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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006-02-00-COA-newsletter 7-.:„...,-.-:.,,,-.z_.� ��'���ti��t� NON-PROFIT _ ,;::,':.'L L exin ton Senior Center ' 1. ' - U.S. POSTAGE 1 L •1}+ 1 '.k- v n & Social Services Newsletter PAID y.f-� • ..,0„:. ,,....!,..:...,J__..,..-!ti.1 1 - +-' BOSTON, MA T •1 7 J { ;,~l.,. . , 59348 Return Service Requested February 2006 1475 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA 02420 Phone: 781-861-0194 Issue 303 http://ci.lexington.ma.us FAX: 781-863-2271 DIRECTOR OF SOCIAL SERVICES Lauren MacNeil \'# Senior Center Snow Policyhnacneil�r ci.lexmgton.ma.ns 1 OFFICE MANAGER If the Lexington Schools are closed due to snow, all COA programming and Dianne Snell dsnell@ci.lexington.ma.us lunches(including Meals on Wheels)will also be cancelled. Senior Center Staff will SOCIAL SERVICES COORDINATOR make every effort to be at the center during the day to answer any questions. Please Kelly Magee use your judgment about venturing out on snowy days as your safety is important to us. kmagee a ci.lexmgton ma.us SOCIAL SERVICES NURSE Charlotte Rodgers Chinese New Year Celebration crodgers@cilexington.ma.us ci.lexington.ma.us PROGRAM CLERK -2006 — Sue Hayes Year o f the Dog - 4704 shayes a ci.lexmgton.ma.us NUTRITION SITE MANAGER Wednesday,February 1,2006 9:30 a.m. 11:30 p.m. We will be presenting a host Muriel Meade of cultural activities. Activities will include a Traditional Stage Show with Tai Chi, SUPPORTIVE DAY CARE Chinese Music and Dancing and a Rice Flour Craft. A Chinese Lunch catered by DIRECTOR Carolyn Griffith Yangtze River Restaurant will be served. Register with the receptionist$5.00. cgriffit h@cilexmgton.ma.us 1 07 ma.us All regular scheduled programs will be cancelled until 1:00 p.m. VETERANS'AGENT Winston"Pat"Flynn February Luncheons at the Senior Center YOUTH&FAMILY SERVICES COORDINATOR Valentines Day Luncheon Becky Rushford brushford@ci.lexington.ma.us Tuesday, February 14,2006 at 11:30 a.m. 781-861-2742 Catered by Via Lago. Menu includes Chicken Pasta Soup, Sandwich Choice: Smoked COUNCIL ON AGING Turkey with Swiss Cheese and Garlic Mayonnaise, Virginia Ham and Brie, Fresh Betty Borghesam Marian Cohen,Chair Mozzarella, Basil, Tomato and Olive Oil and Tuna Salad. Dessert and Beverage. Bob Edwards Dan Fenn Register with the receptionist by February 10, 2006. $3.00. Donald Graham Paul Lapointe COA Sponsors Candidates Forum,LeoMcSweeney Frieda Ohner Jane Trudeau Wednesday, February 8th 9:00 a.m. FRIENDS OF THE The Council on Aging will sponsor a Candidate's Forum at the Senior Center to give COUNCIL ON AGING seniors and others an opportunity to learn more about the candidates and local issues. Mark Barons Marie Hill In attendance to explain their positions and answer questions will be Selectman,School Susan O'Keefe Julie Miller Committee and Planning Board candidates. All are welcome. SELECTMAN LIAISON Richard Pagett 2 LEXINGTON SENIOR CENTER NEWS FEBRUARY 2006 FEBRUARY 2006 PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS Trusts and Probate.Tuesdays,9:30 am 11:30 am. Trust and Lexington Veteran's Association. Monday, Febru- Probate is an ongoing member-directed class which discusses ary 13, 1:15 pm at Cary Memorial Library (Meeting the use of wills,trusts,and probate in estate planning,as well as Room), in Lexington Center, at 1874 Massachusetts many aspects of senior living and town affairs. Class members Avenue. Our speaker will be Michael Terry and his all contribute to the discussions with their experience and points topic will be the Lockheed P-3 8 fighter in World War II. of view. Mr.Terry is an accomplished speaker and expert on the World Affairs Study Group. Tuesdays,2:00 pm. The World P38, the most effective long range fighter in WWII. Affairs Group continues to meet in the Conference room. Dr. Please join us. Veterans, friends and all interested Rathore has returned and will be leading the group. The format people are invited to attend this free program.Coffee is is discussion about world affairs and current issues in the US. generously provided by Starbucks (Lexington Cen- New people are always welcome. ter) and cookies/cake will be served. Beginner Quilting. Thursdays,January 5-February 23rd. Art History Slide Presentation and Lecture with 1:00 pm Students will learn the basics of quilting, including Gershon Weisenberg, Friday, February 17th 10:30 both hand and machine piecing. Register with receptionist. a.m. 11:30 a.m. This months presentation will be $42.00 "Women Artist's ofthe 20th Century".A brief introduc- Advanced Quilting. Thursdays,January 5-February 23rd tion will be followed by a slide presentation after which 9:00 am Students will continue to explore advanced machine Mr. Weisenberg will facilitate discussion. Register quilting techniques. We will design sampler type Quilts using with the receptionist. $1 per person. Registration is varied block shapes and sizes. Register with Receptionist. limited to 40. $42.00 Creative Craft Class,with Anne Rasis,Tuesday,Feb- Computer Club ruary 21st,9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Card,Ornament Wednesday,February 15th,9:45a.m.