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<\/a><\/p>\nFirstStop Martha\u2019s Vineyard<\/a>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0FirstStop MV is an Island-wide, community driven initiative to support the health and wellness of our community by connecting people to information and critical resources for Island seniors. Search the\u00a0online database by keyword or topic in order to locate a service provider or other resource that may be able to help you or your loved ones. You may also call the FirstStop MV office at\u00a0<\/span>774-549-0555<\/span>\u00a0to speak with a staff person who can give you information about how to locate\u00a0services.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider divider_weight=”4px” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” border_radii=”on|9px|9px|9px|9px” border_color_all=”#000000″ global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n NN\/LM National Network of Libraries of Medicine<\/a> \u2013\u00a0Advancing the progress of medicine and improving the public health through access to health information.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider divider_weight=”4px” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” border_radii=”on|9px|9px|9px|9px” border_color_all=”#000000″ global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Upisland Council on Aging<\/a> \u00a0\u2013 Council on Aging helps to identify the physical and social needs and interests of senior residents in the towns of West Tisbury, Chilmark and Aquinnah. This includes educating the community to these needs and to design, coordinate and implement programs and services for elder persons sixty years or age of older. Services are continually provided to improve the quality of life of elders by assisting them in remaining as physically mobile, mentally alert and socially active as possible.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider divider_weight=”4px” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” border_radii=”on|9px|9px|9px|9px” border_color_all=”#000000″ global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Mayo Clinic \u2013 \u00a0Healthy Lifestyle \u2013 Healthy Aging<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 Healthy aging: Beyond 50.\u00a0Healthy aging is a hot topic. Whether you\u2019re concerned about weight gain, sex drive or chronic diseases, the key to healthy aging is a healthy lifestyle. Eating a variety of nutritious foods, practicing portion control and including physical activity in your daily routine can go a long way toward promoting healthy aging. The Mayo Clinic offers healthy aging advise.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider divider_weight=”4px” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” border_radii=”on|9px|9px|9px|9px” border_color_all=”#000000″ global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n The Vineyard Health Care Access Program<\/a> \u2013 The Vineyard Health Care Access Program is a community-based service of Dukes County that connects residents of Martha\u2019s Vineyard with health benefits.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider divider_weight=”4px” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” border_radii=”on|9px|9px|9px|9px” border_color_all=”#000000″ global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider divider_weight=”4px” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” border_radii=”on|9px|9px|9px|9px” border_color_all=”#000000″ global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Dementia Support and Resources – Clamnet.org<\/a><\/p>\n HealthlinePlus<\/a><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider divider_weight=”4px” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” border_radii=”on|9px|9px|9px|9px” border_color_all=”#000000″ global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”|600|||||||” text_font_size=”18px” text_orientation=”center” border_radii=”on|2px|2px|2px|2px” border_width_all=”2px” border_color_all=”#000000″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n CLICK HERE to see Eastham Library Dementia and Memory Loss Resource Guide. All books are available to all CLAMS patrons.<\/a><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/westtisburylibrary.org\/publiclibrary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/nnlm.png\")
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