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At UMass Memorial, we understand that seniors may often need specialized care. Look no further than the hospitals of UMass Memorial Health Care. We provide you with the latest treatments and procedures to help live life to the fullest – every single day!

From geriatric services to expert care in Cancer, Diabetes, Heart and Vascular, Orthopedic and Surgical care, we are here for you in the communities where you live.

The hospitals of UMass Memorial Health Care contract with many health insurance plans throughout the region. Always check with your insurer to learn if our doctors and hospitals participate in your plan.

Visit umassmemorialhealthcare.org for more details.

For an appointment today, call 855-UMASS-MD (855-862-7763).

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Inside this issue 6-60 Elder Care Resource Listings 9 Beginning to put the pieces together when caring for a loved one with dementia: Notre Dame Health Care Memory Care Team 16 Are your dentures where they should be?

Dental Solutions of Northboro

19 Physical therapy at home Amanda Priest, Physical Therapist, Home Care Solutions 45 Time for home care, what do I need to know? Catherine Walsh, Intercity Home Care 54 Reverse mortgages: It's about time Alain Valles, CRMP, Direct Finance Corp.

61 So you want to stay in your home… Innovations in accessibility products, Access NSM How to keep your mind sharp 10 things you can do 62 Assisted Living: Possibly Perfect

SALMON Health and Retirement

Category Index Adult Day Care .........................................6 Advocacy ...............................................6 Alzheimer’s Care see-Home Care................................ 36 see-Housing - Assisted Living ......... 44 see-Nursing Homes......................... 55 Ambulances............................................6 Assisted Living see-Housing - Assisted Living.......... 44 Attorneys, Elder Law see-Legal Assistance....................... 53 Banks ..................................................12 Cemetery & Mausoleum .......................12 Community Services ............................12 Consumer Protection ............................12 Councils on Aging & Senior Centers......13 Cremation Services...............................26 Dental Services....................................26 Disabled Services, Support...................26 Downsizing Services............................28 Driver Safety.........................................28 Education / Employment Training............28

Elder Abuse..........................................30 Elder Services.......................................30 Entertainment......................................31 Family Caregiver Support......................31 Family Support Services.......................34 Financial Assistance..............................34 Financial Management...........................34 Fuel / Energy Assistance........................34 Funeral Homes......................................34 Geriatric Care Managers.........................34 Health Care Services..............................35 Health Maintenance Organizations.........36 Hearing Aids.........................................36 Home Car e............................................36 Home Medical Equipment.....................42 Home Repair Services...........................43 Hospice Care........................................43 Hospitals.............................................43 Housing, Assisted Living.......................44 Housing Authorities...............................44 Housing,Independent Living..................51 Housing Information & Referral..............51

Housing, Retirement Communities.........52 Housing, Subsidized Elderly....................52 Information & Referral Services..............52 Insurance and Financial Assistance.......53 Legal Assistance...................................53 Marketing to Seniors & Caregivers.........54 Mental Health........................................54 Nursing Homes.....................................55 Nutrition...............................................58 Pension Plan Assistance........................59 Prescription Drug Assistance.................59 Rehabilitation Hospitals.........................59 Rehabilitation & Skilled Nursing.............59 Rest Homes..........................................59 Reverse Mortgages...............................59 Retirement Communities.......................59 Senior Care Options (SCO) Health Insurance...................................59 Stair-lifts / Accessibility.........................59 Transportation......................................60 Veterans..............................................60

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Call 508-756-4696

FA M I LY S E R V I C E S o f C E N T R A L M A S S A C H U S E T T S

Helping families for over 125 years.

Family Services is a private nonprofit organization that has provided support, guidance and counseling to families since 1889, and home care services for over 60 years!

Home Care Services we offer: • Companionship • Respite Care • Personal Care • Light Housekeeping

• Meal Preparation • Laundry Assistance • Grocery Shopping • Prescription Pick-up

Other program services offered include: Center for Childcare Careers, Mediation Services, Counseling Services, Employee Assistance Program, Senior Companion Program and RSVP (Retired Senior Volunteer Program).

Always Ready to Help You or a Loved One. Call 508-756-4696 31 HARVARD STREET, WORCESTER, MA | 508-756-4696 • 508-756-4646 | www.fscm.org

Hawthorne Hill Elderly Housing Phase I & II 106 Main St., Rutland, MA 01543 Bright & airy one bedroom units, both subsidized and non-subsidized.

Elderly & disabled rental units.“62 years of age or older, handicap/disabled regardless of age.”

Eligible tenants pay 30% of monthly income.

HUD Section 8 Subsidy and USDA /RD Rental Assistance

To obtain applications, please call Brenda at 508-886-6920 TDD 1-800-439-2370 • Laundry Facilities • Community Rooms • Accessible Units “This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer”

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stunning locationsA Several diverse gathering of homes all under underone onemanagement Managementroof... roof... all Congregational Retirement Homes Efficiencies & 1BR Apartments* Independent Living Serene Countryside Setting Vibrant Social Community Beautifully Landscaped Grounds Conveniently Located Near: Downtown Melrose Senior Center Bus Stop Commuter Rail Onsite Resident Coordinator 200 West Foster Street, Melrose, MA 781-665-6334

crh1@peabodyproperties.com The Congregational Retirement Homes, Inc. is a private, non-profit organization funded by the Department of Housing and Urban Development.

Irving Square Apartments

Framingham Green Studios & 1BR Apartments* Heat & Hot Water Included 7+ Acres of Landscaped Grounds and Gardens Convenient Located Near: Downtown Restaurants Churches Medical Facilities Small Pets Welcome Free Parking Intercom & Emergency Signal System Onsite Resident Coordinator

1BR & 2BR Apartments* Heat Included Private Park Downtown Framingham Wall to Wall Carpeting Conveniently Located Near: Commuter Rail Bus Stop Restaurants Medical Centers 75 Irving Street Framingham, MA 508-875-4400

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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.

536 Granite Street, Braintree, MA 02184 781-794-1000 | www.peabodyproperties.com

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Massachusetts Resources Adult Day Care Adult Day Club at Dodge Park 101 Randolph Road, Worcester 508-853-8180; www.dodgepark.com Ad on page 10 Bellingham Council on Aging 40 Blackstone St., Bellingham 508-657-2705

www.bellinghamma.org/Pages/ BellinghamMA_SeniorServices/index

Catholic Charities Worcester County 10 Hammond St., Worcester 508-798-0191; www.ccworc.org St. Francis Adult Day Health 101 Plantation St., Worcester, 508-752-2546 www.saintfrancisrehab.com Ad on page 47 Whitney Place Natick 3 Vision Drive, Route 9 West, Natick 508-655-5000; www.salmonhealth.com; Ad on page 63 Whitney Place Northborough 238 West Main St., Northborough 508-393-5655; www.salmonhealth.com Ad on page 63 Whitney Place Northbridge 85 Beaumont Drive, P.O. Box 940, Northbridge 508-234-3434; www.salmonhealth.com Ad on page 63

region/massachusetts The state office of AARP, a national organization, providing local information, advocacy and community service

Boston Center 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

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 Association of Older Americans 19 Temple Place, 4th Floor, Boston 617-426-0804; www.maoamass.org

Committed to preserving the dignity, quality of life, economic standing and health of the older people of Massachusetts, their families and future generations

MASSPIRG (Massachusetts Public Interest Research Group) 294 Washington St., Suite 500, Boston 617-292-4800; www.masspirg.org

Whitney Place Westborough 5 Lyman St., Westborough 508-836-4354; www.salmonhealth.com Ad on page 63

An advocate for the public interest.