-11:00 a.m. Presenta- or Mini Photo-Album—Learn to fold and assemble tion by Ted Wolfstich, Financial Consultant from Charles card stock which can then be used as a card, mobile or Schwab or anization. mini photo-album. Bring any used Christmas cards to g turn this into a Christmas album or ornament.There will Afternoon Movies Monda Februa 13 1:15pm -In Good Com an -Dan be a cost of$1.00.Register in advance with receptionist. y' p y Lookin or somethingun to do with your randchil- Foreman (DennisQuaid) is headed for a shakeu . He is gffg p rr demoted from head of ad sales for a major magazine when the dren over February vacation.. Please loin us as we g show "Madagascar" (rated PG) at CaryMemorial com an he works for is ac uired in a cor orate takeover. His g company q p Library' MeetingRoom on Friday, February24th new boss Carter Duryea (Topher Grace) if half his age—a y y business school prodigywhopreaches corporatesynergy.While beginning at 1:00 p.m. Enjoy•some snacks while pwatchingthe film. Space is limited to 40. Call the Dan develops clients through handshake deals and relation- p ships, Carter cross-promotes the magazine with a cell hone Senior Center(781)861-0194 to pre-register for both p ' p g p adults and accompanying children. division. Rated PG-13. Tuesda February21 1:15pm -March of the Penguins— settsLow Vision and Aging-Andrea Schein, Massachu- y' Commission for the Blind- Tuesday,February Documentary film with a stunning insider s look at the life ofthe 7th 1:00 pm –2:30 pm. Everybody finds that their emperor penguin.This product of more than a year of filming in . . vision changes as they get older. Some changes are the brutal Antarctic ice,presents never-before-captured footage normal; but, some changes are associated with a of the penguin' underwater life and explores their steadfastage- of g p g p related diseases, like macular degeneration, glaucoma, quest for monogamous mares.Not Rated cataract, or diabetic ram eye disease. In this program, you providedbygenerosity of Movies aretheVideo Smith. y p g ' will learn more about theses conditions, as well as Tussie Massie, Thursday, Feb. 23rd, 10:00 a.m. EVERY- benefits and services available through the Com- THING IS COMING UP ROSES: A ribbon rosepin work- mission for the Blind and other agencies.You will have shop. Learn to make a lovely ribbon rose pin with leaves using an opportunity to tryhelpful and interestingaids and richly-hued French wire ribbon.You will leave with acorn- pp y p ydevices. Andrea Schein is a public education consultant pleted pin.This workshop involves some sewing so please bring for the BRIDGE Elder Blind Program at the Massachu- a sewing needle and scissors.Register with Receptionist. Cost setts Commission for the Blind. Please call (781)861- is $5.00. Space is limited. 0194 to pre-register. FEBRUARY 2006 LEXINGTON SENIOR CENTER NEWS 3 : ;kUJA ' • • _ - m • -Ly "Understandingthe Mind-Body Connection Workshop" conversations. The group will be facilitated by Marilyn Monday,February 6th 10 to 11 am in the Classroom at Campbell,grandmother,Lexington resident,and geron- the Lexington Senior Center. Free. Class size is limited. tologist.Space(and books)are limited.Register with the Pre-registration is required. Come and join our pre- receptionist. Copies of the book are available to borrow senter, Lexington resident and psychologist Doris from the Senior Center, thanks to the generosity of the Berkstresser, as she explores the concept of the connec- Friends of the Council on Aging. tions between our body,mind and spirit. This class will Help Preparing your Income Taxes discuss the differences between"alternative and Integra- Sponsored by AARP/IRS,trained Tax-Aide volunteers tive"medicine,explain the mind/body connection theory, will again be available to help prepare your Federal and discuss stress related health problems and explore vara- State income taxes for those over 60 with incomes under ous coping skills and techniques. Doris has a private $50,000. Sessions will start February 22. Appointments practice in Lexington, and she focuses on the use of are required and may be scheduled after February 1st. relaxation and hypnosis techniques for stress related Call the receptionist at 