THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, February 7, 2020 ~ OP-ED ~ Page 7 Safe Communities Act promotes public safety, strengthens civil rights By State Senator Jason Lewis E very resident of Massachusetts has a constitutional right to be free and safe. The Massachusetts state constitution, the world’s oldest functioning written constitution, declares that “All people are born free and equal and have certain natural, essential and unalienable rights; among which may be reckoned the right of enjoying and defending their lives and liberties; that of acquiring, possessing and protecting property; in fine, that of seeking and obtaining their safety and happiness.” Jason Lewis State Senator This means that every Massachusetts resident has a right to freedom and safety when dropping their kids off at school, visiting a government building like a courthouse or Town Hall, calling 911 for help in an emergency, or pulling over to ask a local police officer for assistance. It is simple to understand that our communities are more secure, more tightly knit, and more hospitable when every resident is safe and free in their interactions with the community and with their local government. But because of cruel and draconian federal immigration policies, which indiscriminately target undocumented immigrants for deportation instead of foMVES to hold free course for family caregivers of loved ones with Alzheimer’s and ementia I f you are a family caregiver working to support the needs of a loved one with Alzheimer’s or dementia, there is now help. Mystic Valley Elder Services (MVES) will be holding its free, six-session course The Savvy Caregiver Program at MVES (300 Commercial St., #19, in Malden) on Thursdays from March 26 through April 30, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. for family and friends who are active caregivers. The course will provide you with the information, skills and support you need to provide top-quality care to the person ou don’t have to be a senior to attend! The Senior you love while taking care of yourself. As a caregiver, you deserve to be confident that you’re making your loved one’s life better. Don’t let anxiety define your life; you deserve to feel competent and skilled. Don’t spend your days questioning your own ability to provide care. The course will provide you with essential information and resources: • Understand the impact of dementia on your loved one and on you. • Learn skills for managing daily life without burning yourCenter Book Group, under the guided leadership of Carmen Arnone, meets monthly (third Tuesday of the month) in the library at the Malden Senior Center. On February 18 at 11:00 a.m., the group will discuss the Malden Reads 2020 book selection, “Fahrenheit 451” by Ray Bradbury. All who have recently read the book are welcome to join the group. Please RSVP to maldenself out. • Take control of your time and set goals for yourself and your household. • Grow into a stronger communicator. • Strengthen your family’s resources and resilience. Registration is free, but required. To register or for more information, please call Kathy Learned at 781-388-2350. With advanced notice, MVES can help connect you with a trained companion to stay with your loved one while you attend the workshops. “Fahrenheit 451” book discussion – Feb. 18 at Malden Senior Center Y LAW OFFICES OF JOSEPH D. CATALDO, P.C. “ATTORNEYS AND COUNSELORS AT LAW” • ESTATE/MEDICAID PLANNING • WEALTH MANAGEMENT • WILLS/TRUSTS/ESTATES • RETIREMENT PLANNING • INCOME TAX PREPARATION • ELDER LAW 369 Broadway, Everett, MA 02149 (617)-381-9600 JOSEPH D. CATALDO, CPA, MST, PFS, ESQUIRE. AICPA Personal Financial Specialist Designee reads@gmail.com. The discussion lasts for about an hour. The Malden Senior Center is located at 7 Washington St. in Malden. 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