Advocacy

Develops and disseminates innovative solutions that transform patient care by improving its safety, effectiveness, and efficiency. Provides health care information on topics such as home

AARP Massachusetts 1 Beacon St., Suite 2301, Boston 866-448-3621; http://states.aarp.org/

Mass Pro 245 Winter St., Suite 300, Waltham 800-890-0011

care, hospitalization, nursing care, hospitals and doctors

MA Senior Action Council 150 Mount Vernon St., 2nd floor, Dorchester; 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

Medicare Advocacy Project 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.

Multi-Cultural Independent Living Center of Boston, Inc. 329 Center Street, Jamaica Plain 617-942-8060; www.milcb.org

Promotes self-pride, independent decision-making, self-determination, equal access and self-help

Alzheimer’s Care

(see Home Care p. 36, Housing, Assisted Living p. 44
and Nursing Homes p. 54)

Ambulances K's Ambulance 94 Main St., Oxford 508-987-2254; www.kambulance.com Ad on page 29

Assisted Living

(see Housing, Assisted Living p. 44)

Attorneys, Elder Law (see Legal Assistance p. 53)

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Beginning to Put the Pieces Together When Caring for a Loved One With Dementia: An introduction from the Notre Dame Health Care Memory Care Team

W

e hear the terms “Alzheimer’s” and “dementia” very often these days, and too many of us have loved ones who are living with the effects of these conditions. We are working to open up discussion in our community to increase awareness and understanding.

To start, dementia is a decline in brain function affecting at least one of the following: abstract thinking; judgment; complex language; complex physical or mental tasks; recognizing persons, places, or objects; and personality changes. Alzheimer’s is the most common type of dementia.

Dementia attacks the brain asymmetrically, usually affecting the left side first. The left side of brain is

responsible for short term memory and language, while the right side retains rhythm and long term memory.

As Dr. Lisa Genova—best-selling author of Still Alice—shared at our Educational Forum in June 2016, the emotional part of the brain remains unchanged, and so individuals with Alzheimer’s and dementia still experience the full range of adult human emotion.

You can continue to have quality experiences with your loved one by living in the moment, laughing with them, reminiscing, reading, poetry, listening to music, and just holding their hand. Remembering the past is often soothing for individuals with dementia, and it’s ok to skip current

events and focus on memories from long-ago during your time together.

Music can also be a helpful tool.

Studies show that 98% of individuals with dementia recall music, poetry, and prayer. According to Music and Memory founder Dan Cohen in an interview with FastCompany, “Since our music, emotions, and memories are so connected, we have something that's very vibrant and alive regardless of whether we know where we are and who we are talking to.” It helps people “feel like themselves, so they're less likely to be frustrated that they can't communicate.” We agree that “… music is more effective than any drug…, and, of course, music also has none of the Dementia page 11

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Notre Dame Health Care provides excep�onal care and service in our welcoming se�ngs or wherever you call home. We help you and your family achieve the peace of mind you need and deserve.

NOTRE DAME HEALTH CARE ASSISTED LIVING RESIDENCE CARE MANAGEMENT SERVICE EDUCATIONAL TRAINING CENTER LICENSED HOSPICE PROVIDER PEDIATRIC PALLIATIVE CARE POST-ACUTE RECUPERATION SHORT TERM REHABILITATION SKILLED NURSING FACILITY

We offer exper�se in elder care, memory support, rehabilita�on, and end-of-life care, along with a strong commitment to the principles of holis�c health, helping you to maintain social, physical, intellectual, emo�onal, and spiritual well-being. We assist you to achieve your own best deni�on of wellness through personalized care plans, art and music therapy, daily Mass, individualized pastoral care, and enjoyment of nature.

Please reach out if we can ever be of service.

Call us at 508-852-5800 for informa�on or a personal tour.

555-559 Plantation St., Worcester, MA

www.notredamehealthcare.org (508) 852-5800

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Caring for your memory impaired loved one!

Dodge Park Rest Home provides a unique dementia and Alzheimer's program tailored to meet your loved one’s specific needs. Our home-like environment is usually at half the cost of a nursing home and with only a One (1) Year Look Back!!!*

Monthly Support Group “Open to Public” • 2nd Tuesday of every month for spouse and children of individuals with memory impairments.

• Medical Director Dr. Bogdan Nedelescu • Geriatric Psychiatrist consultant Dr. Philip Gottlieb • 24 hour a day RN services • Freshly prepared meals

• Dementia specific activity program 7 days a week • Outing and professional entertainments • All inclusive ADL care at no additional charge.

If your loved one’s funds are ever depleted they will still be able to stay at Dodge Park* *Subject to EAEDC approval.

* The new Tax Reduction Act of 2005 mandated that seniors spend-down all of their combined assets before the sick spouse can qualify into a nursing home. The act requires a 5-year look back for any transfers by seniors designed to deprive the state of those available resources to pay for the nursing home.

In a Rest Home setting it is only 1 year look back!!!

101 Randolph Rd., Worcester, MA www.dodgepark.com Call Ben, Mike or Carrie at 508-853-8180 The only community in MA to gain the Caring Star Superstar Designation!

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Dementia continued from page 9

nasty side-effects of powerful antipsychotic treatments.”

Of course, it is normal for family members and caregivers to experience anger, denial, guilt, sadness, and grief at different times throughout this experience. Self care can feel indulgent, yet in order to be the best you can be for your loved one, you must take care of your own health.

So, allow yourself to sleep and eat well, and take breaks to keep yourself well.

We welcome you to take part in our Alzheimer’s and Dementia Caregiver support group for additional information like this and a chance to connect with memory care experts and other family members. Monthly meetings are free and open to the public, and are held on the Notre Dame Health Care Campus at 555-559 Plantation Street, Worcester, MA. To join our support group or for a tour of our residential memory care options, please call us at 508-852-5800.

