Dighton Council On Aging May 2017 Monthly Happenings

Presentation “Whoops I Lost My Keys”: It happens to all of us! Find out how you can improve your memory at this informational presentation by John Rogers, Licensed Social Worker, Assistant Administrator and Alzheimer’s Program Director for Catholic Memorial Home. John has over 25 years’ experience caring for individuals with Alzheimer’s or related Dementia. John will talk about simple ways we can improve our memories, food we can eat, how we can stimulate our brains and different ways to fix memory loss. John adds a bit of humor to this presentation so be prepared to laugh! Please call the Dighton Council on Aging at 508-823-0095 to let us know you will be attending. The presentation will held on Monday, May 15th., from 10:30 am - 11:30 am, at the Dighton Council on Aging, 300 Lincoln Ave., N. Dighton

Presentation Coming In May- 2017 Elder Law- Education Program: The Dighton Council on Aging will be hosting a guest speaker from the Massachusetts Bar Association. The presentation is called: "“Taking Control of Your Future: A Legal Checkup"“. This program is part of the statewide Elder Law Education Program presented by the Massachusetts Bar Association. Topics being discussed are Aid and Attendance Veteran's Benefits, how to protect your home and assets, power of attorney and heath care proxies, reverse mortgages, Medicare/Medicaid changes and alternatives to nursing home care, some other topics that may be touched are the Homestead Act, estate planning and long-term health insurance, differences between the Medicare and Medicaid Programs, protecting your home from a Medicaid lien, strategies to protect life savings from high costs of long-term care. We are awaiting on the MA Bar Association with a date and time. We are planning for Thursday, May 18th., at 1:00 pm, or Wednesday, May 31st., at 1 pm, 300 Lincoln Avenue, North Dighton. This is a very informative presentation. Please call us at 508-823-0095 for the definite date and time, and to let us know you would like to attend.

Memorial Day Parade: The 2017 Memorial Day Parade held jointly with the Town of Rehoboth will take place in Rehoboth, on Monday, May 29, 2017, starting at 10:30 a.m. It will start near the Rehoboth Council on Aging, located at 55 Bay State Rd., Rehoboth, MA 02769.

Prime Time: For those of you who may not know, the Town of Dighton has an Adult Day Program called Prime Time located at 1059 Somerset Avenue, in Dighton. The purpose of this program is to provide people over sixty years of age, with social activities in a supportive setting. Guests that attend are from many surrounding communities, including Rehoboth. Prime Time is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. For more information, call Sheila at 508-669-6272, or visit www.dighton-ma.gov.

Volunteer Needed: We are in need of a gentlemen to volunteer on a 6 hour project. Person interested must enjoy working with the elderly and must pass a CORI Check (Criminal Offender Record Information). If you are interested, and would like more information, please call 508-669-6272.

Men’s Social Group: The Men’s Social Group will be getting together on Tuesday, May 9th., at 10:00 a.m. Come socialize and have a cup of coffee and “Shoot the Breeze”. The group gets together at the Dighton C.O.A at 300 Lincoln Ave. Hope to see you there?

U.F.O'S/Arts & Crafts Group: The Un-Finished-Object/Arts and Crafts Group will be getting together Tuesday, May 23rd., at 10:00 am, at the Dighton Council on Aging. Let's finish your projects, bring your quilting, beading, knitting or crocheting, and let's finish it together. Call 508-823-0095 for more information.

The Sojourn Bears Group: The Sojourn Bears Group will be meeting, on Monday, May 22nd., at 10:30 am. Bears made by caring volunteers, are distributed to Cancer Patients, Survivors and those effected by it, at nearby hospitals. For more information and to let us know if you would like to help, please call (508) 823-0095.

Library Representative Visits Lincoln Village: A Representative from the Dighton Public Library will be at the Lincoln Village Community Center on Tuesday, May 9th., and Tuesday, May 23rd., from 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm. This program is for Dighton residents. You may check out and return books, videos, D.V.D's and more. For more information, please call 508-669-6421.

Wellness And Blood Pressure Clinic: Our Wellness Clinic will be held on Tuesday, May 16th., at 9:30 am, at the Dighton Council on Aging, 300 Lincoln Ave., N. Dighton. The scheduled topic for this month, "“Normal Aging-How our Bodies Change.”. A Nurse will be available to answer questions and to check your blood pressure. Please call 508-823-0095 to schedule appointment. Walk ins are always welcome.

Senator Mark Pacheco: Senator Mark Pacheco, or a representative, will be at the Dighton Town Hall, 979 Somerset Ave, Dighton, on Tuesday, May 16th., from 1:00 p.m.—2:00 p.m. If you have any questions, needs or concerns that Senator Pacheco can help you with, please give us a call at 508-823-0095 to make an appointment. Walk ins are always welcome.

