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Friday, April 5, 2019
In the News: MA has first case of measles this year; Nursing homes closure threatens health care
MA has first case of measles this year
"John F. Enders is likely turning in his grave.
Massachusetts in April reported this year’s first case of the measles, for which Enders created a vaccination more than 50 years ago. The deadly virus is making a comeback across the United States.
“There is heightened concern,” said Dr. Lawrence Madoff, director of the Epidemiology and Immunization Division at the Massachusetts Department of Public Health. “The United States is seeing hundreds of cases this year – way above normal levels.”
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in March said 387 measles cases were reported in 15 states, already exceeding the total from 2018. Massachusetts joined the list on April 1 when state officials reported the first case of 2019, and warned residents of potential exposure in multiple locations, including Braintree, Framingham, Hyannis, Plymouth and Waltham."Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20190403/heightened-concern-about-measles-in-massachusetts
# of measles cases reported by year (CDC) |
Nursing homes closure threatens health care
"Almost three dozen nursing homes across Massachusetts are at risk of closing this year, threatening the ability of senior citizens to access needed care, an industry group warned.
In recent months, 20 facilities have shuttered, and another 35 could do so by the end of the year if lawmakers do not act to close a $360 million annual funding gap, according to the Massachusetts Senior Care Association.
MassHealth allocated an additional $25 million last fall to stabilize nursing homes, but the MSCA called for additional investment ahead of a Joint Committee on Elder Affairs hearing scheduled for Monday.
“It is crucial that we continue this important progress and address the growing nursing facility workforce and funding crisis, which impacts all nursing facilities — not-for-profit, for profit and family owned,” MSCA President Tara Gregorio said in a statement. “However, significantly more is needed in order to prevent many regions of the state from losing core facilities.”
Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20190404/industry-says-35-nursing-homes-at-risk-of-closure-in-massachusetts
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Thursday, April 4, 2019
Seniors - Sign up now for ArtWeek floral arrangement with Garden Club!
As part of the Town of Franklin’s ArtWeek activities, the Franklin Garden Club will partner with the Franklin Senior Center to sponsor a free, fun, hands-on floral arrangement workshop at the Franklin Senior Center on Friday, May 3 from 1:00 – 3:00 PM. Each participant will create an arrangement to take home.
No special skills are required and everyone will be able to do it. Franklin Garden Club members will provide simple design instructions and assistance. All containers and many different types of fresh flowers will be provided, along with refreshments. It is open to all seniors from Franklin and other communities. Advanced sign-up is required.
Participants must register by Friday, April 19. They may do so by either calling 508-520-4945 or in person at the Franklin Senior Center between 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM, Monday – Friday. The Center is located at 10 Daniel McCahill Street, Franklin.
Franklin Garden Club Co-Presidents Susan Childers and Janet Cederquist stated, “The Garden Club looks forward to offering this ArtWeek activity. Seniors can have fun while creating a beautiful fresh floral arrangement to take home and enjoy for many days.”
No special skills are required and everyone will be able to do it. Franklin Garden Club members will provide simple design instructions and assistance. All containers and many different types of fresh flowers will be provided, along with refreshments. It is open to all seniors from Franklin and other communities. Advanced sign-up is required.
Participants must register by Friday, April 19. They may do so by either calling 508-520-4945 or in person at the Franklin Senior Center between 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM, Monday – Friday. The Center is located at 10 Daniel McCahill Street, Franklin.
Franklin Garden Club Co-Presidents Susan Childers and Janet Cederquist stated, “The Garden Club looks forward to offering this ArtWeek activity. Seniors can have fun while creating a beautiful fresh floral arrangement to take home and enjoy for many days.”
Seniors - Sign up now for ArtWeek floral arrangement with Garden Club! |
Hear what you are missing? - Apr 10 - 1:00 PM
The Franklin Senior Center is starting a new program to support individuals experiencing hearing loss. We will have a kick-off event next week.
