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Milena Kaplan had just finished a spin class at Las Vegas Athletic Club in October 2012 when she knew something wasnt right.

My legs felt like they were so weak and fatigued even going downstairs was kind of hard, said Kaplan, a Las Vegas resident for the past 28 years.

I started to go to my car and I was like, Im not going to make it to my car, Im going to go down, and so I turned around and there was a gentleman coming out of the gym and I asked him, Could you help me get back in? I just did spin class and I dont know whats going on but I feel really bad. So we start to go in, and I cant walk anymore, and I went down. I didnt know what was going on.

Kaplan, who had spent most of her life being active, would soon be diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. Thinking that exercise would make her symptoms worse, she stopped.

But medical professionals at the Cleveland Clinic Luo Ruvo Center for Brain Health, where Kaplan is a patient, are showing her and others diagnosed with MS that exercise can actually relieve symptoms. They have created a 30-minute workout video and are helping their patients get into this good habit.

Patients will ask what can I do, and I will recommend exercise and they may or may not do it, said Dr. Le Hua, director of the Mellen Program for Multiple Sclerosis at Lou Ruvo. But if I have a great exercise program, then not only am I recommending it, Im saying I can help get you started.

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Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a demyelinating disease that occurs when a portion of the nerves in the brain and spinal cord are damaged. The autoimmune disorder, which has no known cause, roughly affects 0.1 percent of the population, translating to around 2,500 Las Vegas Valley residents diagnosed mostly during their 20s to 40s, Hua said.

Hua and physical therapist Jen Nash, manager of rehabilitation services, created the workout video, which includes sections on upper- and lower-body weight training as well as balance and flexibility work.

MS patients have days that are good and some that arent as good, said Nash, co-creator and host of the workout program. When theyre not feeling as strong, hopefully the workout video gives them reminders of things that they can still do even though what they normally do doesnt feel so good that day.

Plans for distribution of the video are currently limited to events such as this months MS Health and Wellness Seminar series, a four-part event created to mark MS Awareness Month under the coordination of Dr. Carrie Hersh, a neurologist at Lou Ruvo. The series is designed to provide helpful tools for MS sufferers in areas such as nutrition, mental and spiritual wellness, as well as exercise.

The vast majority of the time our patients feel lost they feel like they have no control over their disease, and I feel that by participating in these health and wellness maneuvers, they can get a sense of that control back, Hersh said. Each of the programs is meant to focus on different aspects of the health and wellness umbrella.

Kaplan, 51, knows what its like to feel out of control.

We may look like were fine on the outside, but on the inside our body is fighting itself, she said. So our mind might be telling our body to do something, but our body is resisting.

FOOD AS MEDICINE

During the free seminar series, attendees will learn a holistic approach to managing their illness and their lives. Wesley Holton, executive chef at Aria on the Strip, will provide a cooking demonstration as well as recipes that work well within MS guidelines for the last seminar in the series.

I designed the recipes very carefully, Holton said. All the recipes that Im trying to show participants are easy things that you can do at home, things that you can buy in the grocery store and that are easily applicable to any kind of food that you like.

Holtons seminar focus will be the basics of a Mediterranean diet cutting out trigger food such as sugar, red meat and processed foods and emphasizing fresh and simple ingredients including fruits and vegetables cut fresh in the kitchen.

Holton, who has worked with the Cleveland Clinic in the past, is excited to share his knowledge and passion for food in a setting that brings awareness to the MS community.

I know a few people who suffer from this, so it is kind of near and dear to my heart and anything that I can do to help, Id be more than happy to, he said.

Through the combination of the workout video and the seminars, Hua and the staff of Lou Ruvo are dedicated to changing the conversation on what MS patients can and cant do, she said.

It can be a devastating disease, it doesnt have to be, Hua said. Thats really the message we are trying to highlight with our MS health and wellness program. It doesnt have to disrupt you. If you work it in to who you are, it becomes powerful.

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By offering a truly affordable program like the Silver&Fit program, we can attract a larger number of older adults and help them maintain a regular schedule of exercise. -Benjamin Peker, Senior General Manager, Retro Fitness

BROOKLYN, NY (PRWEB) March 06, 2017

Retro Fitness is pleased to announce that it is now participating in the Silver&Fit programs network of fitness facilities, providing Silver&Fit to our members with no-cost access to two fitness centers in Brooklyn. Retro Fitness of Church Avenue located at 2244 Church Avenue and Retro Fitness of Williamsburg located at 203 Berry Street are now proudly accepting Silver&Fit members.

