Wednesday, April 24, 2024

The Massachusetts Department of Public Health recently adopted new guidance for individuals with respiratory infections, including COVID

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The Massachusetts Department of Public Health recently adopted new guidance for individuals with respiratory infections, including COVID. This guidance manages illnesses like flu, COVID, and RSV in the same manner. To review the full guidance, visit: https://www.mass.gov/info-details/staying-home-to-prevent-the-spread-of-respiratory-viruses 

Some of the key points:

There is no longer a mandatory 5 day isolation period for COVID.

You can resume normal activities with precautions if: 

a.      You have not had a fever for at least 24 hours without the use of fever reducing medicines; AND 

b.      Your other symptoms are improving AND

c.      For at least the first 5 days after you resume normal activities, you take extra precautions:

1.      Wear a mask anytime you are indoors around other people 

2.      Frequent handwashing

3.      Avoid spending time with people who are at increased risk for severe disease

 

Please reach out to the Health Department if you have any questions.

Sharon Cameron
Director of Health
Human and Social Services
City of Peabody
24 Lowell Street
Peabody MA 01960/978-538-5920
(she, her, hers)

Monday, April 22, 2024

Concerned About Medicare Costs? There May Be Help!

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Did you know that our Social Services department provides assistance and guidance in so many areas, including health insurance, public benefits, referrals and more? For more information, please speak to one of our SHINE counselors, Sheila, Maryanne, Sandra or Amber.

Monday, April 8, 2024

Get Help Finding a Ride - Mass.gov

Get help finding a ride

Information to help seniors, people with disabilities, and others find a ride in Massachusetts.
 
 
 
 

Citizens Inn Resource Schedule April 2024

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Peabody Free Meal Programs April 2024

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The National Stroke Association | Act FAST

This information is being shared by Peabody TRIAD in honor of National Stroke Month. The Peabody TRIAD Council consists of Seniors and Law Enforcement working together to develop and implement policies and programs to reduce criminal victimization, promote crime prevention and safety awareness, and serve the needs of the senior community in Peabody. In addition, the Council designs and supports programs to improve the quality of life for our senior citizens. The Peabody TRIAD Council believes they have the ability to make a difference in our community and are dedicated to serving our city and its residents.

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Friday, February 23, 2024

Roger B. Trask - Adult Day Health Program - Peter A. Torigian Senior Center

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This information is being shared by Peabody TRIAD in honor of Family Caregivers. The Peabody TRIAD Council consists of Seniors and Law Enforcement working together to develop and implement policies and programs to reduce criminal victimization, promote crime prevention and safety awareness, and serve the needs of the senior community in Peabody. In addition, the Council designs and supports programs to improve the quality of life for our senior citizens. The Peabody TRIAD Council believes they have the ability to make a difference in our community and are dedicated to serving our city and its residents.





Friday, February 9, 2024

Peabody - Social Services | 978-538-6339

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SOCIAL SERVICES

6 ALLENS LANE PEABODY, MA 01960

City of Peabody, Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Social Services Taking action to improve wellbeing and create lasting positive change - in Peabody, our families, and in ourselves. Our mission is to enhance positive outcomes for Peabody residents and their families while creating a healthier community for all who live, work, or play in Peabody.

The City of Peabody Division of Social Services supports the wellbeing of Peabody residents through identifying needs, providing crisis stabilization, and coordinating access to physical, mental, and behavioral health care services; coordinating and planning for after care needs; providing short-term emotional support and counseling, coordinating of substance use prevention programs in Peabody, including opioid-use prevention and opioid-use harm reduction and treatment programs, as well as primary prevention programs that foster positive youth development, and making referrals to community resources for additional supports, assistance, and safety.

Wednesday, February 7, 2024

We Care Resource Guide

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Cataldo Ambulance Service, Inc. | Education | Services | Clinics | Medical Transportation | Non-Emergency Transportation | Special Events

This information is being shared by Peabody TRIAD. Cataldo Ambulance is a member of the Peabody TRIAD Council which also consists of Seniors and Law Enforcement working together to develop and implement policies and programs to reduce criminal victimization, promote crime prevention and safety awareness, and serve the needs of the senior community in Peabody. In addition, the Council designs and supports programs to improve the quality of life for our senior citizens. The Peabody TRIAD Council believes they have the ability to make a difference in our community and are dedicated to serving our city and its residents.  

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024

Caregiver Webinar Series by Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder

This information is being shared by Peabody TRIAD in honor of National Family Caregiver Month. The Peabody TRIAD Council consists of Seniors and Law Enforcement working together to develop and implement policies and programs to reduce criminal victimization, promote crime prevention and safety awareness, and serve the needs of the senior community in Peabody. In addition, the Council designs and supports programs to improve the quality of life for our senior citizens. The Peabody TRIAD Council believes they have the ability to make a difference in our community and are dedicated to serving our city and its residents.  

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