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Farmers' Market Senior Coupons

Elder Services of Worcester Area's Nutrition Program and Friendly House wish to announce the MA Dept. of Agricultural Resources Farmers' Market Senior Coupon Kick Off Events.

Monday July 17th   
9:30 am - 12noon
Worcester Youth Center
(Beaver Brook) 
306 Chandler St, Worcester

(date to be determined for the
Worcester Senior Center distribution)

  • As available, first come, first serve
  • Distribution will begin July 17th; coupons must be redeemed by October 31, 2017


Eligibility requirements:

  • Recipients must be at least 60 years old
  • Must meet federal income requirement; at or less than 185% of poverty level; at or less than 22,311 annual / $1,859 per month income. 
  • Picture ID, proof of address, and recipient signature required
  
 More information:
  • Friendly House: 508-755-4362
July 2017 Menu
July menu highlights

Picnic Lunches on Monday July 3rd and  Thursday July 20th.  

Please note: The Nutrition Program is closed for the holiday on Tuesday July 4th; meals will not be served or delivered on this day.



Special Lunches
Reservations are required. 

A sian Vegan Meal
Worcester Senior Center  
Thursday July 13th
508- 799-8070

See your Dining Manager for Picnic style meals at your location.

Tuesdays & Thursdays
Kosher  Meals
Bet Shalom Apartments  
RSVP 2 days in advance
508-756-7109 ext. 232

Elder Care Q&A - July 2017 - The Care And Treatment Of Sciatic Pain

Q:Is sciatic nerve pain something I just have to put up with?


A: No, sciatic pain does not have to be a chronic condition. The medical condition called “sciatica” is a major cause of work absenteeism and a major financial burden to both employers and our health care system.  Your sciatic nerve is the largest nerve in your body. It begins as  a bundle of nerves in your lower back and passes through your pelvis and down the back of each thigh. In the back of the thigh, the sciatic nerve splits into two smaller nerves called the tibial nerve and the peroneal nerve. The sciatic nerve carries impulses from nerves in your lower back to the muscles and nerves in buttocks, thighs, and lower legs. Sciatic pain consists of leg pain, which feels like a ‘pinched nerve’ or cramp, that can shoot down your leg to your foot, making sitting or standing very painful. Sciatica can occur suddenly, or  develop gradually. You might feel a numbness, or a burning or tingling ("pins and needles") sensation in your legs or toes.

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Do you have a favorite meal? Have a question about a meal's nutritional content? Interested in having us serve something different? 

We want to hear from you!

The Nutrition program invites you to bring us your comments, questions and suggestions.  You may call us between the hours of 8:00am-4:00pm at 508-852-3205 or you may email the nutrition staff anytime at nutrition@eswa.org

The Nutrition Project is administered by Elder Services of Worcester Area, Inc. and receives federal
financial support under the Older Americans Act provided by the Central  Massachusetts Agency on Aging and the Massachusetts  Executive Office of Elder Affairs.  Funders also include United Way of Central Massachusetts,  Greater Worcester  Community Foundation, local Councils on Aging,  participant donations, grants and individual support.
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