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Don’t become the victim of an online shopping scam!
As we enter the holiday season with the pandemic still in our midst, many of us will rely on online shopping for this year’s gift buying. Think of this as a possible gift to scammers, who are busy setting traps to get in on the transaction action. Here’s how to spot and avoid online shopping…
Read MoreThank you for supporting MAC, local seniors on Giving Tuesday!
Thank you to a generous community who donated in support of MAC and local senior citizens on Giving Tuesday! This special day of online giving would not have been possible without the following generous sponsors: 47ABC, Shore United Bank, and the Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore! You make the community better!
Read More“Technology Tools for Caregivers” can help with every day life
Family caregivers manage health emergencies, juggle priorities and suffer isolation – and all that was before COVID-19. The pandemic brings even more challenges for family caregivers. The good news: there’s technology that can help with everyday life for caregivers, from special telephones and video communication systems, to big button TV remotes, medical alert systems, and…
Read MoreHave you received a call saying you overpaid a utility bill? It’s probably a scam!
Have you received a call saying you paid too much on a utility bill? Beware: it’s probably a scam! You may receive a call saying you paid too much on a utility bill. To make up for this mistake, they say, you’ll get a cash refund and a discount on your future bills. All you…
Read MoreAdopt a grandparent for the holidays!
Not even a pandemic can stop the holidays from coming to the homes of vulnerable MAC clients, via the Adopt-a-Grandparent program! The program will look a little different, however, due to COVID-19. Here’s the plan: Needed are gift bags specifically for a male or female. Bags should be 18-by-12 inches, or smaller, so they are…
Read MoreFinding Joy as a Caregiver During the Holidays & COVID-19
What do the holidays typically mean to you? Has the pandemic prompted you to do anything differently to prepare for this holiday season? Is the joy of the holiday season present within you and in your home? The holiday season is nearing and COVID-19 is still a pressing matter for us all. A virtual discussion…
Read MoreFeeding Your Loved One: Tips for Caregivers
In conjunction with Malnutrition Awareness Week, Administration for Community Living National Nutritionist Judy Simon shares the following strategies to ensure your loved one is eating well. Feeding Your Loved One: Tips for Caregivers Approximately 85% of people with dementia and chronic illness are cared for exclusively in their own homes, and one major worry for…
Read MoreSenior employment program marks 55 years
73-year-old Ray Seals loves working. Before he joined the Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) a year ago, he was unemployed, and was finding it difficult making ends meet on Social Security alone. “I really found myself in a rut,” he said. Seals is a recent addition to the SCSEP team at MAC. He mans…
Read MoreMedicare Open Enrollment 2020: Call now for an appointment
Attention Medicare beneficiaries: Do you feel like you’re paying too much for your medications? Do you want to explore other Medicare prescription plans? The State Health Insurance Program (SHIP) at MAC is ready to help. As part of the annual Medicare Part D Open Enrollment, the team of specially trained SHIP counselors at MAC will…
Read More2020 Census: The Power of 10
10 minutes, 10 questions, 10 years of impact You probably already know that the Census is only 10 questions and takes about 10 minutes to complete. But did you know that your response will have an impact over the next 10 years? The 2020 Census data will influence how federal funding flows into your community…
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