Feb 11, 2021 | Older Adults, State of Massachusetts, Vaccine
The Administration continues to build the Commonwealth’s vaccination infrastructure, and will add 30 new retail pharmacy sites and 2 additional mass vaccination sites. There are currently more than 130 vaccination sites in Massachusetts. Tomorrow morning (Thursday,...
Feb 11, 2021 | Older Adults, State of Massachusetts, Vaccine
The Baker-Polito Administration announced two new mass vaccination sites will open in Natick and Dartmouth. On Thursday, 74,000 appointments will be posted online for mass vaccination sites and pharmacies at locations statewide. Approximately 30,000 additional...
Feb 11, 2021 | Older Adults, State of Massachusetts, Vaccine
On February 1, 2021, vaccination administration began for residents 75+. These residents have been getting shots for the last 10 days and during that time we have learned that some people might be hesitant to go to a mass vaccination location without a relative or a...
Feb 5, 2021 | Healthcare, Older Adults, State of Massachusetts
HOW TO BOOK AN APPOINTMENT: Individuals ages 75 and over are eligible to get a COVID-19 vaccine in Massachusetts. Appointments, while significantly limited at this time, can be scheduled online by visiting www.mass.gov/COVIDVaccineMap. Residents enter their zip code...
Feb 5, 2021 | Older Adults, Vaccine
Each Thursday, new appointments will be available for the mass vaccination sites. This week, over 55,000 new appointments will go live for the following week. Residents can use the map or ZIP Code search tool to find a vaccination location near them at...
Feb 5, 2021 | Barnstable County, Board Of Health Updates, Older Adults
On February 3, 2021 the Cape Cod COVID-19 Response Task Force held a phone briefing for Cape Cod residents over 65 on the COVID-19 vaccine. Speakers included: Senator Julian Cyr Mike Lauf, CEO, Cape Cod Healthcare Dr. Kevin Mulroy, Senior VP, Cape Cod Healthcare Kevin...
Jun 2, 2020 | Older Adults, State of Massachusetts
Beginning June 3, 2020, the Baker-Polito Administration is easing family visitation restrictions at nursing homes, rest homes and assisted living facilities to allow for scheduled outdoor visits. In addition, long-term care facilities should continue to use...
May 15, 2020 | Older Adults
Wear a mask Learn about wearing face coverings and cloth masks in public, to slow the spread of COVID-19, as required in Governor Baker’s Executive Order. Watch this Video: How to Safely Cover Your Face Outside of Home Order Governor Baker has issued...
May 8, 2020 | Older Adults
How are you doing? Help us help you! As always, but especially during these difficult and challenging times, the staff of the Barnstable Council on Aging is thinking of you. We want to know how you are doing. Really, how are you doing? Many people are struggling...
Apr 28, 2020 | Older Adults
South Coastal Counties Legal Services (SCCLS) and the Justice Center of Southeast Massachusetts (JCSEM) continue to provide free civil legal aid to low income families and other vulnerable members of our community. While our physical offices are closed, staff members...
Apr 21, 2020 | Community, Older Adults
Grocery Shopping, Take-Out, Banking, Getting Gas, and Doctor Visits. As communities across the United States take steps to slow the spread of COVID-19 by limiting close contact, people are facing new challenges and questions about how to meet basic household needs,...
Apr 21, 2020 | Older Adults
Raising a grandchild on your Social Security benefits? Even if you qualify to get an Economic Impact Payment automatically, use the #IRS Non-Filers’ tool as soon as possible to claim $500 per qualifying child: http://irs.gov/nonfilereip
Apr 21, 2020 | Older Adults, Public Safety
Don’t fall prey to coronavirus scams. The IRS isn’t going to call you asking to verify or provide your financial information so you can get an Economic Impact Payment or your tax refund faster. Stay vigilant: go.usa.gov/xvrf7.
Apr 15, 2020 | Businesses & Employers, Older Adults
The IRS is offering tax help for taxpayers, businesses, tax-exempt organizations and others – including health plans – affected by coronavirus (COVID-19). Economic Impact Payments We have started sending payments to taxpayers. Do not call. Most people won’t need...
Apr 14, 2020 | Community, Food & Shelter, Older Adults
This map shows the location of resources available to the public during COVID-19 pandemic, such as food banks, houses of worship and Project Bread site locations. Please note that this map is not inclusive of all resources, and is only as accurate as the information...
Apr 10, 2020 | Older Adults
The Barnstable Adult Community Center has created a Resource List Booklet for you to print and keep handy – Food, healthcare, Town Services and more DOWNLOAD HERE > BACC COVID-19 Resource Booklet
Apr 10, 2020 | Older Adults
Our country and the world are facing a pandemic unlike any of us have seen before. People over the age of 60 and those with compromised immune systems are among the highest-risk populations COVID-19 is impacting. While grandparents are being advised to isolate...
Apr 8, 2020 | Older Adults
Families with loved ones in nursing homes in Massachusetts can use this new hotline to get information and resources, coordinated across state agencies. Call anytime, 9am-5pm, 7 days a week. ?: 617-660-5399
Apr 7, 2020 | Food & Shelter, Older Adults
In order to help meet the needs of older adults during the COVID-19 crisis, the Barnstable Council on Aging is happy to announce a new initiative which will provide Grab & Go breakfast and lunch to Barnstable residents over the age of 60. We hope this effort will...
Apr 6, 2020 | Older Adults, Public Safety
ALERT: #IRS will not call to request any personal or financial information for you to get an economic impact payment. If you get such a call — HANG UP. See official updates at irs.gov/coronavirus
Apr 6, 2020 | Food & Shelter, Older Adults
If you need assistance finding food, paying for housing bills, accessing free childcare, or other essential services, the United Way can help. Visit 211.org or dial 2-1-1. The service is accessible 24/7, available in 180 languages and confidential.
Apr 2, 2020 | Older Adults, Uncategorized
Do you need help buying healthy food? You may be eligible for #SNAP benefits. Find out if you’re eligible in 10 seconds by visiting http://DTAConnect.com/screening
Apr 2, 2020 | Barnstable County, Older Adults
The Barnstable County Regional Government of Cape Cod has activated a general information e-mail address to field questions from the public related to novel coronavirus COVID-19. Barnstable County aims to provide accurate and timely information to the public. The...
Mar 31, 2020 | Healthcare, Older Adults
If you or a loved one is a MassHealth PCA consumer and is struggling to receive services during the COVID-19 outbreak because your PCA is unavailable, contact the MassOptions hotline at 844-422-6277 to be connected with home health services in the region.
Mar 30, 2020 | Community, Older Adults
The Barnstable County Department of Human Services, in service to the Barnstable County Incident Command COVID-19 response, wishes to bring to the public’s attention the following information for seniors and disabled persons needing non-medical emergency...
