the Spread” documents in the following languages: Armenian Cape Verdean Chinese Haitan Creole Portuguese Russian Spanish Vietnamese
May 15, 2020 SeniorCare CEO Scott Trenti discusses SeniorCare’s Nutrition & other programs during the Covid19, Older Americans Month, and more with 1623 Studios in Gloucester. The video was shared with other area community access TV stations.
May 13, 2020 The greatest act of love is answering the call. Why your help matters People in Massachusetts have been reaching out to ask what they can do to help during the COVID-19 crisis. Through what’s called contact tracing, the Commonwealth is reaching out to everyone who tested positive and people who have been…
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May 1, 2020 Around the nation, older adults make their marks every day as volunteers, employees, employers, parents, grandparents, mentors, and advocates. They offer their time, talents, and experience to the benefit of our communities. For 57 years, Older Americans Month has been observed to recognize older Americans and their contributions to our communities. Led…
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Apr 27, 2020 Local Boards of Health have been and continue to be key components in the Covid-19 situation. Links to the Boards of Health in SeniorCare’s nine communities follow. Beverly, MAhttp://www.beverlypublichealth.org/ Essex, MAhttps://www.essexma.org/health-department-board-health Gloucester, MAhttp://gloucester-ma.gov/1074/Coronavirus-COVID-19 Hamilton, MAhttps://www.hamiltonma.gov/government/board-of-health/ Ipswich, MAhttps://www.ipswichma.gov/868/COVID-19-Update Rockport, MAhttps://www.rockportma.gov/covid-19-updates Topsfield, MAhttps://www.topsfield-ma.gov/covid-19-information Wenham, MAhttps://www.wenhamma.gov/covid-19/index.php
Apr 24, 2020 There are not many changes to report from the past week. However, we want to continue to keep the lines of communication open on a weekly basis. Meals on Wheels Delivery Change Beginning next week (Apr 27), there will be no deliveries on Wednesdays. Elders will receive double the delivery on Tuesdays.…
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Apr 17, 2020 Dear Community Providers,It’s hard to believe that this is our sixth weekly update to our community partners in Rockport, Gloucester, Manchester By The Sea, Esses, Ipswich, Hamilton, Wenham, Topsfield and Beverly. Given the impact to elders, adults with disabilities and caregivers, we want to continue this weekly message so that you stay…
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Apr 17, 2020 SeniorCare’s Nutrition Program is continuing to serve our consumers. Monday, April 20, 2020 is a holiday. Meals on Wheels Home Delivered MealsWeek of April 20-24, 2020 Monday, April 20 Holiday (no meal delivery) Tuesday, April 21 Home delivery with two meals delivered– including one to use on Wednesday Wednesday, April 22 No…
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