President Obama’s 2014 budget proposal calls for cutting the size of Social Security’s annual cost-of-living benefit increases by switching to the chained CPI (Consumer Price Index) starting in 2015. The chained CPI grows, on average, about 0.3 percent a year more slowly than the standard CPI.

Adoption of the chained CPI proposal to determine cost-of-living adjustments in Social Security benefits will erode spend-ing power for elders and is opposed by senior organizations. The National Coun-cil on Aging (NCOA) stated they joined “virtually every other national senior organization in opposing the President’s proposal to cut the Social Security Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) through the use of a Chained CPI.”

Nancy Altman, founding co-director of Social Security Works, testified at a hear-ing of the U.S. House of Representative Ways and Means Committee that Social Security cost of living adjustments are already too modest and with the proposed adoption of the Chained-CPI would be scaled back further.

“Social Security benefits are adjusted automatically every January to prevent their erosion if and when there has been

inflation. Some describe these adjustments as ‘increas-es,’ but they are not,” Altman said. “They are intended to prevent erosion in the purchasing power of Social

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n Donations ..............................2

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n Social Security Honors All ...3

n Menu for May .......................4

n Recipe Roundup ...................4

n Shopping Guide ....................5

n Update ...................................6

n Hospitality Team...................7

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Chained CPI Would Erode Senior Spending Power

Visit to Daffodil Fields

This group from the Dartmouth Council on Aging enjoyed a recent field trip to the Dartmouth Natural Resources Trust’s daffodil fields. Pictured are Lisa Jusseaume, Georgina Souza, Grace Luiz, Alber-to Fernandes, Margie Miller, Gert Bellevance, Toni Rebello, Judy Monteith, Gloria Mahon, Margaret Ford and Pamela LeBlanc.

Starting July 1, local Medicare patients will see substan-tial savings on certain medical equipment such as oxygen, wheelchairs, scooters and diabetic testing supplies. But they may not be able to purchase these items from the same dealers they had been using and may not be able to use just one supplier for all their needs.

Medicare’s competitive bidding program for medical equipment and supplies is being expanded. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced recently that 799 suppliers have been awarded contracts to provide certain medical equipment and supplies. Addition-ally, CMS announced 18 suppliers that accepted contracts to provide mail-order diabetic testing supplies at competi-tively bid prices nationwide.

The competitive bidding program is expected to save the Medicare Part B Trust Fund an estimated $25.7 billion between 2013 and 2022. Beneficiaries are expected to save an estimated $17.1 billion as a result of lower coinsurance and premium payments.

“The expansion of the competitive bidding program

means more beneficiaries will benefit from fair pricing on included equipment and supplies,” said CMS Acting Administrator Marilyn Tavenner. “Each of these contract suppliers has met our stringent standards, so beneficia-ries can be assured they will receive their equipment and supplies from accredited, qualified suppliers at signifi-cantly lower prices.”

Based on bids submitted by the selected suppliers, beneficiaries and Medicare will see prices, on average, 45 percent lower than Medicare currently pays for the same medical equipment items and 72 percent lower on mail-order diabetic testing supplies.

Consumers, physicians and other providers can find a list of Medicare contract suppliers in their areas by visit-ing www.medicare.gov/supplier/home.asp or by calling 1-800-MEDICARE (TTY users should call 1-877-486-2048).

For more local information, contact the SHINE Coun-selor in your community. See the list of SHINE Counsel-ors on page 2.

Medicare Patients Will Save Money on Medical Equipment and Supplies

Local seniors in search of paid work to make ends meet have been affected by the cuts to the Senior Communi-ty Service Employment Program (SCSEP). SCSEP pays low-income unemployed workers 55 and older to work in government, community and non-profit agencies. They work 20 hours a week at minimum wage while enhancing their job skills, said Rita Boudreau, SCSEP manager at Coastline Elderly Services.

“Three years ago we had funding for approximately 100 participants. Currently we can only support 49,” Ms. Boudreau said, “and we anticipate further decreases in July.” She added, “We have 39 individuals on the waiting list (to become senior aides) and some have been waiting as long as nine months.”

Coastline has been involved with the SCSEP program for more than 30 years, and they serve individuals in Bris-tol and Plymouth Counties. “More and more we are seeing people in the 55 to 62 age range who have little or no income. Some have college degrees but just can’t get back into employment,” said Ms. Boudreau.

Some of the program participants were downsized or their company closed, while others are women who never worked and are now widowed and need income. To qual-ify for the program, individuals need to be earning less than 145 percent of the poverty rate, which is $14,353 per year for a single person.

Ms. Boudreau said that nine of the senior aides moved into paid employment this year, and that opened up slots for other participants. “We place the senior aides in an environment where they can learn new skills to make them job ready, while providing services to the organiza-tion,” she said.

Ms. Boudreau added, “We definitely need government funding, but we also need employers in the community to contact us if they have openings. Our participants have a strong work ethic and make great employees.”

To learn more about the SCSEP program call Rita Boudreau at 508-999-6400.

Funding Cuts Hurt Senior Work Program

Unleash the Power of AgeHere we are in May again, cele-

brating Older Americans Month once more. The theme of this year’s event—Unleash the Power of Age— recognizes older Americans as productive, active, and influential members of society.

We seniors do indeed have the power when it comes to numbers. Adults 65 and older represent more than 13 percent of the population, and the older population itself is older than ever, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. The 75 to 84 group is 16 times larger than in 1900 and the 85 and older group is 40 times larger.

The notion that 70 years of age is the new 50 is not just a life-style phenomenon — it’s happen-ing everywhere. If you turned 65 in 2011 you have an average life expectancy of an additional 19.2 years (20.4 years for females and 17.8 years for males).

Just surviving to age 90 was considered an amazing feat in our grandparents’ time. Today, we all know many people in their 90s who are living active and productive lives.

Even turning 100 isn’t such a big deal anymore. In 2010, we had 53,364 centenarians in the U.S., says the Census Bureau, up 66 percent from 1980.

Have you noticed the commer-cial on television in which people put blue dots on a white wall to represent the number of people they know who are more than 90 years old. It’s a dynamic illustration of the power of aging.

The commentator in the commer-cial points out that the number of 90-somethings is growing and people need to plan ahead for a longer retirement.

That’s good advice and we do need to plan to use those extra years wisely, not feeling sorry for ourselves or just sitting around waiting for something to happen.

There is power in numbers and we need to use that power in constructive ways in our homes and communities. When we are active and engaged in our communities, everyone benefits, including us.

We also have the power that comes with life experience. We may not have the vitality and physical strength we once had, but we still have strength of character. And we have the power to improve our own

lives as well.We can do it, says Diana Bouf-

ford, a psychogeriatric social work-er in Ontario, Canada, by focusing on building resilience and enhanc-ing the strengths we do have as a central part of our day-to-day lives, instead of focusing on the diseases, limitations, sufferings, and losses we have endured.

We can cope and even thrive by stimulating our inner resources to offset the challenges of aging. From wrinkles to serious health and financial concerns, aging undoubt-edly creates anxiety for many of us. But new research reveals that the majority of seniors do not experi-ence many of the common concerns associated with aging.

Happiness is not just for the young. In fact, 44 percent of Ameri-cans 66-plus describe themselves as “very happy” compared to only 29 percent of those 18 to 30.

Aging can undoubtedly bring loneliness and it is a major issue for 37 percent of older Americans, according to a recent poll. But only 5 percent of seniors say it’s a “very serious” problem.

If you are finding that loneliness is a concern for you, or you feel that life has lost its meaning, do some-thing about it. Reach out and get involved with others through volun-teering or activities at your local senior center.

You might want to look into a new Wellness Support Group that will be meeting at the Buttonwood Senior Center beginning on Tuesday, May 28, at 10 a.m. This group is open to everyone, not just New Bedford residents. Call the New Bedford Council on Aging at 508-991-6250 to register.

If you want to learn new ways to bring sunshine to an otherwise dismal day, check out this new group. Learn how you can rise above that rut you are in and make new friends in the process. Dr. Oz calls friends “vitamin F,” necessary at any age.

Aging well is mostly a matter of attitude. I may be over 70 but I don’t consider myself elderly, and my friends feel the same way. We still have a lot to give and so do you.

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As citizens of Massachusetts, we need to collectively improve the strength of the Massachusetts economy and the quality of life for our residents. We can achieve these goals with smart investments in our people and communities. To fund those investments we must support tax reforms that will raise revenue while holding down tax increases for low and middle income families and seniors.

