Page 10 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, AUGUST 7, 2026 OBITUARIE Carol A. (Malio) Cogliano O f Saugus. Died on Wednesday, July 29th at The Residence at Melrose Station at the age of 84. She was the wife of the late Andrew J. Cogliano. A lifelong resident of Saugus, Mrs. Cogliano was the daughter of the late William and Ida (DeVito) Malio. She was a longtime hairdresser. Mrs. Cogliano is survived by her daughter, Kathy Weishaar and her husband Richard of Middleton; three sons, Andrew J. Cogliano, Jr. and his wife Brenda, Anthony CogliSOUNDS | FROM PAGE 7 who are interested in applying for any of those paid positions, please contact the Town Clerk’s Offi ce at 781-231-4102 or 4013. In-Person Early Voting set for Aug. 22 This week, the Town Clerk’s Offi ce also released information for those registered voters who don’t want to wait until Sept. 1 to vote. In-Person Early Voting for the Sept. 1 State Primary Election will begin on Saturday, Aug. 22, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. in the Community Room of the Saugus Public Library at 295 Central St. Voters should enter through the Taylor Street Entrance. This is also the last day to register to vote in the election. In-Person Early Voting will be held for fi ve additional days, as follows: • Monday, August 24, 2026 – 8:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. • Tuesday, August 25, 2026 – 8:15 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. • Wednesday, August 26, 2026 – 8:15 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. • Thursday, August 27, 2026 – 8:15 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. • Friday, August 28, 2026 – 8:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saugus United Parish Food Pantry The Saugus United Parish Food Pantry will be open today (Friday, August 7), from 9:30-11 a.m. at 50 Essex St. in the basement of Cliftondale Congregational Church. The food pantry welcomes all neighbors facing food insecurity on Friday mornings. Volunteers are also welcome. Please call the Food PanGabriela, Sophia, Alexa, Anthony, Sage, Paisley and Mila; and three great grandchildren, Luciana, Lelia and Beau. She was predeceased by her daughter, Lisa Marie Cogliano and her brother, Joseph Malio. Relatives and friends were ano and his wife Therese and Scott Cogliano and Stephanie Fernandez all of Saugus; eleven grandchildren, Nick, Cassandra, Chelsea, Richard, Jr., invited to attend visiting hours in the Bisbee-Porcella Funeral Home, Saugus on Sunday, August 2. A funeral was held from the funeral home of Monday followed by a funeral mass in Blessed Sacrament Church, Saugus. Interment in Riverside Cemetery in Saugus. Donations in Carol’s memory may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association of Massachusetts at alz.org/manh. Sa Sa a Sa y Senior enior Sen by Jim Miller Doctor Visits Without the Drive: How Medicare Covers Telehealth Dear Savvy Senior, I don’t drive much anymore, so getting to the doctor can be a hassle. They suggested telehealth visits, but I’m not very tech savvy. How does Medicare cover these kinds of appointments? --Trying to Keep Up Dear Trying, You’re certainly not alone. Many older adults are running into the same issue. Getting to appointments is not as easy as it used to be, and the idea of using technology for doctor visits can feel a little intimidating at fi rst. The good news is that telehealth has made it much easier to get care without leaving home, and it’s usually much simpler to use than people expect. Medicare covers many of these services, too, making it easier to stay connected with your health care providers. Here’s a look at how it works and what Medicare pays for. Kids attending Tuesday night’s Starlight Cinema Movie Night got to pose for memorable photos in front of a giant popcorn-themed arch. (Courtesy photo of SaugusTV) try Offi ce (781-233-2663) or go to the website (cliftondalecc. org) for details. KOC Crafts fair tomorrow The Saugus Knights of Columbus No. 1829 will host a crafts fair tomorrow (Saturday, Aug. 8) from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 57 Appleton St. in Saugus: baked goods, candles, handmade textiles, jewelry, wood carving and much more. Visitors can also enjoy making their own sundaes or enjoy popcorn, hot dogs, hot coff ee, donuts and raffl es. Children’s Festival at the Iron Works Aug. 12 The Saugus River Watershed Council and the Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site will be collaborating on a night of family fun next Wednesday (Aug. 12), beginning at 6 p.m. at the Iron Works. This year’s Saugus River Picnic & Children’s Festival will be a free family night for kids and will feature games, refreshing snacks, environmental activities, crafts and music. The event will coincide with the free Summer Concert Series. The Squeezebox Stompers (Cajun, Zydeco, Blues, Folk) are set to perform. This week’s “Shout Outs” Precinct 6 Town Meeting Member Jeanie Bartolo, the loyal reader who initiated the weekly “Shout Outs” feature for “The Sounds of Saugus” column, offered this one: “This ‘Shout Out’ is for Chris Tarantino, Coach of the Saugus Sachems Track Camp for placing fi rst among the 18 teams competing! Congratulations to Chris and the 64 young Saugus athletes who participated. You are the pride of Saugus!” Here’s a collective “Shout Out,” taken from the Saugus Firefi ghters Local 1003 Facebook Page: THE SOUNDS | SEE PAGE 11 What is telehealth? Telehealth is simply a way to see or talk to your doctor from home using a phone, tablet or computer. Visits can be done by video, where you and your doctor can see and talk to each other, or sometimes by a regular phone call. And don’t worry, you don’t need to be a tech expert. Many doctor’s offi ces use simple systems and will walk you through it step by step. In some cases, all you have to do is click a link they send you or answer your phone at the scheduled time. It’s also important to understand that telehealth visits are not just quick chats. They are considered full medical appointments. Your doctor can go over symptoms, review medications, discuss test results and recommend treatment, much like an in person visit. Does Medicare cover it? Yes, Medicare does cover many telehealth services. While telehealth has been part of Medicare for years, it was expanded signifi - cantly during the COVID 19 pandemic so people could safely get care from home. Those expanded benefi ts are still in place today. Right now, Medicare allows you to receive telehealth services from home no matter where you live. Covered visits include a wide range of care, such as reviewing lab results, managing prescriptions, routine checkups, preventive screenings and even evaluating minor illnesses like colds, coughs or infections. In many cases, follow up visits and ongoing care for chronic conditions can also be handled this way. Another big plus is fl exibility. If you are not comfortable with video or do not have internet access, some telehealth visits can still be done using just a regular phone call. And it is not limited to your primary doctor. Many types of health care providers can off er telehealth services. What’s ahead? Here’s where things get a little uncertain. The expanded telehealth coverage that began during the pandemic is not permanent, at least not yet. Under current law, these broader telehealth benefi ts are set to continue through Dec. 31, 2027. After that, Medicare will likely scale back coverage to more limited rules unless Congress steps in and extends the changes. Even so, some telehealth services are expected to continue long term. Mental and behavioral health care, diabetes education, nutrition therapy and certain dialysis related visits should still be covered. Audio-only phone visits for mental health care are also expected to remain available. If you are curious about telehealth, start by calling your doctor’s offi ce and asking what options they off er. They can guide you through the process and help you feel comfortable before your fi rst appointment. It may feel unfamiliar at fi rst, but many people fi nd that once they try telehealth, it’s a simple and convenient way to stay on top of their health, especially when getting to appointments is diffi cult. Send your questions or comments to questions@savvysenior.org, or to Savvy Senior,P.O. Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070. nr ior
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