CMAA UPDATES
CMAA and AARP Community Shred Days at Worcester Senior Center
Shred those old documents with the help of CMAA and AARP Massachusetts! Stop by the Worcester Senior Center on April 25th and May 2nd from 9:00am-12:00pm for a community shred day.
First come, first served. Two boxes minimum per person.
North Central MA Senior Home Repair Program
Are you an older adult in North Central Massachusetts who is looking for home repair support? From installing accessibility features to fixing an old deck, the Senior Home Repair program can help! Call 978-348-2749 for details.
This program is a partnership between CMAA and Habitat for Humanity North Central Massachusetts.
Become a Volunteer Long-Term Care Ombudsman!
Volunteer ombudsmen visit residents of local nursing homes and rest homes on a regular basis and investigate resident concerns regarding personal care, personal belongings, roommate problems, food concerns, or any other issues that impact their quality of life in the home. Volunteers also report observations, resolve complaints, provide guidance and support for the families of these residents, and advocate for residents’ rights. Reliable transportation is a must. Volunteers must also pass a CORI check and have proof of COIVD-19 vaccination. The Massachusetts Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program requires volunteers to commit to at least one year of their time, spending 1-2 hours per week with residents at an assigned nursing home or rest home.
To learn more, email OMB@seniorconnection.org or call 508-853-1373.
COVID-19 UPDATES
Many folks are now eligible to receive a third dose of their COVID-19 vaccine. Learn more about updated booster guidelines here.
Have you heard about the latest omicron sub-variant, BA.2.12.1? This variant now accounts for 20% of all cases. Take a look at this piece for all the details.
EVENTS & RESOURCES
Celebrate the official announcement of Age Friendly Worcester on May 11th at the Worcester Senior Center starting at 12:00pm. Hear from local officials and organizational leaders about the initiative and how YOU can get involved. Merch and refreshments will be available. In-person attendance is limited, so don’t delay in signing up!
Register here: https://forms.gle/3MjrvEYjG6Apzy299
Please note: The event organizers are also exploring a hybrid event (virtual AND in person).
Age Friendly Worcester is on a mission to make the City of Worcester livable and accessible for folks of all ages.
Fun in Fitchburg! The 24th Art in Bloom event returns Thursday, April 29 through Sunday May 1, at the Fitchburg Art Museum, located at 185 Elm St.
Museum doors to the event will open Thursday from 1-5 p.m. and Friday through Sunday from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m.
Check out this article for more info!
The National Council on Aging is proud to host the 5th annual Older Adult Mental Health Awareness Day Symposium on May 16, 2022. This event is co-sponsored with the U.S. Administration for Community Living, the Health Resources and Services Administration, and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.
Registration is free and includes a full day of sessions on how to best meet the mental health needs of older adults. In partnership with Rush University’s E4 Center of Excellence for Behavioral Health Disparities in Aging, NCOA will be offering continuing education credit for several professions.