An Act to Invest in Our Commu-nities would raise $2 billion dollars by restoring the income tax rate to 5.95 percent while increasing the personal exemption to hold down increases for low and middle income families, and raise the tax rate on investment income to 8.95 percent, with an exemption for low and middle income seniors.

Our communities and families have suffered through the biggest financial collapse since the Great Depression; families are worried about the economy, affordable healthcare, jobs, transportation to get to work, roads, bridges, clean air and water, feeding and educat-ing their kids while trying to stay hopeful. Families are also worried about home care for elderly parents and disabled relatives.

These are areas where govern-ment does best, yet, we’ve heard a lot of anti-revenue talk from citizens against taxation about how Gover-nor Patrick doesn’t really believe in free enterprise and individual initiative, how we want everybody to be dependent on the government and how bad we are for the econo-my. This defeatist narrative — this alternative universe — is simply not true.

We know that we are all in this together. We know the state and the country works better with a strong well educated middle class, with real opportunities for poor folks to work their way into the middle class, with business and govern-ment actually working together to promote growth and broadly share prosperity. We know that the idea of “we’re all in this together” is a

far better philosophy than “you are on your own.”

We all agree that advancing equal opportunity and economic empow-erment is both morally right and good economics. Why? Because poverty, discrimination and igno-rance restrict growth. When you stifle human potential, when you don’t invest in new ideas, it doesn’t just cut off the people who are affected; it hurts us all.

Unfortunately, there is a small vocal anti-tax faction that doesn’t see it that way. They think govern-ment is always the enemy, they’re always right, and compromise is weakness.

The anti-tax people have an agenda. That agenda is to hold on to the same old policies that got us in trouble in the first place. They want to cut taxes for high- income Americans. They want to get rid of those pesky financial regulations. And, they want to make enormous cuts in the rest of the state budget, especially programs that help the middle class and poor children.

We need to support Governor Patrick’s record on transportation, education, good wages, job growth and elder care which is a tribute to his strength, to his judgment and to his preference for inclusion and partnership.

We believe in an Act to Invest in Our Communities. It embodies the values, the ideas and the direction the state has to take to build a better quality of life in the 21st-century for all Massachusetts’ citizens: a state of shared opportunities, shared responsibilities, shared prosperity and a shared sense of community.

Think about this: An Act to Invest in Our Communities honors our values brightens the future of our children, our families and our state. And, an Act to Invest in Our Communities is a lot better than the alternative of doubling down on trickle down.

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Every day of the year, Ameri-cans across the nation rememberfriends and family members whohaveservedandsacrificedfor theircountry. Memorial Day is a daywhenweallcometogethertohonorthosewhohavegiventheir livesinthedefenseoffreedomandtheprin-ciplesweholddearinthiscountry.

May is also National MilitaryAppreciationMonth.AsweobserveMemorialDayandMilitaryAppre-ciationMonth,wewouldliketoletmembersofourmilitaryknowhowmuchwevaluewhattheydoforournation.

At Social Security, we offera wide range of services for ourservicemembers.Familiesoffallenmilitaryheroesmaybe eligible forSocial Security survivors benefits.Learn more about Social Securitysurvivorsbenefitsatwww.socialse-curity.gov/pgm/survivors.htm.

For servicememberswho returnhomewith injuries,SocialSecurityis here to help.Visit ourWoundedWarriors website. You can find itat www.socialsecurity.gov/wound-edwarriors. We use an expeditedprocessformilitaryservicememberswho become disabled while onactivemilitaryservice,regardlessofwherethedisabilityoccurs.

The Wounded Warriors websiteanswers a number of commonly

asked questions, and shares otheruseful information about disabil-itybenefits,includinghowveteranscanreceiveexpeditedprocessingofdisability claims. It is important tonote thatbenefitsavailable throughSocial Security are different thanthosefromtheDepartmentofVeter-ans Affairs and require a separateapplication.

Even active duty military whocontinue to receive pay while in ahospitaloronmedicalleaveshouldconsider applying for disabilitybenefits if they are unable to workduetoadisablingcondition.Activeduty status and receipt of militarypay does not necessarily preventpaymentofSocialSecuritydisabil-ity benefits. Receipt of militarypayments should never stop some-one from applying for disabilitybenefitsfromSocialSecurity.

If you’ve served in the ArmedForces and you’re planning yourretirement, you’ll want to read ourpublication, Military Service andSocialSecurity atwww.socialsecu-rity.gov/pubs/10017.pdf.

You also may want to visit theMilitaryServicepageofourRetire-ment Planner, available at www.socialsecurity.gov/retire2/veterans.htm.

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Security’s modest benefits,whichaveragejust$13,900forallbeneficiaries.” Altman called thechainedCPI“nothingmorethanabenefitcutmasqueradingasatech-nicaladjustment.”

The Senate voted against thechained CPI with Mass. SenatorElizabeth Warren very vocal inoppositiontosuchaplan.InAprilRep. David Cicilline of RhodeIsland introduced a resolution in

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to Homebound/Assisted getting out

For information or appointment, please call:

Cheryl 508-758-9438MA Lic. HD.

Update6 Senior Scope May 2013

1850s Ladies Chat about BoysWhoweretheBierstadtBoys?FindoutonThursday,May9,AHA!(Art,

History&Architecture)night,asRuthandAbby,thenationalpark’s1850sladies,shareviewsofearlyNewBedfordandtheirfriendstheBierstadtBoys,wellknownfortheircontributionstopictorialhistoryandtheartworld.Thismonth’sthemeisCityViews.Theeventwilltakeplacefrom6p.m.to8p.m.atNewBedfordWhalingNationalHistoricalPark’svisitorcenter,33WilliamStreetindowntownNewBedford.Asalways,admissionisfree.

NBPS Elm award CeremonyTheNewBedfordPreservationSocietywillhold itsAnnualElmAward

CeremonyonAHA!Night,Thursday,May9,at7p.m.attheDowntownNewBedfordLibrary,ThirdFloorMeetingRoom.Theeventisopentothepublic,andtheprogramwillincludehistoricalaccountsand“beforeandafter”photosof the award properties.The society presents the ElmAwards annually torecognizeindividualsororganizationsthathavedoneanoutstandingjobineithertherestorationorpreservationoftheirhistoricproperty.

To learn more call 508-997-6425 or visit the NBPS on Facebook or atwww.nbpreservationsociety.org.

annual Cleanup Day & CookoutOnSaturday,May18,from9:30a.m.to12:30p.m.,NewBedfordWhaling

NationalHistoricalParkwillhostaVolunteerCleanupDay&All-AmericanCookout,avolunteer-driveninitiativedesignedtoprovideournationalparkwiththepeople-powertoreadytheparkfortheupcomingsummerseasonandengagecommunities in theNationalParkexperience.Following themorn-ing’sprojectswillbeacomplimentarycookoutintheNationalParkVisitorCenterGardenforthosevolunteering,sponsoredbytheWhalingHistoryAlli-ance.

Theeventkicksoffwithvolunteercheck-inandregistrationat9:30AMattheparkvisitorcenterat33WilliamStreet,NewBedford.AllparticipantsintheNationalParkVolunteerDaywillreceiveacomplimentarylunch.Tolearnmoreor to signup,callEmilyPrigotat508-996-4095,extension6105,oremailemily_prigot@nps.gov.Drop-insthedayoftheeventarealsowelcome.

Choral Society Remembrances ConcertTheGreaterNewBedfordChoralSocietywillpresent“MusicalRemem-

brances” on Sunday, May 19, at 7:30 p.m. at the First Unitarian Church,EighthandCounty streets,NewBedford.Theprogramwill includemusicfromFranzJosephHaydnandsongsoftheCivilWar,inobservanceofthe150thanniversaryofGettysburg.

Ticketsareavailablechoirmembersoratthedoor.Formoreinformationcall508-993-0279orvisitthesociety’swebsitewww.gnbcs.org.

Taste of SouthcoastSouthcoast’sfinestrestaurants,caterersandbakeriesserveportionsoftheir

signaturedishes fromnoon to5p.m.Theeventalso features livemusic,softdrinksandfullbar,andchildren’sactivities.DowntownNewBedford,Inc.willholdits7thTasteOfSouthCoastfestivalonSunday,May19,2013fromnoon–5pmatanewlocationonthewaterfrontonPier3.Thisfamily-friendlyeventSoutCoastrestaurants,caterers,andbakeriesserveupsamplesizeportionsof their signaturedishes. Localbeerandwinevenuewillbeavailable.Ticketpriceincludesthetasting,musicbyalocalband.Freechil-dren’sactivities.FreeparkingintheElmstreetgarageandshuttlebus.NewlocationonthewaterfrontonPier3.

aviation Fun Day at airportThe seventhAnnualGeneralAviationFunDaywillbeheldat theNew

BedfordRegionalAirportonSaturday,May18,from10a.m.to4p.m.Fami-liesandindividualscanenjoyadayofflightdemonstrations,airplanerides,the ButtonwoodParkZooChoo, NBPD K-9demonstrations,NBFD crashtruckdemonstrations,antiqueandclassiccars,flightsimulators,andsomore.

