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Directory of Services Adult Day Care ..............................6 Advocacy ......................................6 Aging Service Access Points .......7 Alzheimer’s Care ..........................10 see also- Home Care .......................27 see also- Housing- Assisted Living ...29 see also- Nursing Homes ...............39 Attorneys, Elder Law ....................10 Banks ........................................11 Cemetery & Mausoleum ............11 Community Services ...................11 Consumer Protection ................12 Counseling Services .................13 Cremation Services ....................13 Disability Services Support ........13 Downsizing Services .................16 Driver Safety ................................16 Education / EmploymentTraining ...19 Elder Abuse ................................21 Elder Services ..............................21 Estate Planning .......................22 Family Caregiver Support ..........22 Financial Assistance ...................24 Financial Management ...............24 Fuel / Energy Assistance .............26 Funeral Homes ..........................27 Geriatric Care Managers ..............27 Health Care Education & Support ..27 Health Care Services ..................27 Health Maintenance Organizations .............................27 Hearing Aids / Testing .................27
Home Care ...................................27 Home Repair Services .................28 Hospice Care ...............................28 Hospitals ....................................29 Housing, Assisted Living .............29 Housing Authorities ....................30 Housing, Independent Living ......35 Housing Information & Referral ...35 Housing, Retirement Communities 36 Housing, Subsidized Elderly ........36 Information & Referral Services ....37 Insurance and Financial Assistance .................................37 Legal Assistance ........................37
Marketing to Seniors & Caregivers 38 Mental Health ...........................38 Nursing Homes ............................38 Nutrition .....................................39 Pension Plan Assistance ...........40 Prescription Drug Assistance ......40 Real Estate Services ....................41 Rehabilitation Hospitals ..............41 Rehabilitation & Skilled Nursing Services .........................41 Rest Homes ...............................42 Reverse Mortgages ....................42 Transportation .............................42 Veterans Services .......................46
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ADULT FAMILY CARE
Become a Caregiver in Your Own Home Seven Hills Family Services Adult Family Care (AFC) provides home-based support for seniors, and adults with disabilities, who are unable to live independently in the community and require assistance with activities of daily living. AFC caregivers can be a family member or non-relative. In some cases, a family member may already be caring for a loved one and may qualify for AFC supports, which include: • 24-Hr. Case Management • Nursing Oversight • Home Visits
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Ongoing Trainings Paid Respite Paid Room & Board Tax-Free Stipend
Caregivers provide all the comforts of home, ensuring safety, wellbeing, and community engagement. If you would like to become an AFC caregiver, or if you are already caring for a loved one in your home, you may qualify for the Seven Hills AFC program. To learn more, contact 508.796.1868 or afc@sevenhills.org, today!
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MA Resources 2021-2022 ADULT DAY CARE Catholic Charities Worcester 10 Hammond St., Worcester 508-798-0191 www.ccworc.org The Club at Mary Ann Morse at Heritage 747 Water St., Framingham 508-665-5300 www.maryannmorse.org/social-day-program Adult social day program SALMON Adult Day Health, Natick Three Vision Drive, Route 9 West, Natick 508-655-9767 www.SalmonHealth.com
SALMON Adult Day Health, Northbridge 65 Beaumont Drive, P.O. Box 940, Northbridge 508-234-6481 www.SalmonHealth.com St. Mary Healthcare 39 Queen St., Worcester 508-753-4791 www.stmaryhc.com
ADVOCACY AARP Massachusetts 1 Beacon St., Suite 2301, Boston 866-448-3621; http:// states.aarp.org/region/ massachusetts The state office of AARP, a national organization, providing local information,
advocacy and community service Age Strong Commission Boston One City Hall Square, #271B, Boston; 617-635-4366 www.boston. gov/departments/age-strong-commission; Serves Boston Boston Ctr. for Independent Living 60 Temple Place, Suite 5, Boston 617-338-6665; www.bostoncil.org Works to promote the civil rights of all people with disabilities and responds with programs and services Fletcher Tilton PC 370 Main St., 12th Floor, Worcester 508-459-8000 www.FletcherTilton.com
Christopher Heights™ Assisted Living Communities Offer Lifestyle Packages for Every Season of Your Life Christopher Heights Assisted Living now offers Senior Lifestyle Plans to fit your way of life while providing quality care in a warm and supportive environment. Enjoy everything our community has to offer as well as the freedom of your own apartment. Whatever the season, Christopher Heights has options! Call us today for more information, we’d love to hear from you. Visit our website to discover other locations, get more information, or apply today! www.christopherheights.com
Stephanie Northstrom • 508-281-8001
Laura Crosetti • 508-949-0400
Melissa Esteves • 508-792-1456
Greater Boston Legal Services 197 Friend St., Boston 800-323-3205; www.gbls.org Answers queries and provides free advice and legal representation to clients.
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Massachusetts Senior Care Association www.macalltocare.org
Health Care for All One Federal St., Boston 617-350-7279; www.hcfama.org Seeks to create a consumer-centered healthcare system that provides comprehensive, affordable, accessible, culturally competent, high-quality care and consumer education for everyone, especially the most vulnerable
Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder Affairs One Ashburton Place, 5th floor, Boston Main number: 617-727-7750, (800) 243-4636 Open M-F 9am-5pm Toll Free Elder Abuse Hotline: (800) 922-2275 Elder Abuse Hotline is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Toll Free Connect to local elder service agency: 800-243-4636 Open M-F 9am-5pm MassRelay Number: 711 / (800) 439-0183 / (877) 752-2388: Voice / (800) 439-2370:TTY/ASC11 www.mass.gov/orgs/executive-office-of-elder-affairs
Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative www.mahealthyagingcollaborative. org
Massachusetts Senior Action Council 109 Myrtle St. Suite 112, Quincy 617-284-1234 www.masssenioraction.org Committed to empowering seniors and others to act collectively to promote the rights and well-being of all people, particularly vulnerable seniors
AGING SERVICE ACCESS POINTS State’s nonprofit Network/Aging Service Access points allow individuals to live independently at home. They offer supportive social services, information and referral, case management, personal care, homemaking, transportation, chores, shopping, laundry, personal care, friendly visitors, congregate Continued on page 8
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Continued from page 6 and home-delivered meals, home health, social day care, respite, protective services and crisis intervention. Aging Services of North Central Massachusetts (formerly Montachusett) 680 Mechanic St., Leominster 978-537-7411, 800-734-7312 www.agingservicesma.org Areas served: Ashburnham, Ashby, Ayer, Berlin, Bolton, Clinton, Fitchburg, Gardner, Groton, Hubbardston, Lancaster, Leominster, Pepperell, Princeton, Shirley, Sterling, Templeton, Townsend, Westminster, Winchendon
Swansea, Taunton, Westport Central Boston Elder Services 2315 Washington St., Boston 617-277-7416; www.centralboston.org Areas served: Boston neighborhoods of Allston, Back Bay, Boston, Brighton, Fenway, Jamaica Plain, Kenmore/Fenway, Mission Hill, Roxbury, South End