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Banks

Community Services

Bay State Savings Bank 28 Franklin St., Worcester 508-890-9000; www.baystatesavingsbank.com Ad on page 36

McNabb Pharmacy and Home Healthcare 233-235 Main St., Townsend 978-597-2392; www mcnabbpharmacy.com Ad on page 17

Central One Federal Credit Union 714 Main St., Shrewsbury 800-527-1017; www.centralfcu.com Ad on page 17

Plantation Towers 501 Plantation St., Worcester 508-752-6800; Ad on page 30

Cemetery & Mausoleum

Consumer Protection Assisted Living Ombudsman 800-AGE-INFO; www.800ageinfo.com

St. John’s Chapel Mausoleum 260 Cambridge St., Worcester, 508-757-7415 Ad on page 32 & 33

Regional offices: Baypath Elder Services, Inc. 33 Boston Post Road, West Marlborough 508-573-7200; www.baypath.org

Serves Ashland, Dover, Framingham, Holliston, Hopkinton, Hudson, Marlborough, Natick, Northborough, Sherborn, Southborough, Sudbury, Wayland, Westborough

Central Mass. Area Agency on Aging 360 W. Boylston St., W. Boylston 508-852-5539; www.seniorconnection.org

Advocates for resident rights

Community Care Ombudsman/ Long-term Care Ombudsman Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder Affairs One Ashburton Place, Room 517, Boston 617-727-7750, 800-AGE-INFO

St. John’s Cemetery 260 Cambridge St., Worcester, 508-757-7415 Ad on page 32 & 33

Assists and counsels seniors and caregivers with in-home care service problems, complaints

Serves: Ashburnham, Ashby, Auburn, Ayer, Barre, Bellingham, Berlin, Blackstone, Bolton, Boylston, Brookfield, Charlton, Clinton, Douglas, Dudley, East Brookfield, Fitchburg, Franklin, Gardner, Grafton, Groton,

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• 62 of age or older, handicap/disabled, regardless of age.

• Rent 30% of adjusted gross income.

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Blackstone Housing corporation 8 Early Village Drive, Blackstone, MA 01504 1/2

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Audiologist

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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; www.esmv.org Minuteman Senior Services 26 Crosby Drive, Bedford; 781-272-7177; www.minutemansenior.com Serves Acton, Arlington, Bedford, Boxborough, Burlington, Carlisle,

Concord, Harvard, Lexington, Lincoln, Littleton, Maynard, Stow, Wilmington, Winchester, Woburn

Montachusett Home Care Corp.

680 Mechanic St., Leominster 800-734-7312; 978-537-7411 www.montachusetthomecare.com

Serves Ashburnham, Ashby, Ayer, Berlin, Bolton, Clinton, Fitchburg, Gardner, Groton, Hubbardston, Lancaster, Leominster, Lunenburg, Pepperell, Princeton, Shirley, Sterling, Templeton, Townsend, Westminster, Winchendon

Mystic Valley Elder Services, Inc. 300 Commercial St., Suite 19, Malden 781-324-7705; www.mves.org

Serves Chelsea, Everett, Malden, Medford, Melrose, N. Reading, Reading, Revere, Stoneham, Wakefield, Winthrop

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Tri-Valley, Inc. 10 Mill St., Dudley 508-949-6640, 800-286-6640 www.trivalleyinc.com

Serves 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

Councils on Aging and Senior Centers Abington Council on Aging 441 Sumner St., Abington 781-982-2145; www.abingtonma.gov/ council-on-aging Continued page 14

When you’re looking for the best hospice care,

look to Hope.

Hope Hospice has provided care and support for those facing serious illness for 35 years. Our dedication, respect and compassion help provide the best quality of life possible. That’s why so many families look to Hope for hospice care.

To learn more, call 508.957.0200 or visit HopeHealthCo.org.

Part of the HopeHealth family of services Hope Hospice | Hope HouseCalls Hope Dementia & Alzheimer’s Services | Hope Academy

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Acton Council on Aging Senior Center, 50 Audubon Drive, Acton 978-929-6652; www.actoncoa.com

508-657-2705; www.bellinghamma.org/ Pages/BellinghamMA_SeniorServices/ index

Ashland Council on Aging (Elder Services) 162 West Union St., Ashland 508-881-0140; www.ashlandmass. com/172/Elder-Services

Belmont Council on Aging Beech Street Center; 266 Beech St., Belmont; 617-933-2970 www.beechstreetcenter.org

Braintree Department of Elder Affairs 71 Cleveland Ave., Braintree 781-848-1963 www.townofbraintreegov.org/coa Bridgewater Office of Elder Affairs 10 Wally Kreuger Way, Bridgewater 508-697-0929; www.old.bridgewaterma. org/Government/ElderAffairs/index.shtml

Ashburnham Council on Aging 32 Main Street, Ashburnham 978-827-5000; www.ashburnham-ma. gov/pages/ashburnhamma_coa/index

Berlin Council on Aging 23 Linden St., Berlin Email: coa@townofberlin.com; www.townofberlin.com/boards-andcommittees/council-on-aging/

Athol Council on Aging 82 Freedom St., Athol 978-249-8986; www.athol-ma.gov/ council-on-aging

Berkley Council on Aging 1 N. Main St., Berkley 508-821-3105; www.townofberkleyma. com/Pages/BerkleyMA_COA/index

Attleboro Council on Aging 25 S. Main St., Attleboro 774-203-1900 www.cityofattleboro.us/coa/

Billerica Council on Aging 25 Concord Road, Billerica 978-671-0916; www.town.billerica. ma.us/136/Council-on-Aging

Brookline Council on Aging 93 Winchester St., Brookline 617-730-2777; www.brooklinema. gov/245/Council-on-Aging

Auburn Council on Aging Senior Center, 4 Goddard Drive, Auburn 508-832-7799; www.town.auburn.ma.us/ Pages/AuburnMA_CoA/index

Blackstone Council on Aging 15 Saint Paul St., Blackstone 508-876-5134; www.townofblackstone. org/Pages/BlackstoneMA_COA/index

Burlington Council on Aging Senior Center, 61 Center St., Burlington 781-270-1950; www.burlington.org/ residents/council_on_aging

Avon Council on Aging 65 E. Main St., Avon 508-559-0060; www.avon-ma.gov/ council-on-aging

Bolton Council on Aging & Senior Center c/o Bolton Country Manor 600 Main St., Bolton 978-779-3313; www.townofbolton.com/ pages/BoltonMA_Aging/index

Cambridge Council on Aging 795 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge 617-349-6220

Ayer Council on Aging Town Hall, 1 Main St., Ayer 978-772-8260; www.ayer.ma.us/councilaging Barre Council on Aging 557 South Barre Road, Barre 978-355-5004 www.townofbarre.com/departments/ departments-a-m/council-on-aging Bedford Council on Aging 10 Mudge Way, Box 1-2, Bedford 781-275-6825; www.bedfordma.gov/ council-on-aging Bellingham Council for the Aging 40 Blackstone St., Bellingham

Boston Commission on Affairs of the Elderly City Hall, Rm. 271, Boston 617-635-4366; www.cityofboston.gov/ elderly Boylston Council on Aging 221 Main St., Boylston 508-869-6022; www.boylston-ma.gov/ pages/boylstonma_coa/index Boxborough Council on Aging 29 Middle Road, Boxborough 978-264-1717; www.boxborough-ma.gov/ council-on-aging

Brockton Council on Aging 10 Father Kenney Way, Brockton 508-580-7811; www.brockton.ma.us/ Government/Departments/COA.aspx Brookfield Council on Aging Town Hall, 6 Central St., Brookfield 508-867-2930; www.brookfieldma.us

Canton Council on Aging 500 Pleasant St., P.O. Box 54, Canton 781-828-1323; www.town.canton. ma.us/341/Council-on-Aging Carlisle Council on Aging 66 Westford St., Carlisle 978-371-2895; www.carlislema.gov/ Pages/CarlisleMA_COA/index Carver Council on Aging 48 Lakeview St., Carver 508-866-4698; www.carverma.gov/ council-aging Charlton Senior Center 37 Main St., Charlton 508-248-2231; www.townofcharlton.net/ councilonaging.htm Continued page 18

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Are your dentures where they should be?

