Get Your Coronavirus Questions Answered

Monday, October 26 6:00-7:00pm

The Weston Board of Health and Weston Public School Director of Health Services will be hosting a Forum on COVID-19 (Coronavirus) to answer your questions.
Submit questions in advance to COVIDquestions@WestonMA.gov
Join the meeting via this link

Questions already received include what to do if you test positive for Coronavirus or are in close contact with someone who has, the Massachusetts Travel Order in the context of Thanksgiving and the winter holidays, and what the Commonwealth of Massachusetts is doing as we prepare for the cold weather months and an expected rise in positive cases across the state. Submit your question today!

Ask a Nurse - Weston Resident COVID-19 Questions can be submitted to: COVIDquestions@westonma.gov

Virtual Caregiver Workshop: Caregiver Burnout Prevention

Monday, November 16th 4:00-5:00pm via Zoom

Join Springwell Inc. and Dr. Katherine King, PsyD for a free workshop in the comfort of your home. Learn several science-backed stress management skills to soothe your challenging emotions, relax your nervous system, and improve your mental wellness. Assess your current well-being, consider your personal strengths and values, and learn why managing your own health is a crucial part of the caregiving journey. Join this interactive workshop to practice new skills and have your questions answered.

This is a virtual workshop hosted by Springwell and open to current caregivers who live or care for someone who lives in Belmont, Brookline, Needham, Newton, Waltham, Watertown, Wellesley or Weston. To sign up visit: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Caregiver1
For questions: Contact Carly Kascak, Caregiver Specialist: ckascak@springwell.com or 617-926-4100 X 297

Medicare Open Enrollment:

What you need to know

As you may know, there are changes to Medicare every year. In this recorded presentation led by Weston’s SHINE counselors you will learn about the 2021 changes and how they may affect you. It will also include an overview of Medicare for those who are approaching Medicare eligibility or who are already enrolled in Medicare.

Presentation link:
https://weston.vod.castus.tv/vod/?video=f0534107-f4c3-4de8-9ef2-ceb2accff0ba

For those on Medicare, changes to your coverage can be made during Open Enrollment, October 15–December 7. SHINE counselors provide free Medicare counseling to help your compare your options. Call the COA to sign up for a phone appointment.