The Silver&Fit program is one of the nations leading exercise and healthy aging programs for Medicare Advantage members. The program contracts with top-name national fitness chains, as well as smaller, local exercise centers, offering members a broad choice of fitness options. Silver&Fit's national network includes more than 12,000 fitness centers nationwide.

Silver&Fit is one of the fastest-growing fitness programs serving the Medicare market, said ASH Fitness Vice President Brett Hanson, MBA, MBF, DFSS, NASM-SFS. Were pleased to be able to provide our members with access to Retro Fitness in the Brooklyn area. Through the Silver&Fit program, Retro Fitness can better encourage maturing members to maintain a regular schedule of exercise to improve their overall quality of life.

Silver&Fit members have access to all of the standard fitness facility amenities, including weight training and cardiovascular equipment, classes, pools, saunas and whirlpools*, where available. Select fitness facilities also offer exercise classes especially tailored for older adults.

The Silver&Fit Connected!TM Program provides members with the ability to track activity and exercise on one of 150+ wearable fitness devices, mobile apps and exercise equipment. Members can then view their activity results on SilverandFit.com. Activity tracking enables members to earn points and rewards for exercising routinely. Using these tracking tools, members can challenge themselves or engage in competitive challenges with other members who are tracking their exercise. Social networking, text/email motivational reminders and fun health tips make challenges more exciting.

We are thrilled to become part of the Silver&Fit national fitness center network, said Benjamin Peker, Senior General Manager of the two Brooklyn Retro Fitness clubs. At Retro Fitness, were dedicated to helping people of all ages and health levels improve their fitness. By offering a truly affordable program like the Silver&Fit program, we can attract a larger number of older adults and help them maintain a regular schedule of exercise. We invite our senior community to join us and experience fitness, disease prevention, social opportunities and fun at our Retro Fitness locations.

For information about the health centers, call the Church Avenue Retro Fitness at 718-483-9501 or call the Williamsburg (Berry Avenue) club at 718-384-5367. For more information about whether your Medicare plan includes the Silver&Fit program, please contact your health plan or 1-800-MEDICARE.

About the Silver&Fit Exercise & Healthy Aging Program

The Silver&Fit program is an exercise and healthy aging program providing unique, evidence-based fitness and health education activities for Medicare beneficiaries and group retirees. Silver&Fit members have access to: no-cost or low-cost memberships at a participating, contracted fitness club or exercise center, or to the Silver&Fit Home Fitness program for those who prefer or need to work out at home; SilverandFit.com, a website providing health tools and resources specifically designed for older adults; The Silver Slate newsletter; and a toll-free customer service hotline. For more information, visit http://www.ASHCompanies.com or call 800-848-3555. Follow us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/SilverandFit, YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/silverandfit, Pinterest at http://www.pinterest.com/silverandfit, Twitter at @SilverandFit and Instagram at @SilverandFit.

The Silver&Fit program is a product of American Specialty Health Fitness, Inc., a subsidiary of American Specialty Health Incorporated (ASH).

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Possessing vitality and feeling well are participation sports. For retired, aging baby-boomers, its tempting to take it easy. The winter months can be difficult; we feel like holing-up. Thats okay, but dont let inactivity become your main activity.

We are fortunate in Seattle. To counter inactivity, we have a robust parks system with programming focused on the needs of the 50+ crowd. Seattle Parks & Recreation has a variety of activities and events each tailored to a specific subset of the aging crowd. The Lifelong Recreation programming takes into account individuals needs and abilities.

The lineup ranges from physical fitness to social outings. There are even activity options for individuals with limited mobility and/or dementia.

A multitude of resources

Did you know Seattle Parks has eight year-round public swimming pools plus two seasonal pools?

Did you know Seattle Parks & Recreation has 13 drop-in fitness centers? The cost to use? $3.00. If you are over age 65, its only $2.00!

There are 17 drop-in locations for pickleball. Volleyball, badminton, basketball, and table tennis are available at some community centers. Use of these spaces is free if you are 50+.

