Tel: 508.636.1026 / Fax 508.636.1034

Monday—Friday 8:30 am—4:00pm

councilonaging@westport-ma.gov

Website: www.westport-ma.gov

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On Aging

EVERGREEN February 2013

75 Reed Road

Westport

MA 02790

Director Virginia Routhier, Board Chair

MISSION STATEMENT: The primary function of the Westport Council on Aging is to identify

And meet the needs of Westport’s elder population and to inform elders and the community of available services.

AARP Volunteer’s will be preparing tax returns

By appointment only

on Wednesdays from 1 –3

February 13th through April 10th

At the Westport Council on Aging

Call to reserve your appointment 508-636-1026

You will need to bring with you:

2010 Federal & State Tax Returns

All tax documents you receive in the mail

W2 Forms, 1099 Forms, etc

Copies of paid real estate tax bills and any paid water/sewer bills

Proof of health insurance coverage if other than Medicare

Proof of payment for any deductions, i.e. medical and dental expense, charitable contributions, mort-

gage interest, auto excise tax, etc.

Proof of payment related to education expense or residential energy savings

Personal Identification

“Food for Friends” Food Pantry

Announcing New Hours

Thursday 10:00AM - 1:00 PM

&

The Third Saturday of each month 9:00 AM –12:00PM (February 16, 2013)

The Food for Friends Food Pantry is for all Westport residents in need 18 years of age and over. Those who were

receiving the Brown Bag may be eligible for the Food for Friends Food Pantry and are encouraged to inquire.

Each client who signs up for the Food for Friends program is assisted personally and confidentially, meeting with the Out-

reach Department to assess individual needs. Proof of residency required.

PAGE 2 WESTPORT COUNCIL ON AGING February 2013

“Food for Friends” Food Pantry

Every Thursday 10:00AM - 1:00 PM

Third Saturday of each month - 9:00 AM –12:00PM (February 16, 2013)

For Westport residents 18 years of age and over - Proof of Residency Required

AEROBICS

Session I: Monday, Wednesday & Friday. 8:45AM-9:30AM Session II: Tuesdays 8:45AM-9:30AM

The cost is $2.50 per class. Class is being led by Wendy Sperduti-Ray.

OSTEOPOROSIS

Mondays, Wednesday and Fridays 9:45 AM - 11:00 AM

An exercise for people with or at risk for Osteopenia/ Osteoporosis. Participants will learn about osteoporosis and everyday

activities that will improve their day to day lives. A physician form filled out by the doctor that states this would be benefi-

cial is required. There are openings in the Monday, Wednesday & Friday sessions. For more information contact the

WCOA. The instructor is Florence Wypych.

LEGAL CORNER

Wednesday, February 13, 2013 from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. by appointment only.

Attorney Jennifer Heald will be meeting individuals for fifteen minute appointments. Attorney Heald is ex-

perienced in a broad variety of legal areas with expertise in Basic Estate Planning including Living Trusts and

Wills. If you would like to make an appointment with her call the WCOA at 508-636-1026

CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP w/ Phyllis

Meeting Tuesday, February 19, 2013 at 1:30-3:00

CHAIR MASSAGE

The first Friday , February 1, 2013 12:00-2:00 PM ~ With Karen using the Trager Technique

BLOOD PRESSURE CLINIC

1st Wednesday, February 6, 2013, 10:30 – 11:30 AM with Guardian Homecare

3rd Tuesday, February 19, 2013 1:30 – 2:30 PM with Nurse Kathy

PODIATRY CLINIC

at Dr. Spiri’s office in Somerset Thursday February 28st at 10:30. For an appointment call the WCOA

KNITTING & CROCHETING

Tuesday 1:00 PM

If you're new to knitting or crocheting, it's a great way to pick up new tricks & always have someone ready to help you

through difficult parts of patterns or explain a new-to-you technique. For knitters & crocheters of all skill levels committing

to a group is a way of making time for it that hopefully you will stick with. The class is led by Gertrude Vigeant.

PROGRAMS FOR MIND BODY AND FITNESS

Call for space availability and fees-508-636-1026.

PARKINSON’S DISEASE SUPPORT GROUP

Thursday February 14, 2013 , 1:00PM –3:00PMat the Dartmouth Senior Center 628 Dartmouth St., Dartmouth, MA

Topic: “Current Treatment Options for Parkinson’s Disease”

Speakers : Michael Nozzolilo, Medtronic Representative & Samuel Ellias, MD, PHD, Neurologist and Movement disorder

Specialist from Boston University Medical Center.