Veterans Corner: The Dighton Veterans Agents' Office is located in the Dighton Town Hall, 979 Somerset Ave, Dighton. Office hours are held Mondays and Tuesdays 7:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. and Wednesdays 7:30 a.m.—11:30 a.m. Please call 669-6431 for more information.

Reminiscing With Myrna: Myrna Santos, Town of Dighton Historian, would like to listen to your stories about the good old days. Join us Friday, May 19th., at 10 a.m. (please call to confirm), at the Dighton C.O.A, 300 Lincoln Ave.. Bring your old pictures, newspapers, scrapbooks, yearbooks, postcards, etc. Please call 508-823-0095 to let us know you’ll be attending. Walk ins are welcome.

Dial-A-Lawyer Offers Free Legal Advice Each Month: To use Dial-A-Lawyer, call (617) 338-0610 or (877) 686-0711 on the first Wednesday of the month between 5:30 and 7:30 p.m.

Free Trial Day At Prime Time: “Prime Time” is an adult supportive respite facility located in the rear of the Town Hall, 1059 Somerset Avenue, Dighton, (Route 138). If you know of someone who cannot stay alone or whose family could benefit from some respite, we may be able to help both the elder and the caregiver. “Prime Time” is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. “Prime Time” is a supervised program for elders where they can enjoy a full and productive life. Call Sheila at (508) 669-6272 or visit us at www.dighton-ma.gov for more information.

Chair Yoga: Chair Yoga class is held for those 60+, on Tuesdays, from 11 am -12 pm, at the Dighton Council on Aging, in the Lincoln Village Community Center, 300 Lincoln Ave., N. Dighton. Please call 508-823-0095 for more information.

Tai Chi Classes: Tai Chi Classes are held on Fridays, from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Classes are held at the Dighton Council on Aging, 300 Lincoln Ave., N. Dighton. For more information please call (508) 823-0095.

Exercise Classes: Classes are held for those ages 60+, on Mondays and Wednesdays starting at 9:30 a.m., at the Dighton Council on Aging. For more information please call 508-823-0095.

GATRA Transportation: Makes Everyday Life a Little Easier, GATRA provides Dial-A-Ride, a curb-to-curb transportation for persons 60 years or older. To find out which services are available call: 1-800-483-2500 or visit the website www.gatra.org.

Med Wheels - Long Distance Medical Transportation: funded through United Way of Greater Attleboro/Taunton for seniors and people with disabilities that are ADA eligible in Dighton, and surrounding communities. To make a reservation, please call 508-823-8828, ext. 263.

Dighton Housing Authority: Applications are being accepted for one bedroom apartments at Lincoln Village, low income housing for the Elderly/Disabled. Dighton residents having preference. The age requirement is 60+. Those with a permanent disability or handicap also qualify. Limits of income are $46,000 for an individual and $52,600 for a couple. Rent is based on 30% of gross income and includes all utilities. Please contact the Dighton Housing Authority at 508-823-8361, 300 Lincoln Avenue, North Dighton, MA 02764. The office is open from 8:00 a.m. till 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. For more information and an application please visit the Dighton Housing Authority website:
http://dightonhousingauthority.org.

Pinochle-Cribbage-Whist: We need players! Games are played at the Lincoln Village Community Center, on Wednesdays and Thursday at 1:00 p.m. We also have a Whist Party scheduled for the 1st. and 3rd. Monday of the month at 1:00 p.m.

File Of Life Provided by the Dighton Lions Club. We have the File Of Life for distribution to Dighton Seniors. It is a RED file that you fill with medical information/history, and keep on your refrigerator door. It will be readily available if needed, by Emergency Medical Technicians, who will be able to perform corrective treatment at once. And it also helps in notifying proper emergency contacts. You may pick one up at the Dighton Council on Aging, or call 508-823-0095 for more information.

Do You Need Help With Your Heating Costs? Help Is Available Wondering if you qualify for Fuel Assistance? If you do, you may also apply for the Weatherization Program and the Home Heating Repair / Replacement Program. Please call Citizens for Citizens, 1 Taunton Green, Taunton, at (508) 823-6346 to apply for the Fuel Assistance Program and then you can apply for the energy saving programs.

Nutritious Meals are served at “Prime Time” Monday through Friday at 11:30 a.m. by reservation. Call Sheila at 508-669-6272 by 10:30 a.m. the previous day to reserve a meal. A donation of $2.00 per meal is suggested. Home delivered meals can be arranged for homebound elders upon request. If you know of someone who is homebound and in need of home delivered meals please call (508)- 823-0095 or (508) 669-6272.

The SHINE (Serving Health Information Needs of Elders) is available to assist you with questions concerning available Medicare HMOs and Medicare Supplements (Medigaps). Please call 1-800- 987-2510 for more information.