Zany Comedy on Tap at your TheatreA rollicking Southern comedy, “The Hallelujah Girls,” will cap Your

Theatre, Inc.’s66thseasonofaward-winningcommunity theatreentertain-ment.Theplay takesplaceat theSpa-Dee-Dah,anabandonedEdenFalls,Georgia, church turned health resort where six feisty women gather everyFridayafternoon.

“TheHallelujahGirls”willrunThursdaythroughSaturdayeveningsMay9to11and16to18at8p.m.withSundaymatineesMay12and19at2:30p.m.PerformanceswillbeheldinthehandicapaccessibleYourTheatre,Inc.ComplexatSt.Martin’sChurch,136RivetSt.atCountySt.ParkingisfreeinthechurchlotonCountySt.

Garden Club Plant SaleTheGreaterNewBedfordGardenClubwillholditsannualRoseMurphy

ScholarshipPlantSaleattheAcushnetCouncilonAging,59-1/2SouthMainStreet,AcushnetonSaturday,May18,from9a.m.to12p.m.Manyvarietiesofherbs,vegetables,annuals,perennialsandhand-crafteddecorationswillbeavailableforpurchaseatthisisarainorshineevent.

Call508-993-4996formoreinformation.

acushnet art ShowThe54thannualAcushnetArtShowwillbeheldattheAcushnetCouncil

onAging,59-1/2SouthMainStreet,onSaturday,May25,from2p.m.to8p.m.andSunday,May26,from1p.m.to5p.m.

CallDianeCoutoat508-995-4238forinformation.

Dia de Portugal in JuneThe16thannualNewBedfordDayofPortugaleventwillbeheldJune6-9,

alongAcushnetAvenuefromBullardtoBeetlestreets.Thecitywillcelebrateits deep cultural ties and traditions with Portugal throughout the weekendwithfood,livemusicandthecultureofPortugal.Portugueseartisanswillalsoexhibitanddemonstratetheirwork.

Formoreinformationcall508-322-7025.

Cape Verdean Recognition ParadeThe41stannualCapeVerdeanRecognitionParadestepsofffromButton-

woodParkonSaturday,July6,at11a.m.FormoreinformationcontactMaryAnnRogersbyemailslhmaryann@aol.comortelephone508-999-3713.

New Bedford Folk FestivalThe18thannualNewBedfordFolkFestival,formerlycalledNewBedford

Summerfest,willfeaturethebestincontemporary,traditionalandCelticfolkmusicfromSaturday,July6,throughSunday,July7.ThefestivalislocatedintheZeiterionPerformingArtsCenterandtheWhalingNationalHistoricalPark.

Nearly50musicalactswillbe featuredalongwithahighqualitycraftsshowwithmorethan90handmadecraftsandfoodvendorsandachildren’sactivitiesarea.

MAYISOLDERAMERICANSMONTH

Coastline Elderly Services, Inc.

& Fairhaven Council on Aging

invite you to attend a

Health Fair

Thursday, May 9, 2013

Between 10a.m. – 2p.m.

Seaport Inn, 110 Middle Street, Fairhaven, MA 02719

Free lunch and snack refreshments, raffles and prizes throughout the day

Nurses will be on-site for free blood pressure, blood sugar, cholesterol screenings, and tetanus and pneumonia vaccines.

See displays and gather information from over 90 community

organizations.

Free shuttle bus service from parking lot

Day TripsContact the Acushnet Council on Aging at 508-998-0280 about the

following trip:Tues. May 14 -- Twin River Casino Thurs. June 13 -- Twin River Casino

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Contact the City of New Bedford Senior Travel program at 508-991-6171 about the following trips open to anyone 50 or older. Sign up now for new summer tours. Stop by the Hazelwood Senior Center to pick up a brochure.

Thurs. May 16 – Texas Tenors – Foxwoods CasinoMon. June 3 – Foxwoods CasinoWed. June 12 – The Drifters – Danversport Yacht ClubWed. June 19 – Capt’n Jack’s and Mohegan Sun Wed. June 26 – Bass River Cruise and lunchTues. July 9 – Twin River CasinoWed. July 17 – Clambake Restaurant – KennebunkportWed. July 31 – Charles River Boat – Cheesecake FactoryMon. Aug. 5 – Foxwoods CasinoWed. Aug. 21 – George’s of Galilee and Mohegan SunThurs. Aug. 22 – Provincetown Carnival ParadeWed. Aug. 28 – Whale Watch and Plymouth WineryTues. Sept. 3 – Twin River CasinoWed. Sept. 11 – Warren’s Lobster House and Kittery outletsWed. Sept. 18 – Lake Winnipesaukee Luncheon CruiseWed. Sept. 25 – Northshore Music Theatre – “La Cage”

Multi-Day ToursContact the City of New Bedford Senior Travel program at 508-991-

6171 about the following trips open to anyone 50 or older:Oct. 27 – 29 – Atlantic City – three days at The Resorts.

Senior TravelMAY 2013 Senior Scope 7

By Ed Camara

1) In 1953, NBC began broadcast-ing “The Life of Riley”It ran for 5 years (212 episodes)a) What was Riley’s first name?b) Who played him on the TV show?c) What kind of factory did he work in?2) The “March of Dimes” was successful in helping to find a cure for polio. What President started it?3) In 1944 the “Desert Fox” was Hitler’s top officer in North Africa. What was his rank and name?4) Floor shows at the Rio Cabana night club frequently starred Sally Keith. What was here talent?5) Before hurricanes were named, a strong one hit New Bedford in September of 1944, causing more than $5 million in damage. Who was

the mayor at the time?Hint: He was one of 6 mayors who did not serve their terms consecu-tively.6) Lydia Pinkham’s vegetable compound was used fora) Breath freshenerb) Laundry additivec) Smoothing skind) Periodic “female weakness”e) Bladder control7) Who was Blondie’s husband?8) How many drive-in movie theaters have been located in New Bedford?9) In the 1900s, if you went to Grimshaw’s what could you expect to eat?10) In 2003, George Bush announced “Mission Accomplished” from the deck of which aircraft carrier?

Trivia Quiz

Victor Fonseca, left, leads an active and fun Swing Dance Class to Big Band music at the Hazelwood Senior Center on Tuesdays at 1 p.m.

The hardest years in life are those between ten and seventy. Helen Hayes (at 73)

Swinging at Hazelwood

Destination New Bedford would like to organize a Hospitality Team for the City of New Bedford Tour-ism & Marketing Office.

Members of the Destination New Bedford Hospitality Team will serve as ambassadors for the City of New Bedford, providing guests with superior service and an enjoy-able experience. They may greet and welcome guests, staff infor-mation tables at conferences and events, stuff registration materials, or assist with registration and more. They may also distribute Destina-

tion New Bedford materials and promote the city with a smile.

If you or someone you know enjoys attending special events and conferences, being a part of a team, assisting visitors with hospitality services, networking with people of all kinds and more, Destination New Bedford wants you. For more information on how to volunteer and be a part of Destination New Bedford’s Hospitality Team, contact Dagny Ashley, Director of Tourism at dagny.ashley@newbedford-ma.gov.

City Hospitality Team Seeks Volunteers

The Mass. Association of Older Americans, the Mass. Department of Mental Health and the Execu-tive Office of Elder Affairs are sponsoring an aging and mental health conference on Tuesday, May 21, from 8:45 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.at White’s of Westport, in partner-ship with Coastline Elderly Servic-es, Bristol Elder Services and St. Anne’s Hospital.

The topic of the conference is The Journey of Aging: Meeting Chal-lenges and Coping with Change. For additional conference informa-tion contact MAOA at Advocacy@MAOAmass.org. For information on sponsorship opportunities and vendor tables contact amccrillis@coastlineelderly.org.