What do senior physical-fitness programs look like? There is circuit training, aerobics, Pilates, Tai Chi, yoga, and dance. There are water exercise programs for people with arthritis and exercises for improving balance.

In addition, Seattle Parks has field trips to points of interest that include trail walking and hikes of various lengths. Maybe youd like to go on a guided tour of the Central Seattle Public Library, the Museum of History and Industry, or the Starbucks Roastery?

For the more adventuresome, how about snowshoeing? Or, how about 3 to 6-mile-long hikes exploring Seattles diverse neighborhoods? Want to take your dog? There are 2 to 3-mile walks shared with other dog owners.

Its well known that ongoing social interaction slows aging; therefore, programs facilitating interaction are part of the Lifelong Recreation line up. How about storytelling? Lunch and a movie? An afternoon at a performance theater? Cards and games? An overnight adventure to Ocean Shores or a day trip to Crystal Mountain?

Feeling creative? How about oil, watercolor, or portrait drawing and painting? Printmaking?

Using your archive of still photos, how would you like to create an audio and visual story of your life? Do you want to learn new computer skills? How about refreshing your driving skills at a driver safety class?

Would you like to volunteer? The parks department organizes treks to the Food Lifeline to help with the handling and packaging of food. How about volunteering at an elementary school? Thats an option.

For those with dementia, there are special dance, art, and music classes.

Activities are hosted at Seattles 28 Community Centers. Its amazing how varied the programming is for the 50+ crowd. There is a richness of opportunity for staying active and engaged in living.

In addition to the Seattle Parks & Recreation programming, ten neighborhood Senior Centers in Seattle host activities.

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Heres a link to the most up-to-date directory of Seattle Parks Lifelong Recreation for ages 50+:http://www.seattle.gov/Documents/Departments/ParksAndRecreation/Programs/LifelongRecreation/LRPWinter2017Online11-30-16.pdfTo receive a catalog in the mail, send a written request to Lifelong Recreation, 4554 N.E. 41stStreet, Seattle, 98105.

You can directly contact Seattle Parks Lifelong Recreation at 206-615-0619.

Because many of the 50+ crowd have limited incomes, Seattle Parks has a scholarship program that waives 80 percent of participant fees for those who meet the income criteria.

So, come on, get out of your cocoon! Crawl out of your winter nest! Staying physically active and mentally engaged are the best remedies for slowing down the aging process. Take advantage of the opportunities right at your doorstep.

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When a prominent Palm Beach resident received the diagnosis of mild cognitive impairment five years ago, she and her husband, a retired business executive, wanted to do something more than just live with the outcome. Their research led them to an experimental initiative in Boston, which was essentially a personalized workout program focused on the reduction of risk factors leading to Alzheimers disease.

This program, which helped slow the progression of her illness, is now the basis for a unique type of wellness program to launch in mid-March in West Palm Beach called The BrainHealth Club. It will be dedicated to promoting brain-health and holistic wellness. Based upon the latest scientific advances for enhancing the mind and body, The BrainHealth Club, located on the MorseLife Health System campus, will accommodate up to 200 members per year and provide each member with a unique, custom-designed program to improve brain function and promote overall wellness. Unlike any other facility, The BrainHealth Club offers members an integrated approach to wellness that includes brain training, exercise, diet and nutrition coaching, and control of metabolic and vascular risk factors.

The BrainHealth Club was founded by two entrepreneurs who assembled a team of leading experts in neurology, neuropsychology, nutrition, Alzheimers prevention and physical training who serve on the companys Scientific Advisory Board.

Dr. Carl Sadowsky, an Advisory Board member and leading neurologist and medical researcher in West Palm Beach states, Through our new program, BrainHealth Club members will benefit from the latest advances in science that may reduce the negative impacts of aging.

Dr. Sadowsky asserts that the scientific evidence behind The BrainHealth Club has shown to slow the progression of cognitive impairment and might even reduce the chance of Alzheimers and dementia through interventions to eliminate risk factors.

The program starts with a comprehensive assessment that includes cognitive, physical, cardio vascular, and diet to determine the members BrainHealth Index (BHI) score. This proprietary index score is the basis for creating a plan tailored to each members needs. The core of the program is based upon the Finnish Geriatric Intervention Study to Prevent Cognitive Impairment and Disability (FINGER Study), which identifies five critical elements that together could help impact neuroplasticity, the brains ability to adapt to new experiences.