Why you should consider overdentures

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oo many people who have conventional dentures don't wear them for the simple fact that they don't stay in place. Dental implants offer a way to keep your dentures in place and allow you to go about your daily life with confidence.

Problems that you might experience with your loose denture can be that you struggle to keep them secure, particularly in the lower jaw. If you have this problem, you already know about the embarrassment of your slipping denture.

You may also not be able to eat the foods that you love with the ineffectiveness of denture adhesives. Fortunately, there is a way to make your denture work the way it was intended with dental implants.

The use of dental implants to stabilize dentures has proven to be successful for many people.

The procedure typically takes about an hour and is done under local anesthesia.

Your existing denture is modified to sit comfortably over the implants during the healing phase. After the implants have healed, abutments are connected to the implants and a new denture is fabricated to snap onto the abutments.

Your new denture will be secure but can easily be removed for cleaning.

Cleaning consists of removing your denture at night and brushing around your implants. Brushing also stimulates blood flow and promotes healthy gum tissue. Follow your post-operative

instructions and maintain your dental hygiene to ensure the long-term success of your treatment.

Are you a candidate? Every patient is different and patient results may vary. Call Dental Solutions of Northboro today at 508-393-4777 for your free consultation with our onsite Periodontist, Dr. Anthony Quinta, D.M.D. He can choose the best treatment plan for you and explain the benefits and risks to determine if denture stabilization with implants is right for you.The practice is located at 367 W. Main St., Northborough. For more information visit www.dentalsolutionsofnorthboro.com.

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Steven A. Nielsen is the chief ophthalmologist The Nielsen Eye Center. To Are your DENTURES where they should atbe? schedule a consultation or examination with Dr. Nielsen, call 617-471-5665 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. or email resco@golasik.net.

Why you should consider OVERDENTURES! Call Dental Solutions of Northboro today for your FREE CONSULTATION with our on-site Periodontist, Dr. Anthony Quinta, D.M.D. He can choose the best treatment plan for you & explain the benefits & risks to determine if denture stabilization with implants is right for you.

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Benefits of denture stabilization • Restores proper chewing, allowing a better diet and improved health

• Improves speech and confidence • Increases comfort with less irritation of gum tissue • Ends the cost and inconvenience of denture adhesives

• Often can utilize your existing denture during healing phase • Minimally invasive procedure

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Servicing Area Hospice agencies with quality DME Equipment and Supplies

We offer incontinence products (and delivery) to area Assisted Living facility residents. Call for more info and pricing.

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Chelmsford Council on Aging 75 Groton Road, N. Chelmsford 978-251-0533; www.townofchelmsford.us Chelsea Council on Elder Affairs 10 Riley Way, Chelsea 617-466-4370; www.ci.chelsea.ma.us/ Public_Documents/ChelseaMA_Elder/ index Clinton Senior Center 271 Church St., Clinton 978-365-9416; www.clintonseniorcenter. org/index.html Cohasset Elder Affairs Willcutt Commons, 91 Sohier St., Cohasset 781-383-9112; www.cohassetma.org/ pages/departments/elder-affairs.php Concord Council on Aging Harvey Wheeler Community Center 1276 Main St., Concord

978-318-3020; www.concordma.gov/ pages/concordma_coa/index

508-315-5734, www.doverma.org/towngovernment/town-offices/council-onaging-2/

Dartmouth Council on Aging 628 Dartmouth St., Dartmouth 508-999-4717; www.town.dartmouth. ma.us/council-aging/events/14301

Dracut Council on Aging 951 Mammoth Road, Dracut 978-957-2611; www.dracutma.gov/ council-on-aging

Dedham Council on Aging 735 Washington St., Dedham 781-326-1650; www.dedham-ma.gov Dighton Council on Aging 300 Lincoln Ave., N. Dighton 508-823-0095; www.dighton-ma.gov/ public_documents/dightonma_coa/index Douglas Council on Aging 331 Main St., P.O. Box 1295, Douglas 508-476-2283; www.douglasma.org/ index.php/pages/committees/senior_ center Dover Council on Aging P.O. Box 250, Dover

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Dudley Council on Aging 71 W. Main St., Dudley 508-949-8010, ext. 3; www.dudleyma. gov/coa_page.htm Duxbury Senior Center 10 Mayflower St., Duxbury 781-934-5774; www.duxburyseniorcenter.org/ E. Brookfield Senior Center 122 Connie Mack Drive, E. Brookfield 508-885-5205; www.eastbrookfieldma.us/ council-on-aging-senior-center Continued page 20

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Physical therapy in the home setting

By Amanda Priest, Physical Therapist, Home Care Solutions

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hysical Therapy is a service available to people to develop, maintain and restore lost movement in order to maximize independence throughout life. Home Physical Therapy is primarily for those individuals that are homebound, unable to leave the home for therapy in an outside clinic. Often, in-home therapy is covered under your insurance. As a therapist entering a client’s home, our therapists look at all factors that may limit independence and safety, whether due to physical, environmental or social limitations.

A Home Safety Assessment provides information on environmental factors that may impede safety and independence, putting clients at greater risk for falls such as narrow doorways, area rugs, stairs and inaccessible rooms.

A Therapeutic Evaluation helps to identify any physical limitations to one’s ability to function with regard to strength, balance and mobility. A key component during the evaluation is discussing difficulties with managing everyday tasks which occurs with the patient as well as family/caregivers and other healthcare professionals involved in the patient’s care.

Once problem areas are addressed, it is the role of the physical therapist to develop possible solutions/treatments that will increase the client’s level of function, maximizing the safety of all involved, and preventing or limiting permanent disability. A treatment plan is always tailored toward a patient’s individual goals.

Home Physical Therapy allows for

one-on-one treatment time which can directly influence the effectiveness of intervention. It allows for clients to participate in a program in the comfort and convenience of their own home, promoting compliance with the established program.

Physical therapy in a patient’s home can be rewarding for both patient and therapist. A patient’s successful ability to remain in his or her own home, independently or with assistance is reward in itself.