Journey of Aging Conference in May

Southcoast VNA is offering free bereavement programs for griev-ing adults. General Bereavement Groups are designed for adults grieving the loss of a loved one, and will be held Tuesday, May 14, from 1 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. in Wareham, at Tobey Hospital, library, 43 High Street. Use main entrance. Library is on first floor.

On Tuesday, May 21, from 4

p.m. to 5:15 p.m., the program will be held at Southcoast VNA, ground floor, 200 Mill Road, Fairhaven. Use the Mill Road entrance.

Individual, short-term bereave-ment counseling is also available to adults grieving the loss of a loved one. For more information on indi-vidual or group counseling, call 800-698-6877.

Free Bereavement Programs

Join us for the opportunity to renew friendships. And look forward to seeing one

another again. We would like to thank you for your patronage. And don't forget

if you have any pictures you'd like to share with us please bring them in.

Date: Thursday June 20

Time: 11:00 am – 2:30 pm

Location: 553 Brock Avenue, New Bedford

Price: $20.00 upon making reservations

Luncheon Buffet Includes:

Salad

Hot Roast Beef, Chicken Parmesan

Green Beans Almondine, Pasta with Marinara Sauce

Dessert and Beverage

Call: 508-9916171 for Reservations

Tire Drop-off Day will take place on Saturday, May 18, from 9 a.m. to noon at the Shawmut Avenue Trans-fer Station, 1103 Shawmut Avenue.

Tire drop-off is open to New Bedford and Dartmouth residents only, ID required. A fee of $1 each for car tires, $5 each for light duty truck tires, and $15 each for heavy duty truck tires will be charged,

payable in cash of check only. Tires greater than R24, commercial loads and off-road equipment tires will not be accepted.

For more information about the tire drop-off event, contact Marissa Perez-Dormitzer, District Recycling Coordinator at 508-979-1493 or email: recycling@newbedford-ma.gov.

Tire Drop-off Day

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acushnet Senior CenterFor more information on the following activities, call theAcushnet Council on

Agingat508-998-0280.Free Craft ProjectwithKatie from theOaks is scheduled forTuesday, June4,

at10:30a.m.AllsuppliesprovidedbutyoumustRSVPto508-998-0280.Dinner DancewillbeheldonSaturday,June8,from5p.m.to8p.m.Thedinner

willfeatureroastedchickenfollowedby‘50sand‘60smusic.Pizza Party and Jukebox Memories setforWednesday,June19.Ticketsare$3

perpersonincludespizzalunch,beveragesandmusicalentertainment..Free Legal ConsultationswithSurprenantandBeneski,P.C.onTuesday,June18.

Calltoreserveyourspot.GrooverciseclassonThursdaymorningsat10isamixofcardio,strength,flexibil-

ityandbalance,allsettoupbeatmusicandledbyCertifiedGroupFitnessInstructorEllieHiggins.

Right, Left, Center isafun,newandaddictivedicegame.ComeinforanhourofplayeveryFridayfrom12:30p.m.to1:30p.m.Callourafternoonreceptionists(LindaandLynn)fordetails.

The Lovely Ladies PoundswillhostaguestspeakeronFriday,May17,at10a.m.JamieBuccheri,RD,LDN,aregistereddietitianfromCoastlineElderly,willbeonhandtodiscussbonehealth.Youdonotneedtobeamemberofthisgrouptojointhediscussion.

AnewBook ClubmeetseveryotherMondayfrom11a.m.to12p.m.Formoreinformation,callLindaorLynnat508-998-0280.TheBookClubiscurrentlyreading“TheKillingofKennedy”byBillO’Reilly.ThenextmeetingisMay20.

CribbageplayersareneededonMondaysat12:30p.m.andFridaysat12p.m.andfornewFridayleague.Playtimeis12p.m.

TheFrench Cultural GroupnowmeetsonTuesdaysat9a.m.TheTuesdayPitch Leagueisplayingintheafternoons.Playstartspromptlyat1

p.m.sobesuretoarriveafewminutesearly.Newplayersandsubstitutesarealwayswelcome.

Toe Nail Carewithaprofessionallylicensedmanicurist isavailableeveryotherFridaybyappointment.

ABeginners’ Exercise ClasswithLarryBigosmeetsWednesdayat2:30p.m.Goatyourownpacewhilebuildingstrengthandmakingnewfriends.

TheRed Hat Society meetsthefirstThursdayofthemonthat11a.m.,tosetthescheduleforthefollowingmonth’sactivities.Newmembersalwayswelcome.

Chair yogawithSueAshleymeetsonTuesdaymorningsfrom9to10.Cardio Fusion,alow-impact,highenergyclass,meetsFridaysfrom10a.m.to11a.m.On Fridays at 11:15 a.m., Strong Women, Strong Bones with Karen Corcoran

helpsyoustretch,flexandbuildcorestrength.

ashley Park CenterTheAshleyParkCenterinNewBedfordisopenMondaythroughFridayfrom9

a.m.to3pm.Forinformationonactivitiessuchascards,dominoes,andcrocheting,callLidiaat508-991-6211.

Brooklawn Senior Center Formoreinformationonthefollowingactivities,calltheBrooklawnSeniorCenter

at508-961-3100.Art classes are free and materials are provided. Decorative Painting meets on

Mondayat10a.m.andDrawing What you See/WatercolormeetsonFridayat10a.m.TheDiscussion GroupthatmeetsonTuesdayafternoonsat1iswelcomingnew

members.EnjoytheancientChinesegameMah JonggeveryTuesdayat10a.m.withinstruc-

torJoanBlanchette.Experiencedandnewplayersarewelcome.WhistplayersenjoygreatpeopleandprizeseveryWednesdayat1p.m.PlayCribbageWednesdaymorningsstartingat10.Ifyou’veneverplayedandare

interested,joininastheplayersteachyouthislongtimefavorite.TheBook ClubmeetsthesecondWednesdayofeachmonthat10a.m.Thenext

meetingisMay8,andthebookis“MasterpieceforMurder”bylocalauthorMaryKruger.OnJune12thetopicwillbe“AHigherCall”byAdamMakos.

EveryoneofanyphysicalabilityisencouragedtoparticipateintheStrength and ConditioningclasswithLarryBigosthatmeetsonThursdaysat10a.m.

Buttonwood Senior Center For more information on the following activities, call the Buttonwood Senior

Centerat508-991-6170,ext.5:AnaerobicsclassmeetsonMondaysat10a.m.Gentle yogawithJoanDavignon

meetsonTuesdayat10a.m.Painting with FriendsmeetsonWednesdaysat12:30p.m.withinstructorKathy

Arruda.Tai Chi withKarenCorcoranmeetseveryWednesdayat2p.m.Jointhisfreeclass

andimproveyourhealthandbalance.Classic Painting,anewclasswithinstructorRyanSantosisasemi-independent

paintingclassthatmeetseveryFridaymorningfrom9:30a.m.to11a.m.TheSwing DancerciseclasswithVictorFonsecameetsfrom1p.m.to2p.m.on

Fridays.

Dartmouth Senior CenterFormoreinformationonthefollowingactivities,calltheDartmouthSeniorCenter

at508-999-4717:Callforinformationabout Transportation tolocaldoctorsandgroceryshopping

forDartmouthresidents.FreeEmpowering Women Financial WorkshopssponsoredbytheYWCAand

ARAWfrom10a.m.to12p.m.willcontinuethroughMay.Thetopicsare,May10,UsingtheInternettoManageFinances;May24,LaterLifeInvestmentDecisions.

AnewBook ClubwillmeetthesecondMondayofthemonthat1p.m.Thenextmeetingis13.

Knitters and HandcraftersmeetonWednesdaysfrom1p.m.to3p.m.Play BridgeonMondaysfrom12p.m.to3:30p.m.PlayPitch onThursdayfrom10a.m.tonoon.AHand QuiltingclassmeetsonMondaysfrom9a.m.to11a.m.ALifelineDiabetic and Medical Supply representativewillnowvisitthecenter

onthethirdWednesdayofthemonthat11a.m.Noappointmentisnecessary.StopintheCentermostmorningsat9:30foragame of pool. WearelookingforCribbageplayers.Ifyouareinterestedinplayingorwouldlike

tolearnhow,joinourplayersonTuesdaysat9:30.Tai ChiclassmeetsonTuesdays,9a.m.to10a.m.ThisChinesehealthexercisewill

improveyourbalanceandmobility.

Computer ClinicsmeetonTuesdaysfrom10:15a.m.to12:15p.m.andWednes-daysfrom11:30a.m.to1:30p.m.Learnthebasicsforastrongfoundationandusethecomputertodowhatyouwant.

