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Answering Common Questions About the COVID Vaccines

WEBThis article originally appeared in the July 2021 edition of Senior Scope. Transcript published with permission from New Bedford Guide. On June 8, the New …

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Coastline supports legislative priorities to benefit older adults

WEBIn FY2023, Coastline is supporting the following legislative bills to improve mental health, housing and nutritional support for older adults.

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Community Services

WEBGosnold COA/Health Services for our Community. This program is a walk-in center to help, give advice, check on medications, nutrition, blood pressure, and coordinate with New …

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What to know about MassHealth renewals

WEBMassHealth is expected to re-check the eligibility of 2.3 million Massachusetts residents this year. They began the redetermination process in April and will continue …

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South Coast LGBTQ+ Network to Open Community Center

WEBThis article originally appeared in the June 2021 edition of Senior Scope. Article and photos by Seth Thomas. The South Coast LGBTQ+ Network hosted a …

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SHINE Program now recruiting volunteers

WEBThe SHINE ( Serving the Health Insurance Needs of Everyone) Program is currently seeking volunteers for SHINE Counselor Certification Training. The training …

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Senior Care Options

WEBAre age 65 or older. Live in the service area of a SCO plan. SCO BENEFITS. $0 Doctor appointments. $0 Dental care and preventive and restorative services including …

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SHINE Program Prepares for Open Enrollment with New Recruits

WEBStill, SHINE pressed forward with training, ensuring the new crop of counselors would be ready ahead of the busy Medicare open enrollment period, which …

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Retiring COA director to make ministry her full focus

WEBThere’s an argument to be made that leading a council on aging is as much ministry work as being a pastor. And in New Bedford’s case, retiring Council on Aging …

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Project Independence is ‘Looking Forward to a New Day’

WEBThe New Bedford-based adult day health care center, which on average hosts about 45 consumers a day, officially closed on March 20 in response to the crisis. …

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Personal Care Attendant Program

WEBIf you or a loved one is a MassHealth member who receives hands-on support from a Personal Care Attendant (PCA) but are struggling to access these services during the …

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COVID Resources for Personal Care Attendants and PCA Consumers

WEBYour health care provider will need to provide the DME provider with a completed prescription and additional documentation demonstrating medical necessity. …

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Caregiver Companion & Support Services

WEBFor more information about the program or about becoming a Caregiver Companion, please contact Patricia Geggatt Midurski, RN, CDP, at 508-742-9116 or 774-510-0174 or by …

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Child & Family Services designated CBHC for New Bedford

WEBThe hotline is available by calling or texting 833-773-BHHL or by online chat at masshelpline.com. Help in multiple languages is available. CFS’ New Bedford site is …

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GNBCHC Mobile Market Carries On Through Crisis

WEBA view of the Greater New Bedford Community Health Center’s mobile market back in early spring, prior to COVID-19. The market continued serving the public …

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