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A Message from Our Director
As the days slowly get longer and talk of the vaccine being offered to seniors in the very near future,
the COA is making preparations to open its doors again! As soon as it is safe, we are looking forward
to welcoming everyone back for all of our activities, trips, classes, presentations and support.
Over the winter months we have been planning new and innovative programs. We all have followed
the motto… “the secret to Change is to focus all your energy on not fighting the old, but on building
the new.” We can’t wait to see you!
We also have been working to refashion the Dartmouth Council on Aging logo which appears on the
front page of this monthly newsletter. As you may have noticed, this month we are showcasing one of
the new designs! Each logo is still a work in progress. We are hoping to showcase a different logo for
the next few months.
Your input is important to us! Please give us a call at 508-999-4717 or email
adipietro@town.dartmouth.ma.us.
Amy
Would you like to win a basket of goodies ?
Cut and fill out the entry below and mail it back to us.
We will draw the winner on February 23rd during our
Tuesday Morning ZOOM Chat.
If you are the winner and do not have the means to pick up your prize,
we will be happy to deliver it to you! Mail in your form today, don’t delay.
Name: _________________________________ Phone: ____________________________
Address: ___________________________________________________________________
Directions: Enter your name and phone number (print), cut on dotted lines and mail to:
Dartmouth Council On Aging, 628 Dartmouth St., Dartmouth, MA 02748 Attn: Nancy Miller
628 Dartmouth Street, Dartmouth, MA 02748 P:508-999-4717 - F:508-999-0754
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Programming
COVID-19 restrictions may have made it difficult to
stay on track with our individual nutrition practices.
If you’re looking for motivation and new ideas,
Pound by Pound is a support group for people eager
to adopt healthy lifestyles and eating habits.
Join us Wednesdays at 10am on ZOOM.
now on zoom Dietitians Stephanie Boulay and Katlynn Ferreira will
each join us once a month for education and
encouragement. Home weigh-ins are optional.
This group is facilitated by Nancy Miller,
DCOA Program Coordinator. Contact Nancy for more information.
Join us: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81512829273?pwd=R3FJWGV6cE9SVEFYdWl5ZUhKdzdVZz09
ZOOM Meeting ID: 815 1282 9273, Passcode: 820451
1. Tune into your hunger and fullness cues. Eat when you are hungry and stop eating when you are full. Look for
rumbling stomach, headaches, or weakness to signal you are hungry and a full sensation in your stomach when
you are full.
2. Take a second to be thankful for your food with a big deep breath before eating. This will shift your brain to
think about eating.
3. Eat without the distractions such as the television or the computer. Focus on eating instead.
4. While eating, put down your fork in between bites. Take your time to chew and swallow your food.
5. Wait about 15 minutes after eating to decide if you are hungry and want seconds. It takes about 15 minutes for
your brain to register if you are full or not.
6. Choose a variety of foods to keep you feeling good. Eat what your body needs to feel strong and healthy, but it
is OK to eat what you want for pleasure on occasion too. Moderation is key.
7. Choose physical activity that makes you happy. Exercise helps us balance how much food we eat.
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Start your day with coffee and a virtual smile with your friends at the COA.
We are offering Tuesday Coffee Chat every Tuesday @ 10am. You can log onto
ZOOM with your laptop, tablet, or smartphone, or call us from any phone and
virtually join the staff here at the Center for Coffee and chit-chat!
We invite our friends to join the staff at the COA on Tuesday mornings at 10am via ZOOM
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86891541490?pwd=VDJObFpoVFVBMlhhMnVZTGJqUjRlZz09
Zoom Meeting ID: 868 9154 1490, Password: 665252, Call us at 1-646-876-9923
Have you always wanted to journal but never had the time or motivation?
We would love to have you take part in the “Write On” Journal Group the
Center is hosting. Participants will be provided the journals and the
prompts to motivate writing!
Entries will express reflections on the 2020 pandemic, as well as other life
experiences and history. It is our hope that you and others who join us will
connect in new ways by sharing and discussing entries. The journal will also
be an invaluable memento for loved ones.
The details of the group are still evolving due to the present challenges we
are all facing at this time. Contact Nancy at the Center for more info.
Let’s journal right through winter!
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Coming Soon...
NEW - Zumba Gold for Beginners! BLOOD DRIVE at the Center
NEW Zumba Gold for beginners!
Friday, March 12th 9am - 2pm
Have you been following
Michelle’s Zumba Gold classes on
Dartmouth Community Media or BLOOD DRIVE
You Tube?