TheGentle yogaclassmeetsThursdaysat10a.m.ZumbaGoldclassmeetsTuesdays from11a.m. to12p.m.andThursdays from

11:30a.m.to12:30p.m.Pound by Pound, a freeweight loss supportgroup,meetsMondaysat10a.m.

Walk-insarewelcome.TheBasic Sewing ClassmeetsThursdaysat11a.m.Weprovideamachineoryou

maybringyourown.Nosignupisrequired.Chair MassageisavailableThursdayat10:30a.m.Gentle yogawithinstructor

JoanDavignonmeetsonThursdayat10am.FreeOsteo ExerciseclassesareofferedMonday,WednesdayandFridayat10:15a.m.PersonaltrainerLarryBigosteachesanindividualized Flex and Strength classon

Wednesdayat8:30a.m.andFridayat9:00a.m.Beginnersarewelcome.Thisclassisofferedatareducedcostof$3.00.

AFoot Care ClinicisheldonthefirstThursdayandlastTuesdayofeachmonth.Appointmentsarerequired.

EnjoyagameofMah JonggonFridaysfrom11:30a.m.to3:00p.m.Experiencedandnewplayerswelcome.

Line DancingclassesmeetonFridayafternoonsat12:45to1:15forbeginnersand1:15to3:00foradvanced.

Downtown Senior Center TheDowntownSeniorCenter isnowlocated in theNewBedfordHotelelderly

housingcomplex,firstfloor.Formoreinformationonthefollowingactivities,callat508-991-6255:

BingogamesareheldTuesdayandThursdayafternoonsfrom12:00to2:30.Areyoustillakidatheart?ComeinandplaygamesontheWii videosystemavail-

ableMondaythroughFridayfrom9a.m.to3p.m.

Fairhaven Senior CenterFormore informationon the followingactivities,call theFairhavenCouncilon

Agingat508-979-4029:Health FairwillbeheldattheSeaportInnonThursday,May9,from9a.m.to2p.m.Dietitian Jamie Buccheri from Coastline Elderly Services will discuss Bone

HealthonMonday,May13,at10a.m.TheFairhavenCommissiononDisabilitywillpresentaDisability awareness Fair

onMonday,May20,from1p.m.to4p.m.How to Maintain your Independencewillbethetopicofapresentationbythe

SeniorResourceAssociationonWednesday,May29,from5:30p.m.to7:00p.m.Knitting for BeginnersmeetsMondayafternoonsfrom1to2.Bringyourneedles,

yarnandapatternoraproject.Fit Quest,ahealthyweightprogram,meetsonThursdaymornings.Confidential

weight-inbetween8:30a.m.and10:00a.m.isfollowedbyameetingfeaturingtipsonlosingweightandkeepingitoff.

Single Seniors Supper ClubmeetsthefirstandthirdTuesdayofthemonthforalightsupperandcompanionship.

Friends of the Fairhaven ElderlymeetsthesecondTuesdayofeachmonthat6p.m.NewComputer ClassesmeetonMonday,ThursdayandFriday.Callfortimesand

tosignup.Chair yogaclassnowmeetsonMondayandThursdaymorningsfrom10:15to

11:15.AnOsteo ExerciseclassmeetsMondayandWednesdaymorningsfrom8:45to10:15.

AWellness ClinicisheldonTuesdayandThursdaymorningsfrom9:30to11:30.OnTuesdaytheWii Fitgroupmeetsfrom9:00a.m.to11:30a.m.PlayBridgeonTuesdayfrom12:30p.m.to3:30p.m.,andplayPitchonWednes-

dayandThursdayfrom12:30p.m.to3:30p.m.Trips to the MallarescheduledeveryWednesday.Callfordetails.Anewgroup,Reminiscing Rawd playsforyourdancingandlisteningpleasure

Thursdayafternoonsfrom1to3.TheTai ChiclassmeetsonThursdaysfrom10a.m.to11a.m.andZumbameets

onWednesdayandFridayfrom11:30a.m.to12:30p.m.Complete Foot Carebyalicensedprofessionalisavailableonceamonth.Callfor

datesandtimes.

Hazelwood Senior Center Formoreinformationonthefollowingactivities,calltheHazelwoodSeniorCenter

at508-991-6208:Gentle yogawithJoeyMachadomeetsMondayat10:15a.m.Strength and Conditioning withLarryBigosmeetsat11:30a.m.Dancercise with Big Band Music led byVictor Fonseca meets everyTuesday

from1p.m.to2p.m.AKnitting and CrochetingclassmeetsonThursdaysat9:30a.m.Beginnersare

welcome.MovethosefeetattheLine DancingclasseveryThursdayfrom1p.m.to2p.m.

InstructorNancyCabralwillhelpyoutolearnthemostfunandnewdances.

Marion Council on agingForinformationonactivities,calltheMarionCOAofficeat508-748-3570.Ifno

oneanswers,pleaseleaveamessageandsomeonewillgetbacktoyou.Thefollowingtripsareplanned:May15toIKEA,andJune3,toHeritagePlantation

toviewtherhododendrons.Calltoreserveyourspotonthevan.Lunchisonyourown.ACardiac Prevention ProgramwillbeheldonMonday,June10,from9a.m.to

12p.m.,attheMarionTownHouse,Freetotalcholesterol,bloodsugar,bloodpres-sureandbodymassindexscreeningswillbeavailableandanurseanddietitianwillbeonhandtoansweranyquestions.

OnFriday,May10,at7p.m.,attheMusicHallcomeseethemovie“ChasingtheSwampFox.”Themovieisfreeandreservationsarenotneeded.

Cardio/Strength/Flexibility, a low-impact aerobics class easy on the joints, isnowbeingheldonMondaysandFridaysfrom10a.m.to11a.m.attheAtlantisDriveFacility.

The grocery store transportation schedule has changed. Every Wednesdaythevangoes toMarketBasket.TheFridayschedule remains thesame,alternatingbetweenWarehamandFairhaven.

TheCOAofferstransportation to the y inWarehamonTuesdaysandThursdays.Pickupwillbeginat10:30a.m.ThevanwillbringyoutotheYinWarehamandpickyoubackupat1p.m.

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By Jamie Buccheri, RD, LDN, Coastline Elderly Services

Herbs and spices have been around for centuries, dating all the way back to the ancient Greeks and Egyptians. Originally, herbs and spices were used for their beneficial medical properties. Today they are mostly used as an affordable way to add flavor to foods and bring us international flavors from around the world.

What’s the difference?Herb: small low-growing shrubs whose leaves are used to flavor foods.

These can be used fresh or dried. (Example: basil, parsley, dill, cilantro)Spice: coming from the bark, seed, root or bud; an aromatic vegetable

substance used to flavor food. (Example: ginger, sesame seeds, cloves, black pepper)

Spice ChartThe following is a chart of common (and delicious!) food and spice pair-

ings.

Challenge Yourself!Are you up for a challenge? Try something new! Pick an herb or spice

(or any food) that you have never tried before and try to incorporate it into a meal or snack. You never know until you try something whether you like it; it can take up to 15 tries to like a new item.

Sources: Chart adapted from NHLBI’s “Flavor That Food” chart: http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/hbp/prevent/sodium/flavor.htm

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Nutrition NewsSenior SafetySpice It Up

Sharps Drop-Off Day will take place on Saturday, May 11, from 9 a. m. to noon at the Shawmut Avenue Transfer Station, 1103 Shawmut Avenue. This event is open to New Bedford and Dartmouth residents only; an ID is required.

Sharps must be in a red biohaz-ard container prior to the drop-off day, and sharps will not be accept-ed in any other type of container. Sharps include needles, syringes and lancets. As of July 1, 2012, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health mandated that sharps may no longer be disposed of in the regular trash for safety reasons.

This event is sponsored by South-coast Hospitals Group, Hawthorn Medical Associates, the City of New Bedford, the Town of Dartmouth, the Greater New Bedford Refuse District and ABC Disposal.

For information on Sharps Drop Off Day and where to obtain one free biohazard container, call Marissa Perez-Dormitzer, District Recycling Coordinator, at 508-979-1493, or email recycling@newbedford-ma.gov. Additional biohazard containers may be purchased from local phar-macies.

Sharps Drop-Off Event May 11

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El día de la entrega de los afilados será el sábado 11 de mayo, de las 9 de la mañana hasta el medio día en la Shawmut Avenue Transfer Station, 103 Shawmut Avenue. Este evento está autorizado exclusivamente para los residentes de New Bedford y Dartmouth; el carton de indentifi-cación es necesário.