Central Mass. Agency on Aging, Inc. 330 SW Cutoff, W. Boylston 508-852-5539; 800-244-3032 www.seniorconnection.org Areas served: Ashburnham, Ashby, Auburn, Ayer, Barre, Bellingham, Berlin, Blackstone, Bolton, Boylston, Brookfield, Charlton, Clinton, DougBaypath Elder Services, Inc. las, Dudley, E. Brookfield, Fitchburg, 33 Boston Post Road West, Franklin, Gardner, Grafton, GroMarlborough ton, Hardwick, Holden, Hopedale, 508-573-7200; www.baypath.org Areas served: Ashland, Dover, Fram- Hubbardston, Lancaster, Leicester, Leominster, Lunenburg, Medway, ingham, Holliston, Hopkinton, HudMendon, Milford, Millbury, Millville, son, Marlborough, Natick, NorthNew Braintree, N. Brookfield, Northborough, Sherborn, Southborough, bridge, Oakham, Oxford, Paxton, Sudbury, Wayland, Westborough Pepperell, Princeton, Rutland, Boston Senior Home Care Shirley, Shrewsbury, Southbridge, Lincoln Plaza, 89 South St., Suite Spencer, Sterling, Sturbridge, Sut501, Boston ton, Templeton, Townsend, Upton, 617-451-6400; www.bshcinfo.org Uxbridge, Warren, Webster, W. Areas served: Boston neighborBrookfield, W. Boylston, Westminhoods of Beacon Hill, Boston, ster, Winchendon, Worcester Charlestown, Dorchester, Downtown, East Boston, North End, South Coastline Elderly Services, Inc. Boston, South Cove, West End 863 Belleville Ave., New Bedford 508-999-6400; Bristol Elder Services, Inc. www.coastlinenb.org 1 Father DeValles Blvd., Unit 8, Areas served: Acushnet, BridgewaFall River ter, Dartmouth, Fairhaven, Gosnold, 508-675-2101 Marion, Mattapoisett, New Bedford, www.bristolelder.org Rochester Bridgewater, Whitman Areas served: Attleboro, Berkley, Dighton, Fall River, Freetown, Mansfield, N. Attleboro, Norton, Raynham, Elder Services of Merrimack Valley, Inc. Rehoboth, Seekonk, Somerset, 280 Merrimack St., Suite 400,
Lawrence 800-892-0890; 978-683-7747 www.esmv.org Areas served: Amesbury, Andover, Billerica, Boxford, Chelmsford, Danvers, Dracut, Dunstable, Georgetown, Groveland, Haverhill, Lawrence, Lowell, Merrimack, Methuen, Newbury, Newburyport, N. Andover, Peabody, Rowley, Salem, Salisbury, Tewksbury, Tyngsborough, W. Newbury, Westford Elder Services of Worcester Area, Inc. 67 Millbrook St., #100, Worcester 508-756-1545; www.eswa.org Areas Served: Auburn, Barre, Boylston, Grafton, Hardwick, Holden, Leicester, Millbury, New Braintree, Oakham, Paxton, Rutland, Shrewsbury, W. Boylston, Worcester ETHOS 555 Amory St., Jamaica Plain 617-522-6700; www.ethocare.org Areas Served: Boston neighborhoods of Jamaica Plain, Roslindale, W. Roxbury, Hyde Park and Mattapan Greater Lynn Senior Services, Inc. 8 Silsbee St., Lynn 800-594-5164; 781-599-0110 www.glss.net Areas Served: Lynn, Lynnfield, Nahant, Saugus, Swampscott HESSCO Elder Services One Merchant St., Sharon 781-784-4944; 800-462-5221 www.hessco.org Areas Served: Canton, Dedham, Foxborough, Medfield, Millis, Norfolk, Norwood, Plainville, Sharon, Walpole, Westwood, Wrentham Continued on page 10
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Continued from page 8 Lifepath (formerly Franklin County Home Care) 101 Munson St., Suite 201, Greenfield Toll free: 800-732-4636 Elder Abuse Hotline (24/7): 800-922-2275 Western MA: 413-773-5555, Central MA: 978-544-2259 www.lifepathma.org Areas Served: Ashfield, Athol, Bernardston, Buckland, Charlemont, Colrain, Conway, Deerfield, Erving, Gill, Greenfield, Hawley, Heath, Leverett, Leyden, Monroe, Montague, New Salem, Northfield, Orange, Petersham, Phillipston, Rowe, Royalston, Shelburne, Shelburne Falls, Shutesbury, Sunderland, Turner Falls, Warwick, Wendell, Whately Mass Options 800-243-4636 www.massoptions.org Provides MassHealth-eligible elders at imminent risk of nursing home placement with increased home care services such as personal care, home health assistance, transportation services Minuteman Home Care 26 Crosby Drive, Bedford 781-272-7177; 888-222-6171 www.minutemansenior.org Areas Served: Acton, Arlington, Bedford, Boxborough, Burlington, Carlisle, Concord, Harvard, Lexington, Lincoln, Littleton, Maynard, Stow, Wilmington, Winchester, Woburn Mystic Valley Elder Services, Inc. 300 Commercial St., Suite 19, Malden 781-324-7705; www.mves.org
Areas Served: Everett, Malden, Medford, Melrose, N. Reading, Reading, Stoneham and Wakefield Old Colony Elderly Services, Inc. 144 Main St., Brockton 508-584-1561 www.ocesma.org Areas Served: Abington, Avon, Bridgewater, Brockton, Carver, Duxbury, E. Bridgewater, Easton, Halifax, Hanover, Hanson, Kingston, Lakeville, Marshfield, Middleborough, Pembroke, Plymouth, Plympton, Rockland, Stoughton, Wareham, W. Bridgewater, Whitman PACE - (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) Mass. Health/Medicaid Customer Service Center: 800-841-2900 www.mass.gov/service-details/ massachusetts-pace-service-areas Senior Care Options Program Mass. Health Customer Service Center 888-885-0484; www.mass. gov/senior-care-options-sco Somerville/Cambridge Elder Services, Inc. 61 Medford St., Somerville 617-628-2601; eldercare.org Areas Served: Cambridge, Somerville South Shore Elder Services, Inc. 350 Granite St., Braintree 781-848-3910; www.sselder.org Areas served: Braintree, Cohasset, Hingham, Holbrook, Hull, Milton, Norwell, Quincy, Randolph, Scituate, Weymouth Springwell, Inc. 307 Waverly Oaks Road, Suite 205, Waltham 617-926-4100; www.springwell.com
Areas served: Belmont, Brookline, Chestnut Hill, Needham, Newton, Waltham, Watertown, Wellesley, Weston Tri-Valley, Inc. 10 Mill St., Dudley 508-949-6640; 800-286-6640 www.trivalleyinc.org Areas served: Bellingham, Blackstone, Brookfield, Charlton, Douglas, Dudley, E. Brookfield, Franklin, Hopedale, Medway, Mendon, Milford, Millville, North Brookfield, Northbridge, Oxford, Southbridge, Spencer, Sturbridge, Sutton, Upton, Uxbridge, Warren, Webster, W. Brookfield
ALZHEIMER’S CARE St. Mary Healthcare 39 Queen St., Worcester 508-753-4791; www.stmaryhc.com
ATTORNEYS, ELDER LAW Durbin and Veglia Attorneys at Law 351 Main St., Oxford 508-987-3981 www.durbinandveglia.com Fletcher Tilton PC 370 Main St., 12th Floor, Worcester 508-459-8000 www.FletcherTilton.com Law Office of Polly Tatum Mediation Advantage 19 Cedar St., Worcester 508-466-4734 www.MediationAdvantage.com
Surprenant & Beneski, P.C. 35 Arnold St., New Bedford 508-994-5200 www.MyFamilyEstatePlanning.com
BANKS Bay State Savings Bank 28 Franklin St., Worcester 508890-9000; www.baystatesavingsbank.com Central One Federal Credit Union 714 Main St., Shrewsbury 508-841-0688; www.centralfcu.com
CEMETERY & MAUSOLEUM Mercadante Funeral Home & Chapel 170 Plantation St., Worcester 508-754-0486; www.mercandantefuneral.com
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COMMUNITY SERVICES Audio Journal Radio Reading Service 799 West Boylston St., Worcester; 508-797-1117 info@audiojournal.org www.audiojournal.net Audio Journal’s mission in Central Massachusetts is to connect individuals with a visual impairment, or an inability to access print materials, to their communities through broadcasting of local news, information, and entertainment, with exclusive programs and content. Care Resolutions, Inc. 266 Main St., Bldg. 1, Suite 9, Medfield 508-359-4675 www.careresolutions.com
Elder Services of Worcester Area, Inc. 67 Millbrook St., #100, Worcester 508-756-1545 www.eswa.org Serves Auburn, Barre, Boylston, Grafton, Hardwick, Holden, Leicester, Millbury, New Braintree, Oakham, Paxton, Rutland, Shrewsbury, W. Boylston, Worcester
MED-Project 4096 Piedmont Ave., Unit 544, Oakland, Calif., 844-633-7765; www.med-project.org Trusted Like Family Homecare, Inc. 80 Worcester St., Suite 7, N. Grafton 508-579-1890 www.trustedlikefamilyhomecare.com
Now Accepting Applications 1 and 2 Bedroom Waiting List
Subsidized through HUD’s Section 8 Program for the elderly and handicapped. Rents are based on 30% of adjusted monthly income. Conveniently situated in downtown Gardner, Binnall House features air conditioning, wall-to-wall carpeting, and modern applianced kitchens. Other features include solarium, activity rooms and an active senior population.
