Consumer Corner

CONSUMER CORNER

Swine Flu Fact Sheets

Swine Flu Fact Sheet - English

Swine Flu Fact Sheet - Spanish

Flu Season Awareness

MDPH List of Resources for Flu Season
(this page also contains a link to the order form to order Flu Care at Home materials)

NCOA — Re-Forming Health Care:

Americans Speak Out about Chronic Conditions & the Pursuit of Healthier Lives

AARP's Public Policy Institute

Planning Complete Streets for an Aging America

Food Stamps/SNAP: A Fork-Ready Stimulus

The Impact of Food Stamp/SNAP on the Massachusetts Economy & State Budget

MASS DOR New Webpage
Information for Senior Citizens & Retirees

MASS DOR has added a new webpage for senior citizens - now it's easier to find the information online.

New Ruling on Massachusetts Utility Discounts

Utility Rights training, Boston, November 7, 2008, with Charlie Harak, National Consumer Law Center

No Waiting Period on Massachusetts Utility Discounts

Interest Rates Dropping for Eligible — Making Home Affordable

Interest rates are slated to drop to as low as approx. 4 1/2% for those who are eligible.

Perkins Braille & Talking Book Library and Adaptive Technology

MMA (Mass Municipal Association) — FREE Home Energy Seminars

"We believe our retiree-specific seminars would be ideal for the populations served by local Massachusetts Councils on Aging." — Cate Gannon, MMA

MMA Flyer on FREE Home Energy Seminars

Energy Host Responsibilities

AARP Foundation — Economic Crisis Resources

Economic Crisis Resources, December 2008

TV Analog to Digital Conversion

Information from the Massachusetts Department of Telecommunications and Cable

Cataract Awareness

Seniors Taking Charge: Cataract Awareness

Prepaid Debit Card for SS or SSI Payments

The Direct Express ® Debit MasterCard ®

Stay Cool During Hot, Humid Weather

EOEA Tips for Seniors: Stay Cool During Hot, Humid Weather

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