PAGE 3 WESTPORT COUNCIL ON AGING February 2013

FRIENDS OF THE WESTPORT

COUNCIL ON AGING, INC.

Supporting the Senior Center

P. O. Box N-192

Westport, MA 02790

Greetings from the FWCOA

Once again, we have published our annual FWCOA contributing members listing in this month's issue of "Evergreen".

Our sincere thanks to our members for their contributions and their support for our Senior Center. We hope non-members

might take this opportunity to join the Friends. We would welcome your membership.

For those of you not familiar with our group, the Friends of the Westport Council on Aging is a non-profit independ-

ent all-volunteer fund-raising organization founded in the early 1980's. Funds are derived from membership income, memo-

rial gifts, bequests, and fund-raisers.

All donations to the Friends are tax.-deductible and can be made in the name of a family or loved one, and earmarked

for a specific purpose. If you have any questions, or wish to join the Friends, please contact us at the above address, or call

the Council on Aging and leave us a message, 508-636-1026.

Again, thank you for your support. The Board of the Friends, and every senior who benefits from our Senior Center,

truly appreciate your generosity.

Lillian Barresi

. WALKING-HIKING GROUP

Every Tuesday starting 8:45AM the group leaves from the Westport COA. Are you interested in walking / hiking with oth-

ers who love the outdoors? Have you wanted to walk some of the wonderful trails in our area but have some reservations

about heading out alone? Come to the WCOA on Tuesday morning and join the group.

T’AI CHI

Classes are on Fridays Advanced 11:30-12:30 Intermediate 12:30-1:30 Basic 1:30 - 2:30.

T’ai Chi is the Chinese system of slow meditative physical exercise designed for relaxation and balance and health. The fee

is $5.00 per session or $25.00 for 6 weeks. The instructor is Nikolas Ukleja.

WATERCOLOR WORKSHOP

Wednesday 9:00—11:30 AM The Watercolor Workshop is a group for those who are interested in learning and sharing more about the joy of watercolor

painting. The six week sessions consist of four instructional classes led by Carol Lynn Hall and two peer workshops. The

membership consists of artists just beginning their journey with watercolor to experienced artists who willingly offer encour-

agement and motivation to one another. Class size is limited. Please call for information.

POETRY WRITING

Wednesday 1:30 PM

Members bring a new poem they have written to the weekly Wednesday meeting and constructively critique one another's

work. Class size is limited. Please call for information. Convener is Barbara Wicks.

QUILTING

Thursdays at 1:00

Preserve the art of quilting by gathering together to share quilting ideas and techniques. We create group quilts and assist

one another with personal quilts & share ideas. The group is led by Valerie Schofield.

The SHINE Program

SERVING THE HEALTH INFORMATION NEEDS OF ELDERS

Ken Costa our Shine representative will be at the Westport Council on Aging the second and fourth Friday of the month

to answer your insurance questions about Medicare, supplements & Mass Health. Call to schedule an appointment.

PAGE 4 WESTPORT COUNCIL ON AGING February 2013

Mrs. Anne J. Aballo I Claire M. Acheson I Blanche Adams SD Carl Alberg P/M Allen's Neck Com. Club P+ Alvin P. and Madeline Almeida F Antone Almeida Jr. I Carol Ann Almeida I Deborah Almeida, DMD S Karen Alvares F Richard S. Anderson I Emelia Andrade I John Andrade I Robert Andrade F Mike Andras I Joan Antonelli I Mary Perry & Kathleen Archer F Mr. & Mrs. Paul E. Arnoe S Lisa Arnold I Patricia Arruda I Yukio & Sue Asato F/SD Christine Ash F Henry Ashworth BEN Cindi Assad F Mary Assad S Sheila Assad I Pauline Avery I Mary Azevedo I Sally & Richmond Bachelder P+ Frank & Dorothy Baptista F William & Pauline Baraby F Anne Barnes I Walter F. Barnes I Lisa A. Barresi P Richard & Lillian Barresi F Barbara & David Bates F Jack & Beverley Baughan F Judith Beavan I/SD Joan Behrman I Richard & Janine Benevides F Constance E. Bernier I+ Ronald Bernier I+ Shirley A. Berube I David & Betsy Bienvenue F Edith Blish I Rose M. Bohn F Beverly Bond F Carol Bonnell I Peter Borden I/M Richard T. Borden I Antonio Borges I Manuel J. Borges I Josephine Botelho I Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Boucher F Claire Boulay I Ruth Bourns F Howard Bradley F