The program will be available every Wednesday from 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM in a dedicated room here at the Senior Center to provide:
Please feel free to share this info with your clients/friends, and please join us at our Kick-off event: Wednesday, April 10, at 1:00 PM at the Franklin Senior Center
Print or download your copy:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NfuqmAIh2DUBMnFLzTlPpjNIBuWC_dPZ/view?usp=sharing
The program will be available every Wednesday from 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM in a dedicated room here at the Senior Center to provide:
- Information, research, and referrals to hearing support services and agencies
- Information on the latest hearing assistive technology and equipment
- Information on hearing aids components and research on their effectiveness
- Behavior, communication and/or coping tips-n-tools for clients and family members
- Monthly support group meeting with guest speakers from a variety of hearing organizations
Please feel free to share this info with your clients/friends, and please join us at our Kick-off event: Wednesday, April 10, at 1:00 PM at the Franklin Senior Center
Print or download your copy:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NfuqmAIh2DUBMnFLzTlPpjNIBuWC_dPZ/view?usp=sharing
Hear what you are missing? - Apr 10 - 1:00 PM |
Edgehill, Samuels recognized for HockomockSports Boys Basketball Awards
Jalen Samuels – Franklin – Forward
Jalen Samuels (HockomockSports.com photo) |
Chris Edgehill – Franklin – Guard
Chris Edgehill (HockomockSports.com photo) |
Boys Basketball Defensive Player of the Year |
Boys Basketball Defensive Player of the Year
"Franklin senior Jalen Samuels has been named the HockmockSports.com Boys Basketball Defensive Player of the Year for the 2018-2019 season, the eighth year the award has been given out. Samuels was also named the HockomockSports.com First Team. It’s the second straight season a Panther has won the award.
Samuels was a force on the defensive end for the Panthers, who finished the season as the best defensive team in terms of points against (48.9 points per game) and the lone team to average under 50 points against this season. Samuels was a big reason for that because of his versatility and ability to guard every position.
“Jalen is a next level defender who has always been ready to take on the challenge of opposing team’s best players regardless of their position,” said Franklin coach CJ Neely. “He has guarded and shut down explosive wing players, dominant big men and all players in between. He led our team in blocks, charges, steals, and rebounds and is always willing to put his body on the line to dive for a loose ball to get a stop. He allows his teammates to be extremely aggressive with their pressure on the ball, knowing that Jalen will be there on the back line to clean up the mess if they get beat off the dribble.
Continue reading the write up at HockomockSports.com
https://hockomocksports.com/awards/boys-basketball/2018-2019/
For all the boys basketball awards
https://hockomocksports.com/awards/boys-basketball/2018-2019/
FHS boys and girls lacrosse teams top Attleboro
Via HockomockSports, we share the results of the FHS sports action on Wednesday, Apr 3, 2019
Boys Lacrosse = Franklin, 20 @ Attleboro, 0 – Final
Girls Lacrosse = Attleboro, 3 @ Franklin, 24 – Final
– The Panthers raced out to a big lead at halftime and never looked back. Franklin had 13 players register a point in the win, led by junior Kelsey MacCallum (five goals, two assists) and freshman Jackie O’Neil (two goals, four assists). Freshman Kenzie Baker scored four goals while freshman Jill Fenerty had a strong game in the midfield with six draw controls. Kyra Lyons, Sydney DiLiddo, and Rylee Fontes each scored for the Bombardiers.
For other results around the Hockomock League
https://hockomocksports.com/wednesdays-schedule-scoreboard-04-03-19/
Boys Lacrosse = Franklin, 20 @ Attleboro, 0 – Final
Girls Lacrosse = Attleboro, 3 @ Franklin, 24 – Final
– The Panthers raced out to a big lead at halftime and never looked back. Franklin had 13 players register a point in the win, led by junior Kelsey MacCallum (five goals, two assists) and freshman Jackie O’Neil (two goals, four assists). Freshman Kenzie Baker scored four goals while freshman Jill Fenerty had a strong game in the midfield with six draw controls. Kyra Lyons, Sydney DiLiddo, and Rylee Fontes each scored for the Bombardiers.
For other results around the Hockomock League
https://hockomocksports.com/wednesdays-schedule-scoreboard-04-03-19/
FHS Panthers |
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