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CONSUMER PROTECTION Community Care Ombudsman/ Long-term Care Ombudsman Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder Affairs One Ashburton Place, Room 517, Boston 617-727-7750, 800-243-4636 www.mass.gov/how-to/talk-to-anombudsman-about-a-problem Assists and counsels seniors and caregivers with in-home care service problems, complaints Regional offices: Aging Services of North Central Massachusetts 680 Mechanic St., Leominster 800-734-7312; 978-537-7411 www.agingservicesma.org Serves Ashburnham, Ashby, Ayer, Berlin, Bolton, Clinton, Fitchburg,
Gardner, Groton, Hubbardston, Lancaster, Leominster, Lunenburg, Pepperell, Princeton, Shirley, Sterling, Templeton, Townsend, Westminster, Winchendon Baypath Elder Services, Inc. 33 Boston Post Road, West Marlborough 508-573-7200; www.baypath.org Areas served: Ashland, Dover, Framingham, Holliston, Hopkinton, Hudson, Marlborough, Natick, Northborough, Sherborn, Southborough, Sudbury, Wayland, Westborough Central Mass. Agency on Aging, Inc. 330 Southwest Cutoff, Suite 203, Worcester 508-852-5539; 800-244-3032 www.seniorconnection.org Areas Served: Ashburnham, Ashby, Auburn, Ayer, Barre, Bellingham, Berlin, Blackstone, Bolton, Boyl-
ston, Brookfield, Charlton, Clinton, Douglas, Dudley, East Brookfield, Fitchburg, Franklin, Gardner, Grafton, Groton, Hardwick, Holden, Hopedale, Hubbardston, Lancaster, Leicester, Leominster, Lunenburg, Medway, Mendon, Milford, Millbury, Millville, New Braintree, Northbridge, North Brookfield, Oakham, Oxford, Paxton, Pepperell, Princeton, Rutland, Shirley, Shrewsbury, Southbridge, Spencer, Sterling, Sturbridge, Sutton, Templeton, Townsend, Upton, Uxbridge, Warren, Webster, West Boylston, West Brookfield, Westminster, Winchendon, Worcester Elder Services of Merrimack Valley Nursing home Ombudsman program 280 Merrimack St., Suite 400, Lawrence 978-683-7747; 800-892-0890 www.esmv.org
Minuteman Senior Services 26 Crosby Drive, Bedford; 781-272-7177, 888-222-6171; www.minutemansenior.com Areas served: Acton, Arlington, Bedford, Boxborough, Burlington, Carlisle, Concord, Harvard, Lexington, Lincoln, Littleton, Maynard, Stow, Wilmington, Winchester, Woburn
Areas served: Bellingham, Blackstone, Brookfield, Charlton, Douglas, Dudley, E. Brookfield, Franklin, Hopedale, Medway, Mendon, Milford, Millville, Northbridge, N. Brookfield, Oxford, Southbridge, Spencer, Sturbridge, Sutton, Upton, Uxbridge, Warren, Webster, W. Brookfield
Mystic Valley Elder Services, Inc. 300 Commercial St., Suite 19, Malden 781-324-7705; www.mves.org Areas served: Chelsea, Everett, Malden, Medford, Melrose, N. Reading, Reading, Revere, Stoneham, Wakefield, Winthrop
COUNSELING SERVICES
Tri-Valley, Inc. 10 Mill St., Dudley 508-949-6640, 800-2866640 www.trivalleyinc.org
Elder Services of Worcester Area, Inc. 67 Millbrook St., #100, Worcester 508-756-1545; www.eswa.org Areas served: Auburn, Barre, Boylston, Grafton, Hardwick, Holden, Leicester, Millbury, New Braintree, Oakham, Paxton, Rutland, Shrewsbury, W. Boylston, Worcester
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CREMATION SERVICES
Hays Funeral Home 56 Main St., Northborough 508-393-6591 www.haysfunerahome.com Mercadante Funeral Home & Chapel 170 Plantation St., Worcester 508-754-0486; www.mercandantefuneral.com Shaw-Majercik Funeral Home 48 School St., Webster 508-943-6278 www.shaw-majercik.com
DISABILITY SERVICES, SUPPORT Alzheimer’s Association 309 Waverly Oaks Rd., Waltham Help Line: 800-272-3900 617-868-6718; www.alz.org/manh
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Alzheimer’s Foundation of America 322 8th Ave. 16th Fl., New York, NY 10001 Helpline: 866-232-8484 Text line: 646-586-5283 email: info@alzfdn.org web chat: www.alzfdn.org AFA Helpline (staffed entirely by licensed social workers specifically trained in dementia care) provides guidance, support, answers, and information about local services seven days a week. The web chat and text message features can serve individuals in more than 90 languages. AFA offers free weekly, telephone-based support groups facilitated by AFA’s licensed social workers, designed to give caregivers a place to connect with one another from anywhere in the coun-
try. The AFA also provides a national memory screening program conducted through video conferencing which is free, confidential and open to anyone regardless of age or insurance. The AFA website offers free daily activity and therapeutic programming designed to help individuals affected by Alzheimer’s and their caregivers stay active and engaged including music, art, movement, chair yoga, fitness, meditation, virtual tours and more. Visit www.alzfdn.org/afatealroom.
www.diabetes.org/community/local-offices/new-england American Heart Association 300 5th Ave., #6, Waltham 781-373-4500; 800-AHA-USA-1 www.americanheart.org American Parkinson’s Disease Association 72 E. Concord St., C3, Boston 617-638-8466; 800-651-8466 www.apdaparkinson.org/community/massachusetts/
American Cancer Society P.O. Box 1120, Framingham 800-227-2345; www.cancer.org
American Stroke Association 300 5th Ave., #6, Waltham 781-373-4500; 800-AHA-USA-1 www.strokeassociation.org
American Diabetes Association, New England P.O. Box 7023, Merrifield, VA 617-482-4580; 1-800-DIABETES (342-2383)
Arthritis Foundation 1355 Peachtree St. NE, Suite 600, Atlanta, GA 30309 800-283-7800 www.arthritis.org
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799 W. Boylston St., Worcester, MA 01606 508-797-1117
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Newly Remodeled ApARtmeNts with a contemporary flair
• Contemporary styled 1 & 2 bedroom apartments • New kitchens with built-in microwaves and granite-like countertops • Small pets welcome • Heat and Hot water included • Bus route / ample parking • Beautiful landscaped grounds with gazebo
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27 Mount Vernon Street, Worcester, MA 01605 • Office Open Daily 8:00am - 4:30pm To receive an application please call 508-755-6062 TDD# 508-755-0228 Available occupancy to income eligible mature adults (age 62 years & older) or permanently disabled. Applicants must meet HUD annual low income guidelines. Preference is given to individuals 62 and older.
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Audio Journal Radio Reading Service 799 West Boylston St. Worcester; 508-797-1117 info@audiojournal.org www.audiojournal.net Audio Journal’s mission in Central Massachusetts is to connect individuals with a visual impairment, or an inability to access print materials, to their communities through broadcasting of local news, information, and entertainment, with exclusive programs and content. Mass. Association for the Blind Main Office: 200 Ivy St., Brookline; 617-738-5110 www.mabcommunity.org Central MA Office: 799 W. Boylston St., Worcester; 508-854-0700 Massachusetts Chapter of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society 70 Walnut St., Suite 301, Wellesley 508-810-1300; www.lls.org/massachusetts Massachusetts Commission for the Blind 600 Washington St., Boston 617-727-5550, 800-392-6450 www.mass.gov/eohhs/gov/departments/mcb/ Massachusetts Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing 600 Washington St., Boston 617-740-1600; TTY: 617-740-1700 www.mass.gov/orgs/massachusetts-commission-for-the-deafand-hard-of-hearing Multiple Sclerosis Society - MA Chapter 101A First Ave., Suite 6, Waltham, 800-344-4867 www.nationalmssociety.org/Chapters/MAM
Parkinson’s Foundation 200 SE 1st St., Suite 800, Miami, FL HELPLINE: 800-4PD-INFO (473-4636) www.parkinson.org Parkinson’s disease support and treatment locations:
781-624-8800; www.southshorehealth.org Seven Hills Family Services 210 Lincoln St., Worcester 508-796-1866 www.sevenhills.org
DOWNSIZING SERVICES
Emerson Hospital Concord Parkinson’s Disease Clinical Services Sell Mom’s House 774-696-6124 133 Old Road to Nine Acre Corner, www.sellmomshouse.com Concord Main #: 978-369-1400 www.emersonhospital.org/cliniDRIVER SAFETY cal-services/parkinsons-disease AARP Smart Driver™ Milford Regional Hospital www.aarp.org/drive Greater Milford Neurology A driver safety program, safe 327 West St., Milford driving tips and information about 508-473-4323 classes held statewide www.milfordregional.org Association for Driver Massachusetts General Hospital Rehabilitation Specialists Parkinson’s Disease and Movement 866-672-9466; www.aded.net Disorders Clinic For fact sheets on disabilities and Wang Ambulatory Care Center th driving and for a list of Driver Reha15 Parkman St., 8 Fl., Boston; bilitation Specialists 617-726-5532 www.massgeneral.org/neurology/ DriveWise® treatments-and-services/parkinBeth Israel Deaconess Medical sons-disease-and-movement-disCenter, Dept. of Neurology orders-clinic 330 Brookline Ave., Boston 617-667-4074 Mass General Brigham – www.bidmc.harvard.edu Newton/Wellesley Hospital Neurology Department A driving fitness evaluation program 2000 Washington St., Newton Central Mass. Safety Council 617-928-1500 186 W. Boylston St., W. Boylston www.nwh.org/medical-services/ 508-835-2333 neurology www.centralmasafety.org Beth Israel Deaconess Offers one-hour driving evaluations Medical Center for seniors Parkinson’s Disease & Movement Disorders Center 330 Brookline Ave., Boston 617-667-0519; www.bidmc.org South Shore Hospital 55 Fogg Rd., S. Weymouth Continued on page 19
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Our communities offer professional management, 24-hour maintenance, on-site laundry facilities, community room and a wide range of resident events and activities. Visit our website at www.peabodyproperties.com or call 781-794-1000 for additional housing options. *Communities are for those 62 years+, handicap or disabled person 18 years+. Income limits apply. Rents and income limits based on HUD schedule and subject to change. Please inquire in advance for reasonable accommodations. Information contained herein subject to change without notice.