Bob & Nancy Braga F John F. Branco I Susan & John Branco F James & Ellen Brayton F Jane Brayton I Miriam S. Brayton I+ Paul & Joan Brenckle F George H. Brenner I Concorde Brevik F Richard & Barbara Brewer F Beatrice Brewster I/M Joseph P. Brilhante I Elizabeth Brinkerhoff S Richard & Karen Brodeur S Ann F. Brown S Dolores Brown I Richard A. Brown F Lynne Weil & Nils Bruzelius F Hugh & Virginia Buchanan F Irene & Norman Buck S Elsie L. Buess P Sybil Burba F Nancy Burkholder F/M Nancy Burlingame I Susan Bush P/L P.W. Butler F Veronica M. Butler I Cynthia Cabral I Marjorie & Arthur Cadoret I/I Elizabeth W. Cady S Maureen Camara BEN Deolinda V. Cangiano I/M Annette Y. Cardin I Mr. & Mrs. Honorio Carnivel F Lynn Carter I Gail Cartin I Joseph & Helen Carvalho F Miguelina Carvalho I Robert & Mary Louise Carvalho F John Cayer F Whitney Chadwick I Alain & Phoebe Chardon F Sandra Charves I Roberta Chaves I Nick & Meg Christ F Rayna & John F. Cipollini F Jean-Louis Clapin I Mike & Amy Clarke F Arlene Cloutier I Mrs. William P. Cody, Jr. L Clarence E. Cole F John J. Colletti, DC, PC P Joseph W. Collins I Mr. & Mrs. Lynwood R. Comstock F Patty & Don Conaway P Robert & Patricia Condon F

Simon J. Conlon I Sharon & Tony Connors S Mr. & Mrs. Paul G. Cooper F Phyllis & Paul Corcoran F Ana Costa F Ken & Paula Costa F Judith Cottrell F Robert & Louisa Coughlin S Country Woolens, Inc. BUS Jean E. Coury F Jerry & Vivian Coutinho F Mrs. Marie A. Crapo I W. L. & Martha Crimmins F Alfred Croft M Lee Rudolph & Patricia Cumming F Dave & Jean Cummings F Dr. Phyllis Currier F Lena Cybert I S.M. Robbins & T. S. D'Agostino P+ Chad Daignault, Daignault Construction BUS Denise D'Apolito P Ildo DaSilva P Belmira Dastous I Catherine Davis I Karl & Mary Lou Daxland F Marilyn DeJesus I Charles Deknatel I Maria C. DeLibero I Kathryn & David DeMoss F Marilyn W. Denton I Elizabeth Derbyshire F Grace Desmarais I Beverly Dos Vais F Robert Dowd I Ms. Edith Dubiel I Claire Duhon I Milton Dunham I Cindy Dupont I Norman E. Duquette I W. Horton & Barbara Earle F Emily Edwards P Cecile Fairhurst I Norma P. Farias I John & Barbara Fazzina S Brian & Kimberley Fernandes F/SD David Ferreira I Laura Ferreira F Jeanette Ferri I+ Diane H. Finucci I Janet Fleming I Wallace E. & Gaile Fletcher F

FRIENDS OF THE WESTPORT COUNCIL ON AGING

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Dottie Fonseca I+ Marie L. Fontaine I Lorraine R. Fontes F Annette M. Ford I Dennis Forest F Peter C. Forrester P+ Geraldine Fortier S George E. Foster I/FP Susan Foster I Mr. & Mrs. Peter G. Fradley F Amy Fragoza I/M Donald W. France I Ernest Frazier, Sr. I Emil A. Fuller & family F Flora Fusaro-Raposa I/I Donald A. Gagne I Joan Gagne I Laurie Gagne I Maurice Gagne F Paula E. Gagnon I Paulette A. Gagnon I Vera Gassar SD Irene & Thomas Gavriluk S Peter & Elizabeth Gebhard F Hellen M. Gendreau I/FP Louise G. Gendron I D Gibbs I Dian J. Gifford I Dorothy L. Gifford I William Gifford I Damase Giguere F Mr. & Mrs. William Glaser S Charles & Wendy Goldberg F Vivian Gomes F Joseph M. Gonsalves F Ms. Frances Gonsalves I Jack Gorman BEN Robert & Beatrice Gormley F Gilbert Goulet I/M Jeanne Goulet I Antonio B. Gracia Jr. S Dorothy Greenhalgh I Stephanie A. Griswold I+ Patricia Grota I Albert Grundy I/M Carol D. & Gene Guay F Mary Ellen & Lloyd Guptill S Mr. & Mrs. Stanley Gwozdz F Janice & Edward Hadden I+ Ronald Halbardier I Judith Hale S Eleanor Anne Hall P Madeleine Hamel I Sharon Hamlen I Elizabeth Hanley I