Dr. Sadowsky and The BrainHealth Club team designed the clubs regimen to incorporate the key elements of the FINGER Study, starting with a personalized exercise program. Overseen by an exercise physiologist, the program uses specialized cardio equipment along with other fitness and activity programs, such as Tai Chi, yoga, gardening and painting. The other elements include the following:

According to Keith Myers, President and CEO of MorseLife Health System, the launch of The BrainHealth Club on the campus of the nonprofit senior care organization represents a perfect fit for the needs of the community.

As a strategic organization, we consistently strive to fill gaps in care identified in our service area, which is why we established an innovative Memory Care Assisted Living program last year, he said. Our hope is that someday there will be no need for our memory care programs, but with no cure for Alzheimers, even in the near future, an outcome-oriented program such as The BrainHealth Club is going to make some serious headway in prevention. We are thrilled to serve as the launching ground for this innovative program.

According to Dr. Sadowsky, The BrainHealth Club is appropriate for most individuals, especially those who may find themselves at risk of Alzheimers disease and to those in the early stages of diagnosis with cognitive impairment.

To learn more about The BrainHealth Club, visit http://www.thebrainhealthclub.com or call 1-888-MINDGYM (646-3496) to speak with a specialist.

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With Love Market and Cafs apple green walls are adorned with the words, Our community is beautiful, authentic, hard-working, strong, diverse and their Spanish equivalent, Nuestra comunidad es bella, autentica, trabajadora, fuerte and diversa.

The organization celebrated its one-year anniversary on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., featuring games, delicious food and a celebration of the good accomplished in the community.

The market and cafe, located on South Vermont Avenue, kills three birds with one stone its a market, cafe and non-profit community program that aims to eliminate food deserts and foster community development in South Los Angeles.

Every product in the market provides locally sourced organic produce, meats and dairy. Its cafe provides healthy selections like sandwiches, smoothies and tea made with only fresh ingredients. Its non-profit, With Love Community programs, offers free classes that educate people on healthy eating, child development, exercise and other life skills enabling our community to thrive, according to the official website.

Not the typical cafe, With Love is a reflection of the past, present and future of South Los Angeles. The store is decorated according to South Central culture, originality and style with a mission of making the local community a better and healthier place to live. The cafe and market also provide space on the first and second floors, in addition to the outside patio, to relax, socialize and study.

All of its proceeds are promised to be reinvested to the local community, whether by providing jobs and internships for L.A. locals or by training and empowering residents.

Andrew McDowell, the founder and CEO of the market, devoted years to researching the needs of South Los Angeles before starting this social entrepreneurial venture, which began with a Kickstarter campaign.

Were trying to prove that communities like ours, which is very diverse but yet lower income, deserve, want and can sustain better quality products, McDowell said. Its a proof of [the] concept that a community can sustain a business like ours that provides a higher resource or product.

The CEO said that hed also like to expand services and programs by bringing local produce and organic groceries to other places in the near future.

Last month, the market launched its first free library, With Love Little Library, a collection of books that are free to customers without restrictions.

When asked about the future of With Love, McDowell said that he hopes to unite the USC and Los Angeles communities.

Were just trying to expand our offerings to meet the real needs of the community more exercise classes, cooking classes and more resources, McDowell said. Were trying to understand how to provide programs that help both USC and the community and unify them together by changing lives, giving more jobs and making it a better place to live.

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By Bob Moos

When kids fall, they usually just get up and return to playing. But for older adults, falls are a major threat to good health and independence.

Every year, about one in four Americans 65 and older falls, and about one in five of those who lose their footing suffers a serious injury, such as a hip fracture, broken bone or head injury.

About 3 million older adults a year are treated in emergency departments for injuries from falls, and about 800,000 are admitted to hospitals. But even a fall without a major injury can cause an older adult to become fearful or depressed, making it difficult to remain active -- and more likely to fall again.

Many people think falls are an inevitable part of aging. The truth is, theyre not. Most falls can be prevented. Managing your medications, having your vision checked, staying strong with exercise, changing your footwear, creating a safer environment at home and using a cane or walker are all steps you can take to become more sure-footed.

