COA Grounds Committee Check the fall gardens for autumn blossoming plants. In the North Bird Garden you will find an Autumn Joy Sedum with a set of large blossoms. We also will continue to have blossoms from the long season flowers such as Happy Return Tigerlilies and Red Knee-High Coneflowers in the North Patio Garden. Another delight of the season is the change of foliage colors.

September is National Senior Center Month Come celebrate fall and enjoy some of our new classes, trips and activities. We have made progress on developing our new Life Long Learning Program which we are very excited about and hope to unveil this Autum. Thank you for your input through the surveys we distributed.

LUNCH PROGRAM We serve lunch every day at 12:00 noon in our dining room. We welcome all who would like to come. The food has to be ordered in advance. To avoid having to disappoint anyone, we request that reservations be made at least three days in advance of the day you would like to come. Your cooperation in this matter would be greatly appreciated. Sign up for lunch at the front desk at least 2 days in advance. Thank You! Special Events Join us Friday, September 10th and we will celebrate "HAT DAY". A prize will be awarded for the tallest, silliest & best! Monday, September 20th "Carving of the Day". A guest chef from Lindley will carve a nice turkey dinner w/all the fixins.

Diabetic Self Help Workshops through Hypnosis with Joanne Campbell: Once a month for three months: Monday, September 13th, 2010: First workshops includes: Creating and maintaining a log to use as a tool for tracking where individuals are at, review and prepare an update to bring to your doctor and a Relaxation Hypnotic Induction including self hypnosis technique. In addition, choosing a book (from the Joslin Clinic reading list) to discuss at the next session and a general discussion period. (2 Hours, $4.00 per person) October 2010: Second workshop includes: Discussing the book chosen, working with the log; exercise and food issues (especially around the holidays). Also included is an Exercise Motivation Hypnotic Induction, including sell-hypnosis technique. Chose another book for discussion. (1 ½ to 2 hours, $4.00) November 2010: Third workshop includes: Book discussion; discussing working with the Physician's Log; and a Food motivational induction for the Holidays, including a self- hypnosis technique (this is open to anyone who wants to deal with the holidays regarding food). (1 ½ to 2 hours, $4.00):

Family Caregiver Support Group 2nd Tuesday of Each Month and for this month will be held on September 14th , 2010 from 7:00 to 8:15 PM at the Marshfield Council on Aging. The Group will be sponsored by the Visiting Angels and Kim Griffin, LSW will facilitate the group. The group is open to any caregiver of an elder. The group is not diagnosis/illness specific. It is a supportive place for you to find hope and encouragement as you fulfill your role as a caregiver.

CAREGIVING 101 Thursday, September 16, 2010 @ 1:00pm Presented by Rochelle Sugarman, Family Caregiver Support Program Supervisor Learn about the numerous community resources programs and services available to elders and those who care for them. Participants will learn to identify the needs of informal caregiving and to initiate appropriate planning by learning about elder care resources, the benefits of respite services and signs of caregiver burnout. Please sign up ahead. Ice Cream Sundaes will be served.

Ask the Pharmacist Michael Spiro, Pharmacy Manager for Osco Pharmacy will be here once a month to answer any questions you have about any pharmacy related issues. In September Mike will be here on the 16th from 10:00-12:00pm.

OUR VARIETY SHOW FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE COA BOOSTERS PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SENIOR CENTER BY ATTENDING THIS SHOW. ENJOY SINGIN', DANCIN', COMEDY... YOU'LL HAVE A GOOD TIME! Show Dates & Times: Thursday, September 23 @1:30 & Saturday, September 25 @1:00 Ticket price: $7:00 Please mark your calendar and attend our show. Rehearsal dates: Thursday, September 2 @1:00 Monday, September 13 @1:00 Thursday, September 16 @ 1:00 Tuesday, September 21 @1:30 Wednesday,September 22 @ 1:00 If performers need more time, please set up a special appointment with Heather (781-834-8972). Tickets go on sale on Monday, August 30th @ 9:00 am.

"The Art of Belly Dancing" We are planning to offer a belly dancing class sometime this fall. This class would be fun, artistic not to mention being a good aerobic work out. We would like to find out how many are interested. Please call and leave your name at the COA's front desk. A time and date will be announced.

Welcome to MarshfieldCaregivers.org, a website for anyone in the Southeastern Massachusetts area caring for a dependent older adult, whether you are a family member, friend, neighbor or professional dedicated to improving quality of life for older adults and their caregivers.The purpose of MarshfieldCaregivers.org is to enhance or implement services for caregivers and older adults that strengthen the continuum of care.