Doris Hannon I Helene A. & William A. Hardin F Linda & Donald Harrop F/SD Jeanne W. Hatch I+ Paul A. Hebert I Elsie A. Herman I Lee (Molly) Higgins S Anna M. Higginson I Mr. & Mrs. John R. Hinves F Stephen & Patricia Holst P Doris M. Hookey I Anne T. Hopkins P Selena T. Howard S Alice & Robert Huff F Horace L. Huyler I Salma J. Jabbour P C. Edward, MD & Carole Jackson F Trintje Jansen I Janet W. Jones S+ Norma K. Judson S/L Carolyn & John Kaiser F Elizabeth Karam I Peter & Kate Kastner F M. Antoinette Keavy I/SD Lucy G. Keefe P Kevin P. Keighley F Mr. & Mrs. Joseph L. Keith III S Charles Keith, Jr. I/M Claire V. Kenney F Satya Khanna I Mary Pelletier & Jack King F Natalie King I Virginia A. King S Susan & Ron Knapp F Barbara W. Koenitzer P+/M Beth Kovar F Elizabeth H. Kugler F Robert & Naoko Kugler P Ms. Constance Kuttner M Robert LaBonte Plumbing & Heating BUS Nan & Jim Laird F Doris Lambert I+ Robert Lamontagne F Ms. Jeannine L. LaPriore I/SD Alberta Lavoie I Andre & Diane Lavoie F Dale L. Whitty Lavoie I James & Linda M. LeBelle F Ms. Pauline LeBoeuf I Claude A. Ledoux F Bertrand Leduc F Florence Lees I

Muriel Legendre I Suzanne & Norm Lemar I/I Peter Lenrow S John & Pamela Leonard F Carolyn Lessa I Geraldine Letendre M George & Mary L. Lewis F Claudette Lindo F Bernadette Littlefield I Steve & Kathy Lord P+ Rev. Richard T. Loring I Steven Lovell P+ Thais Lowden I Eleanor F. Lucas I Vincent F. Luti I+ Frances Lynch I John Lynch P Peter MacDougall S Diane Machado I/SD George R. Machado I Alice & Carlton Macomber F Dwight & Doris Magovern F Richard & Janet Malis S Alan & Ruth S. Manchester F Debra Manchester M Marion Manchester F Hilda Mano SD Barbara Marcotte I/M Yvonne Marquis I Janie Martignetti P Eileen Martin F Elin-Mari Heggland & Philip Martin P Laura Martin I Richard & Ann Mason P Paul E. Maurice P+ Janice Maynard I/SD Kathy Mayo I/SD Donald McCarthy F Janice McCarthy F Gretchen C. McCrae I John & Carla McDermott F David & Paula McGinn F Mary E. McGough P Brooke McGuigan F Dr. & Mrs. Joseph C. McGuill F Doreen & Arthur McKinley F Dennis & Judith McLean F Margie & Rick McNally F William & Connie McQuoid F/SD Florence L. Meader I Charlotte Medeiros I+ Anthony Melli I Claire Mello I Dolores Mello I Georgina Mello I Thomas Mello I

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PAGE 8 WESTPORT COUNCIL ON AGING February 2013