Her classes have been one of the
Center’s most frequently viewed
offerings!
Feedback from some viewers,
who are new to Zumba, have asked we also present a
slower paced and more basic class. at the Center
This month, Certified instructor Michelle Thimus and Please call 1-800-RED CROSS
Dartmouth Community Media will be bringing you a (1-800-733-2767)
series of 4 new basic classes she has choreographed or visit redcrossblood.org and enter:
for beginners.! This easy to follow class will focus on DARTMOUTH COA to schedule an appointment.
simple dance steps, balance, range of motion, You can streamline your donation
coordination and fun. HAPPY ZUMBA! You can find experience and save up to 15 minutes by
Michelle’s Zumba classes on DCTV Channel 18 or on the visiting RedCrossBlood.org/RapidPass to
web at: https://www.youtube.com/results? complete your pre-donation reading and
search_query=dartmouth+community+media+zumba
health history questions on the day of your
appointment.
Dartmouth Community Media
channel
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Drive and Listen is a captivating
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Some of the feeds seem to be recorded from bicyclists as well, which means
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Better yet, you don’t just get a single radio station for each country — you get
a few. If you’ve never heard what radio stations sound like in Russia, for
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In many cases, you’ll even hear American music on foreign stations, which
shows just how far our popular culture has spread to different places around
the planet.
For even more immersion, you can activate “Street Noise” to hear the sounds of the city as they unfold
around you. It’s like a virtual vacation you don’t have to pay for. Try this site. It’s great stuff!
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Clinics at the Center
Safety Protocol for Clinics at the Center ... Your Safety is our Concern
• A mask must be worn at all times. Call the Center on arrival in parking lot.
• Stay in your car. You will be called to enter building at your appointment time.
• Once in building, your temperature will be taken and you will be asked a series of screening questions.
Podiatry Clinic NEW - Elder Law
first Thursday and last Tuesday Legal Consultations with
of every month by appointment Atty Brandon Walecka
Call the Center to schedule..
Dr. Alan Lechan has been providing podiatric services 2nd Thursday of the month from 10am - 11am
locally for over 30 years. Medicare covers foot care by appointment. Call Nancy to schedule.
when applicable. If you have any questions about A free one time fifteen minute meeting with
services offered, coverage or require a home visit Attorney Brandon Walecka. Topics can Include:
please call Dr. Lechan at 508-679-6169. • Durable Power of Attorney
• Massachusetts Health Care Proxy
Hearing Evaluations & • MassHealth / Medicaid Benefits
Hearing Aid Checks • Estate Planning, Trusts, Living Wills & Wills
with At Home Healthcare See pages 12 -13 for Legal Topics w/ Atty Walecka
Justice Bridge
3rd Thurs of the month 10-12 noon
last Wednesday of every month
By appointment. Call the Center to schedule.
2-3pm by appointment
Services include: free hearing screening, free Call the Center to schedule.
hearing aid cleaning and free video ear exam.
Services provided by Lauren Warburton, Hearing Justice Bridge aims to serve individuals and small
Instrument Specialist MA License # 275 businesses of modest means that do not qualify for
free legal services and cannot afford market rates.
Diabetic Shoe Clinic Their fees are flexible and income based.
2nd Thursday of every month They use creative means to remain within the
11am -1pm by appointment client’s budget: consultations, early intervention/
Call the Center to schedule. conflict avoidance, fixed-fee services, mediations,
online assistance. Justice Bridge is affiliated with
Under Medicare rules - if you are diabetic - even if UMASS Dartmouth Law.
you have no history of foot complications, you may
qualify for one pair of shoes and three insoles per SCCLS Legal Clinic
year. ENOS will provide “fit, order, and deliver“ ser- Phone Consultations
vices and they will provide some assistance with the
insurance paperwork. Call Nancy at the Center for South Coastal Counties Legal Services, Inc (SCCLS) is
more information. a nonprofit corporation that provides free civil legal
services to low income families, older adults, victims
of crime, and people with disabilities in the south
Next Dental Clinic: April 9th coastal counties.
Call to schedule now. They are now providing free civil legal services by
with Visiting Dental Hygienists phone to older adults in the areas of:
Andrea Read & Teresa Simison • Public benefits - Social Security, Supplemental
Mobile Dental Hygiene Services are available by Security Income, food stamps, etc.
appointment at the Center for dental and oral • Housing - evictions and private housing
screenings and dental / denture cleanings for a low or • Health Insurance - MassHealth, Medicare
no cost fee. Call Andrea Read, RDH, MSDH, or • Long Term Care
Teresa Simison, RDH, MSDH at 508-827-6725 for Older adults looking for legal assistance should
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MEDICARE NEWS
Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment
Now that Open Enrollment is over, can I still I still change my Medicare plan?
