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Falls Protocol

Falls and fall-related injuries are a geriatric syndrome and a major threat to the independence and well-being of older adults. Falls are the leading cause of both fatal and nonfatal injuries in people over age 65, and are responsible for significant disability, hospitalization, loss of independence, and reduced quality of life. This Program Instruction (PI) […]

Bed Bugs Best Practices and Resources

Presenter- Paul Halfmann, MPH, RS, Assistant Director Community Sanitation Program               Massachusetts Department of Public Health This presentation explains how bed bugs spread, self-protection from bringing them home, what your local board of health can do, plus inspections, types of treatments, how to prevent an infestation. Paul Halfmann presented a workshop […]

HNOI – Homemaker Notice of Intent FY2017 Announcement

Please see the HNOI-Announce website for an important notice regarding Upcoming Changes to the NOI Provider Contracting System. Changes will be implemented as of August 1, 2016.  All current & approved providers must take action no later than September 1, 2016.  New bidders may access the new system after September 1st. Training sessions will be […]

EOEA-Home Care-LGBT Training Webinar-April 26, 2016

Click on the link below to view the April 26th, 2016 LGBT Training Webinar, entitled Collecting Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity Data from Older Adults to Improve Services. EOEA-Home Care-LGBT Training Webinar-April 26, 2016 You can also download a copy here: view the LGBT Training Webinar, recorded April 26, 2016 Get the PowerPoint: Download Training 4-27-2016 – […]

Prescription Advantage now has online enrollment

Prescription Advantage is a prescription drug insurance plan available to all Massachusetts residents age 65 and older, as well as younger individuals with disabilities who meet income and employment guidelines. For more information, visit PrescriptionAdvantageMA.org. There are several ways to apply: Online: Click here for the new online Enrollment Form. Phone: call 1-800-AGE-INFO (1-800-243-4636) and press 2 Print […]

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