Vineyard Lacks Accessible Beaches, New Study Finds

A new report found that Island beaches are not fully accessible, prompting officials to consider ways to make it easier for people to enjoy the Vineyard’s coastline.

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Healthy Aging Celebrates Ten Years of Growth

The Manuel F. Correllus State Forest gained 10 trees Tuesday morning in celebration of the 10-year anniversary of Healthy Aging Martha’s Vineyard — an organization that supports the Island’s growing senior population.

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Older Adult Transportation Summit Takes Place Sept. 20

A summit about transportation services for the Island's older adults will take place on Sept. 20 from 7 to 8:30 p.m.

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Jobs for Older Islanders: Panel Discussions Planned

In two virtual sessions, a Healthy Aging MV panel will share information and resources for job-seekers over 50.

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MV Bank Awards $80,500 to Nonprofits

The Martha’s Vineyard Bank Charitable Foundation has awarded $80,500 in grants and donations to 10 nonprofits on Martha's Vineyard and in Falmouth.

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Summer of Pandemic Carries Added Risks for Those Over 65
Louisa Hufstader

For Islanders over age 65, the Covid-19 pandemic carries extra risks — not only of potentially fatal infection, but from loneliness, financial insecurity and depression. “There’s a real issue around social isolation,” said Cindra Trish, executive director of the advocacy group Healthy Aging MV.

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Advance Care Planning Workshops Offered

Informational workshops on Zoom will take place monthly this summer, beginning June 25.

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Rural Scholars Study End-of-Life Planning as Public Health Issue

Vineyarders need to begin encouraging more thoughtful discussion about end-of-life plans, eight rural scholars from the University of Massachusetts medical school concluded in a recent mini-study on the Island.

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Healthy Aging Executive

Holly Bellebuono has been named the executive coordinator of Healthy Aging Martha’s Vineyard.

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Healthy Aging Joins Forces with Community Services, MVC
Louisa Hufstader

The all-volunteer coalition founded in 2013 to tackle the needs of the Island’s aging population, announced last week a new collaboration.

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