The answer is yes, if you have a Medicare Advantage Plan. You a one-time opportunity each
year during Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment which runs from January 1st through March
31st. At this time you can:
• switch to a different Medicare Advantage plan, or
• switch from your Medicare Advantage Plan to original Medicare Part A & B (and
optionally add Part D (prescription drug coverage*) and a Medicare Supplement plan
(also called Medex). *Even if you don’t take drugs now, you should consider joining a
Medicare drug plan or a Medicare Advantage Plan with drug coverage to avoid a
permanent penalty that will increase year over as Part D
You May Qualify for Help Paying Medicare Costs
You can apply for help due to financial need at any time of year.
If you are a Massachusetts resident on Medicare with limited income and assets, you may qualify
for help paying your Medicare costs. MassHealth offers Medicare Savings Programs, also known
as MassHealth Buy-In (MHBI) to help with these costs.
If you qualify, these programs will pay your
• Part B premium and
• Possibly your Part A and B deductibles, co-pays, and Part A premium (if you have
one).
• In addition, you will automatically receive Extra Help, a program that will lower your
Medicare Part D premium and co-pays.
The income limit and asset limits for the Medicare Savings Programs increased substantially in
2020 and may go up again in 2021.
Income and Asset Limits
Income/ Month Assets
Individual $1,755. $15,750.
Married Couple $2,371 $23,600.
Prescription Drug Co-Payments with Extra Help
Per 30 Day Supply
Generic $3.70
Brand Name $9.20
Call the Center at 508-999-4717. One of the Outreach Counselors, Ellen or Ann, can help you. If
you qualify for Medicare Savings Programs, there may be other programs you qualify for as well.
9 Spread the love this Valentine’s Day. Color this heart mandala, cut it out and put it in your window, or give it to a friend.
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Call Coastline at 508-999-6400 to sign-up for home delivered meals.11
Support Groups ... on
Alzheimer's Support Widowed Persons Support Family Caregiver Support
On ZOOM Every other Tuesday @ 3pm On ZOOM every other Friday at 10am On ZOOM every 1st & 3rd Thursday of
This Support Group is lead by a every month from 10:30am-12noon
The Alzheimer’s Support group has
been meeting bi-monthly at the trained facilitator. Join Coastline in partnership with
Center for many years. This The Widowed Persons Support Dartmouth Council on Aging for the
professionally lead group is for Group open to widowed persons of only Family Caregiver Support Group
caregiver’s and their care partners. all ages who are going through the in the surrounding area!
Carolyn Greany, the facilitator, has grieving process.
been trained by the Alzheimer’s Virtual Meetings are held every 1st
Association to lead the group. Please Program outreach is provided and 3rd Thursday of every month
contact her for more information at through group sessions, a telephone from 10:30am-12noon
508-304-4587. service, a referral service, socials,
and a newsletter. For more information please contact:
For online support go to Alzheimer’s Stephanie Gibson at 774-510-5209
Connected at www.Alzconnected.org. To enroll in the program or to
Join in a ZOOM group session please
This is a free online community, contact Linda Rose or Jane Rocha at
where you can find advice and the YWCA at 508-999-3255
support from others who affected by
Alzheimer’s or dementia.
This program is funded by Title III – B of the
24/7 Alzheimer’s Helpline Older Americans Act through Coastline
1-800-272-3900 Elderly Services, Inc.
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Considering a Personal Care Contract
By: Brandon C. Walecka, Esq.
Walecka Law, P.C.
774-203-9003
Brandon@WaleckaLaw.com
This article will explore common issues and questions related to Personal Care Contracts, which is
one strategy available to assist an elderly loved one with their daily care as well as a planning
technique to qualify an elderly individual for Medicaid/MassHealth.
A Care Contract. In the Care Contract strategy, the senior pays an hourly wage to a family member
(the caregiver) in exchange for the caregiver’s promise to provide a list of services to senior. To
document the services that senior needs, and their value in the community, we typically
recommend that the senior be examined by a Geriatric Care Manager (GCM). The GCM’s report
will be attached to the Care Contract and included in any future Medicaid application to
document and prove to Medicaid that payments made to the caregiver by the senior were for fair
market value and were not a gift. A transfer for fair market value is not a gift and therefore does
not carry any associated penalty period. In this way, an elder can transfer a large sum of money
over time to a family member in exchange for services that the family member likely was going to
perform anyway. The caregiver is now being paid for those services and the senior has slowly
transferred money away from the nursing home and to a certain family member.