Los afilados deben ser coloca-dos en un recipiente rojo para los objetos y produtos biologicamente peligrosos antes del día de la entre-ga. Los afilados no son aceptables en cualquier otro tipo de recipiente. Los afilados comprenden agujas, seringas, y lancetas. A partir de 1 de julio de 2012, el Departamento de la Salud Pública de Massachusetts ordenó que los afilados yá no pueden

ser descartados en la basura normal por razónes de seguridad.

Este evento es patrocinado por los Southcoast Hospitals Group, Hawthorn Medical Associates, la Ciudad de New Bedford, el pueblo de Dartmouth, la Greater New Bedford Refuse Districto, y la ABC Disposal.

Para información sobre el Día de la Entrega de los Afilados, y adonde obteneren un recipiente gratis para los produtos biologicamente pelegrosos, llamen Marissa Perez-Dormitzer, Coordinadora Distrital de Reciclaja, en el 508-979-1493 o el correo elec-trónico recycling@newbedford-ma.gov. Los recipientes adicionales para los produtos biologicamente pelegrosos pueden ser comprados en las farmácias locales.

Evento de la entrega de los afilados

O dia da entrega de afilados será no Sábado, 11 de Maio, das 9 da manhã até ao meio dia na Shawmut Avenue Transfer Station, 103 Shawmut Avenue. Este evento está autorizado exclusivamente para os residentes de New Bedford e Dartmouth; cartão de identidade é necessário.

Os afilados devem ser colocados num recipiente vermelho para artiga e produtos biologicamente perigosos antes do dia da entrega. Os afila-dos não são aceites em qualquer outro tipo de recipiente. Os afila-dos compreendem agulhas, seringas e lancetas. A partir de 1 de Julho de 2012, o Departamento de Saúde Pública de Massachusetts ordenou que os afilados já não podem ser descartados no lixo normal por

razões de segurança.Este evento é patrocinado pelos

Southcoast Hospitals Group, Hawthorn Medical Associates, a Cidade de New Bedford, a Vila de Dartmouth, a Greater New Bedford Refuse District, e a ABC Disposal.

Para informação sobre o Dia da Entrega dos Afilados e onde conseguirem um recipiente gratu-ito para produtos biologicamente perigosos, telefonem a Marissa Perez-Dormitzer, Coordinadora Distrital de Reciglajem, no 508 979 1493 ou correio electrónico recy-cling@newbedford-ma-gov. Recip-ientes adicionais para produtos biologicamente perigosos podem ser comprados na farmácias locais.

Evento de entrega de afilados

Meats

Fish

Chicken

Pork

Beef

Lamb

Veal

Spice

Curry, Dill, Lemon, Paprika, Dry Mustard, Cayenne, Cilantro

Ginger, Marjoram, Oregano, Rosemary, Thyme, Sage, Black Pepper, Basil, Nutmeg

Garlic, Onion, Sage, Oregano, Rosemary, Thyme, Coriander

Bay Leaf, Nutmeg, Onion, Marjoram, sage, Thyme

Curry, Garlic, Rosemary, Mint

Bay Leaf, Ginger, Marjoram, Oregano, Curry , Nutmeg

Vegetables

Potatoes

Greens

Corn

Carrots

Squash

Tomatoes

Spice

Dill, Garlic, Onion, Paprika, Parsley, Sage, Chili Powder

Onion, Pepper, Garlic, Nutmeg

Cumin, Curry, Onion, Paprika, Parsley

Cinnamon, Cloves, Marjoram, Nutmeg, Rosemary, Sage, Mint

Cinnamon, Curry, Onion, Garlic, Nutmeg, Rosemary

Basil, Bay Leaf, Onion, Garlic, Oregano, Parsley, Pepper

Mattapoisett Social CenterFor more information on the following activities, call the Mattapoisett

Council on Aging at 508-758-4110:Senior Belly Dancing for all ages, shapes and sizes meets Mondays at 1:30

p.m. Helps improve posture, balance and strength. Learn basic moves of this beautiful, ancient art with easy, graceful and slow movements.

Comedian Jerry Atric will perform “The Older I Get” at the COA, Thurs-day, May 16. Lunch will be served at 12:15 followed by the performance at 1 p.m. RSVP by May 13.

Learn about Bone Health on Tuesday, May 21. Lunch at 12 p.m. followed by speaker. RSVP by May 20.

A luncheon presentation on Diabetic Exercise Tips will be offered on Tuesday, June 11. RSVP by June 10.

Enjoy a Movie & Pizza on Tuesday, May 28, at noon. The movie is Hitch-cock, starring Anthony Hopkins and Helen Mirren. RSVP by May 27

Water aerobics is back every Monday morning. Transportation is provid-ed to the New Bedford YMCA for the 9 a.m. class.

A free QiGong class meets on Mondays at 10 a.m.Play Mah Jongg every Wednesday at 1:15 p.m. and Scrabble every Monday at 1 p.m.Play Beginner’s or Duplicate Bridge on Thursdays at 9 a.m. All levels of

players are welcome. Refreshments will be served. A Knitting group meets Mondays at 10 a.m.On Monday and Wednesday, a Strength and Balance class for all abili-

ties meets at 12 noon. A Yoga class meets on Tuesday and Friday mornings at 8:45.

The Cardio and Strength class, an aerobic and strength training class with low to moderate intensity, led by a certified group exercise instructor meets Wednesdays at 10 a.m.

The Public Health Nurse is available on Thursday mornings at 9:30. On Fridays Foot Care is available all day by appointment.

Line Dancing class meets Fridays at 1 p.m. Beginners welcome.A Health Fair will be held at the Mattapoisett COA on Wednesday, June

26, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Rochester Senior CenterFor more information on the following activities, call the Rochester Senior

Center at 508-763-8723:The monthly informal gathering of Rochester Veterans of any age will be

held on Wednesday, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.Monday night Bingo is back from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. A few volunteers are

needed help with Monday night Bingo game. Call for information.Soup & Sandwich lunches are back on Mondays at noon. Everyone is

welcome. Please call in advance to reserve your meal. There is no charge, but a donation of $ 4.00 would be appreciated.

Weekly grocery shopping trips are now being scheduled on Wednesdays. We will shop at Market Basket in New Bedford. Any senior is welcome to ride the van, but must sign up in advance to reserve a seat. We leave at 8:30 and return at 12:30

Weekly Blood Pressure Checks with Town Nurse Betsy Dunn have moved to Mondays, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Cardio-Fit Groovercise, an exercise class led by certified instructor Ellie Higgins, now meets on Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.

New Chair Yoga Classes meet on Monday afternoons from 1 to 2 with Susan Ashley, a certified fitness instructor and personal trainer. This modified format offers yoga practice without having to get down on the floor.

Scrabble with Judy MacGregor meets on Tuesdays at 9 a.m. Friday Movies are free and we serve popcorn too. Movies start at 1:30

sharp. The newly updated Computer Lab is available every day. Volunteer Charlie

Tate has offered to resume his computer classes. All skill levels are welcome.Traditional and Country Western Line Dancing class meets Friday morn-

ings from 9:30 to 11:00 with instructor Nancy Cabral.Stepping and Stretching on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 1 p.m. to 2 p.m., is

a fun filled hour of easy exercise to build strength and improve balance. Most exercises are done from your chair.

New acrylics painting class with volunteer Roxy Simpson meets on Thursdays at 2:30 p.m. All levels are welcome.

Ye Olde Breakfast Shoppe serves breakfast Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. This is a joint effort of the Friends of the Senior Center and the Rochester Lions Club.

Your Health10 Senior Scope May 2013

Patients with advanced Illness Should Consider MOLST

Hearingthatyouorsomeoneyoulovemaybenearingtheendoflifebecause of an advanced illness orseriousinjuryisverydifficult.Somepeoplewhoarenearing theendoflifemaywishtodiscusstheuseofMedicalOrdersforLife-SustainingTreatment (also called “MOLST”)withtheirdoctors.

MOLST is a medical documentthatmaybeusedaspartofplanningyourcare.Itissuitableforpatientsofanyagewithanadvancedillness.MOLST is more comprehensivethan Do Not Resuscitate (DNR)orders and covers life sustainingtreatmentssuchasCPR,ventilation,artificialnutritionanddialysis.Thepatient canchoosevariousoptionsregardingthesetreatments.MOLSTis honored by health professionalsinallsettingsincludingEMTswhomaybecalledtoyourhome,aswellashospitalandnursinghomestaff.

