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Category: Aging

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SHINE NEWS…. Open Enrollment is just around the corner so don’t delay!

As posted in “To Your Good Health” August 2016: Medicare’s Part C (Medicare Advantage Plan) and Part D (Prescription Drug Plan) Annual Open Enrollment (October 15, 2016 – December 7, […]

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Over 500 Local Organizations Now Listed in Human Service Directories

Barnstable County Department of Human Services has reached a milestone in our online resources.  The companion Service Directories for the Behavioral Health and the Public Health and Wellness websites now […]

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Cape Cod Healthcare Announces Grant RFP

Cape Cod Healthcare (CCHC) is pleased to release its FY2017 Annual Strategic Grant Request for Proposals (RFP). This grants program is open to all non-profit community organizations with qualifying projects […]

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Samaritans Senior Outreach Volunteer Training

Elder Services of Cape Cod and the Islands will be offering a special training in Dennis to prepare individuals to serve as Senior Outreach volunteers for the Samaritans of Cape […]

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South Shore CHNA 23 Explores Health Literacy

On June 6, 2016, the South Shore Community Partners in Prevention (CHNA 23) hosted the “Health Literacy Initiative Kickoff” in Plymouth, MA.  The event featured Lindsey Tucker, Associate Commissioner, Massachusetts […]

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Age-Friendly Yarmouth Hosts Elder Abuse Awareness Panel

On June 15, 2016, at 1:00 PM, Age-Friendly Yarmouth will host a Citizen Panel Discussion for World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. Panelists Alec Graham, JD, Director of Protective Services, Massachusetts Executive […]

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United Way Announces Partner Organizations

Congratulations to the 36 health and human service organizations chosen as the Cape and Island’s United Way Partners.  Many of the United Way Partners are involved in Barnstable County’s Department […]

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MassOptions: Free Resource Links to Elder Services and CORD

MassOptions connects elders, individuals with disabilities and their caregivers to agencies and organizations that can best meet their needs.  A telephone call to their trained specialists provides fast, personalized attention. […]

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Mental Health & Aging Workshops for Clinical, Professional, and First Responder Workers

Three upcoming gerontology workshops in Mental Health and Aging provide state of the art information and treatment/intervention guidance regarding the unique mental health problems and concerns of older adults.  The […]

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