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All posts tagged "Westfield Council on Aging"
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2.0KAround TownCapacity limits mean changes for senior clubs
WESTFIELD — The doors are open again at the Westfield Senior Center, but not everything, or everyone, has come back. Just 12...
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1.3KAround TownCity Council accepts grants for Airport, Fire Dept. and Council on Aging
WESTFIELD – The City Council approved an Airport Coronavirus Relief Grant from the Federal Aviation Administration for $57,152 at its meeting on...
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2.7KWestfieldCOA staff adjust to ‘twists, turns’ due to pandemic
WESTFIELD-The staff at the Westfield Senior Center has navigated the “twists and turns” created by the COVID-19 pandemic since the doors were...
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1.7KAround TownRETIRE THE FIRE: Preventing fires In your home
By Tina Gorman Westfield Council on Aging director Unattended cooking is the most frequent cause of fires in the home. State Fire...
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RETIRE THE FIRE: Getting the help you need in an emergency
By Tina Gorman Westfield Council on Aging director “9-1-1. What is the address of your emergency?” It is not unusual for older...
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RETIRE THE FIRE: Dementia, memory loss, and fire safety
By Tina Gorman Westfield Council on Aging executive director Fire professionals have identified four types of fire risk for individuals living with...
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RETIRE THE FIRE: Close before you dose
By Tina Gorman, Westfield Council on Aging executive director Approximately half of home fire deaths occur between 11 p.m. and 7 a.m....
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Westfield joins statewide effort to help Rehoboth Senior Center after fire
WESTFIELD-Seniors helping seniors is the backdrop for a special fundraiser on Jan. 28, hosted by the Westfield Council on Aging. “Rehoboth is...
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2.3KWestfieldFree book bundles offered Jan. 14
WESTFIELD-For reading enthusiasts, the Westfield Council on Aging is giving away bundles of books in several genres on Jan. 14. “The books...
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Seniors have a lifeline through the Council on Aging
WESTFIELD – As the classic James Taylor song says – “You’ve Got A Friend.” Seniors in the city are reminded that advice...
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Lottery fundraiser benefits the Friends of the Westfield Senior Center
WESTFIELD – The city’s older adults continue to utilize the Westfield Senior Center and Council on Aging during the pandemic. From curbside...
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1.7KHealthSeniors have Medicare advocate at COA
WESTFIELD – Now that the Medicare open enrollment period is underway, city seniors are encouraged to review their drug coverage and if...