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Continued from page 16 Registry of Motors Vehicles, Medical Affairs Branch for handicap plates Mailing Address: PO Box 55889, Attention: Medical Affairs, Boston, MA 02205-5889 Physical Address: 136 Blackstone Street, Haymarket Center, Boston, MA 02109 857-368-8020 www.mass.gov/disability-plates-and-placards Disabled (handicap) Placard/Plate application, information for caregivers and elders about elder driver safety
EDUCATION/ EMPLOYMENT TRAINING Assumption College Worcester Institute of Senior Education (WISE)
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500 Salisbury St., Worcester 508-767-7513 Email: wise@assumption.edu www.assumption.edu
508-798-0191; www.ccworc.org
Babson College 231 Forest St., Babson Park 781-235-1200; www.Babson.edu Free for seniors in Wellesley and Needham Boston University Evergreen Program 1010 Commonwealth Ave., 1st Floor, Boston, 617-358-1350 www. bu.edu/evergreen Bridgewater State University 131 Summer St., Bridgewater 508-531-1000; www.bridgew.edu/ ccs/seniorcollege Catholic Charities The Senior Employment Program 10 Hammond St., Worcester
Curry College Division of Continuing Education Milton Campus 1071 Blue Hill Ave., Milton, 617-333-2364 Plymouth Campus 36 Cordage Park Circle, Suite #200, Plymouth, 508-747-2424 www.curry.edu/academics/continuing-education-and-graduate-programs Eastern Nazarene College 23 E. Elm Ave., Quincy 617-745-3000; www.enc.edu International Institute Boston Office: 617-695-9990 2 Boylston St 3rd floor, Boston Lowell Office: 978-459-9031 15-17 Warren St., 2nd Fl., Lowell www.iine.org Continued on page 20
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Continued from page 19 Mass. Bay Community College 50 Oakland St., Wellesley 781-239-3000; www.massbay.edu Massasoit Community College 1 Massasoit Boulevard Brockton; 508-588-9100 www.Massasoit. mass.edu
508-747-0400 www.quincycollege.edu
617-287-7300; www.umb.edu/gerontologyinstitute
Quinsigamond Community College 670 W. Boylston St., Worcester 508-853-2300; www.qcc.mass.edu
UMass Lowell One University Ave., Lowell 978-934-4000; www.uml.edu Worcester Polytechnic Institute 100 Institute Road, Worcester 508-831-5000; www.wpi.edu
Road Scholar 11 Avenue de Lafayette, Boston 800-454-5768; www.roadscholar.org Educational travel for older adults
Mass. Board of Higher Education One Ashburton Place, Room 1401, Boston; 617-994-6950 www.mass.edu Income-eligible seniors may attend any state, regional or community college without paying tuition
Worcester Institute for Senior Education (WISE) Assumption College, Worcester 508-767-7513 www.assumptioncollegewise. wildapricot.org
SeniorNet Elder Services of the Merrimack Valley, Inc. 280 Merrimack St., Suite 400, Lawrence 800-892-0890; www.esmv.org
Quincy College Quincy Campus: 1250 Hancock St., Quincy, 617-984-1700 Plymouth Campus: 36 Cordage Park Circle, Plymouth,
Worcester State College 486 Chandler St., Worcester, 508929-8000; www.worcester.edu Intergenerational Urban Action Institute www.worcester.edu/urban-action-institute/
University of Massachusetts Boston Gerontology Institute & Dept. Wheatley Building, 3rd Fl., Rm 124A 100 Morrissey Blvd., Boston
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Workforce Career Central Worcester office: 508-799-1600 340 Main St., Ste 400 Southbridge office: 508-765-6430 5 Optical Dr., Ste 200 www.workforcecentralma.org
ELDER ABUSE Elder Abuse Hotline 800-922-2275 www.mass.gov/reporting-elder-abuse-neglect The Protective Services Program. Report suspected abuse outside the nursing home for adults age 60 and older that may include such acts of abuse as neglect, physical, sexual, financial exploitation and self-neglect
ELDER SERVICES Audio Journal Radio Reading Service 799 W. Boylston St., Worcester
508-797-1117 info@audiojournal.org www.audiojournal.net Audio Journal’s mission in Central Massachusetts is to connect individuals with a visual impairment, or an inability to access print materials, to their communities through broadcasting of local news, information, and entertainment, with exclusive programs and content. Care Resolutions, Inc. 266 Main St., Bldg. 1, Suite 9, Medfield 508-359-4675 www.careresolutions.com Elder Services of Worcester Area, Inc. 67 Millbrook St., #100, Worcester 508-756-1545; www.eswa.org Serves Auburn, Barre, Boylston, Grafton, Hardwick, Holden,
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Leicester, Millbury, New Braintree, Oakham, Paxton, Rutland, Shrewsbury, W. Boylston, Worcester Family Services of Central MA 210 Lincoln St., Worcester 508-756-4696 www.sevenhills.org/programs/ home-care-services Fletcher Tilton PC 370 Main St., 12th Floor, Worcester 508-459-8000 www.FletcherTilton.com Grove Manor Estates 160 Grove St., Braintree 781-843-3700 www.grovemanorestates.com Hays Funeral Home 56 Main St., Northborough 508-393-6591; www.haysfunerahome.com
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Seven Hills Family Services 210 Lincoln St., Worcester 508-796-1866 www.sevenhills.org
groups and resources American Diabetes Association 1-800-DIABETES (800-342-2383) www.diabetes.org Provides research, information and Trusted Like Family Homecare, Inc. advocacy 80 Worcester St., Suite 7, N. Grafton American Heart/Stroke 508-579-1890 www.trustedlikefamilyhomecare.com Association 300 5th Ave., Suite 6, Waltham 781-373-4500 ESTATE PLANNING www.americanheart.org Surprenant & Beneski, P.C. Provides outreach, support group 35 Arnold St. New Bedford info. 508-994-5200 www.MyFamilyEstatePlanning.com The Arthritis Foundation 1355 Peachtree St. NE Suite 600 FAMILY CAREGIVER Atlanta, GA 30309 SUPPORT 800-283-7800 American Cancer Society www.arthritis.org www.cancer.org Message boards, information and 800-227-2345 advocacy Offers discussion board, support
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Boston Senior Home Care 89 South St., 5th Floor, Ste. 501, Boston, 617-451-6400, bostonseniorhomecare.info Offers caregivers support, counseling, information, respite, information and referral Catholic Charities, Archdiocese of Boston 275 W. Broadway, Boston 617-464-8500; www.ccab.org Offers social service programs for Eastern MA seniors such as home visiting, adult day health, visiting nurse services and basic services such as food, fuel, utility, and rental assistance Central MA Agency on Aging, Inc. 330 SW Cutoff, Suite 201, Worcester 508-852-5539; 800-244-3032 www.seniorconnection.org
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HOME CARE
Professional Caregiving for Independent Senior Living Seniors are steadfast in their independence as homeowners and community members. Health, happiness, and comfort are at the core of choosing to live independently in their own homes. At the point when daily activities require assistance, independent seniors choose Home Care. The Family Services of Central Massachusetts (FSCM) Home Care program supports “aging in place,” and eases the demands of independent living with the Senior Living Care (SLC) Suite of Services, which include: • • • • •
Companionship Respite Care Personal Care Light Housekeeping Meal Preparation
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FSCM Home Care is an affordable option to Assisted Living facilities and helps seniors create a safe, supportive SLC Suite of Services tailored to their needs. To learn more, contact Marnie Dow, Director of Home Care & Long Term Supports, at 508.756.4696 or mdow@fscm.org, today!
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Serves caregivers in the Worcester area and surrounding communities Elder Services of the Merrimack Valley, Inc. 280 Merrimack St., Suite 400, Lawrence 800-892-0890 www.esmv.org Fifty Plus Caregivers www.fiftypluscaregivers.com Provides listings of caregiving programs, services, information, education and links to help family caregivers assist elderly loved ones. It also offers pertinent late breaking news Mass. Family Caregiver Support Program (transitioning to MassOptions) 800-243-4636 www.mass.gov/ elders/caregiver-support www.massoptions.org Empowers elders and caregivers by providing information, education, support and services that enhance quality of life. It is administered by the Executive Office of Elder Affairs, in coordination with the Area Agencies on Aging/Aging Services Access Points throughout the Commonwealth of Massachusetts MED-Project 4096 Piedmont Ave., Unit 544, Oakland, Calif., 844-633-7765 www.med-project.org National Multiple Sclerosis Society 101A First Ave., Waltham 800-344-4867; www.msnewengland.org Offers education, support and advocacy Seven Hills Family Services 210 Lincoln St., Worcester
508-796-1866 www.sevenhills.org St. Mary Healthcare 39 Queen St.; 508-753-4791 www.stmaryhc.com
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AARP www.aarp.org/retirement Offers information and worksheets to assist with financial planning issues Massachusetts Department of Transitional Assistance 877-382-2363; www.mass.gov/ eohhs/gov/departments/dta/ Massachusetts Dept. of Revenue 800-392-6089 www.mass.gov/dor The Pension Action Center, UMass/Boston Gerontology Institute Wheatley Hall, 3rd Fl., Rm. 124A 100 Morrissey Boulevard, Boston www.pensionaction.org/ Offers the following programs: New England Pension Assistance Project 617-287-7307 888-425-6067
Helps individuals to understand their pension plan, their rights under federal law and the benefits to which they are entitled. Services are free of charge to all New England residents National Pension Lawyers’ Network 888-420-6550 www.pensionrights.org a no-cost referral service that connects workers and retirees with attorneys who can help them understand and enforce their pension rights
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT Bay State Savings Bank 28 Franklin St., Worcester 508-890-9000 www.baystatesavingsbank.com Central One Federal Credit Union 714 Main St., Shrewsbury 508-841-0688 www.centralfcu.com Surprenant & Beneski, P.C. 35 Arnold St., New Bedford 508-994-5200 www.MyFamilyEstatePlanning.com