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Eastham Council on Aging 1405 Nauset Road, P.O. Box 1203 N. Eastham, 508-255-6164 www.eastham-ma.gov/public_documents/ EasthamMA_Senior/index Everett Council on Aging 90 Chelsea St., Everett 617-394-2323; www.cityofeverett. com/171/Council-on-Aging Fairhaven Council on Aging Senior Center, 229 Huttleston Ave., Fairhaven 508-979-4029; www.fairhaven-ma.gov/ pages/FairhavenMA_COA/index Fall River Council on Aging One Government Center, Fall River 508-324-2401 Fitchburg Council on Aging 14 Wallace Ave., Fitchburg 978-345-9598 Framingham Council on Aging & Senior Center Callahan Senior Center 535 Union Ave., Framingham 508-532-5980; www.framinghamma. gov/360/Council-on-Aging Franklin Council on Aging/Senior Center 10 Daniel McCahill St., Franklin 508-520-4945; www.town.franklin.ma.us/ Pages/FranklinMA_Senior/index Freetown Council on Aging/Senior Center 227 Chace Road, E. Freetown 508-763-9557; www.freetownma.gov/ council-on-aging-0 Gardner Council on Aging 294 Pleasant St., Gardner 978-630-4067; www.gardner-ma.gov/ pages/GardnerMA_BComm/COA/index Gosnold Council on Aging P.O. Box 28, Cuttyhunk 508-990-7408; www.mcoaonline.com/

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Grafton Senior Center Council on Aging 30 Providence Road, Grafton 508-839-9242; www.grafton-ma.gov/ council-aging Groton Council on Aging 163 W. Main St., Groton 978-448-1170; www.townofgroton.org/ Town/BoardsCommittees/CouncilonAging. aspx Groveland Council on Aging 183 Main St., Groveland 978-372-1101; www.grovelandma.vt-s. net/Pages/GrovelandMA_COA/index Halifax Council on Aging 506 Plymouth St., Halifax 781-293-7313; www.town.halifax.ma.us/ Pages/HalifaxMA_COA/index Hamilton Council on Aging 299 Bay Road, S. Hamilton 978-468-5595; www.hamiltonma.gov/ Pages/hamiltonma_coa/index Hanover Council on Aging 665 Center St., Hanover; 781-924-1913 www.hanover-ma.gov/council-on-aging-0 Hanson Council on Aging/Senior Center 132 Maquan St., Hanson 781-293-2683; www.hanson-ma.gov/ council-aging-senior-center Harvard Council on Aging 13 Ayer St., Harvard 978-456-4120; www.harvard.ma.us/ Pages/HarvardMA_COA/index Haverhill Council on Aging 10 Welcome St., Haverhill 978-374-2390; www.ci.haverhill.ma.us Hingham Dept. of Elder Services 224 Central St., Hingham 781-741-1458; www.hingham-ma. gov/325/Council-on-Aging Holbrook Council on Aging 9 Jewel Road, Holbrook

781-767-4617; www.holbrookma.gov/ Pages/HolbrookMA_COA/index

Holden Senior Center 1130 Main St., Holden 508-210-5570; www.holdenma.gov/ senior-services-council-on-aging Holliston Council on Aging & Senior Center 150 Goulding St., Holliston 508-429-0622; www.townofholliston.us/ senior-center Hopedale Council on Aging 43 Hope St., Hopedale 508-634-2208; www.hopedale-ma.gov/ Public_Documents/HopedaleMA_COA/index Hopkinton Council on Aging & Senior Center 28 Mayhew St., Hopkinton 508-497-9730; www.hopkintonma.gov/ home/government/departments/senior Hubbardston Council on Aging Town Hall, 7A Main St., Unit #3, Hubbardston; 978-928-1400, ext.211 www.hubbardstonma.us/pages/ hubbardstonma_coa/index Hudson Council on Aging & Senior Center 29 Church St., Hudson 978-568-9638; www.townofhudson.org/ public_documents/hudsonma_coa/index Lancaster Council on Aging & Senior Center Town Hall, 695 Main St., Lancaster 978-733-1249, ext. 1102 (COA director); 978-733-1249, ext. 1106 (Senior Center) www.ci.lancaster.ma.us/pages/ lancasterma_bcomm/coa Lakeville Council on Aging 1 Dear Crossing, Lakeville 508-947-7224; www.lakevillecoa.com/ Lawrence Council on Aging/Senior Center 155 Haverhill St., Lawrence Continued page 21

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978-620-3540; www.cityoflawrence.com/ council-on-aging.aspx

Leicester Council on Aging & Senior Center 40 Winslow Ave., Leicester 508-892-7016; www.leicesterma.org/ senior-center-council-aging Leominster Council on Aging 5 Pond St., Leominster 978-534-7511; www.leominster-ma.gov/ depts/programs/seniors Lexington Council on Aging & Senior Center Community Center; 39 Marrett Road, Lexington; 781-698-4840; www. lexingtonma.gov/senior-services Lincoln Council on Aging Bemis Hall, 15 Bedford Road, Lincoln 781-259-8811; www.lincolntown.org Littleton Council on Aging 33 Shattuck St., Room 231, Littleton 978-540-2470; www.littletonma.org Lowell Council on Aging 276 Broadway St., Lowell 978-674-4131; www.lowellma.gov/ seniors/Pages/default.aspx Lunenburg Eagle House Senior Center 25 Memorial Drive, Lunenburg 978-582-4166; www.lunenburgma.gov/ content/204/224/ Malden Council on Aging/Senior Center 7 Washington St., Malden 781-397-7144; www.cityofmalden.org/ department/senior-center Mansfield Council on Aging 255 Hope St., Mansfield; 508-261-7368; http://coa.mansfieldma.com/ Marlborough Council on Aging & Senior Center 40 New St., Marlborough 508-485-6492; www.marlborough-ma.

gov/gen/marlboroughma_seniorsrvc/index

Marshfield Council on Aging 230 Webster St., Marshfield 781-834-5581; www.townofmarshfield.org/ government-departments-coa-home.htm

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Milford Council on Aging 60 N Bow St., Milford 508-473-8334; www.milford.ma.us/ pages/departments/senior-center.php

Maynard Council on Aging 50 Brown St., Maynard 978-897-1009; www.townofmaynard-ma. gov/gov/departments/council-on-aging

Millbury Senior Center & Council on Aging 1 River St., Millbury; 508-865-9154 www.millbury-ma.org/Public_Documents/ MillburyMA_COA/index

Medfield Council on Aging 1 Icehouse Road, Medfield 508-359-3665; www.thecenteratmedfield.com

Millis Council on Aging 900 Main St., Millis; 508-376-7051; www. millis.org/pages/MillisMA_CoA/index

Medford Council on Aging/Senior Center 10l Riverside Ave., Medford 781-396-6010; www.medfordma.org/ departments/council-on-aging/

Millville Council on Aging/Senior Center 40 Prospect St., P.O. Box 703, Millville 508-883-3523; www.millvillema.org/ departments/senior-center

Medway Council on Aging 76 Oakland St., Medway 508-533-3210; www.townofmedway.org/ Pages/MedwayMA_COA/index

Milton Council on Aging 10 Walnut St., Milton 617-898-4893; www.townofmilton.org/ Public_Documents/MiltonMA_COA/COA