781-861-0194 to schedule an problems,weight control and habit reduction. A portion appointment. of the workshop will include an opportunity to experi- ence/practice relaxation technique, and there will be CPR Training for Grandparents and others. plenty of time for questions as well. For more informa- Thursday, February 16th 9:00 a.m. 1:OOp.m. tion and to sign up, please call the Lexington Senior We are once again offering this popular course for Center at 781-861-0194. seniors who are interested in learning CPR for infants and children,and adults. This class is for anyone who Grandparenting Support Group "Grandparenting with maybebabysittinggrandchildren, and want to learn Love and Logic,, Tuesdays, 10:00 a.m. 11:30 a.m. the basics for CPR and first aid for choking. Our starting February 7th February 28th in the Confer- instructor will be Norm Porter, RN, from New En- ence room at the Senior Center. Based on gland CPR and First Aid. Participants will be certi- "Grandparenting with Love and Logic" by Fay and Cline feed by the American Heart Association in Infant and "Parenting experts Jim Fay and Foster W. Cline, M.D., Child and community CPR. Norm is a skilled pre- grandparents themselves, have combined to offer sen- senter and trainer,and makes learning CPR fun! One sible, easy-to-use techniques based upon their unique class only, class will be limited to 10 participants. Love and Logic philosophy of working with children." There is no cost for this class, but you must sign up The book guides us through grandparenting in today's with the receptionist.If you have any questions about world where grandparents are more important than ever. this program, please call Charlotte Rodgers, RN at Join with other grandparents for lively and supportive 781-861-0194. .---, -- - R E f - 3.' �� - K , • W L as / I. +r, 1 HEALING TOUCH THERAPIES *6' Relieves Pain • Reduces Stress LONG M EA DOW P LAC E r± lisionspisisil - ,: Promotes a Feeling of Well-being An Independent and Assisted Living Residence Pathways Program for the Memory Impaired - . • SPECIAL RATES FOR SENIORS Call for a Tour $35. 1/2 HOUR - $55. HOUR 781-270-9008 • 800-854-0576 ....,..„I11.41' ';'* Rosemarie Bass, Reiki Master Located directly across from the Lahey Clinic (781 ) 862-4292 42 Mall Rd.,Burlington,MA 01803 ,� �,_ •• • 1 gift certificates available www.newtonseniorliving.com Country 3" Get ' - ' Call Senior Citizen A itik ase ... �� ` - Publishing 3 REHABILITATION WAY,WOBURN,MA " Independent&Assisted Living ',��"' ..Advertise! • 617-254-4545 For a Tour Phone .� i SENIOR CITIZEN PUBLISHING • 1505 COMMONWEALTH AVENUE BOSTON, MA 02135 (617) 254-4545 4 LEXINGTON SENIOR CENTER NEWS FEBRUARY 2006 0 LOA Col CO) col CQ o LOCOl L-9-1 Money Management Program:Assistance with Monthly Extra Help with Medicare Bill Paying. Coping with bills and the mechanics of monthly bill paying can be overwhelming. Could you or Prescription Drug Costs someone you know use help keeping up with your monthly The New Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage is bills? The Money Management Program (co-sponsored available to all Medicare Beneficiaries beginning by AARP, EOEA, and Mass Home Care) can provide a January 1,2006. Extra help is available to pay for a volunteer to assist with bill paying including: making a Medicare prescription drug plan for people with budget, sorting bills, writing checks (for YOU to sign), limited income and assets. If you are eligible,you and reconciling checkbooks to bank statements. Inter- will have very low premiums and co-payments. An ested? Call the Money Management Program at Minute- application for this " extra help" may have been man Senior Services: 781-272-7177 or 978-263-8720. mailed to you by the Social Security Administration. LEXPRESS...Lexington's mini-bus service is wheelchair If you do not have a copy of this"extra help" form, call Social Security (1-800-772-1213) or the Mass equipped and ADA compliant. Operates six fixed routes; Health Office (1-800-841-2900) for this applica- each route runs once per hour. There is no service on tion. Go to www.socialsecurity.gov to apply online. Saturday, Sunday or legal holidays. Route No. 1 stops at If you are on Medicaid(Mass Health)or in a Medi- the Senior Center entrance at 12:48 pm, 1:48 pm and upon care Savings Program(QMB,SLMB,or QI),where request. Seniors fare is $.75. Transfers within the LEXPRESS system are $.25. For riders on Route No. 5 Massachusetts pays for your Medicare B Premium, going to Burlington,a$.25 surcharge applies. An annual you will receive this"extra help"automatically and senior pass is available for $125. For more information do NOT need to complete an application. Don't call 781-861-1210 or