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Athol Hospital Speciality Care Services • Cardiology • Endocrinology • Gastroenterology • Heywood Health Center for Women • Neurology • Occupational Health • Orthopedics • Pulmonology • Rheumatology
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FUEL/ENERGY ASSISTANCE
Serves: Braintree, Milton, Quincy, Weymouth
Marlborough, Natick, Southborough, Wayland
Mass. Department of Housing & Community Development 100 Cambridge St., Suite 300, Boston 617-573-1100; www.mass.gov/dhcd Administers the Weatherization Assistance, Heating Energy Assistance, Retrofit Task Weatherization Assistance and Low-Income Home Energy Assistance programs
Self-Help Community Action 45 Pearl St., Brockton 508-588-0447 selfhelpinc.org Serves: Abington, Attleboro, Avon, Bridgewater, Brockton, Canton, Dedham, East Bridgewater, Easton, Foxboro, Franklin, Hanson, Holbrook, Mansfield, Middleboro, Needham, Norfolk, North Attleboro, Norton, Norwood, Plainville, Randolph, Raynham, Rockland, Sharon, Stoughton, Walpole, West Bridgewater, Westwood, Whitman, Wrentham
South Shore Community Action Council 71 Obery St., Plymouth 508-747-7575 www.sscac.org Serves: the South Shore and Cape Cod communities
Making Opportunity Council (MOC) 601 River St., Fitchburg 978-345-7040 www.mocinc.org Provides full weatherization services for cities and towns in North Central Mass. Quincy Community Action 1509 Hancock St., 3rd Fl., Quincy 617-479-8181 www.qcap.org
Southern Middlesex Opportunity Council 7 Bishop St., Framingham 508-872-4853 www.smoc.org Serves: Ashland, Bellingham, Framingham, Holliston, Hopkinton,
Worcester Community Action Council 484 Main St., 2nd Floor, Worcester 508-754-1176 www.wcac.net Serves Worcester, Auburn, Boylston, Brookfield, Charlton, Douglas, Dudley, E. Brookfield, Hardwick, Holden, Leicester, Millbury, New Braintree, N. Brookfield, Oakham, Oxford, Paxton, Rutland, Shrewsbury, Southbridge, Spencer, Sturbridge, Sutton, Warren, Webster, W. Boylston, W. Brookfield, Westborough
Estate planning may seem overwhelming and daunting, but it’s really a matter of getting your affairs in order. Of course, no two estate plans are alike. Some individuals may only require a will-based plan, while others may benefit from establishing trusts. The best way to plan for your future, protect your interests, and provide for your loved ones is to consult a qualified elder law & planning attorney. Estate planning may seem overwhelming andestate daunting, but it’s really a matter of getting your affairs in order. Of course, no two estate plans are
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FUNERAL HOMES Hays Funeral Home 56 Main St., Northborough; 508-393-6591 www.haysfunerahome.com Mercandante Funeral Home & Chapel 170 Plantation St., Worcester 508-754-0486 www.mercandantefuneral.com
short-term-rehab/inpatient, post-operative care, medical rehabilitation Mary Ann Morse Outpatient Rehabilitation 45 Union St., Natick 508-433-4438 www.maryannmorse.org short-term-rehab/outpatient, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy and more
Shaw-Majercik Funeral Home 48 School St., Webster 508-943-6278 www.shaw-majercik.com
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GERIATRIC CARE MANAGERS
VA New England Healthcare System 1-844-VA-CARES (822-2737) www.newengland.va.gov/50plus
Reliant Medical Group 508-852-0600 www.reliantmedicalgroup.org
HEALTH CARE EDUCATION & SUPPORT Reliant Medical Group 508-852-0600 www.reliantmedicalgroup.org
HEALTH CARE SERVICES Family Services of Central MA 210 Lincoln St., Worcester 508-756-4696 www.sevenhills.org/programs/ home-care-services Hear Joy Audiology 43 Main St., S. Grafton 774-293-1515 www.hearjoyaudiology.com Mary Ann Morse Short-Term Rehabilitation 45 Union St., Natick 508-433-4404 www.maryannmorse.org
HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS YMCA Boroughs Family Branch 4 Valente Drive, Westborough 508-870-1320; www.ymcaofcm.org YMCA Central Community Branch 766 Main St., Worcester 508-755-6101; www.ymcaofcm.org YMCA Greendale Family Branch 75 Shore Drive, Worcester 508-852-6694; www.ymcaofcm.org YMCA Leominster Community Branch 108 Adams St., Leominster 978-401-2290; www.ymcaofcm.org YMCA Montachusett Community Branch 55 Wallace Avenue, Fitchburg
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978-343-4847; www.ymcaofcm.org
YMCA Tri-Community Family Branch 43 Everett St., Southbridge 508-765-5466 www.ymcaofcm.org
HEARING AIDS/TESTING Audiology Affiliates 490 Shrewsbury St., Worcester 508-755-1391 159 Union St., #102, Marlborough 508-481-0610 600 Worcester Rd., Framingham 508-872-6679 www.audiologyaffiliates.org Hear Joy Audiology 43 Main St., S. Grafton 774-293-1515 www.hearjoyaudiology.com
HOME CARE Care Resolutions, Inc. 266 Main St., Bldg. 1, Suite 9, Medfield 508-359-4675 www.careresolutions.com Elder Services of Worcester Area, Inc. 67 Millbrook St., #100, Worcester 508-756-1545; www.eswa.org Serves Auburn, Barre, Boylston, Grafton, Hardwick, Holden, Leicester, Millbury, New Braintree, Oakham, Paxton, Rutland, Shrewsbury, W. Boylston, Worcester Family Services of Central MA 210 Lincoln St., Worcester 508-756-4696 www.sevenhills.org/programs/ home-care-services
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Mary Ann Morse Home Care 45 Union St., Natick, MA 508-433-4479 maryannmorse.org/home-care Medicare-certified home health and customized assistance with personal care, meals, household tasks Trusted Like Family Homecare, Inc. 80 Worcester St., Suite 7, N. Grafton 508-579-1890 www.trustedlikefamilyhomecare.com
HOME REPAIR SERVICES Elder Home Repair/Maintenance Pro. (CMHA) 6 Institute Road, Worcester 508-752-5519; www.cmhaonline.org Low-cost emergency home repairs
Home Modification Loan Program Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission 600 Washington St., Boston 617-204-3600; www.mass.gov Provides loans to finance eligible modifications including ramps, accessible bathrooms, grab bars, visual safety alarm systems Making Opportunity Count Elder Services 601 River St., Fitchburg; 978-345-7040; www.mocinc.org Provides minor home adaptations to improve home safety RCAP Solutions, Inc. 191 May St. Worcester; 800-488-1969 www.rcapsolutions.org Provides housing repairs and rehabilitation
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HOSPICE CARE Notre Dame Health Care 555-559 Plantation St. Worcester 508-852-5505 www.notredamehealthcare.org Salmon VNA & Hospice Care 37 Birch St., Milford 508-473-0862 www.salmonhealth.com
HOSPITALS Fairlawn Rehabilitation Hospital (an affiliate of Encompass Health) 189 May St., Worcester 508-791-6351 Fairlawnrehab.org Heywood Hospital 250 Green St., #205, Gardner 978-632-3420 www.heywood.org/services/orthopedics
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HOUSING, ASSISTED LIVING Christopher Heights of Marlborough 99 Pleasant St., Marlborough 508-281-8001 www.christopherheights.com Christopher Heights of Webster 338 Thompson Rd, Webster 508-949-0400 www.christopherheights.com Christopher Heights of Worcester 20 Mary Scano Dr., Worcester 508-792-1456 www.christopherheights.com Grove Manor Estates 160 Grove St., Braintree 781-843-3700 www.grovemanorestates.com
Mary Ann Morse at Heritage Senior Living 747 Water St., Framingham 508-665-5300 maryannmorse.org/heritageassistedliving Independent living, assisted living, memory care, mental health Notre Dame Health Care 555-559 Plantation St., Worcester 508-852-5800 www.notredamehealthcare.org SageLife Artisan-Hudson 253 Washington St., Hudson 978-763-7111; www.ArtisanatHudson.com Whitney Place Assisted Living and Memory Care, Natick Three Vision Drive, Route 9 West, Natick; 508-655-5000 www.SalmonHealth.com
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Whitney Place Assisted Living and Memory Care, Northborough 238 West Main St., Northborough 508-393-5655; www.SalmonHealth.com Whitney Place Assisted Living Residences, Northbridge 85 Beaumont Drive, P.O. 940; Northbridge; 508-234-3434 www.SalmonHealth.com Whitney Place Assisted Living and Memory Care, Sharon 675 South Main St., Sharon 781-784-0111 www.SalmonHealth.com Whitney Place Assisted Living and Memory Care, Westborough 5 Lyman St., Westborough 508-836-4354 www.SalmonHealth.com
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HOUSING AUTHORITIES Acton Housing Authority 68 Windsor Ave., Acton 978-263-5339; www.actonhousing.net Athol Housing Authority 21 Morton Meadows; Athol 978-249-4848 atholorangehousing.com Auburn Housing Authority 200 N. Oxford St., Auburn 508-832-3852 auburnmahousing.org Braintree Housing Authority 25 Roosevelt Road, Braintree 781-848-1484 braintreehousingauthority.org Brockton Housing Authority 45 Goddard Road, Brockton 508-588-6880 brocktonhousingauthority.com
Cohasset Housing Authority 60 Elm St., Cohasset; 781-383-1948 www.cohassethousingauthority.com
Grafton Housing Authority 10 Maxwell Drive, Grafton 508-839-6089; www.graftonhousing.com
Concord Housing Authority 34 Everett St., Concord 978-369-8435 www.concordha.org
Hingham Housing Authority 30 Thaxter St., Hingham 781-741-1417; www.hinghamha.com
Dracut Housing Authority 97 Mammoth Road, Dracut 978-957-3515 www.dracuthousingauthority.org
Holbrook Housing Authority 1 Holbrook Court, Holbrook 781-767-0024; www.holbrookhousing.com
Fitchburg Housing Authority 50 Day St., Leominster 978-342-5222 www.fitchburghousing.org
Holden Housing Authority 9 Flagler Drive, Holden 508-829-9182 www.holdenma.gov/holden-housing-authority
Framingham Housing Authority 1 John J. Brady Drive, Framingham 508-879-7562 www.framinghamhousingauthority. org
Goddard House provides gracious senior living in our studio, one, and two bedroom apartments in a historic home in Worcester. Residents of the Goddard House enjoy three chef prepared meals daily in our restaurant style dining room, trips to Mechanics Hall, restaurants, museums, and other locations, availability of staff 24-hours, and emergency call system in each apartment. Homestead Hall provides personal care, medication management, and social programs in a residential homelike environment. All rooms are private with private en-suite half-baths. Set on over an acre of land in a secluded, private, residential setting in the heart of Worcester.