Melrose Council on Aging/Senior Center 235 W. Foster St., Melrose;781-665-4304 (COA) Milano Senior Center, 201 W. Foster St. 781-662-6886; www.cityofmelrose.org/ departments/council-on-aging

Natick Council on Aging 117 E. Central St., Natick; 508-647-6540 www.natickma.gov/626/Council-on-Aging

Mendon Council on Aging/Senior Center 62 Providence St., Mendon; 508-478-6175 www.mendonma.gov/council-on-aging Merrimac Council on Aging 100 E. Main St., Merrimac 978-346-9549; www.merrimac01860. info/pages/merrimacma_senior/index

New Bedford Council on Aging 181 Hillman St., Bldg. #9, New Bedford 508-991-6250; www.newbedford-ma.gov/ community-services/divisions/councilaging/contact-information New Braintree Senior Center & Council on Aging 20 Memorial Drive, New Braintree 508-867-2071; www.newbraintree.org/ committees.html

Methuen Council on Aging 77 Lowell St., Methuen; 978-983-8825; www.cityofmethuen.net/senior-center

Needham Council on Aging The Center at the Heights 300 Hillside Ave., Needham 781-455-7555; www.needhamma.gov

Middleborough Council on Aging 558 Plymouth St., Middleborough 508-946-2490; www.middleborough.com/ coa/index.html

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Norfolk Council on Aging/Senior Center 28 Medway Branch Road, Norfolk 508-528-4430; www.virtualnorfolk.org/ public_documents/norfolkma_coa/index N. Andover Senior Center / Elder Services 120 Main St., N. Andover 978-688-9560; www.townofnorthandover. com/Pages/NAndoverMA_Senior/index N. Attleboro Council on Aging 204 Elm St., N. Attleboro 508-699-0131; www.nattleboro.com/ council-on-aging N. Brookfield Council on Aging & Senior Center 29 Forrest St., N. Brookfield 508-867-0220; www.northbrookfield.net/ council-on-aging/

Oakham Council on Aging Town Hall, 2 Coldbrook Road,Oakham 508-882-5251; www.oakham-ma.gov/ boards/coa.cfm Orange Council on Aging 135 E. Main St., Orange 978-544-1113; www.townoforange.org/ Pages/OrangeMA_COA/index Oxford Council on Aging 323 Main St., Oxford 508-987-6000; www.town.oxford.ma.us/ Pages/OxfordMA_COA/index Paxton Council on Aging 17 W. St., Paxton 781-294-8220; www.townofpaxton.net Pembroke Council on Aging 144 Center St., Pembroke 781-294-8220; www.pembroke-ma.gov/ council-aging

Northborough Senior Center 119 Bearfoot Road, Northborough 508-393-5035; www.town.northborough. ma.us/Pages/NorthboroughMA_ SeniorCenter/index

Pepperell Council on Aging/Senior Center 37 Nashua Road, Pepperell 978-433-0326; www.pepperell-mass. com/128/Council-on-Aging

Northbridge Council on Aging & Senior Center 20 Highland St., Whitinsville 508-234-2002; www.northbridgemass. org/council-on-aging

Petersham Council on Aging P.O. Box 486, Petersham 978-724-3522; www.townofpetersham.org

N. Reading Council on Aging 157 Park St., North Reading 978-664-5600; www.northreadingma.gov/ council-aging Norton Council on Aging 55 W. Main St., Norton 508-285-0235; www.nortonma.org/ council-aging-norton-senior-center Norwell Council on Aging 293 Pine St., Norwell 781-659-7878; www.townofnorwell.net/ council-aging Norwood Council on Aging 275 Prospect St., Norwood 781-762-1201; www.norwoodma.gov

Phillipston Council on Aging 50 The Common, Phillipston 978-939-4086; www.phillipston-ma.gov/ council-on-aging Plainville Council on Aging 9 School St., Plainville 508-699-7384; www.plainville.ma.us/ Pages/PLAINVILLEMA_COA/index Plymouth Council on Aging 44 Nook St., Plymouth 508-830-4230; www.plymouth-ma.gov/ council-aging Plympton Council on Aging 5 Palmer Road, Plympton 781-336-9113; www.town.plympton. ma.us/council-on-aging

Princeton Council on Aging & Senior Center 18 Boylston Ave., Princeton 978-464-5977; www.town.princeton. ma.us/Pages/PrincetonMA_COA/index Quincy Council on Aging / Elder Services 440 E. Squantum St, Quincy 617-376-1506; www.quincyma.gov/ Government/ELDERSERV/index.cfm Randolph Dept. of Elder Affairs 16 Fencourt Ave., Randolph 781-961-0930; www.townofrandolph.com Raynham Council on Aging 2215 King Philip St., Raynham 508-824-2740; www.town.raynham. ma.us/Public_Documents/RaynhamMA_ BComm/aging Reading Council on Aging & Senior Center Center: 49 Pleasant St., Reading 781-942-6794; www.readingma.gov/ pleasant-street-center Administrative: 16 Lowell St., Reading 781-942-6658; www.readingma.gov/ council-on-aging Rehoboth Council on Aging 55 Bay State Road, Rehoboth 508-252-3372; www.town.rehoboth. ma.us/council-aging Rochester Council on Aging 67 Dexter Lane, Rochester 508-763-8723; www. rochesterseniorcenter.com Rockland Council on Aging 317 Plain St., Rockland 781-871-1266; www.rockland-ma.gov/ all-boards-committees/council-on-aging Rowley Council on Aging 39 Central St., P.O. Box 523 Rowley 978-948-7637; www.townofrowley.net Continued page 23

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Royalston Council on Aging Town Hall, 13 on the Common, Royalston 978-249-9656; www.royalston-ma.gov Rutland Council on Aging & Senior Center 53 Glenwood Road, Rutland 508-886-7945; www.townofrutland.org/ Pages/RutlandMA_COA/index Scituate Council on Aging 27 Brook St., Scituate 781-545-8722; www.scituatema.gov/ council-on-aging Sharon Council on Aging 219 Massapoag Ave., Sharon 781-784-8000; www.townofsharon.net Sherborn Council on Aging 19 Washington St., Sherborn 508-651-7858; www.sherbornma.org/ Pages/SherbornMA_COA/index Shirley Council on Aging 9 Parker Road, Shirley 978-425-1390; www.shirley-ma.gov/ Pages/ShirleyMA_COA/Index Shrewsbury Council on Aging 98 Maple Ave., Shrewsbury 508-841-8640; www.shrewsburyma. gov/555/Council-on-Aging Somerset Council on Aging 115 Wood St., Somerset 508-646-2833; www.townofsomerset.org/ council-on-aging Somerville Council on Aging 167 Holland St., Somerville 617-625-6600, ext. 2300; www. somervillema.gov/departments/councilon-aging Southborough Council on Aging & Senior Center 9 Cordaville Road, Southborough 508-229-4453; www. southboroughseniors.com Southbridge Council on Aging & Senior Center

Casaubon Senior Center, 153 Chestnut St., Southbridge 508-764-5436; www.ci.southbridge. ma.us/council-on-aging

