The month of May is Older Americans Month, and Coastline, in collaboration with partnering organizations, would like to announce the dates and times of two upcoming events open to the general public.

     First, on May 8th at the Marion VFW (click here for a map), Coastline and the Marion Council on Aging are holding a Health Fair from 10am to 2pm. You can enjoy a free lunch and snacks, served throughout the day. Nurses will be on-site to check your blood pressure, blood sugar, and cholesterol levels. You can meet with a Registered Dietitian to discuss your individual nutrition needs, and you can bring your medications to be reviewed by a pharmacist. There will also be free health and wellness information from over 60 organizations.

     You do not need to RSVP or register for this event, just show up!

     Then, on May 15th, Coastline, along with the Massachusetts Association of Older Americans, Massachusetts Department of Mental Health, Executive Office of Elder Affairs, Bristol Elder Services, and St. Anne’s Hopsital, and with sponsorship from Nizhoni Health Systems, are presenting: Understanding Culture: A Bridge to the Emotional Well Being of the Older Adult. Registration for this conference starts at 8am, and the conference will be held from 8:45am to 3:30pm at Whites of Westport (click here for a map).

     Registration is required by May 10th. Download this registration formto print and mail in.

     Contact advocacy@maoamass.org for more information, or visit their website at MAOAmass.org for more details.

     Hope to see you there!