Lets look at each precaution:

The fear of falling doesnt need to rule your life. By taking some smart steps to reduce the risk of an accident, you can stay healthy and active.

-- Bob Moos is southwest public affairs officer for the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.

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Only 16 percent of heart attack survivors get the recommended amount of physical activity in the weeks after hospitalization, according to a study by researchers at Columbia University Medical Center (CUMC) and NewYork-Presbyterian.

The study was published online earlier this week in theJournal of the American College of Cardiology.

Exercise has been proven to lower the risk of having another heart attack in patients with acute coronary syndrome (ACS), which includes heart attack and unstable angina (chest pain).

Current guidelines strongly recommend that ACS patients get at least 30 minutes of moderate aerobic activity, such as brisk walking, at least five days per week in the first two weeks after hospital discharge.

Previous studies, which relied on self-reporting, have been unable to provide a reliable estimate of how many patients achieve this goal.

In this study, the researchers measured the amount and intensity of physical activity with a wearable activity monitor in 620 heart attack survivors. Participants were instructed to wear the device for 10 hours, or more, at least three days per week during the first month after hospitalization.

In prior decades, heart attack survivors were counseled to remain in bed for many weeks, said Ian M. Kronish, MD, MPH, Florence Irving Assistant Professor of Medicine at CUMC, assistant professor of medicine in Columbias Center for Behavioral Cardiovascular Health, cardiologist at NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia and lead author of the paper.

Despite current evidence to the contrary, many ACS patients fear that straining their heart through exertion will cause chest pain or another heart attack.

Clinician-supervised exercise programs for heart attack survivors have been shown to counteract patients fears and encourage more physical activity. However, participation in these programs remains poor.

Researchers and clinicians need to find ways of getting more people to participate in such supervised exercise programs, Dr. Kronish said.

Nowadays, there are several consumer products that can be used to track physical activity at home. Perhaps the future holds ways to remotely monitor patients and to provide positive feedback and counseling outside of a hospital setting.

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Work out with your dog by your side at this fitness center News & Observer Exercising has a host of benefits for both humans and pets, Frasso said, including preventing sickness, reducing stress levels and helping dogs with behavioral issues that might be caused by pent-up energy. After classes, which average about four ...