Spencer Council on Aging & Senior Center 68 Maple St., P.O. Box 264, Spencer 508-885-7546; www.spencerma.gov Sterling Council on Aging & Senior Center Mary Ellen Butterick, Bldg. 1, Park St., Sterling 978-422-3032; www.sterling-ma.gov/ council-on-aging Stow Council on Aging & Senior Center Town Building, 380 Great Road, Stow 978-897-1880; www.stow-ma.gov/pages/ stowma_coa/index Sturbridge Council on Aging 480 Main St., Fiskdale; 508-347-7575; www.town.sturbridge.ma.us Stoneham Council on Aging & Senior Center 136 Elm St., Stoneham; 781-438-1157; www.stonehamseniorcenter.org Stoughton Council on Aging 110 Rockland St., Stoughton 781-344-8882; www.stoughton.org/ council-aging Sudbury Council on Aging Fairbank Community Center 40 Fairbank Road, Sudbury 978-443-3055; www.sudbury.ma.us/ councilonaging Sutton Senior Center 19 Hough Road, Sutton; 508-234-0703; www.suttonma.org/Pages/SuttonMA_ Senior/index Swansea Council on Aging 260 Ocean Grove Ave., Swansea 508-676-1831 www.swanseacoa.webs.com

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Taunton Council on Aging & Senior Center 30 Olney St., Taunton; 508-821-1425; www.taunton-ma.gov/council-agingdepartment-human-services Templeton Council on Aging & Senior Center 16 Senior Drive, Baldwinville 978-894-2780; www.templeton1.org/ council-on-aging Tewksbury Council on Aging & Senior Center 175 Chandler St., Tewksbury 978-640-4482; www.tewksbury-ma.gov/ council-on-aging-0 Townsend Council on Aging & Senior Center 16 Dudley Road, Townsend 978-597-1710; www.townsend.ma.us/ Pages/TownsendMA_Senior/index Tyngsborough Council on Aging & Senior Center 169 Westford Road, Tyngsborough 978-649-9211; www.tyngsboroughma. gov/government/departments/coa/ Upton Council on Aging & Senior Center 2 Farm St., Upton; 508-529-4558; www. uptonma.gov/council-aging-upton-center Uxbridge Council on Aging & Senior Center 36 S. Main St., Uxbridge; 508-278-8622 www.uxbridge-ma.gov/Pages UxbridgeMA_COA/index Wakefield Council on Aging & Senior Center 30 Converse St., Wakefield 781-245-3312; www.wakefield.ma.us/ council-on-aging-senior-center Walpole Council on Aging & Senior Center 135 School St., Walpole; 508-668-3330 www.walpole-ma.gov/council-on-aging Continued page 24

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Waltham Council on Aging & Senior Center 488 Main St., Waltham 781-314-3499; www.city.waltham.ma.us/ council-on-aging Wareham Council on Aging 48 Marion Road, Wareham 508-291-3130; www.wareham.ma.us/ council-aging/events/12366 Warren Council on Aging & Senior Center 2252 Main St., Warren; 413-436-5662 www.warren-ma.gov/pages/warrenma_ bcomm/warrenma_coa/index Warwick Council on Aging 12 Athol Road, Warwick 978-544-6315; www.mcoaonline.com/ warwick-council-on-aging Wayland Council on Aging & Senior Center

41 Cochituate Road, Wayland 508-358-2990; www.wayland.ma.us/ Pages/WaylandMA_COA/index

Watertown Council on Aging & Senior Center 31 Marshall St., Watertown 617-972-6490; www.ci.watertown.ma.us/ index.aspx?nid=128 Webster Council on Aging & Senior Center 5 Church St., Webster 508-949-3845; www.webster-ma.gov Wellesley Council on Aging 219 Washington St., Wellesley 781-235-3961; www.wellesleyma.gov/ pages/WellesleyMA_COA/index Wendell Council on Aging 32 W. St., Wendell; 978-544-6760 www.wendellmass.us/index.php/councilon-aginggolden-agers.html

Wenham Council on Aging & Senior Center 10 School St., Wenham 978-468-5529; www.wenhamma.gov/ departments/council_on_aging.php W. Boylston Council on Aging/Senior Center 127 Hartwell Ave., W. Boylston 508-835-6916; www.westboylston-ma. gov/Pages/WBoylstonMA_COA/index W. Bridgewater Council on Aging 97 W. Center St., W. Bridgewater 508-894-1262; www.westbridgewaterma. org/residents/council_on_aging.php W. Brookfield Council on Aging & Senior Center 73 Central St., W. Brookfield 508-867-1407; www.wbrookfield.com Continued page 26

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Westborough Council on Aging & Senior Center 4 Rogers Road, Westborough 508-366-3000; www.town. westborough.ma.us/public_documents/ WestboroughMA_Aging/index

Wilmington Elderly Services Commission Buzzell Senior Center, 15 School St., Wilmington; 978-657-7595; www.town. wilmington.ma.us/Pages/WilmingtonMA_ BComm/Elderly/index

Westford Council on Aging & Senior Center 20 Pleasant St., P.O. Box 2223, Westford 978-692-5523; www.westfordma.gov

Winchendon Council on Aging & Senior Center 52 Murdock Ave., Winchendon 978-297-3155 www.coa.winchendonweb.com

Westminster Council on Aging & Senior Center 69 W. Main St., P.O. Box 212, Westminster 978-874-7402; www.westminster-ma.gov/ council-agingsenior-center

Winchester Council on Aging 109 Skillings Road, Winchester 781-721-7136; www.winchester.us/150/ Council-on-Aging

W. Newbury Council on Aging & Senior Center 381 Main St., W. Newbury 978-363-1104; www.wnewbury.org/pages/ westnewburyma_senior/index

Woburn Council on Aging & Senior Center 144 School St., Woburn 781-897-5960; www.cityofwoburn.com/ index.aspx?nid=140

Westport Council on Aging & Senior Center 75 Reed Road, Westport; 508-636-1026 www.westport-ma.com/council-aging

Worcester Senior Center 128 Providence St., Worcester 508-799-1232; www.worcesterma.gov/ ocm/elder-affairs/senior-center

Weston Council on Aging & Senior Center 20 Alphabet Lane, Weston 781-786-6280; www.weston.org/197/ Council-on-Aging

Wrentham Council on Aging & Senior Center 400 Taunton St., P.O. Box 480, Wrentham 508-384-5425; www.wrentham.ma.us/ council-on-aging

Weymouth Dept. of Elder Services 182 Green St., N. Weymouth 781-682-6140; www.weymouth.ma.us/ elder-services

Cremation Services

Shaw-Majercik Funeral Home 48 School St., Webster; 800-943-6278; www.shaw-majercik.com Westwood Council on Aging & Senior Ad on page 31 Center St. John’s Cemetery 60 Nahatan St., Westwood 260 Cambridge St., Worcester, 781-329-8799; www.townhall.westwood.