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Holliston Housing Authority 492 Washington St., Holliston 508-429-6266; www.hollistonhousingauthority.org
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Hudson Housing Authority 8 Brigham Circle, Hudson 978-562-9268; www.hudsonhousing.org
Hull Housing Authority 6 Atlantic House Court, Hull 781-925-4544; www.hullha.org Leominster Housing Authority 100 Main St., Leominster 978-537-5300; www.ncmhousing.org Lexington Housing Authority One Countryside Village, Lexington 781-861-0900; www.lexingtonhousing.org Lowell Housing Authority 350 Moody St., Lowell 978-364-5311; www.lhma.org Lynn Housing Authority & Neighborhood Development
10 Church St., Lynn 781-581-8600; www.lhand.org Malden Housing Authority 630 Salem St., Malden 781-322-9460; www.maldenhousing.org
www.medfordhousing.org Medway Housing Authority 600 Mahan Circle, Medway 508-533-2434 www.medwayhousing.org
Melrose Housing Authority Mansfield Housing Authority 910 Main St., Melrose 22 Bicentennial Court, Mansfield 781-665-1622; 508-339-6890 www.melroseha.com www.mansfieldhousingauthority.com Merrimac Housing Authority Marlborough Housing Authority 2 School St., Merrimac 240 Main St., Marlborough 978-388-2022 ext. 5 508-624-6908 www.merrimac01860.info/401 www.marlborough-ma.gov Methuen Housing Authority Maynard Housing Authority 24 Mystic St., Methuen 15 Powder Mill Circle, Maynard; 978-682-8607 978-897-8738 www.methuenhousing.org www.maynard-housing.com Milton Housing Authority Medford Housing Authority 65 Miller Ave., Milton 121 Riverside Ave., Medford 617-698-2169 781-396-7200; www.miltonhousingauthority.com
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Middleborough Housing Authority 8 Benton St., Middleborough 508-947-3824; www.middleboroha.org
Needham Housing Authority 28 Captain Robert Cooke Drive, Needham; 781-444-3011 www.needhamhousing.org
Norwood Housing Authority 40 William Shyne Circle, Norwood 781-762-8115; www.norwoodha.org
Milford Housing Authority 45 Birmingham Court, Milford 508-473-9521; www.milfordhousing.org
Newton Housing Authority 82 Lincoln St., Newton Highlands 617-552-5501; www.newtonhousing.org
Oxford Housing Authority 23 Wheelock St., Oxford; 508-987-5055 www.oxfordhousingauthority.com
Millis Housing Authority 310 Exchange St., Millis 508-376-8181; www.millishousing.com
N. Andover Housing Authority 1 Morkeski Meadows., N. Andover 978-682-3932; www.northandoverha.com
Milton Housing Authority 65 Miller Ave., Milton 617-698-2169 www.miltonhousingauthority.com
N. Reading Housing Authority Peabody Court, N. Reading 978-664-2982; www.northreadingha.org
Pembroke Housing Authority Kilcommons Drive, Pembroke 781-293-3088 www.pembroke-ma.gov/housing-authority
Natick Housing Authority 4 Cottage St., Natick 508-653-2971; www.natickha.org
Northborough Housing Authority 26 Village Drive, Northborough 508-393-2408 www.northboroughhousing.com
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Plymouth Housing Authority 130 Court St., Plymouth 508-746-2105; www.plymha.org Quincy Housing Authority 80 Clay St., Quincy 617-847-4350; www.quincyha.com
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Reading Housing Authority 23 Frank D. Tanner Drive, Reading 781-944-6755; www.readinghousing.org Scituate Housing Authority 791 Country Way, Scituate 781-545-3375; www.scituateha.org Shrewsbury Housing Authority 36 N. Quinsigamond Ave., Shrewsbury 508-757-0323 www.shrewsburyha.org Somerville Housing Authority 30 Memorial Road, Somerville 617-625-1152; www.sha-web.org Southbridge Housing Authority 60 Charlton St., Southbridge 508-765-5858; www.southbridgehousing.org
Stoughton Housing Authority 4 Capen St., Stoughton; 781-344-6599 www.stoughton.org/stoughton-housing-authority
Walpole Housing Authority 8 Diamond Pond Terrace, Walpole 508-668-7878 www.walpole-ma.gov/walpole-housing-authority
Stow Housing Authority 380 Great Road, Stow; 978-897-4534 www.stow-ma.gov/housing-authority
Watertown Housing Authority 55 Waverley Ave., Watertown 617-923-3950; www.watertownha.org
Taunton Housing Authority 30 Olney St., Suite B, Taunton 508-823-6308; www.tauntonhousing.com
Wayland Housing Authority 106 Main St., Wayland; 508-6556310 www.wayland.ma.us/wayland-housing-authority
Tewksbury Housing Authority Saunders Circle, Tewksbury 978-851-7392 www.tewksbury-ma.gov/housing-authority
Webster Housing Authority 10 Golden Heights, Webster 508-943-1634 www.websterhousingma.com
Wakefield Housing Authority 26 Crescent St., Wakefield 781-245-7328 www.wakefieldhousing.org
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W. Boylston Housing Authority 87 Maple Ave., W. Boylston, 508835-6060 www.westboylston-ma.gov/housing-authority W. Brookfield Housing Authority Olde Village Place, 29 E. Main St. W. Brookfield; 508-867-5891 www.wbrookfield.com Westborough Housing Authority 2 Rogers Road, Westborough 508-366-1225 www.westboroughha.com Weymouth Housing Authority 402 Essex St., Weymouth 781-331-2323 www.weymouthhousing.org Winchendon Housing Authority 108 Ipswich Drive, Winchendon 978-297-2280 www.townofwinchendon.com/winchendon-housing-authority Winchester Housing Authority 13 Westley St., Winchester 781-721-5718; www.winchesterha.org Woburn Housing Authority 59 Campbell St., Woburn 781-935-0818; www.woburnhousing.org Worcester Housing Authority 40 Belmont St., Worcester 508635-3000 www.worcesterha.org
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Camellia Gardens/Hawthorne Senior Living 16 Digital Way, Maynard 978-897-1528 www.seniorlivinginstyle.com/camellia-gardens/independent-living/
Binnall House 125 Connors St., Gardner 978-632-9650 www.schochet.com
Congregational Retirement Homes 200 W. Foster St., Melrose 781-665-6334 www.peabodyproperties.com Framingham Green 136 Maynard Road, Framingham 508-872-0500 www.peabodyproperties.com Grove Manor Estates 160 Grove St., Braintree 781-843-3700 www.grovemanorestates.com Irving Square Apartments 75 Irving St., Framingham 844-656-4361 www.equityapartments.com SageLife Artisan-Hudson 253 Washington St., Hudson 978-763-7111 www.ArtisanatHudson.com The Willows at Westborough 1 Lyman St., Westborough 508-366-4730 www.SalmonHealth.com
Bigelow Village P.O. Box 275, Rutland; 508-886-6565 The Willows at Worcester www.bigelowvillage.com 101 Barry Road, Worcester 508-755-0088 Binnall House www.SalmonHealth.com 125 Connors St., Gardner
Central MA Housing Alliance 6 Institute Road, Worcester 508-752-5519; www.cmhaonline.org Housing, tenant and landlord issues Homeowner Options for Elders (HOME) 800-583-5337; www.elderhomeowners.org A comprehensive housing counseling service for older homeowners of limited income that looks for ways to tap into home equity Leading Age 246 Walnut St., Suite 203, Newton 617-244-2999 www.leadingagema.org Mass. Access: The Accessible Housing Registry 1 Beacon St., 5th Fl., Boston 617-742-0820 www.massaccesshousingregistry.org Online resource assists those with disabilities find rental housing in Massachusetts Massachusetts Dept. of Housing and Community Development 100 Cambridge St., Suite 300, Boston; 617-573-1100 www.mass.gov/orgs/housing-and-community-development Continued on page 36
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Public housing options and how to find more information in your area. Publishes “How to Obtain Housing Assistance in Massachusetts. MassHousing 1 Beacon St., Boston 617-854-1000 www.masshousing.com Administers Mass Housing’s ElderCHOICE program that provides financing for assisted-living rental housing with supportive services for frail elders; and the Elder 80/20 programs, which serve elders who wish to live in independent rental apartments with on-site access to supportive service in developments financed through the Elder 80/20 program. Agency also publishes subsidized housing list. Metro Housing Boston 1411 Tremont St., Boston 617-859-0400 800-272-0990 www.metrohousingboston.org Provides loans to make access modifications to homes for individuals with disabilities; offers rental voucher assistance to homeless, elderly, disabled, and low- and moderate-income residents of Boston and 29 surrounding communities. U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development Thomas P. O’Neill Jr. Fed. Bldg. 10 Causeway St., 3rd Fl., Boston 617-994-8200 www.hud.gov/ states/massachusetts/offices Enforces fair housing laws, conducts training, outreach, and compliance monitoring: and works with state and local agencies to administer fair housing programs
