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Greetings,
Attention Red Sox fans! In this issue of The
Beacon, find out how you can win a pair of tickets
to see the Sox play at Fenway Park by supporting
MVES' medical transportation program.
Also, read about MVES' most recent episode of A
Community of Elders and meet our valued office
assistant. Learn about signs that could warn you that
an elder you know needs help and see how MVES is
prepared in case of an emergency. Enjoy this issue of
The Beacon and the start of your summer!
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The glamour of television. Fame, personal assistants,
progressive technology. It's hard not to envy the
success of today's best television shows. What's even
harder? Trying to produce your own successful show!
Although the red carpet was inconspicuously absent,
MVES recently released its fourth episode of A
Community of Elders. The quarterly program
highlights services, resources, and important
information for elders in the communities of Everett,
Malden, Medford, Melrose, North Reading, Reading,
Stoneham, and Wakefield. With its talk-show format,
A Community of Elders is produced completely
by staff and volunteers of MVES--none of whom have
had professional experience in creating television
programs.
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| Support MVES And See The Red Sox! |
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It's great to see a true team perform. The month of
June finds the MVES team in top form as they help
elders and caregivers with a variety of services. One
such service is providing transportation to necessary
medical appointments for treatments such as
chemotherapy, radiation, and dialysis. But, as you
know, transportation is expensive and MVES needs you
to join our team by making a donation to the Spring
Appeal.
All the money raised will go to elders living in your
community. These elders have no way of getting to
important medical appointments such as those
described above. Your generosity will help elders be
able to receive the treatment they need.
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| Behind The Scenes With The MVES Office Assistant |
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Betsy Hines understands the good work that MVES
does. She's been with the agency for 19 years. A local
resident, Betsy sees the impact that MVES has on the
communities it serves. And, as the office assistant, she
provides a helping hand to staff who work directly with
clients and caregivers.
Editor: As the Office Assistant at MVES, what
are some of your responsibilities?
Hines: I am part of the administrative team that is
comprised of the receptionists and the office manager.
I support staff by copying, helping with mailings, taking
minutes at meetings, organizing the monthly Connection
Café, and ordering office supplies for the agency. I also
fill in for the receptionists when they need help.
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| Watch For Warning Signs |
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Question: Due to job, family responsibilities,
and living out of state I haven't seen my elderly mother
in almost a year. I call her at least once a week in
order to stay connected. Over the last two months or
so she has started to sound strange, but I'm not sure
what is going on. I've finally been able to plan a trip
back home to see for myself how she is doing. Now I'm
worried she may not be able to stay in her home and I
know she will not cooperate with going to a nursing
home. Please tell me what to look for?
Answer: The Administration on Aging and the National
Association of Area Agencies on Aging suggest family
members pay special attention to several "warning
signs" that may indicate that all is not well with older
relatives. These are some of the areas to consider and
what to look for:
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| Preparing For Your Safety |
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There has been much discussion in the news over the
past weeks about a potential avian flu outbreak and
influenza pandemic. Although there is no immediate
threat of an influenza pandemic, Mystic Valley Elder
Services (MVES) has been and is taking steps to
prepare for the possibility of a pandemic outbreak or
any other type of emergency situation.
We want to let you know that over the past several
months MVES has been developing a range of
contingency plans, in conjunction with local first
responders (public safety officials), to ensure that the
most at-risk clients will continue to receive home care
services and home-delivered meals should an outbreak
or pandemic occur. Our plan is being developed in
cooperation with the state's Executive Office of Elder
Affairs.
In the event of a widespread outbreak or pandemic,
there may be some adjustments in our management of
client services and in our meal delivery system.
However, we will make every effort to provide our
clients with the high level of service that they have
come to expect. We will strive to keep disruptions to a
minimum and we will, as always, keep you informed of
any changes that may need to be implemented.
Our planning process also involves working with vendors
whose staff members provide direct services to clients.
We are working together to ensure that our respective
staffs will be able to continue to help elders in the
event of a pandemic outbreak.
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