www.lexpress.us. forget that you must still enroll in a Medicare Pre- scription Drug Plan to use the extra help. Medicare Library Lines:Do you find the regular print %tipPrescription Drug Plan information will be avail- in Library books difficult to see? We have able in October and enrollment begins November a good selection of large print books which �� 15, 2005. If you are a Prescription Advantage can make reading much easier and enjoy- member,you must complete an application for"ex- able than straining to see the print in typical library books. tra help" to keep your Prescription Advantage Please come and take advantage of our large print collec- Coverage in 2006. You need to do this even if you tion and make reading a pleasure again. Senior Center think you are not eligible. Mail the application to the Library Hours Monday -Friday 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Social Security Administration in the envelope pro- vided with the application or send it to Prescription Fuel Assistance Program. The Fuel Assistance program Advantage. If you have any questions call 1-800- will run through April 29, 2006. Appointments can be AGE-INFO or 1-800-243-4636(and press 1). You scheduled for new clients through the Senior Center must enroll in a Medicare Prescription Drug Plan by receptionist by calling(781)861-0194. Fuel Assistance December 31, 2005. Medicare Prescription Drug appointments will take place in the Senior Center Re- Plan information will be available in October and source Room on Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 10 a.m.and enrollment begins November 15th, 1005. For More 11 a.m. Unfortunately,we are unable to take walk-ins,so information call 1-800-MEDICARE or the SHINE please be sure to schedule an appointment. Special (Serving Health Information Needs of Elders)Pro- arrangements may be available to accommodate persons gram at 1-800-AGE-INFO or 1-800-243-4636(and unable to come to the Senior Center. Please call Kelly press 2). Magee at (781) 861-0194 with questions or if you need special accommodations. Prescription Advantage-Prescription Advantage will have an open enrollment from March 15,2006 to April Editorial Correction: The poem written in the 28, 2006 and publicity will commence February 15. January Newsletter— New applications will be developed and mailed out so My Grey Haired Friends and I seniors should wait till those are available. was written by Louise M. St. Germain. 5 LEXINGTON SENIOR CENTER NEWS FEBRUARY 2006 III 1111?4111 !rte Trip reservations can be made by mail or in person at the Senior Center. Reservations cannot be made by phone. Make checks payable to COA Recreation. Due to advance financial commitments, refunds for cancellations made only if the vacancy is filled. Trip itinerary may change due to unforeseen circumstances. Concord Museum & La Provence Lunch $29 presented. There will be ample time to view the Museum's Wed.,February 15,2006 other exhibits.Lunch is on your own in of the Museum's Spend a special afternoon at the Concord Museum for a restaurants. Trip Code TO6-19. Depart 9 a.m.; return 3 guided tour of"Why Concord?", the museum's feature p.m. Park at St. Brigid's Church, Worthen Rd. exhibit, with an introductory film and six galleries of Concord's history. Among the important artifacts you Mohegan Sun Casino $22 will see are Native American tools, Paul Revere's lan- Monday, March 20, 2006 tern,Thoreau's desk,the furnishings ofEmerson's study, Celebrate the first day of Spring with a visit to Mohegan and Daniel Chester French's Minuteman statue. There Sun Casino,where you can try your luck at your choice will be ample time to view the museum's new exhibit,"A of over 6,000 state-of-the-art slot machines,as well as the Main Street Point of View", a look back at Concord's table games. The package includes a $10 food coupon past. This exhibit features photos and artifacts,then and and a$10 free bet.Trip Code TO6-20.Depart 7:30 a.m.; now. Before the museum visit, luncheon will be served return 6:30 p.m. Park at St.Brigid's Church,Worthen Rd. at La Provence with a choice of Chicken Suedoise or Quiche Lorraine, dessert and choice of beverage. Trip Code TO6-18. Depart 11:30 a.m.;return p.m.Park at St., Windowpane ShopHours p Brigid's Church, Worthen Rd. 1 m 2 Weekdays to p m, Wee days of Fine Arts: Degas to Picasso $28 Selling like-new clothing, accessories, jew- Museum Thursda March 9 2006 elry, scarves, pocketbooks, and small house- y' hold items. Donations are accepted Mon. Degas to Picasso: Modern Masters will survey the p Museum's collection of Euro p painting,aintin g, pscul ture through Fri. 8:30-4:30 pm. and graphic arts from 1900 through the 1960's. Begin- ning with the late works of the Impressionists (Degas, Fi Monet, Cezanne) and post-Impressionists (Gauguin, x It Shop Rodin,Maillol the exhibition explores clusters ofworks Open Thursdays 9 am to 12 noon bymajor figures in 20th centuryEurope. German and A great place to get those small items repaired. p Austrian works will be shown, as well of those of the Drop off and pick up during these times only. re pre- Norwegian, Munch. The Parisian School will be re- Labor free - repair parts at cost. Donations g p sented byMatisse,Miro,and Calder;and a major groupaccepted. of works by Picasso in virtually every medium will be CynthiaWaxman Doyouhave troublefallingasleep? 