Seniors lost over $1.6 billion due to online fraud in 2021, the most of any age group, lose more money on average to online romance scams, and according to the FTC, 1 in 4 fraud cases in America started via a message on social media. ow.ly/w8ke50Nohok

Greater food security is a benefit to meal program participants; access to food is a social determinant of health. Data shows 4.9 million seniors do not have reliable access to affordable, nutritious food. #CookingUpCommunity #AgingNutrition #SeniorNutritionProgram

A higher quality diet is essential to overall wellness as one out of two older adults is at risk of being malnourished or is malnourished. #CookingUpCommunity #AgingNutrition #SeniorNutritionProgram

Eating right is important at any age, but especially for older adults. Celebrate National Nutrition Month with this Academy of Nutition and Dietetics tip sheet. ow.ly/rsHY50NnRtq

Loneliness and social isolation down for older adults but still too high. usnews.com/news/health-ne…
#olderadults #socialisolation

#SNAP households who lost power (for four+ hours) and food should report the loss to DTA, verbally or in writing. Households have ten days from the date of the loss to report. See MassLegalServices replacement overview bit.ly/3mWWSce #snapreplacement

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The secrets to a long life. #healthyaging #councilsonaging
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Some interesting statistics. Go visit your senior center and live longer!
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#councilsonaging #seniorcenters #olderadults #socialisolation

Eating the rainbow - selecting foods of different colors - is the way to better health. ow.ly/Xwxl50Nf3No. #eattherainbow #healthyaging #councilsonaging

'If you are in a bad mood go for a walk. If you are still in a bad mood, go for another walk.' ~Hippocrates #walking #walkmachallenge #councilsonaging

🍎🥦 Good nutrition is part of #HealthyAging ! Share this infographic with patients to help them choose healthier foods as they age: go.nia.nih.gov/3KQAJXf

The USDA Nutrition announced this morning that Massachusetts has been selected as one of five states they will partner with to test mobile payment technology in SNAP.

🗞️ Press release: mass.gov/news/usda-sele… #TechNews

Happy International Women's Day to all the strong, caring women in our #councilsonaging network. You make such a difference in the lives of MA older adults. #InternationalWomensDay2023

Great ways to help older adults avoid scam calls. ow.ly/Zxjx50NbPXn #scams #olderadults #councilsonaging

Did you know there are 350 Councils on Aging (COAs) across MA? Each COA may offer educational and recreational programs, transportation, local outreach, information and referral for older adults, their families and caregivers.

Find your local COA: mass.gov/AgingServicesC…

Welcome to Deb Greenwood, new Director in Wellesley, and Shawn Cass, new Director in Groveland! #councilsonaging

Cyber Security and Awareness is one of the topics of our March Membership Meeting. Here are the top scams to watch out for. fraud.org/common-scams/ #scams #olderadults #councilsonaging

March is National Nutrition Month. See 5 surprising facts about malnutrition in older adults. ow.ly/CQMQ50N9xbp #olderadults #malnutrition #councilsonaging

Boost your mental health. An article from Canada, but relevant to all.
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#mentalhealth #olderadults #councilsonaging