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Cold Weather Safety Tips for Seniors ❄️
As cold weather approaches, seniors need to take a few extra precautions to protect their health, stay safe at home, and make sure they have the supplies and support they need. For older adults, cold temperatures can be especially dangerous because the body may have more difficulty regulating temperature, and certain medications or health conditions…
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🍂 September is Fall Prevention Month!
A fall can happen in an instant, but taking a few simple steps can help keep you safe and independent. 💙 Here are some ways to fall-proof your home and your daily routine: 👟 Wear the right shoesChoose sturdy, well-fitting shoes with non-slip soles. Avoid walking in socks or slippers that don’t provide good support.…
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A New Opportunity for West Virginians with Medicare Supplement Plans 🎂
New “Birthday Rule” May Give You More Options West Virginia has a new law that gives people enrolled in Medicare Supplement (Medigap) plans an opportunity each year to review their coverage and potentially switch to a different Medigap plan without medical underwriting. The new law, House Bill 4869, became effective June 11, 2026. Under the…
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September 2026 Newsletter 📥
🍂 Our September Newsletter is here! 🍂 A new month means plenty of exciting things happening at Marion County Senior Citizens, Inc.! Our September newsletter is filled with upcoming activities, special events, important information, lunch menus, and more from our senior centers. Be sure to take a look and see what’s happening this month. We…
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Received a Package You Didn’t Order? 📦 It Could Be a Scam
Have you ever received a package you didn’t order? While it may seem like a harmless mistake—or even a free gift—it could actually be part of a scam. One common scheme is known as a “brushing scam.” In this type of scam, someone sends an inexpensive item to your address, often using your name without…
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MCSC, Inc. Receives Legislative Economic Development Assistance (LEDA) grant
We were honored to welcome two special guests to Tuesday’s MCSC, Inc. Board of Directors meeting—Delegate Philip Mallow and Marion County Commissioner Ernie VanGilder. During the meeting, Delegate Mallow and Commissioner Vangilder presented the Board with a Legislative Economic Development Assistance (LEDA) grant for $6,500 that Delegate Mallow secured to help MCSC, Inc. offset the…
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August 2026 Newsletter
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Turning 65 Soon? Your Medicare Enrollment Checklist ✔️
Are you or a loved one approaching age 65? Your Medicare Initial Enrollment Period is a 7-month window that begins 3 months before your 65th birthday month, includes your birthday month, and ends 3 months after. Use this step-by-step countdown to make sure you get covered on time and avoid lifelong late-enrollment penalties: 🙋 Still…
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July 2026 Newsletter 📥
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Helping Marion County Seniors Keep Their Pets by Their Side 🐾
At Marion County Senior Citizens, Inc., we understand the deep bond between seniors and their pets. For many older adults, pets are more than companions — they’re family, providing comfort, purpose, and unconditional love. Our Pet Assistance Program is designed to help seniors 60 and older in Marion County keep their beloved pets healthy, happy,…