2,24. iWSf+ Are you awake for long periods of time during the night, 1Vientess Z . leaving you tired and rundown the next day? Healthy men and women age 65 and older who are experiencing sleep problems are needed 781-248-8180 for a study involving an investigational medication for insomnia. This study involves two daytime office visits & ten overnights Qualified volunteers will also receive up to $2060 CynthisiWaxmantENEMovea.com Qualified individuals completing studylso receme �. . •Study Medication • 'Laboratory Tests • 'Study Related Medical Care r : Realtor r o i.-.111.'L I Co) Interested? Call(617)855-2174 WUlthinnSt McLean Hospital 41 An affiliate of Harvard Medical School Lexington.,MA. 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Both the heart and the arteries are then more Charlotte Rodgers, RN, Social Services Nurse . HappyValentine's Day! DuringFebruary, health care prone to injury. High blood pressure increases your risk y y' of heart attack, stroke kidneyfailure, eye damage, con- providers focus on awareness, understanding and . y , g ' prevention of heart disease. Maintaininga normal blood gestive heart failure and fatty build-ups in the arteries p called atherosclerosis. Ifyou have high blood pressure pressure is an important part of your heart health. The g followinquestions and answers ada ted from the and are obese,smoke,have high blood cholesterol levels g q p or diabetes, your risk of heart attack and strokegoes American Heart Association, may help answer some of up several times. your blood pressure questions. Part 1: What is Blood Pressure? Part 2- What Can Be Done Blood pressure is thepressure of the blood against the The American Heart Association recommends the fol- Bloodg lowingfor people with high blood pressure: walls of the arteries. Blood pressure results from two forces. One is created bythe heart as it pumps blood into • Follow the instructions of your doctor or health care p p provider. the arteries and through the circulatory system. The other is the force of the arteries as they resist the blood flow. • Stay on your medication. • What do blood pressure numbers indicate? Make lifestyle changes. • The higher number (systolic) represents the pressure How does medicine help control high blood pressure? while the heart contracts to pump blood to the body. Medicines called antihypertensives lower high blood • The lower number (diastolic) represents the pressure pressure. when the heart relaxes between beats. • Diuretics, or "water pills" - rid the body of excess • When reading a blood pressure, the systolic pressure fluids and salt (sodium). is always stated first, and the diastolic pressure is • Beta blockers- reduce the heart rate and the heart's second. For example, 118/70 (118 over 70); output of blood. systolic=118, diastolic=70. • Vasodilators-cause the muscles in blood vessel walls Blood pressure at or below 120/80 is considered optimal to relax. for adults. • ACE inhibitors, Angiotension 11 receptor blockers A blood pressure reading of 140/90 or higher is considered and Calcium antagonists(calcium channel blockers)- elevated(high). block the production of angiotension 11, a chemical How can I tell ifI have high blood pressure? that causes the arteries to constrict. Calcium channel High blood pressure usually has no symptoms. Many blockers can decrease the heart's pumping strength and cause the blood vessels to relax. In most cases,peo le have high blood pressure for years without knowing it. That is why it is called the"silent killer". Hypertension these drugs lower blood pressure. But all peoplereact differently - this is why most people go through ais the medical term for high blood pressure. It doesn't period of"trial and error" to find a medication that refer to being tense,nervous or hyperactive. You can be a calm, relaxedperson and still have high blood . works well for them,lowering blood pressure with the pressure. g p fewest amount of side effects. A single elevated reading does not mean that you have high blood pressure,but it is a sign that further observation