HOUSING, RETIREMENT COMMUNITIES Bigelow Village P.O. Box 275, Rutland 508-886-6565 www.bigelowvillage.com Camellia Gardens/Hawthorne Senior Living 16 Digital Way, Maynard 978-897-1528 www.seniorlivinginstyle.com/camellia-gardens/independent-living/ Goddard Homestead 1199 Main St., Worcester 508-753-4890 www.goddardhomestead.org SageLife Artisan-Hudson 253 Washington St., Hudson; 978-763-7111; www.ArtisanatHudson.com
HOUSING, SUBSIDIZED ELDERLY Most Subsidized Elderly Housing is for people 62 years and older. Rent is 30 percent of income. Binnall House 125 Connors St., Gardner 978-632-9650 www.schochet.com Blackstone Housing Corp. 8 ½ Early Village Drive, Blackstone 508-883-9802 Christopher Heights of Marlborough 99 Pleasant St. Marlborough 508-449-6301 www.christopherheights.com Christopher Heights of Webster 338 Thompson Rd, Webster 508-949-0400 www.christopherheights.com
Christopher Heights of Worcester 20 Mary Scano Dr., Worcester 508-792-1456 www.christopherheights.com Colony Retirement Homes Inc. I & II 485 Grove St., Worcester 508-852-5285 www.colonyretirementhomes.com/ colony-1-2 Colony Retirement Homes Inc. III 101 Chadwick St., Worcester 508-755-0444 www.colonyretirementhomes.com/ colony-3 Colony Retirement Homes Inc. IV 123 Holden St., Worcester 508-853-2211 www.colonyretirementhomes.com/ colony-4 Colony Retirement Homes of Holden 68 Reservoir St., Holden 508-829-4300 www.colonyretirementhomes.com/ colony-holden Congregational Retirement Homes 200 W. Foster St., Melrose 781-665-6334 www.peabodyproperties.com Framingham Green 136 Maynard Road, Framingham 508-872-0500 www peabodyproperties.com Green Hill Towers 27 Mount Vernon St., Worcester 508-755-6062 Irving Square Apartments 75 Irving St., Framingham
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INFORMATION & REFERRAL SERVICES Fifty Plus Advocate Newspaper 32 South St., Westborough 508-366-5500 www.fiftyplusadvocate.com Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder Affairs 1 Ashburton Place, 5th Floor, Boston; 617-727-7750 www.mass.gov/elders The state secretary representing seniors. Provides resources and info for seniors and caregivers MassOptions (formerly 800-Age-Info Resource for Mass. Elders) Toll free # 800-243-4636 (180 Languages Available) Online chat available at: www.MassOptions.org A referral service for local aging and disability services offered by the Massachusetts Executive Office of Health and Human Services
MassHealth Enrollment Centers Enrollment Centers are open for limited walk-in appointments. MassHealth encourages applicants to use the new appointment scheduler (at www.mass.gov/ information-for-masshealth-applicants) if they need assistance from a MassHealth Customer Service Representative. Mass Health Customer Service: 800-841-2900 MassHealth applications can be completed online at: www.mahealthconnector.org MassHealth Enrollment Centers can help with applications, but they are not able to enroll applicants into a health plan. Do not send an application to any of these enrollment centers. Please mail it to: Health Insurance Processing Center PO Box 4405 Taunton, MA 02780 MassHealth Enrollment Center Locations: Charlestown 529 Main Street Charlestown, MA 02129 Chelsea 45 Spruce Street Chelsea, MA 02150
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Massachusetts Division of Medicare Advocacy Project 197 Friend St., Boston 800-323-3205; www.gbls.org Answers telephone queries and provides free advice and legal representation
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Taunton 21 Spring Street, Suite 4 Taunton, MA 02780
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program that pays for nursing and other medical services for financially eligible individuals residing at home or in nursing facilities, rehabilitation hospitals and state hospitals. Eligibility is based on medical and financial criteria
LEGAL ASSISTANCE Boston College Legal Services LAB 885 Centre St., Newton Center Elder Intake: 617-552-0248 www.masslegalservices.org/programs/boston-college-legal-services-lab The Boston College Legal Services LAB office is a community law office staffed by students and faculty from BC Law School. Services are free for low-income residents of Waltham, Watertown and Newton. Disability Law Center, Inc. 11 Beacon St., Suite 925, Boston 800-872-9992; www.dlc-ma.org Provides free legal assistance and information to people with disabilities throughout Massachusetts Durbin and Veglia Attorneys at Law 351 Main St., Oxford 508-987-3981 508-987-3982 (fax) www.durbinandveglia.com Greater Boston Legal Services 197 Friend St., Boston 617-371-1234; www.gbls.org Provides free civil (non-criminal) legal assistance to low-income residents in Boston and 31 additional cities and towns Harvard Legal Aid Bureau 23 Everett St., Cambridge 617-495-4408 www.harvardlegalaid.org
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Provides free legal services to low-income residents in Middlesex and Suffolk counties
Provides legal referrals, information and advice with regard to mental health issues
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Law Office of Polly Tatum Mediation Advantage 19 Cedar St., Worcester 508-466-4734 www.MediationAdvantage.com
Pension Assistance Project Gerontology Institute UMass Boston Wheatley Hall, 3rd Fl., Rm. 124A University of Massachusetts-Boston 100 Morrissey Blvd., Boston 617-287-7307, 888.425.6067 www.umb.edu/pensionaction Offers counseling and assistance for citizens on their pension rights
Catholic Charities Family Counseling & Guidance Center 275 W. Broadway, South Boston www.ccab.org/counseling-services 978-774-6820 Outreach offices are available in Lynn and Salem. Clinical services are also available in Catholic Charities Childcare sites in Lynn, Peabody, and South Boston.
Massachusetts Attorney General Elder Hotline One Ashburton Place, Boston 888-243-5337 www.mass.gov/service-details/ the-attorney-generals-elder-hotline Provides information on such areas as guardianship, elder abuse, homestead protection and more Massachusetts Bar Association Lawyer referral service 20 West St., Boston 617-338-0500 www.massbar.org Mass. Law Reform Institute 40 Court St. Suite 800, Boston 617-357-0700 www.mlri.org Nonprofit legal services support center. Promotes social and economic justice through advocacy, education and legal action MetroWest Legal Services 63 Fountain St., Suite 304, Framingham 508-620-1830, 800-696-1501 www.mwlegal.org Provides free, civil legal representation to low-income residents of the Metrowest area Mental Health Legal Advisors Committee 24 School St., Suite 804, Boston; 617-338-2345 800-342-9092 www.mass.gov/mhlac
Surprenant & Beneski, P.C. 35 Arnold St., New Bedford 508-994-5200 www.MyFamilyEstatePlanning.com
MARKETING TO SENIORS & CAREGIVERS Fifty Plus Advocate Newspaper 32 South St. Westborough 508-366-5500 www.fiftyplusadvocate.com
MENTAL HEALTH MA Dept. of Mental Health Central Office: 25 Staniford St., Boston; 617-626-8000, 877-382-1609 Southeast area Office: 165 Quincy St., Brockton; 508-897-2000 Central MA Office: 361 Plantation Street, 1st Floor, Worcester; 774 420-3140 Metro Boston Office: 85 E. Newton St., Boston; 617-626-9200 Northeast Office: P.O. Box 387, Tewksbury; 978-863-5000
Heywood Hospital 250 Green St., #205, Gardner 978-632-3420 www.heywood.org/services/orthopedics National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) of Massachusetts 331 Montvale Ave., 2nd Fl., Woburn; 617-580-8541 General email: info@namimass.org Compass Helpline: 800-370-9085 or 617-704-6264 (available M-F, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.) or email: compass@ namimass.org Visit NAMI online at: www.namimass.org Provides information, support and referral services to individuals with various forms of mental illness and their families
NURSING HOMES Most nursing homes offer longterm, short-term, and Alzheimer’s care as well as hospice services Beaumont Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Centers, (Natick) Three Vision Drive, Route 9 West, Natick 508-651-9200 www.SalmonHealth.com
Beaumont Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Centers, (Northborough) 238 West Main St., Northborough 508-393-2368 www.SalmonHealth.com Beaumont Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Centers, (Northbridge) 85 Beaumont Drive, P.O. Box 940, Northbridge 508-234-9771 www. SalmonHealth.com Beaumont Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Centers, (Westborough) Three Lyman St., Westborough 508-366-9933 www.SalmonHealth.com Beaumont Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Centers, (Worcester)
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NUTRITION Camellia Gardens/Hawthorne Senior Living 16 Digital Way, Maynard 978-897-1528 www.seniorlivinginstyle.com/camellia-gardens/independent-living/ Elder Services of Worcester Area, Inc.