Russell A. Mellor S Rosemary Melvin I Judy Menard F Henry Mercier F Edna A. Petruzziello & Mariano Merino F Paul & Diane Methot F Frances W. Mevay P Normand Michaud F John Miller F/L Geraldine Millham F Doris E. Mills I Charlotte T. Moniz I Irene Moniz I Robert & Susan Montgomery P June & Ted Moore Jr. F Ann E. Moran P Isabella K. Morgan I Ernestine Morin I Mrs. Rita E. Morin I/M Donald Morris I/SD Leslia P. Morrison S Douglas Morrow I Julie Morse F W. Hugh M. Morton P Joseph Mullaney P Constance Mulrooney I N.A.C. Security & Stereo Syst. BUS Donald & Pauline Nadeau F W. Navin F Ms. Grace Newcomer I/M Wally & Helga Nichols P Ms. Marie A. Nicolau I+ Harriet E. Nolan I Mrs. Alvin W. Norcross I Westell & Evelyn Norman F Helen O'Brien I/M Barbara O'Dwyer I Elaine C. Oliveira I Russell & Susan Oliveira F/SD Noel & Linda Olsen S Aida Orr I Dennis & Ellen Orsi F Elaine Ostroff S Normand & Lynette Ouellette F John & Virginia Owen S Irene V. Pacheco I Lorraine Pacheco M Howard F. & Maria Paine F Bernadette & Laurence Palmer F Nathalie & Raymond Palmer F Pamela Palumbo I John & Nancy Pannoni F Paul Pannoni I+

James S. Panos I Louise Parsons I Partners Village Store BUS Martha Holman Paull F James Paulo I Dolores Pavao I Edith M. Peckham I Margo Peckham I John Pedro I James M. Pereira F Rosemary Pereira I/M/SD Lynda & Tom Perkins F Louis Perry I/M/SD Marguerite Perry I Carolyn & Georges Peter M Muriel M. Peters I Mr. & Mrs. Mitchell Pettey F Mary T. Petti I Clarence Picard P Barbara Pietrzyk I Theresa-Marie Pimental I Mrs. Pauline Pineault I Louis Pires I Agnes & Sharon Potter F Leonard & Mary Potter F Potter Funeral Services BUS Samuel W. Powell I Alexander Preston F Katharine H. Preston I Ronald & Loretta Price F Rhea Proulx I William & Estell Proulx F Walter & Mary T. Quinn I Joseph P. Quint I Eileen Rafferty I Donna Ramunno I Elsworth C. Randall F Antone Raposa I Flora (Flo) Raposa I Ronald Raymond F Susan Read I Dana Reed I Heather & Bill Reed P Jeanette Rego I Ron & Kathy Rego S Rose Rego I Jack & Cindy Reynolds F Alice Rezendes I Lorraine M. Rioux I Peter & Janet Robash P Deborah Robbins I Beverly Robidoux I Raymond A. Robillard I Doris Rochefort I Rockwell Real Estate Trust I John Rodrigues I

Sharon Nolan & Jim Rosenfeld S Mary Ann Rousseau I Mary D. Rousseau I Virginia Routhier F Kathleen Russell I Robert & Jenny Ryan F William Ryan F Mary Sampson M Marge & Chet Sandborg I Bruce & Phyllis Sandman F Judy Sands S Doris Sanford I Constance Santos I Kathleen Santos I Normand Sasseville F Claire Saulnier I Paul Schmid III F Tom & Kate Schmitt S Eleanor Schofield I Valorie Schofield I Robert Sears F Lillian F. Sekonda I Andy & Laurette Shabshelowitz F Eileen & Kevin Shea F Irene Sherman I Stephen Shoesmith, Sr. I+ Francis Shurtleff I John L. Silva I Maggie Viera & Maria M. Silva F Alfred & Doris Silvia F John & Tessie Silvia F Joseph Silvia F Antone & Lucille Simas I+I Tessie Simcoe I Clotilde Simmons I Gary Simmons F Ida Simmons I David Cole and Betty Slade P Anne Snyder I Louise Soares F Jeannette E. Souza F Judith A. Souza I Rose Marie Souza I John J. Sparks Sr. F Richard & Lois Spirlet F Richard & Ann Squire P St. Andrew's by-the-Sea BEN+ Jonathan & Peggy Stevens F Brenda & Greg Stone P Attorney Jane E. Sullivan BUS Claire M. Sullivan I Jodi Sullivan F Mary Lou Sullivan F R. Michael & Martha N. Sullivan BEN Thelma Sullivan I