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Events COA Friends meeting: 2 p.m. March 14, Georgetown Senior Community Center. The Friends of the Georgetown Council on Aging will meet. Newcomers are welcome to attend. Mural project planning meeting: 1 p.m. March 14, Georgetown Senior Community Center. As a gift to the new Senior Center, the Georgetown Cultural Council has funded a mural project to be planned and coordinated by local artist Mary Paganelli. The painting project will involve local elders. Bring thoughts and ideas to share. All skill levels are welcome. For information: 978-352-5726. Free Legal Assistance: 10-11 a.m. March 28, Georgetown Senior Community Center. Elder Law Attorney Elaine Dalton will provide free 15-minute elder law consultations. Appointments are required. Assistance will be available regarding health care proxies, durable power of attorney and other elder-law issues. To schedule an appointment: 978-352-5726. March birthday party: noon March 28, Georgetown Senior Community Center. RSVP by March 21. Join us to send best wishes to our friends who were born in March as the COA hosts the monthly birthday. March birthday celebrants will receive a free lunch (everyone else is $2). To make reservations and to verify the location: 978-352-5726. Blood Pressure Clinic: 9:30-10:30 a.m. March 29, Georgetown Senior Community Center. Public Health Nurse Pam Lara will be available to take blood pressure, perform heart assessments and discuss medication information with elders. For information and to verify the location: 978-352-5726. Open House: 3-6 p.m. May 9, Georgetown Senior Community Center. This open house will celebrate the opening of the Georgetown Senior Community Center. Tours and light refreshments will be available. AARP Income Tax Preparation: 9 a.m. to noon Thursdays through April 13, COA office. Two AARP Tax Aide preparers will be available to assist elders and other moderate-income individuals with income tax preparations. Information regarding income tax preparation and the criteria for the Massachusetts Circuit Breaker income tax credit program is available at the COA office. Appointments for income tax preparation are required. To schedule an appointment: COA office, 978-352-5726. Weekly Van Trips: New Hamphsire; 10:30 a.m. March. 9, Plaistow, New Hampshire; 9:30 a.m. March 14, Riverside in Haverhill; 10:30 a.m. March 16, North Shore Mall; 9:30 a.m. March 21, Newburyport; 10:30 a.m. March 23, Seabrook, New Hampshire; 9:30 a.m. March 28, Rowley; and 10:30 a.m. March 30, Westgate in Haverhill. Suggested donation is $2 round trip. Reservations can be made two days in advance by calling the COA: 978-352-5726. Morning card games and Cribbage: 9-10:30 a.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Drop in for a card game or cribbage game at the First Congregational Church. Coffee and snacks are served along with plenty of good fun. Make a day of it and stay for lunch. For information: 978-352-5726. Weekly COA exercise programs: Yoga: 10:30 a.m. Mondays and 9:30 a.m. Wednesdays; Strength training: 12:30 p.m. Tuesdays and 10:45 a.m. Thursdays. The Georgetown COA currently offers weekly exercise programs at the First Congregational Church, 7 Andover St. Yoga classes are held Mondays and Wednesdays at the church. Strength Training classes are held Tuesdays and Thursdays at Trestle Way. A donation of $3 is suggested per class. An Indoor Walking Program at the Penn Brook School is underway during the school year. Registration is necessary before participants begin the program. For information: 978-352-5726. Announcements New fitness opportunities: To offer additional exercise opportunities, the Georgetown COA has established a fitness room that includes two treadmills, two exercise bikes, some free weights and resistance bands at the new Georgetown Senior Community Center. The equipment is available for use when exercise classes are not underway. For scheduling information: 978-352-5726. Food Pantry: As a new outreach program at the Georgetown Senior Community Center, the COA has established a food pantry. The program is designed to serve local elders. No income restrictions apply, but appointments are necessary. For information and to schedule an appointment: 978-352-5726. Shared medical rides to Boston and Peabody now available: Mondays. The Merrimack Valley Regional Transit Authority provides one day per week of shared medical transportation for MVRTA Special Services customers to Lahey Clinic in Peabody and several Boston hospitals. In Georgetown, a van will pickup and drop off clients on Monday at their homes. If you need a ride on another day, call the MVRTAs Office of Special Services, and they will do their best to accommodate your needs. At Lahey Clinic, customers should make medical appointments 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m. The van will depart Lahey Clinic no later than 3:30 p.m. Customers with medical appointments in Boston should make appointments 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. The van will depart Boston no later than 3:30 p.m. Boston hospitals include Massachusetts General Hospital, Mass Eye and Ear Infirmary, Shriners Burn Institute, Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital, Boston Medical Center, Tufts New England Medical Center, Tufts Floating Hospital for Children, Beth Israel/Deaconess Medical Center, Brigham and Womens Hospital, Harvard School of Dental Medicine, Childrens Hospital, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Joslin Diabetes Center and VA Medical Center in Jamaica Plain. Rates are $8 cash one-way or $16 cash round trip. Reservations and applications will be necessary. Reservations may be made 1-2 weeks in advance by calling the MVRTAs Office of Special Services at 978-469-6878, selecting option 3. For information: 978-352-5726. Volunteers needed at the new Georgetown Senior Community Center: The Georgetown COA is seeking volunteers to assist in staffing the reception desk at the new Georgetown Senior Community Center. For information: 978-352-5726. Drivers needed for elder medical transportation: The Georgetown COA is seeking additional volunteer drivers to provide medical transportation to local elders. Through Northern Essex Elder Transport Inc., the COA provides local elders with rides to medical appointments. Staffed by volunteer drivers, a donation of 43 cents per mile is suggested to help support the program and defray the increased cost of gasoline for volunteer drivers. However, donations are only suggested, and no one will be denied a ride if unable to give a donation. A vital link in maintaining independence and healthy wellbeing for elders, the NEET program fills the transportation void that often exists in rural communities. The program is a real and tangible way of making a difference in other peoples lives. For information: 978-352-5726. Updates to newsletter mailing list: As the Georgetown COA updates the newsletter mailing list to comply with new U.S. Postal Service regulations, some addresses have been eliminated from the COA newsletter mailing list. To be added to the newsletter mailing list, call 978-352-5726.

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