What about diet and lifestyle changes? is required. Ask your own doctor how often you should These changes can help you to control high blood pres- 7,4 check your blood pressure. Certain diseases,such sure. Sometimes lifestyle changes only are prescribed as kidney disease,can cause high blood pressure. for people with mildly elevated blood pressure. Blood pressure may also elevate as you age. • Healthy diet-Don't eat a lot of salt(sodium). Do eat } Being overweight and lack of exercise may . lent of fruits and vegetables and fat-free and low- oe contributingfactors, but in 90 to 95 p y g fat dairy products. Such diets are rich in potassium, percent of cases, the exact cause of hypertension is not calcium ma nesium andprotein, and low in total known. The onlywayto find out ifyou have high blood g fat, g saturated fat and cholesterol. pressure is to have it checked (continued on next page) FEBRUARY 2006 LEXINGTON SENIOR CENTER NEWS 9 Blood Pressure continued • Drinking too much alcohol (more than two drinks per day) raises blood pressure in some people. • Lose weight. In people that are overweight, doctors recommend a sensible diet and exercise program. When people lose weight,their MAKE AN APPOINTMENT blood pressure often drops, too. F RFOIA YOUR • Regular physical activity helps you control your weight and lower your blood pressure. • Quit smoking. If you smoke,you greatly increase your risk of heart disease. Hearing Scre Remember to check with your own doctor or clinic about what is right Hearing Aid for you. Find out how often you need to have your blood pressure Receive$100 OFF the checked. Follow your medication schedule carefully and never stop purchase of a hearing aid. taking your medication without checking with your doctor first! Take small steps to begin lifestyle changes. Even a few simple diet changes can add up to greater health benefits. Medicare Plan Finder Help p The Medicare Drug Plan Finder Tool is not yet available on www.medicare.gov but the SHINE Program is providing Medicare Drug Plan Enrollment Worksheets to all the Councils on Aging in order to help people prepare to find a plan. This form should be completed by the senior who can use to: personally search the plan finder tool at www.medicare.gov, give it to the SHINE counselor for processing in Pine Knoll 1,004‘ 3-4 weeks, send it to Minuteman Senior Services SHINE Program for processing, Nurse n call MassMedline with the information at 1-866-633-1617, g or call Medicare at 1-800-medicare. CAUTION: Do not be hasty and Center .4;44 41, iti pick a plan before you understand how it may impact your health insurance for 2006! For example, if you belong to a Medicare HMO We take good care z! ll and you pick a plan that is not connected to your HMO, you will be of our neighbors, disenrolled by Medicare from the HMO and lose your health insurance! 30 Watertown Street Call the HMO with thephone number on the back ofyour HMO card 781-862-8151 Lexington,MA if you have questions. Beware companies who want to do the search www.pineknollnursingcenter.com for a fee. The SHINE Program and MassMedline searches are free. Beware companies who ask you for your Social Security and Medicare numbers. Fraudulent companies may try to use the numbers to bill Medicare for a service or equipment you do not need. Remember, most people have until May 15, 2006 to decide on a plan and trained staff will be available to help you. 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Identity theft tive Office ofElderAffairs warns Massachusetts elders involves a person obtaining and using your personal to be cautious of unscrupulous people specifically identifying information without the consent of the those asking for banking information. targeted person in order to commit fraud and other crimes. Elder Affairs has received calls from caregivers of elder parents reporting that their family members have Elder Affairs offers the following tips to avoid being received telephone calls from people asking for their scammed: bank information. Usually the caller states that they Keep all ofthe following personal information safe and can "sign you up for a Medicare plan for a one time available only to yourselves or your trusted caregiver: charge." Please note: THERE IS NO ONE TIME • Social Security Number FEE TO ENROLL IN A MEDICARE PART D • Medicare or Medicaid Number PLAN. Thus far, the reported charges from these • Mother's Maiden Name scams have varied from $249 to $398. Citizens Bank • Date of Birth has verified in one instance that an amount of$398 was • Credit Card and Checking Account numbers automatically removed from an elder's account. Another scam being perpetrated on the elderly in- Do not give out