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The Caregiver is considered an Employee. Generally, if an elder hires someone to perform
household work, including caregiver services, that person is deemed to be an employee. As the
employer, the elder may need to withhold and pay Social Security and Medicare taxes, as well as
all applicable state taxes from their employee's pay each pay period. Additionally, the elder is
required to file a W-2 for any caregiver. The payments to the caregiver is income to them. As
such, the caregiver must pay income tax on the amount received. Depending on the caregiver’s
individual tax bracket, this means that approximately 25 to 30% or so of the payments will be lost
to taxes. As this can get complicated, you should certainly consult a qualified accountant to
determine the exact amount of tax that the senior and caregiver would pay upon receiving the
payments described.
Workers' Compensation Insurance. In Massachusetts, if a caregiver works more than 16 hours per
week, then workers' compensation insurance must be paid by the elder. Workers' compensation
insurance will pay for medical expenses and lost wages to the caregiver in the event of worker-
related injuries or illness.
What is a fair wage? How much should the caregiver be paid? As described above, we typically
recommend a report by a GCM to determine the appropriate hourly rate for the care involved.
Each task that may be needed could have differently hourly rates.
Record keeping. It is important that the caregiver keep detailed logs of the time, activity, and
receipts for expenses of the senior.
Heightened scrutiny with family members. As with any strategy, there is no guarantee. Medicaid
typically scrutinizes transactions between family members more closely than those of
independent third parties (such as services paid to a home care agency). The strategy described
above simply increases the chances of success by documenting the services appropriately and
gathering of sufficient support.
Other considerations. Should the caregiver receive additional compensation for overtime work?
In Massachusetts, a caregiver must be paid for any overtime if more than 40 hours in a 7-day
week. Also consider other HR-type issues such as whether the caregiver receives paid time off or
reimbursements for out-of-pocket expenses by the caregiver.
Every situation is unique. Paying for care without proper guidance from a CPA/accountant and a
qualified elder law attorney may expose you to risk and liability.
Do you have a suggestion for a future article topic for Attorney Walecka? Reach out to him
directly with a question or topic you think would be helpful to readers.
The information contained in this article is not intended to make you an expert on estate
planning nor is this article intended to replace the need for the advice of a professional. Rather,
this article is simply intended to provide a basic understanding of why estate planning is
important for everybody and a basic understanding of some of the more common estate
planning tools. This article does not constitute legal advice.
At Walecka Law, P.C., Atty. Brandon C. Walecka focuses on Elder Law, Estate Planning, Estate & Trust
Administration, Special Needs Planning, Conservatorship, and Guardianship. He is committed to client-focused
planning strategies and embraces a team approach along with trusted professionals in the community. He is a
passionate advocate for his clients, helping them to create comprehensive and individualized estate plans designed
to protect them, their families, and their assets. As founder of Walecka Law, P.C., he prides himself on keeping
direct communication with his clients, which coupled with his skill and experience in the field, makes him an ideal
candidate to help his clients (including seniors) protect their hard-earned assets and make important decisions
regarding their estate and their loved ones.
In his off time, he enjoys spending time with his spouse and 2-year old son. He enjoys reading, watching movies,
and traveling.14
Town of Dartmouth
Office of Developmental & Grants
400 Slocum Road - Room 318
Dartmouth, Massachusetts 02747
Cody Haddad
INTERIM DIRECTOR, DEVELOPMENT/GRANTS
TEL: 508-910-1883 FAX: 508-910-1898
chaddad@town.dartmouth.ma.us
The Town of Dartmouth Natural Gas Fuel Assistance Program
(funded by the Natural Gas Fuel Assistance Grant from the Massachusetts Attorney General)
Up to $300 toward Your Natural Gas Heating Bill
The Town of Dartmouth is pleased to announce a natural gas fuel assistance program open to
Dartmouth residents. This program will offer direct payments to your natural gas provider in
an amount up to $300. per household. Preference will be given to consumers whom have a
household income between 60 and 80 percent of the state’s median income level (see chart
below) and/or have been beset by a short-term financial setback due to the COVID-19
Pandemic. While preference will be given to residents meeting the criteria above, all residents
experiencing a financial setback resulting in difficulty paying your natural gas heating bill will
be considered.