FRIENDS OF THE WESTPORT COUNCIL ON AGING

PAGE 9 WESTPORT COUNCIL ON AGING February 2013

Paul & Jean Sunderland F Superior Drywall, Inc. BUS Judy & Henry Swan P+ Claudia M. Swartz F Jane E. Sykes F Elliot & Colleen Taber Jr. F Hilda Tavares I Kathleen Teed I Barbara Teixeira I Mrs. Janet Tetrault F Gregory & Shirley Tetrault & Stacey Dessert P The Second Half Book Club BUS/FP Albert J. Thibault Jr. I Mr. George Thibault I Jerry & Collette Thibault F Carlton & Nancy Thompson F Eric J. Thorgerson F Barri Throop I Tim Palmer/ Tim's Lawn Care BUS Attorney Dorothy P. Tongue BUS Mr. & Mrs. Jack Torres F Eleanor M. & Frank Tranes F Lawrence & Claire Travers F Claire Tremblay I William & Mary Trepanier S Alvin & Arline Tripp F Lee Tripp I Lorine Tripp I Norma Tripp P+M Phyllis & Margaret Tripp F Ernie Patrikis & Emily Trueblood F John Tully S Sandra Turner I Jane & Ed Unsworth F Paul & Martha Valcourt F Jean P. Valiquette I W Van Pelt P Maureen Kershaw & Neil J. & Sylvia M. Van Sloun P Sally J. & James C. Van Wagoner F Carlene A. Ventura I Bernice Vieira I Lisa Camine & Evelyn Vincent I Dorothy E. Wall I Dave & June Wallace F Jim & Beverly Wallace F Helen Walsh I Nancy Walsh F Janice Arruda & Rita Walton I/I Beatrice Ward I+ Jeanne Warner I

Fred & Viola Webb F Janice I. Webb I Joyce DiBona & Bob Weiss F Al & Renee West F Westport Appl. Repair Service BUS Helen Beaulieu, Treas. Westport Grange #181 P Westport Land Conservation Trust BUS Westport Police Association P Donald & Thelma Wheelock I Gretchen S. & R. Lawrence Whipple F Chapin & Ruth White F/SD Genevieve R. Whitty I Barbara B. Wicks S Michael D. Habib & Evelyn Wilber F/SD John & Virginia Wilkens F Robert Wilkinson I W. Carl & Betty Wilkinson F Catherine Williams P Joyce Winship I Florence Wisniewski I Charlene R. Wood I Janice Wood I Sid & Alice Wood F Stephen R. Woodward P Gordon & Josie Woollam F Richard & Shirley Wordell F Chester & Florence Wypych F Terry Yousif I Vic & Margie Zeller S Mr. & Mrs. Stanley P. Zmuda F * * * * * * * * * * *

I = Individual F = Family BUS = Business S = Support P = Patron BEN = Benefactor M = Memorial SD = Social Day Program L = Lifetime Member FP = Food Pantry

FRIENDS OF THE WESTPORT COUNCIL ON AGING

Key

The Elderly and Flu Season

Getting the flu can be a nasty experi-

ence, no matter what your age or gen-

eral health, and each year flu shots are a

major public health initiative. But, be-

cause of the risks to the elderly, senior

flu prevention is especially important.

While otherwise healthy adults can be

laid low by the flu for a full week, sen-

ior citizens are at risk for becoming

much sicker.

The elderly are more vulnerable,

once they get the flu, to develop com-

plications. Because the flu is really a

pretty severe illness, they may not have

as much of what we call ‘physiological

reserve’ as a younger adult. So, seniors

will feel very sick from a case of the flu

and that puts them at greater risk for

complications. Seniors in their 70's and

80's are at higher risk from the flu than

seniors in their sixties, because of de-

clining immunity to illnesses as they

age.

It’s not enough to simply stay away

from other people who feel sick. People

may be contagious one day before they

develop any symptoms, and for up to

five days after becoming sick. A big

concern is people don’t realize they

have the virus before they actually feel

sick.

Flu Symptoms

Fever

Chills

Runny or Stuffy Nose

Headache

Sore throat

Cough

Extreme Fatigue

Muscle Aches

Nausea and/or Vomiting

Diarrhea (sometimes pre-

sent, but rarely prominent)

During flu season, practicing good hy-

giene can help people avoid catching or

spreading the flu.

If you are experiencing flu symptoms

seek medical attention as soon as possi-

ble.

PAGE 10 WESTPORT COUNCIL ON AGING February 2013

OUTREACH INFORMATION

Are you or anyone you know in need of assistance?

Do you know that the Westport Council On Aging Outreach Department

provides assistance with the following:

Home Visits Loans medical Equipment

Help with applications Can help you obtain Fuel Assistance

Information and Referrals Caregiver Support

Vision Impaired Support

Can help you obtain Food Stamps

S.N.A.P. - Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program - helps low income individuals and

families buy healthy, nutritious food. Contact the Outreach department to see if you are eligible!!