We hope that this website helps you find some of the support and assistance you need that will help direct you to the most appropriate resources for you and for those whom you provide care. Our goal is to assist you and the older person receiving care to achieve and maintain the best quality of life and dignity possible throughout the caregiving experience.

This website contains topics and resources both in the Southeastern Massachusetts area and nationally. This includes articles, research and current trends, and an events calendar that lists conferences, workshops, seminars and training. We also provide website links to local and national organizations that offer educational information and services to caregivers and dependent adults.

If you need a starting point for all types of information and referral services for senior citizens in Massachusetts please call -
1-800-AGE-INFO(1-800-243-4636)
www.800ageinfo.com
TDD/TTY 1-800-872-0166

Mission Statement
The Marshfield Council of Aging is a human service agency whose mission is:

* to provide and coordinate services to the senior community of Marshfield

* assist seniors to live within the community with dignity

* to enhance their quality of life.

To accomplish this, the Council on Aging provides:

* Information about community resources that can offer assistance for caregivers

*Personal Assistance identifying the caregiver needs, options and referrals to services and programs

*Links to training and support services

As advocates, we believe that our community can postively affect the quality of life for older adults and their caregivers and encourage development of needed services that complete the continuum of care.

Most caregivers are unpaid, and care for a dependent adult 7 days a week. The Marshfield COA operates with a nine member Board of professionals from the public and private sector that meet on a monthly basis to plan activities and community events. In addition to our services Board members, staff and community volunteers make available a series of educational programs throughout the year. These programs include:

* Ongoing conferences for caregivers and professionals covering in-depth topics on caregiving, health and aging.

* A support group (link to support group)

* Educational forums for professionals and community members presented to update on current research, trends and new information on caregiving, health and aging.

The Marshfield Council on Aging planned and developed this website as an information resource for family caregivers and professionals in Massachusetts.

Funding for the development of this website has been generously provided by the Old Colony Planning Council. We would also like to thank our regional partners and collaborators that help make these services possible.

Marshfield Council on Aging
230 Webster Street
Marshfield, MA 02050
781-834-5581

COMING UP IN OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2010 SAVE THE DATES

HEALTH FAIR SAVE THE DATE The Council on Aging will be holding a health fair on October 21, 2010 from 12:00 to 3:00pm. Brown Bag Lunches will be available from 12:30 to 1:00 COA Social Service Coordinators * Sheriff's Department ID's and Are You OK applications * Health Care Proxy Forms * Housing Information * Help at Home * Emergency Response Systems * Screening Clinics * Eyes * Blood Pressure * Sugar Screening * Skin Screening for Face * Foot Care Information and Benefits * Fire Department * Smoke Alarm Program * Carbon Monoxide Detectors * Emergency Registry * EMT's * Police Department * Alzheimer's Alert Program * Project Saftey Net * District Attorney * File of Life * GATRA passes * Housing Information * Veteran's Information * and more to follow.

"Don't Let the Flu Bug You" Flu Clinics at the Senior Center conducted by Mike Spiro; Registered Pharmacist at Osco Drug Store The Council on Aging in coordination with Osco Drug will conduct a series of Flu Clinics in October. The dates are: Friday, October 22nd, and Wednesday, October 27th, from 10:00 to 2:00 pm by appointment. Please wear loose clothing, bring your Medicare card plus any secondary insurance. We will begin taking appointments on October 1, 2010 by calling the Senior Center to book your appointment.

OCTOBERFEST Join us for the Boosters annual meeting and luncheon: Saturday, October 23, 2010 at 12:00 noon at the Senior Center. The famous Stoughton based German 14 piece "oompa" band will be entertaining us again this year. We will have a delicious roast pork dinner by Hazee Catering. The cost is $15.00 payable to the COA Boosters. Tickets will be available on October 1st at the Senior Center. Sign up early as we can only accommodate 100 people. We hope that you will plan to attend.

Health Plan Options for People with Medicare: Wednesday, October 27th, 2010 @ 1:00 By Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, presented by Nancy McCarthy, Senior Plan Consultant. The presentation includes an explanation of Medicare, including the Medicare drug benefit. It also shows how Medigap plans and Medicare Advantage plans work with Medicare. We will be able to answer questions on the 2011 Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Medicare products. All are welcome regardless of insurance coverage. (This is our most popular seminar!)

The AARP Driver Safety Program class will be held at the Marshfield Council on Aging, 230 Webster Street on Monday, November 1, 2010. The class will start at 10:00 am and end at 3:00 pm. There will be a break for lunch. You can have lunch at the COA or get something in the area. For more information and to register for this important class, contact the receptionist at the Council at (781) 834-5581. You MUST have your AARP membership number with on the morning of the class to qualify for the discount. Please make checks payable to AARP.