Income Guidelines for Natural Gas Fuel Assistance
Household 60% of Median 80% of Median
Size Income Income
1 $39,105.00 $52,140.00
2 $51,137.00 $68,182.67
3 $63,169.00 84,225.33
4 $75,201.00 $100,268.00
5 $87,233.00 $116,310.67
6 $99,265.00 $132,353.33
7 $101,521.00 $135,361.33
8 $103,777.00 $138,369.33
9 $106,033.00 $141,377.33
10 $108,289.00 $144,385.33
Applications can be accessed on the Town of Dartmouth website
(www.town.dartmouth.ma.us) or by contacting Cody Haddad. Applications will be accepted
on a rolling basis, but priority will be given to applications received by 2pm on January 11th,
2021 that are submitted via mail or email. If, after February 19th, 2021, there are still funds
available, the program will allow recipients to apply for another voucher with a maximum
amount to be determined. All questions regarding this program should be directed to Cody
Haddad, Interim Director of Development by either phone or email.
Cody Haddad
Interim Director of Development15
If you or someone you know living in Massachusetts needs food assistance, look to Project Bread's
FoodSource Hotline, toll-free at 1-800-645-8333 for help. This resource will remain up and running
through closures to assist all Massachusetts residents needing food assistance during this period of
crisis. The Hotline is able to provide information about resources in your community as well as assist
with SNAP applications over the phone.
FoodSource Hotline Hours: Monday- Friday: 8am - 7pm Saturday: 10am - 2pm
Counselors can assist callers in 160 languages and there is a dedicated line to assist our hearing
impaired community at TTY: 1-800-377-1292
Their mission: Project Bread connects people and communities in Massachusetts to reliable sources of
food while advocating for policies that make food more accessible—so that no one goes hungry.
SAMARITANS OF FR/NB
Kare Calls for People Age 65+
Weekly check-in from a caring, compassionate listener.
Contact samaritansfrnb@gmail.com or 508-679-9777 ext. 10.
Need to talk right now? Call 866-508-4357(HELP) or 1-800-273-8255(TALK).
If you are interested in possibly receiving a weekly KARE Call,
or would like more information, please
CALL SAMARITANS TODAY 508-673-3777
Contact Karen Fontaine to place an ad
today! kfontaine@lpiseniors.com or
(800) 477-4574 x6350
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628 Dartmouth St., Dartmouth MA
P:508-999-4717 F: 508-999-0754 - Programs offered at the Dartmouth COA are
made possible, in part, by ARAW of New Bedford,
Massachusetts Councils on Aging (MCOA) and
Director the Executive Office of Elder Affairs. Thank-you.
Amy DiPietro (508) 999-4717 x3302 - Thank-you to DCTV for getting COA classes up and
adipietro@town.dartmouth.ma.us running on DCTV Channel 18 and on Youtube channel
Dartmouth Community Media!
Program Coordinator
Nancy Miller (508) 999-4717 x3305 - Thank you Dartmouth Police Dept. for the $6,359.19
In proceeds raised for the No Shave November
nmiller@town.dartmouth.ma.us
Fundraiser. We also offer many thanks to the
Outreach Coordinators Dartmouth Friends of the Elderly for matching this
Ellen Hull (508) 999-4717 x3304 amount! The monies will be used to establish a
ehull@town.dartmouth.ma.us program which will assist Dartmouth elders in need.
Ann Harb Raymond 999-4717 x3312 - Thank you everyone that donated to our food pantry
In January..
araymond@town.dartmouth.ma.us
- Thank you Jane Hoffman of Yoga Alliance and her
Administrative Clerk Sunday Yoga Group for her ongoing donations to our
Angela Botelho (508) 999-4717 x3301 food pantry.
abotelho@town.dartmouth.ma.us
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The
Monday - Friday
Dartmouth Social Day
is a flexible program 8:30am to 2:30pm
of supportive services and
activities designed for Socialization
seniors 60+ who would Light breakfast, lunch, & snacks
benefit from companionship. Exercise, games, crafts, & other activities
Outings, entertainment & MUCH MORE!
Respite for Caregivers
Door to Door Transportation
Located at the Dartmouth Council on Aging
The DARTMOUTH COUNCIL ON AGING NEWSLETTER is composed and edited by Nancy Miller and
Sheridan Smith. We would like to hear from you about our Newsletter. Is there anything you would like to
see in the newsletter that would make you enjoy reading it more, or make it more useful to you?
Contact Nancy at the Center with all your comments. Mail, stop by, call, or email. Thank-you!You can also read