any personal information until you are volves people posing as Social Security Administra- sure the person you are talking to is an Elder Affairs tion (SSA) personnel in an effort to get personal SHINE (Serving the Health Information Needs of information.An SSA Employee may contact an appli- Elders) Counselor, a SHINE Counselor from your cant if information is incomplete or there is a question local Council on Aging or senior center, or a Centers about information contained in the application. SSA for Medicare&Medicaid Services or Social Security employees, however, will not ask for social security Administration personnel. SHINE is a free health information, mother's maiden name, date of birth, or insurance counseling and assistance program for Medi- any other personal, identifying information. In addi- care beneficiaries of all ages. tion, elders should be aware that the state and federal mailings are branded by official state and federal logos There are 450 SHINE Counselors throughout Massa- and are written on official stationary. chusetts. An additional 809 were trained, statewide to aid with counseling specifically 100, "Scams have been o the rise since enrollment into the on Medicare Part D. k6I new Medicare prescription drug benefit has begun and Finally, if an elder is in doubt, many federal and state agencies, including Elder Af- confused, or just "gets bad fairs, have disseminated materials containing Medi- vibes" when contacted by a care Part D sign-up information," said Elder Affairs scam artist,the elder can always Secretary Jennifer Davis Carey."It is extremely impor- hang-up the telephone and call a tant for elders to keep in mind that the SSA already has relative, trusted caregiver, friend, or their local senior your personal information, like your social security center for assistance. Other Helpful telephone num- number,and will not ask you for this information over bers are: Social Security 1-800-772-1213, TTY: 1- telephone. Be vigilant with callers asking for 800-325-0778 or Medicare 1-800-Medicare (1-800- the personal identifying information." 633-4227). continued next page FEBRUARY 2006 LEXINGTON SENIOR CENTER NEWS 11 Medicare Part D Scam Continued Volunteers Needed Are you interested in spending time with the middle In addition, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid school students? Clarke Middle School is looking for Services offer the following tips: volunteers to teach after-school clubs.It can be anything People who are really working with Medicare: of interest, knitting, chess, painting. Please contact • Cannot come to your home uninvited to sell or Becky Rushford,Youth and Family Services Coordina- endorse any Medicare-related product,but they can tor at 781-861-2742. call you about their plan. • Cannot enroll you into a drug plan or ask you to pay Volunteer Opportunities! for a drug plan over the telephone, unless you are The Friend-to-Friend program is seeking volunteers to adding prescription drug coverage to a Medicare support home-bound seniors through socialization and Advantage Plan or other Medicare Health Plan you assistance with light household management tasks. Share already have. Note: State Health insurance Assis- personal stories,play cards,or assist with grocery shop- tance Programs and other local organization may ping—the two of you decide!! While offering help to a help you enroll over the telephone. (In Massachu- senior at home, you can gain personal fulfillment from setts, that is the SHINE program) volunteering and form a lasting relationship. Call Kelly Magee at 781-861-0194 for information. • Cannot ask for payment over the web. The plan must send you a bill if you enroll over the web. ANNUAL ROTARY SENIORS DINNER Massachusetts elders do not have to fall prey to scam The Lexington Rotary invites you to their annual Jima artists. SHINE counselors are available Senior Appreciation Dinner, for Lexington keS to assist elders with Medicare Part D,the Seniors only,to be held on prescription drug benefit,at Councils on rit*- Thursday, March 23, 2006 at 5:00 p.m. Aging, senior centers,Area Agencies on at the Heritage Hall, Aging or by calling 1-800-AGE-INFO 177 Bedford St., Lexington. (1-800-243-4636.) Seniors should report suspected r � scam perpetrators at the SSA Fraud website: MARCH 23, 2006 ROTARY DINNER www.ssa.gov/oig/hotline or by calling 1-800-447- Name 8477. Address Free rides for medical Phone appointments Once again, you will need to fill out and return this coupon to the Rotary Club. (Please circle) Did you know FISH offer free rides to medical Do you need the Rotary to provide you with transporta- appointments?? If you are a Lexington resident, tion? Yes No FISH will take you