Please call our Outreach office for INFORMATION AND REFERRAL to the network of services available to

Westport residents, 60 years of age and over. WCOA is open Monday - Friday from 8:30 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. and

ask for Andrea or Phyllis for any service request at 508-636-1026.

Westport’s Supportive Day Program

The supportive day program provides a safe, structured environment for seniors who are isolated, experience

memory or personal loss, recovering from personal illness or injury, or have certain physical restrictions because

of age related disabilities.

This community care program allows elders to remain in their homes, providing much needed respite for

caregivers. These services are provided in a non-medical facility.

Our program includes

Trained Professional Staff Therapeutic games

Daily structured and supervised activities Day Trips

Morning/afternoon snacks Health Clinics

Nutritious lunch Sing-a-longs

Educational Programs Gentle Exercise

Current Events Creative Activities

Transportation is available Financial Aid is Available

Located in the Westport Senior Center, 75 Reed Road,

Westport, MA 02790

SENIOR CENTER CLOSING POLICY: If the Westport Community Schools announce closings due to

weather emergencies, the Senior Center will close for classes, transportation, and other activities. The COA of-

fice may operate for routine administrative operations only.

PAGE 11 WESTPORT COUNCIL ON AGING February 2013

TRANSPORTATION

Transportation is available for Westport elders and handicapped persons of all ages by appointment only.

The cost is $3 one way $5 round trip.

Monday - Friday 10:00am-2:00pm

Medical Appointments Local Grocery Stores

Pharmacy’s Hairdresser Appointments

Local shopping Centers

When you make your appointments, call us immediately to schedule a ride. Have the exact business or doctor

name, street address, telephone number and approximate duration of your appointment (pick up time) when you

call.

Please plan at least two weeks in advance due to limited availability. Service Area includes Westport, Dartmouth, New Bedford & Fall River

Tips For Healthy Aging

In today’s day and age we’re living much longer than ever before. Which is wonderful, but it also means taking care of our-

selves in a way seniors haven’t had to in the past. There’s no such thing as it’s too late! It’s never too late to start living a

healthier and more active lifestyle. The myth of ‘being too old’ to change just isn’t true.

Take A Walk If there’s one thing you can do today to improve your health it is exercise. It helps you to strengthen your muscles, which

will help in preventing injuries such as falling, lowers blood pressure and helps control weigh. It’s also been linked to a de-

creased risk of dementia. But don’t feel like you have to join a group or gym, even mild activities like gardening count.

Watch Your Weight We now know that people who eat at least 5 cups of fruit and veggies a day have lower blood pressure, lower cardiovascular

disease, lower risks of cancer they’ve a better immunity and usually a lower rate of diabetes. It’s one of the simplest things

you can do to transform your aging experience. So the next time you go to grab a snack grab an apple or a handful of carrots

instead!

Take Preventative Steps You don’t have to wait for something to happen before you do something go and do something about it. Be proactive, get a

yearly flu shot, get screened for Breast, Cervical, and Colon/Rectal Cancers. Keep a close watch on disease indicators such

as high blood pressure and diabetes. While you may not be able to prevent the disease entirely you can possibly prevent the

severity and disabilities that may happen from not treating the disease promptly.

Look On The Sunny Side Of Life Staying optimistic is a very big key. People who generally have a positive outlook on life have been linked to longer and

healthier lives. Decreased stress levels from spiritual activities such as mediation may be partly responsible. A 2004 study of

around 1,000 women and men found those who described themselves as optimistic were at a 23% lower risk of death of

heart failure than those classified as pessimist.

Posted: 1/2/2013 by Interim HealthCare

http://www.interimhealthcare.com/Franchise-Sites/sacramentoca/Blog/January-2013/Tips-For-Healthy-Aging

Tech Corner

If anyone has an Ipad an Iphone or a com-

puter Joan is available on Friday for individ-

ual lessons.

Call 508-636-1026 to schedule an appointment.

Evergreen is now available by E-mail.

If you would like to receive the Evergreen by E-mail send a request to

coavolunteers@westport-ma.gov including your full name & telephone

number.

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Westport COA

Stop by and play a game of scrabble or work on a

puzzle.

For those of you who would like to play a few games

of pool or cards stop in around 9:30 every morning

unless it’s warm enough for golf, come & join us!