AARP suggests that ”if you’re one of the many older adults who want to stay in their homes as they age, you may need to make some changes. And one of the first places to consider should be the stairs. Check out eight ways experts say they can be made safer.“

https://www.aarp.org/home-family/your-home/info-2022/ways-to-make-stairs-safer-at-home.html?

And maybe you’d benefit from a professional visit to your home to assess that and other potential danger spots. Through AFCI’s free Home Safety Assessment program, you may call Occupational Therapist Brie Weisman directly to schedule an appointment:

Do you watch for all the terrific movies and community events at The Gem Theater (thegemtheater.com)? Do you miss going out because you can’t drive any more (permanently or temporarily)? Are you no longer able to visit your dear friend because you can’t drive? Are you missing church services? Well, the AFCI Neighbor to Neighbor (N2N) program can help you. You may request a free ride for almost any occasion, in our local area and some locations outside the Bethel Area community. Call 207-824-4444 to request a ride (at least 3 days ahead). N2N volunteers not only like to drive, but more important, they like the interaction with their riders.

Community
“Six Foods to Skip After 50”

https://www.aarp.org/health/healthy-living/info-2021/foods-to-avoid-after-50.html?

And for a “Healthy Eating – Tune Up for Winter,” Cathi DiCocco will offer an interactive, fun cooking
demonstration with practical information about saving time and money while eating well. Tuesday, October 25, 4-6 p.m. at Dicocoa’s, 125 Main Street, Bethel – part of WMSC’s To Your Health program. Reserve early by calling Lynne Zimmerman, 207-595-0780.

Bethel Food Pantry, first and third Wednesday of each month, 9-2.

Community Suppers (free, open to all) – Wednesday, October 26, 4:30-6, Bethel Alliance Church. Eat-in or take-out.

Conversation, coffee and a bagel or doughnut, every Thursday, 9-noon, Bethel Alliance Church; come for one hour or all three.

Tips
Get your COVID booster shot (to combat the new Omicron variant)! At Walgreens and other locations. For more information, https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2022/s0901-covid-19-booster.html.

Read why AARP says that older adults should also get flu vaccinations:
https://www.aarp.org/health/conditions-treatments/info-2022/older-adults-high-dose-flu-shot.html?

Learn about the new Maine property tax stabilization bill – also called a “tax freeze” bill – at
https://www.mainepublic.org/politics/2022-08-05/new-maine-law-allowing-seniors-to-freeze-property-taxes-takes-effect.

All AFCI services are free. To request any above-mentioned service: 207-824-4444. For information, inquiries and suggestions – email: [email protected], visit our Facebook page or website
www.agefriendlybethel.org. We love to hear from you!