to a medical appointment How many in your party? One Two throughout the Greater Boston area, Monday— Please return this coupon to the Rotary Club by March Friday FREE of charge. For more information 1, 2006 to: call between 9:00 am-4:00 pm at 781-861- Lexington Rotary Club 9300. FISH always needs Volunteers to drive P.O. Box 615 locally or help with phone calls. If you want to Lexington, MA 02420 hear more about volunteering call 718-862-03 75. The Rotary Club will send your tickets in the mail. L 12 LEXINGTON SENIOR CENTER NEWS FEBRUARY 2006 SENIOR CENTER EXERCISE CLASSES ONGOING GROUPS AND SERVICES... Yoga for Health and Fitness,with Lisa Groves Bereavement & Friendship Group. Meets on the Fridays, 9:30-10:30 a.m. second and fourth Wednesday of each month., facili- Feb. 3, 10, 17,24, $24.00 tated by staff Social Worker , Kelly Magee. All are March 3, 10, 17, 24,31 $30.00 welcome,and no registration is necessary. 1-2:30 pm. Develop strength, flexibility, and balance, and Prostate Cancer Group. This group is for men who improve overall physical and mental well-being using currently have prostate cancer or survivors who wish to time-honored yoga movements, postures, and share the knowledge they have gained with others. breathing exercises.Exercises will be adapted to meet Meets third Wednesday of each month, 1:00-2:30 pm.. individual needs; all levels welcome. Please bring a Parkinson's Support Group. Led by Art Sotak. The blanket or yoga mat. Register with Senior Center receptionist. Class size is limited. Parkinson's Disease support group will meet 4th Mon- day of each month at 1:00 pm at the Senior Center in the Tai Chi,with Laura Coulter-Cook 1:30-2:30pm Muzzey Room. Mondays- Feb. 6, 13,27 $9.00 Caregivers Group: Group meets 1st and 3rd Thursday March 6, 13,20, 27 $12.00 of each month,2-3:30 pm.A support group for caregivers Improves balance, breathing and body awareness. of individuals with memory impairment. The group is Medical studies show benefits towards lower blood ongoing and there is no fee. The group is ongoing and pressure, cholesterol and osteoporosis. First 30 there is no fee.Ifinterested,please call Sandy Simon for minutes of class is chi gong exercises to warm up. In an initial telephone intake at 781-862-2829 the second 30 minutes, beginners learn to breathe, The Evergreen Group.We meet to talk about personal balance and the sequence of Level 1. Register with and family issues. Meets at the Senior Center 2nd Senior Center receptionist. Monday of each month, 10:00-11:30 a.m. DROP-IN EXERCISE PROGRAMS Podiatry Clinic. With Dr. Teri Burtoft. Thursday, February 16. Call 781-861-0194 to schedule an ap- • Stretch & Bend. Large, popular stretching and pointment.$25.Please pay the Podiatrist directly. Ap- limbering group offers support and instruction. The pointments scheduled 8:30 am to 11:30 am. group meets Monday through Friday,9-9:30 am.Free. Blood Pressure Clinic. Thursdays at 10:00 AM. On • 60+Fitness. Lead by enthusiastic group members, the first Thursday of the month,the clinic is held at the this workout focuses on both upper and lower body Senior Center. Clinics are also held at the Senior Vil- muscle strengthening, using free weights and bands. lages other Thursdays of the month. Call the Senior Meets Mondays, Wednesdays, & Fridays at 9:35- Center for directions to the other locations. 10:30. All welcome. Instructor Sue LeVasseur will Veterans' Agent Office Hours. Our Veterans' Agent run one session/month. See group for schedule. Free. Pat Flynn can meet with you during his weekly office • Kripalu Yoga with Don Weikert. Move gently hours,Monday's from 2:00 to 3:30 PM.Call Pat at 781- from a centering meditation,to stretching and warm- 861-9108 to make an appointment. ups, to learning physical postures (asanas) to SHINE. Counselors Rose Lerner or RhodaNeidorfare relaxation. Mondays 8:30-9:45. $5/session. Pay available to help you with any aspect of your health instructor. insurance on Tuesdays from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm. Call • Line Dancing with Patricia Kavgian.Dancing is a the Senior Center at 781-861-0194 to make an appoint- great way to exercise! Come join the group for great ment.Please let us know ifyou can't make your appoint- music, fun dances and a group of people having a ment. great time. Every Thursday from 1:15 to 2:30 in the Supportive Day Care. Provides a safe daytime envi- dining room. Pay instructor $2 a session. ronment for seniors who are having difficulty living • Ping Pong. All welcome to join a game on independently,and respite for caregivers.Call Carolyn Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays, 2-4. All levels. for further information at 781-259-1807. Free.