What is “life-sustaining treatment”?

Medical treatments that attempttokeepapersonaliveareconsideredlife-sustaining treatments. Cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) isone example. Health professionalsare required to attemptCPRwhenapatient’sheartorbreathingstops,unless they have medical orders(like a MOLST form) with otherinstructions.

When is the right time to fill out the MOLST form?

Itmaybetimewhen:Itismedicallyappropriatebased

on the person’s current healthcondition,and

The person wants to use theMOLSTform,and

The person (and ideally theperson’s health care agent andloved ones) have had discussionswiththeirdoctorabouttheirillness,prognosis, personal values and

goalsofcare,andthepossiblebene-fitsandburdensoftreatments.

Can a person change his or her mind about treatment after they

fill out the MOLST?Yes.Thepatientcanaskforand

receive needed medical treatmentat any time, no matter what theMOLST form says. A person canalso void the MOLST form and/oraskaphysician,nursepractitio-nerorphysicianassistanttofillouta new form with different instruc-tionsatanytime.

Is MOLST the same as a “health care proxy”?

No.Ahealthcareproxyformisused to appoint a person’s healthcare agent, the only one legallyauthorized to make medical deci-sionsfortheminthefutureiftheycannotmakemedicaldecisions(e.g.becauseofunconsciousness,coma,dementia or other mental limita-tions).Everyadultage18andolderinMassachusettsshouldfilloutandsignahealthcareproxyform.

If a person has written “final wishes” or a “living will,” isn’t

that enough?Thoseareformsthatmaybeused

asevidenceofaperson’swishesbutarenotauthorizedbylawinMassa-chusetts. They do not carry thesame authority as a medical orderlikeMOLST.

Who keeps the signed MOLST form?

The person keeps the MOLSTwith them in a place where it iseasy to locate (on the refrigerator,besidethebed,oronthedoor),andcarriesitwiththemfortripsoutsidethehome.Copiesarealsovalidandcanbegiventothehealthcareagentandfamilymembers

Strawberries are the angels of the earth, innocent and sweetwithgreenleafywingsreachingheavenward. TerriGuillemets

Painful peripheral neuropathycaused by chemotherapy may findrelieffromtheanti-depressantdrugduloxetine. Patients who used thisdrug for five weeks experienced agreaterreductioninpaincomparedwith a placebo, according to astudyintheApril3issueofJAMA.Duloxetineissoldunderthebrandnames Cymbalta, Ariclaim, Xeri-star,YentreveandDuzela.

“Approximately20percentto40percentofpatientswithcancerwhoreceive chemotherapy will devel-op painful chemotherapy-inducedperipheral neuropathy. Painfulchemotherapy-induced neuropathycan persist from months to yearsbeyond chemotherapy completion,causing significant challenges forcancer survivors due to its nega-tiveinfluenceonfunctionandqual-ity of life. Chemotherapy-inducedperipheral neuropathy is difficult

to manage, and most randomizedcontrolledtrialstestingavarietyofdrugs revealed no effective treat-ment,” according to backgroundinformationinthearticle.

Ellen M. Lavoie Smith, Ph.D.,of the University of MichiganSchoolofNursing,AnnArbor,andcolleagues conducted a random-ized phase 3 trial to examinewhether duloxetine would lessenchemotherapy-induced peripheralneuropathic pain. The researchersfound that pain-related quality-of-life improved to a greater degreefor those treated with duloxetineduringtheinitialtreatmentthanforthosetreatedwithplacebo.

“In conclusion, five weeks ofduloxetine treatment was associ-ated with a statistically and clini-cally significant improvement inpain compared with placebo,” theresearcherswrite.

Duloxetine Helps Reduce Chemo Pain

All OneTouch Verio IQ BloodGlucoseMetersarebeingrecalled,accordingtoanannouncementfromtheFoodandDrugAdministration(FDA).Thesebloodglucosemeterswere distributed from December14,2011throughMarch7,2013.

The OneTouch Verio IQ BloodGlucoseMeterisanOver-theCoun-tersingle-usedeviceintendedtobeusedbyapatientoutsideofahealthcarefacilityasanaidtomonitortheeffectiveness of diabetes control.This product is being recalledbecause the manufacturer failedto provide a warning at extremelyhighbloodglucoselevels.

The One-Touch Verio IQ meterwill shut off and revert to “set upmode” at glucose values above1023 mg/dL instead of display-ing Extreme High Glucose. Atextremely high blood glucoselevels of 1024 mg/dL and above,theOneTouchVerioIQMeterwillturn off instead of displaying themessageasintended.

Whenturnedbackon,themeterenters the “Set-Up” mode andrequires the user to confirm thedateandtimesettingsbeforebeing

able to test again.However, if theglucose level is still very high,the meter will shut down again.Because diagnosis and treatmentof extreme hyperglycemia may bedelayedorincorrecttreatmentmaybe given, serious adverse healthconsequences,includingdeathmayoccur.

To receive replacement glucosemeters at no charge, callLifeScanCustomer Service at 1-800-717-0276 to verify your OneTouchVerioIQMeterSerialNumberandconfirm your mailing address toreceive a replacement meter. Youcan continue testing with yourcurrent OneTouch Verio IQ Meterwhile you wait for your replace-ment meter to arrive. However, ifyour OneTouch Verio IQ Meterunexpectedly turns off and entersset-up mode after turning it backon, your blood glucose may beextremely high, and you shouldcall your health care professional.Never ignore symptoms or makesignificant changes to your diabe-tes management program withoutspeakingtoyourhealthcareprofes-sional.

OneTouch Glucose Meters Recalled

Researchersat theUniversityofNorthCarolinareportthatanewlyapprovedbloodthinnerthatblocksa key component of the humanbloodclottingsystemmayincreasethe risk and severity of certainviral infections, including flu andmyocarditis,aviralinfectionoftheheart.

For the past 50 years, peoplewiththeheartbeatirregularity,atrialfibrillation,andothersat increasedrisk for forming potentially life-threatening blood clots have beengiventheanticoagulantdrugwarfa-rin(Coumadin).Recently,theU.S.Food and Drug Administrationapproved the use of the blood-

thinnerDabigatranetexilate(calledPradaxa™) for atrial fibrillationpatients. The drug inhibits throm-bin, the body’s central coagula-tionactivatorof thebloodclottingsystem.

Whileclotformationisreduced,the new study shows it may alsocause an unintended consequence.“Our findings show that block-ing thrombin reduces the innateimmune response to viral infec-tion,” says study senior authorNigelMackman,PhD.“Theuseofthe new generation of blood thin-ners might increase the risk andseverityoffluandmyocarditis.”

New Blood Thinner May Increase Risk of Some Viral Infections

Grandchildrendon’tmakeaman feelold; it’s theknowledgethathe’smarriedtoagrandmother. G.NormanCollie

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Laughandtheworldlaughswithyou.Cryandyoucrywithyourgirlfriends. LaurieKuslanski

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The program offers free month-ly community clinics at variouslocations throughout the region.Community clinics include healthscreeningsforbloodpressure,pulserate,oxygenlevelsandbloodsugarconducted by Southcoast VNAnurses.Communityclinicswillalsofeature an educational componentto address medication monitoring,chronicdiseasemanagement,nutri-tionandhomesafety.

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Theprogramalsoprovidesindi-vidual, in-home assessments forthosewhocannotattendacommu-nity clinic. The individual assess-mentwithaSouthcoastVNAnurseincludes a personal health assess-ment,anassessmentoftheindivid-ual’smedicationsaswellasoneonone wellness education. For moreinformationoncommunityclinics,individual assessments or immu-nizationeducationandclinics,call800-698-6877.

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Sometimesthejuiceain’tworththesqueeze…especially when combin-inggrapefruitwithmedicines.

Whileitcanbepartofabalancedand nutritious diet, grapefruit canhave serious consequences whentaken with certain medications.Currently, there are more than fiftyprescription and over-the-counterdrugs known to the U.S. Food andDrug Administration that can havenegativeinteractionswithgrapefruit.

Aslittleasonecupofjuiceortwograpefruitwedgescanalter thewayyour medicines work. When takenwithmedicine,grapefruit candelay,decrease, or enhance absorption ofcertaindrugs;asaresult,thepatientdoes not receive the prescribeddosageofthemedication.Ifthelabelon your medicine reads “Do NotTakeWithGrapefruit”orhassimilarwords,heedthewarning.Itcansaveyouabushelofproblems.

