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The meeting of the Area Agency on Aging Board will be on March 23, 2010.  As always everyone is welcome.  If you interested in March's agenda it will be posted after March 17 - Board Agenda

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The Community Caring Council of Cape Girardeau has a Senior Calendar.  For their calendar please go to their website - Community Caring Council Senior Calendar

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Let's Get Fit - "March into Heart Health"

It is the the new walking program sponsored by AARP, Regional Arthritis Center, Cross Trails, The Dept. of Health & Senior Services, St. Francis Hospital, Southeast Missouri Hospital, University of MO. Extension & The SEMO Area Agency on Aging.  The first meeting will be held on March 11 at the SE Missouri Hospital Health Point Plaza.  They will check your blood pressure, body mass index, balance and flexibility.  At the final meeting on May 13 they will do all this again and you will be delighted at how your numbers have improved.  There will be two more meeting on April 1 and April 22 at St. Francis Medical Center's Fitness Plus.   If you are interested and need more information or would like to register, please call Jackie at our office 573-335-3331 or toll free 1-800-392-8771.

Walk for Health 2010 in Doniphan begins March 4 at Emmanuel Baptist Church.  There will be three more meetings on March 28, April 15 and May 13.  Bring a sack lunch and join the fun.

Walk the Walk 2010 in Caruthersville begins April 13 at the Community Center.  There will be two more meetings on April 13 and June 1. 
At all the programs you will be given pedometers and health screenings.  Please come and Let's Get Fit. 

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Falls Prevention Program

The Area Agencies on Aging in Missouri have started a "Steady as you go" program to help prevent falls.  Mary Kay Day is now available to provide information that will help people realize how serious falls can be and how best to prevent them.  She will be visiting the seniors centers in our 18 county area.  This will be an opportunity for you to ask questions and learn about safety issues in and around your home.  Be sure to check with the senior center in your area to learn when these programs will be available.  Stay and have a delicious lunch too! 

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Grandparent Support Groups

Support groups aren't "pity parties".  These grandparents don't sit around feeling sorry for themselves.  They work together to make things better.  A support group lets you meet other people who are going through the same thing you are.  You find out how other people learn to cope with their new responsibilities, and you get practical information that can help you and your grandchild.  Most meetings have an educational program and a light lunch.  Occasional group outings are planned by some of the support groups. 

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Circuit Breaker time is here!

The Missouri Property Tax Credit Program also known as the Circuit Breaker program offers eligible individuals a rebate for rent paid to an entity that pays property or if you pay property tax. Eligibility criteria include having income of less than $30,000 for an individual or $34,000 for a married couple, 65 or older, or 100% disabled, and a resident of Missouri the entire filing year.  Volunteers have been trained to assist with the filing of these forms for those who need assistance.  You should be able to provide verification of your rent paid and/or your paid property tax receipt and verification of your income and address when making an appointment with the volunteer.

Following are a few places where volunteers will be available to assist:

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