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Massachusetts Elderly Nutrition Program Information To find the closest agency, call (800) 243-4636. www.mass.gov/nutrition-program-for-seniors Provides nutritious meals at home through meals on wheels and congregate meal sites Food Stamp Program (SNAP) To contact Department of transitional Assistance (DTA) about SNAP, call the DTA Assistance Line at (877) 382-2363. Continued on page 40
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Greater Boston Food Bank Project Bread Food Stamp Hotline 70 S. Bay Ave, Boston (Hotline available in 180 languages, 617-427-5200; www.gbfb.org M-F 8am-7pm, Sat 10am-2pm) The Greater Boston Food Bank 800-645-8333 (GBFB) partners with 520+ hunwww.projectbread.org ger-relief agencies, including food pantries, community meal programs If you or your family is facing hunger right now, we want to help. Call and other food assistance providers throughout the nine counties and our FoodSource Hotline above or 190 towns and cities across Eastvisit http://www.projectbread.org/ ern Massachusetts. get-help/ to find resources. Farmers’ Market Program www.mass.gov/farmers-market-nutrition-program Senior Nutrition Agencies distribute coupons to eligible seniors in July. Call the agency in June for a distribution schedule. Find out if you’re eligible to receive coupons
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PENSION PLAN ASSISTANCE N. E. Pension Assistance Project, Gerontology Institute University of Massachusetts Boston Wheatley Hall, 3rd Floor, Room 124A 100 Morrissey Blvd., Boston 888-425-6067 www.umb.edu/pensionaction Help locating pension funds, explaining pension provisions and addressing pension eligibility issues. Free, confidential counseling and assistance. Provides list of specialized attorneys and financial advisors
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REHABILTATION HOSPITALS Fairlawn Rehabilitation Hospital (an affiliate of Encompass Health) 189 May St., Worcester 508-791-6351; Fairlawnrehab.org Heywood Hospital 250 Green St., #205, Gardner 978-632-3420 www.heywood.org/
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REHABILITATION & SKILLED NURSING SERVICES Fairlawn Rehabilitation Hospital (an affiliate of Encompass Health) 189 May St. Worcester 508-791-6351 Fairlawnrehab.org Mary Ann Morse Short-Term Rehabilitation 45 Union St., Natick 508-433-4404 maryannmorse.org/short-term-rehab/inpatient Post-operative care, medical rehabilitation Mary Ann Morse Outpatient Rehabilitation 45 Union St., Natick Continued on page 42
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508-433-4438 maryannmorse.org/short-term-rehab/outpatient Physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy and more Notre Dame Health Care 555-559 Plantation St., Worcester 508-852-3011 www.notredamehealthcare.org St. Mary Healthcare 39 Queen St., Worcester 508-753-4791 www.stmaryhc.com
REST HOMES Goddard Homestead 1199 Main Street, Worcester 508-753-4890 www.goddardhomestead.org
REVERSE MORTGAGES
Central One Federal Credit Union 714 Main St., Shrewsbury 508-841-0688 www.centralfcu.com
TRANSPORTATION
American Cancer Society of Massachusetts 800-227-2345 www.cancer.org Provides transportation to and from treatment for people who have cancer who do not have a ride or are unable to drive themselves. Volunteer drivers donate their time and the use of their cars so that patients can receive the life-saving treatments they need. To learn about volunteer opportunities in your area with the Road to Recovery program. Gardner Athol Area Mental Health Association (GAAMHA) Transit 208 Coleman St.; Gardner 978632-0934 www.gaamha.com/
transportation Serves Gardner, Fitchburg, Leominster, Athol, Orange, Winchendon, Ashburnham, Westminster, Templeton, Hubbardston, Lunenburg, Rutland and Barre. Door-to-door service for physically challenged elders Gardner Community Action Committee 294 Pleasant St., Gardner 978-632-8700 gardner-cac.org/medical-transportation Medical transportation throughout Northwest Worcester County MA.Gov www.mass.gov/service-details/gethelp-finding-a-ride A list of transportation services available across Massachusetts for seniors, people with disabilities,
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veterans, commuters, and others. Merrimack Valley Regional Transit Authority (MVRTA) 85 Railroad Ave., Haverhill 978-469-6878 www.mvrta.com Serves the northeast corner of Massachusetts with over 1 million miles of scheduled bus routes, and elderly and disabled transportation. MetroWest Regional Transit Authority (MWRTA) 15 Blandin Ave., Framingham 508-935-2222 Dial a Ride: 508-820-4650 TTY: 508-935-2242 www.mwrta.com Serving: Ashland, Dover, Framingham, Holliston, Hopedale, Hopkinton, Hudson, Marlborough, Milford, Natick, Sherborn, Southborough, Sudbury, Wayland, Wellesley, Weston
Montachusett Regional Transit Authority (MRTA) 1427R Water St. Fitchburg 978-345-7711 800-922-5636 TTY: (800) 789-0577 www.mrta.us
Serving: Ashburnham, Ashby, Athol, Ayer, Barre, Bolton, Boxborough, Fitchburg, Gardner, Hardwick, Harvard, Hubbardston, Lancaster, Leominster, Littleton, Lunenburg, Royalston, Shirley, Sterling, Stow, Templeton, Westminster, Winchendon Continued on page 44
SAFE AND FREE DISPOSAL OF UNWANTED MEDICINES
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SCM Elderbus 124 Southbridge Road, Charlton 800-321-0243 www.scmelderbus.org SCM Elderbus provides transportation services to eligible Massachusetts residents aged sixty and over, as well as residents with disabilities. Serving: Barre, Brimfield, Brookfield, Charlton, Douglas, Dudley, E. Brookfield, Holland, New Braintree, N. Brookfield, Oakham, Oxford, Princeton, Rutland, Southbridge, Spencer, Sturbridge, Sutton, Wales, Warren, Webster, W. Brookfield Springwell Volunteer Medical Escorts 307 Waverley Oaks Road, Ste. 205, Waltham 617-926-4100
TTY: 617-923-1562 www.springwell.com/service/medical-escort Provide seniors with an escort to medical appointments within Belmont, Brookline, Needham, Waltham, Watertown, Wellesley, Weston, surrounding towns and Boston hospitals. Medical Escorts wait during the appointment (up to 1.5 hours) and provide accompaniment home, providing transport and companionship. Medical Escorts can provide a ride and they can give minimal assistance getting into and out of a car and into the medical facility. The RIDE, MBTA 800-533-6282 TTY: 617-222-5415 www.mbta.com/accessibility/theride/the-ride-paratransit-visitors Paratransit program that provides door-to-door transportation to those
with physical, cognitive or mental disabilities. Services Boston and towns located in MetroWest, North Shore and South Shore South Shore Courtesy Coach 55 Fogg Road S. Weymouth 781-340-4350 The Courtesy Shuttle provides transportation to patients who need a ride to an appointment at South Shore Hospital or to a program or service directly affiliated with South Shore Hospital. The Courtesy Coach does not deliver patients to physician offices. Worcester Regional Transit Authority (WRTA) 60 Foster Street Worcester 508-791-WRTA (9782) www.therta.com
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Nothing’s More Important Than Your Loved One’s Care Short or long stay or the very best in memory and individualized care for a loved one. Faith based St. Mary’s offers exceptional skilled nursing care, therapy and respite services all while enhancing the overall well being of those we serve. Want to learn more? Email Cori Desrosiers at cdesrosiers@covh.org or call 508.753.4791.
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Provides curb-to-curb service for individuals 60 and older: medical appointments, grocery shopping; ADA for handicapped individuals who cannot take public bus) Serves Central and North Worcester Country. Provides out of town medical transportation and escorts to visually challenged elders
VETERANS SERVICES Boston Veterans Medical Center 150 S. Huntington Ave. Jamaica Plain; 617-232-9500 800-865-3384 www.boston.va.gov Christopher Heights of Marlborough 99 Pleasant St., Marlborough 508-449-6301 www.christopherheights.com Disabled American Veterans VA Regional Office JFK Fed Bldg, Government Ctr. Boston (617) 303-5675 www.dav.org Massachusetts Department of Veterans Services Executive Office for Administration and Finance 600 Washington St., 7th Floor, Boston 617-210-5480 https://www.mass.gov/orgs/massachusetts-department-of-veterans-services The mission of the Department of Veterans’ Services is to advocate on behalf of all the Commonwealth’s veterans and provide them with quality support services and to direct an emergency financial assistance
program for those veterans and their dependents who are in need. VA Boston Healthcare System www.boston.va.gov Main contact #: 800-698-2411 Brockton Division 940 Belmont Street Brockton 508-583-4500; 800-865-3384 Jamaica Plain Division 150 S. Huntington Avenue, Boston 617-232-9500 800-865-3384 West Roxbury Division 1400 VFW Parkway West Roxbury 617-323-7700 800-865-3384 VA Boston Healthcare System’s consolidated facility consists of the Jamaica Plain campus, located in the heart of Boston’s Longwood Medical Community; the West Roxbury campus, located on the Dedham line; and the Brockton campus, located 20 miles south of Boston in the City of Brockton.
VA New England Healthcare System 1-844-VA-CARES (822-2737) www.newengland.va.gov/50plus U.S. Veterans Administration Regional Office, JFK Federal Bldg. 15 New Sudbury St., Boston 800-827-1000 www.va.gov Veterans Crisis Line 1-800-273-8255 Veterans, Inc. 69 Grove St., Worcester 508-552-1055; 800-482-2565 email: info@veteransinc.org www.veteransinc.org Veterans Inc. is a national leader in ending homelessness in veterans. It is the largest provider of support services to veterans and their families in New England. Veterans Inc.’s clinical case management approach addresses the “total veteran,” incorporating job training and employment services, health and wellness, and supportive services ranging from transportation to legal advice.
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