How it does or doesn’t workDepending on the active ingredi-

ent,grapefruit can reduce theeffec-tiveness of a drug or worse, createpotentiallydangerousdrug levels inthe body. Grapefruit can interferewith transporters in the intestinethat help absorb drugs. When thishappens,lessofthedrugreachesthebloodstreamandthepatientreceivesnobenefit.

Grapefruit canalso interferewithenzymes that break down drugs inyourdigestivesystem.Thiscanresultin the body absorbing too much ofthedrug,whichcanpotentiallycauseseriousproblems.

Help may be on the wayScientists are currently working

on breeding hybrid grapefruits thatwillbesafetomixwithmedications.In the near future you may be ableto enjoy these tasty mounds with-out compromising your safety. Butuntilthenewfruitcontainersstarttoarrive,followthesetips:

Ask your pharmacist or otherhealth care professional if you canhave fresh grapefruit or grapefruitjuicewhileusingyourmedication.Ifyoucan’t,youmaywanttoaskifyoucanhaveotherjuiceswiththemedi-cine.

Read the Medication Guide orpatientinformationsheetthatcomeswith your prescription medicineto see if it interacts with grapefruitjuice.Someinformationmayadvisenot to take the drug with grapefruitjuice. If it’sokay tohavegrapefruitjuice,therewillbenomentionofitintheguideorinformationsheet.

ReadtheDrugFactslabelonyournon-prescription medicine, whichwill let you know if you can havegrapefruitorotherfruitjuiceswithit.

If you can’t havegrapefruit juicewithyourmedicine,check the labelof bottles of fruit juice or drinksflavoredwithfruitjuicetomakesuretheydon’tcontaingrapefruitjuice.

Seville oranges (often used tomakeorangemarmalade)andtange-los (a cross between tangerines andgrapefruit)affectthesameenzymeasgrapefruitjuice,soavoidthesefruitsas well if your medicine interactswithgrapefruitjuice.

Don’t Take This with That

Community Health Fair Planned A summer Community Health

Fair is planned for Wednesday,June5,from11a.m.to2p.m.attheButtonwoodSeniorCenter,1Onei-daStreet.

Those who attend will have theopportunitytomeetwithcommuni-tyhealthcareprovidersandsuppli-ers,takeadvantageoffreediabetesandbloodpressurescreenings,and

relax with a complimentary chairandhandmassage.

Deliciousdessertsandbeverageswill be provided and raffles for aKindlebookreaderandotheritemswill be featured. The health far issponsored by the New BedfordCouncil on Aging, Senior WholeHealthandOverlookCareatHome.

Loop diuretics, more common-ly known as water pills, are themost widely prescribed heart fail-ure medications, but few studieshad extensively compared theireffectiveness until Yale School ofMedicine researchers examinedthree approved loop diuretics andfoundthateventhoughoneofthemmightoffermorebenefit,itisrarelyprescribed.

Published in the Journal of theAmerican College of Cardiology,theresearchcomparedthepotentialbenefitsofusingoneof threeloopdiuretics: torsemide, furosemide,and bumetanide. Although torse-mideisslightlymoreexpensive,thefew available studies suggest thatit lasts longer, is better tolerated,andmightbeassociatedwithbetterclinical outcomes compared with

thetwootheravailablewaterpills.“There appear to be potential

benefits from using torsemidecompared with furosemide, butit is rarely used in practice,” saidleadauthorBehnoodBikdeli,M.D.“Furosemideisthedominantlyusedloopdiuretic in practice; however,ifthepotentialadvantagesoftorse-mide are proven in subsequentcomparative effectiveness stud-ies, this drug might become thepreferredtreatmentofchronicheartfailure.”

With over 5 million Americanssufferingfromheartfailure,Bikdelisaid, improving existing treatmentoptionsis thekeytoprovidingthebest care. Torsemide is marketedunder the brand names Demadex,DiuverandExamide.

all Water Pills Not Equally Effective against Heart Failure

Savoy Nursing & Rehabilitation Center670 County Street, New Bedford

a homelike atmosphere for short term rehabilitation, respite, hospice or long term care.

Owned and operated by a physician.Call to schedule a tour

Tel. 508-994-2400 Fax 508-994-4746

Parkinson’s Support Group MeetsThe Parkinson’s Support Group

willmeetonThursday,May9,at1p.m. at the Dartmouth Council on

AgingonDartmouthStreet.ComeandShareYourHobbiesisthetopic.Themeetingisopentothepublic.

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Reader Exchange

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Remember When

The 1940 class was the third graduating class and largest in the history of Mount Pleasant School, with 57 graduates and 28 graduating with A’s. The teachers were Miss O’Malley and Miss Crawford.

Row1: Fernando Almeida, Matthew Wilson, Thomas Sears (Vice Presi-dent), Joanne Peacock, Dorothy Minkin, Mary Noria, Eileen Sargent, Eva Santos, Uzurlina Sequira, Marion Mooney.

Row2: Irving Poll, Roland Reynolds, Muriel Walecka, Rita Tripp, Mari-on Jarvis, Ilene Chantre, Emma Walker, Jenny Camandoma, Lucy Palmieri (President), Celia Sladewski.

Row3: Roland Nerbonne, Alvin Wildac, John Wedelshi, Martha Lampos, Stasia Romaniski, Pauline Hebert, Margie Fell, Pauline (Hebert) Perrault (sic), Helen Polchlopeck, Betty Goldrick.

Row4: Red Livingstone, Robert Maloney, Emily Hendriques, Florence Gabriel, Dorothy Rose, Celia Peters, Gordon Peacock.

Row5: Jerome Liebman, Charles Ociesa, Ernest Gorchka, Raymond Roch-leau, Eric Pickup, Donald Gillico.

Row6: Fred Lenhart, Altino Santos, Arnold Ariagno, Ralph Desdardins, Allen Steele, Peter Pars, Joseph Silva, Kenny Rebello.

Submitted by Simon Palmieri of New Bedford, brother of class president, Lucy Palmieri.

Mount Pleasant School Graduation, 1940

Southcoast™ Health System hasannouncedthatfreevaletparkingisnowavailableatthemainandEmer-gency Department entrances of St.Luke’s Hospital in New Bedford.ValetserviceshavebeenexpandedatCharlton Memorial Hospital in FallRiver, with services now offered atthe main entrance, theWound CareCenter entrance, the Cancer CenterentranceandEmergencyDepartmententrance.

The free service is open to allpatients receiving any hospitalservice, including outpatient proce-

dures, all visitors and all volun-teers, including those who faith-fullydonateattheSouthcoastBloodBank.Servicehoursarefrom8a.m.to5p.m.MondaythroughFriday.

As part of the service, trainedattendantswillbeavailabletoassistpatients getting in and out of theirvehicles as they arrive and departthe main and Emergency Depart-mententrancesatSt.Luke’sandthemain entrance, Wound Care Centerentrance, Cancer Center entranceandEmergencyDepartmententranceatCharlton.

Free Valet Parking Now Offered at St. Luke’s Hospital

Are you in need of a

friendly visitor?

Or would you like to volunteer to visit people in need of a

friendly visit?

Please contact

the New Bedford Council on Aging

508-991-6250 and ask for Director Debra Lee….Thank you!

Campaign Wraps up in acushnet

Acushnet’s Selectman David Wojnar and Chief of Police Mike Alves joined Coastline Elderly Services last month to deliver meals to four Acushnet residents who receive Meals on Wheels. They then returned to the Acushnet Council on Aging and served meals to a few seniors who were attending lunch. The event was a part of Coastline’s March for Meals Campaign.

Coastline Elderly Services hasrescheduled its annual CaregiverAfternoonOutforFriday,May17at2pm at the Wamsutta Club in NewBedford.BobUnger,Editor-in-Chiefof The Standard Times, and authorTimBrookeswillsharetheirexperi-ences caring for their agingparentsand take questions from the audi-ence.

Caring for a loved one can beextremelystressfulandthisspeakingprogram aims to provide caregiv-ers with a sense of community andunderstanding. Coastline’s Caregiv-

erProgram’smaingoalistoprovidesupport andeducation to caregiverslivingthroughoutNewBedfordanditssurroundingtowns.

If you are interested in attendingtheCaregiverAfternoonOut,pleaseRSVP to Abby Hevey at 508-742-9175 or Libby Costa at 508-742-9171.Ticketsarefreeandtheeventisopentothepublic,butdonationsarealways appreciated to help providecaregiverswithmuch-neededmedi-calsupplies.Lightrefreshmentswillbeserved.

Caregiver afternoon Out Rescheduled