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how those funds are to be handled from As our community begins reopening, Those in need of assistance should call
the recipient… just to CYA! Because we all continue to practice safety 211 to be connected with the Caregiver
these funds are issued by the IRS and measures such a mask wearing and safe Services Corps Help Center. Trained

not SSA, the EIP money does not get distancing. Caroline Medical Adult Day staff at the Call Center will triage the
reported on the Social Security annual Care assiduously continues to practice caller’s needs and help match them with

accounting report. the safest of measures for our clients, a volunteer. The Call Center is available
staff, and community. While we wait seven days a week and is capable of
Some folks received their EIP on
for a safer time where we all can gather taking calls in many languages.
a card, which can be used wherever
together to care for clients and caregivers
Visa debit cards are accepted. One can Also caregivers, keep in mind that
we would like to remind everyone we
buy groceries, access cash at ATMs, the Hotline phone number for AFA
haven’t stopped caring.
make purchases online, or transfer the is 866-232-8484. In addition, visit the
funds from a card to a bank account. As we all are doing our part to keep website for helpful information and
Transferring funds into a bank account our community healthy and sound, daily activity videos. Remember, the
is the safest way to handle this money we educate ourselves about innovative internet is full of helpful resources. If
because it reduces the chances of theft means to support our community’s you have internet access availability,
and fraud. As with any card, guard this safety such as Contact Tracing. Please please utilize it and explore resources.
card! If the card is lost or damaged call assist your health department when you
Moreover, beware of the scams
800-240-8100 and select Lost/Stolen receive a phone call from the Health
associated with the COVID -19 health
option to deactivate the card and order Department and answer the phone.
crisis.
a new one. Stay safe and healthy! Answering the phone and cooperating is
your part in protecting your community. Seems like the bad guys never run out of
Medical Adult Maryland has launched the new contact ideas on how to scam folks out of time

Day Care tracing incentive called COVIDLINK, and money. The criminals become more
innovatively ruthless with each new
similar to the local Health Departments.
To make contact tracing work to fi ght COVID -19 preventative method. Scams
by Carole Friend LMSW the spread of COVID-19 it is important range from coronavirus treatments,
to answer the phone. So it is important vaccines, test kits, bogus charities and
Through these times of uncertainty to take the calls coming from “MD fraudulent Contact Tracing callers. One
Caroline Medical Adult Day Care COVID” this is a call from the Maryland of the latest scam exploitations involve
would like to express our gratitude to Covidlink. Also encourage your family
all frontline workers and support service and friends to do the same. To learn more

staff members once again. It cannot be about Contact Tracing, visit Governor
stated enough; thank you to all for your Larry Hogan’s official webpage at https://

effortful unwavering diligence as you governor.maryland.gov/2020/05/21/
demonstrate dedication and courage governor-hogan-announces-launch-
during these uncharted challenges. For of-robust-contact-tracing-operation-
those who have experienced suff ering to-support-local-health-departments/.
and loss, we only fall short of words to What, August is here already?
Caregivers, we hope you are all doing
express the sadness. In these difficult The summer is almost gone
well and remembering to practice self-
times we can only offer our heartfelt and your hair is screaming,
care. Remember, if you need help call
condolences. One thing is certain, things “Help me”! We’re here to help,
the Maryland 211 for assistance and
have certainly changed. It has been said so come along.
resources. If you are in need of help
that never has a material been made
with caregiving due to Covid-19, call the
more resilient than the human spirit. Magic Mirror
Maryland Caregivers for Seniors Corp at
With that being said, once again we 211 or 800-337-8958. Seniors or their Beauty Shoppe
would like to off er an outlet for you to loved ones may request assistance from
tell us about your losses. Understanding the Caregiver Services Corps if a friend Women, Men, Children
that some have loss of family or friends, or family member who typically provides
some loss of jobs, financial security or care becomes temporarily unavailable. Cuts • Perms

social supports or even time, I am asking Volunteers can be deployed to seniors’ Color • Hi-lights!
you to write about your experiences homes to provide assistance, including Ask for Nancy or Tina
during these times and mail it to me at with maintaining daily hygiene routines,
Carole Friend c/o CMADC 403 S. 7th preparing meals, picking up groceries 370 Deep Shore Rd., Denton
410-479-0735
St., Denton, MD 21629. You may remain or medications, or connecting virtually Wed. 9-5; Thurs. 9:30-9;
anonymous. I promise you I will read with health care providers. Fri. 9-5; Sat. 8-1
your stories.
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