508-757-7415 ma.us/index.cfm/page/Council-on-Aging/ Ad on page 32 & 33 pid/25594 Whitman Council on Aging & Senior Center 16 Hayden Ave., Whitman 781-447-7619; www.whitman-ma. gov/130/Council-On-Aging

Dental Services All Dental 76 Otis St., Westborough 508-870-1911; www.alldentals.com Ad on page 27

Dental Solutions 367 West Main St., Northborough 508-393-4777; www dentalsolutionsofnorthboro.com Ad on page 16 iSmile Dentistry 101 Pleasant St., #210, Worcester 774-420-2600; www.ismileworcester.com Ad on page 39 United Health Care 950 Winter St., Suite 3800; 781-472-8513; www.uhc.com; Ad on page 40

Disabled Services, Support Alzheimer’s Association 480 Pleasant St., Watertown Helpline: 800-272-3900 617-868-6718; www.alz.org American Cancer Society 30 Speen St., Framingham 800-952-7664; www.cancer.org American Diabetes Association, New England 10 Speen St., 2nd Floor, Framingham 617-482-4580; www.diabetes.org/ in-my-community/local-offices/bostonmassachusetts/ American Heart Association 300 5th Ave., #6, Waltham 781-373-4500; www.americanheart.org American Parkinson’s Disease Association 72 E. Concord St., C3, Boston 617-638-8466; 800-651-8466 www.apdama.org American Stroke Association 300 5th Ave., #6, Waltham 781-373-4500; www.strokeassociation.org Arthritis Foundation 29 Crafts St., Suite 450, Newton 617-244-1800; 800-766-9449 www.arthritis.org/massachusetts Continued page 27

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Audio Journal Radio Program 799 W. Boylston St., Worcester 508-797-1117; www.audiojournal.net

Audio Journal is a nonprofit radio and online service that broadcasts news and information to Worcester County residents who are blind or otherwise unable to access visual information.

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 The Massachusetts Chapter of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society 9 Erie Drive, Suite 101, Natick 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 Central Mass. Office: 2 Foster St., 2nd Floor, Worcester; 413-788-6427 Nat. Multiple Sclerosis Society MA. Chapter 101A First Ave., Suite 6, Waltham 781-890-2089; 800-344-4867; www. nationalmssociety.org/Chapters/MAM Parkinson’s Disease Locations: Bedford Council on Aging

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1-2 Mudge Way, Bedford 781-275-6825 Emerson Hospital Concord 978-256-1605 Milford Regional Hospital 508-473-1190

Massachusetts General Hospital NPF Center of Excellence Ambulatory Care Center 15 Parkman St., Boston; 617-726-2000 Newton-Wellesley Hospital, Newton 781-235-7811 Parkinson’s Disease & Movement Disorders Center Beth Israel, 330 Brookline Ave., Boston 617-667-9885 South Shore Hospital Weymouth 781-383-9394 Continued page 28

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Southwood Community Hospital Canton 508-668-0385

Downsizing Services SellMomsHouse.com, Northborough; 774-696-6124 www.sellmomshouse.com Ad on page 58

Driver Safety AARP Smart Driver™ www.aarp.org/drive; A Driver safety

program, safe driving tips and information about classes held statewide

Assoc. for Driver Rehabilitation Specialists 866-672-9466; www.aded.net

For fact sheets on disabilities and driving and for a list of Driver Rehabilitation Specialists

DriveWise® Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Dept. of Neurology 330 Brookline Ave., Boston 617-667-4074; www.bidmc.harvard.edu A driving fitness evaluation program

Central Mass. Safety Council 186 W. Boylston St., W. Boylston 508-835-2333; www.centralsafety.org

Offers one-hour driving evaluations for seniors

Registry of Motors Vehicles Medical Affairs Branch for handicap plates Boston; 857-368-8000; 800-858-3926 www.massrmv.com/rmv/medical

Disabled (handicap) Placard/Plate application, information for caregivers and elders about elder driver safety

Education/ Employment Training Assumption College 500 Salisbury St., Worcester

508-767-7000; www.assumption.edu

Babson College 231 Forest St., Babson Park 781-235-1200; www.Babson.edu

Income-eligible seniors may attend any state, regional or community college without paying tuition

Free for seniors in Wellesley and Needham

Quincy College 1250 Hancock St., Quincy 800-698-1700; www.quincycollege.edu

Becker College 61 Sever St., Worcester 877-523-2537; www.beckercollege.edu

Quinsigamond Community College 670 W. Boylston St., Worcester 508-853-2300; www.qcc.mass.edu

Boston University Evergreen Program 755 Commonwealth Ave., Suite B18, Boston; 617-358-1350; www.bu.edu/ lifelong/evergreen

Road Scholar 11 Avenue de Lafayette, Boston 800-454-5768; www.roadscholar.org

Bridgewater State University 131 Summer St., Bridgewater 508-531-1000; www.bridgew.edu Catholic Charities The Senior Employment Program 10 Hammond St., Worcester 508-798-0191; www.ccworc.org Curry College Division of Continuing Education 1071 Blue Hill Ave., Milton 617-333-0500; www.curry.edu Eastern Nazarene College 23 E. Elm Ave., Quincy 617-745-3000; www.enc.edu International Institute Boston Office: 1 Milk St., 4th Fl., Boston 617-695-9990 Lowell Office: 15-17 Warren St., 2nd Fl., Lowell 978-459-9031; www.iine.us Mass. Bay Community College 50 Oakland St., Wellesley 781-239-3000; www.massbay.edu Massasoit Community College 1 Massasoit Boulevard, Brockton 800-CAREERS; www.Massasoit.mass.edu Mass. Board of Higher Education One Ashburton Place, Room 1401, Boston 617-994-6950; www.mass.edu

SeniorNet Elder Services of the Merrimack Valley, Inc. 280 Merrimack St., Suite 400, Lawrence 800-892-0890; www.esmv.org University of Massachusetts Boston Gerontology Institute & Dept.

Wheatley Building, 3rd Floor, Room 124A 100 Morrissey Blvd., Boston 617-287-7300; www.umb.edu/ gerontologyinstitute University of MA at Lowell One University Ave., Lowell 978-934-4000; www.uml.edu Worcester Polytechnic Institute 100 Institute Road, Worcester 508-831-5000; www.wpi.edu Worcester Institute for Senior Education Assumption College, Worcester 508-767-7513; http://cce.assumption.edu/ wise/worcester-institute-senior.education Worcester State College 486 Chandler St., Worcester, 508-929-8000; www.worcester.edu (Intergenerational Urban Institute) Workforce Career Central www.workforcecentralma.org Worcester office: 340 Main St., Suite 400; 508-799-1600 Milford office: 428 Fortune Blvd., Suite 201 Continued page 30

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Continued from page 27 508-478-4300 Southbridge office: 5 Optical Drive, Suite 200; 508-765-6430

Elder Abuse Elder Abuse Hotline 800-922-2275; www.mass.gov/mdaa/ mandated-reporting/elder-abuse.html

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 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

Ad on page 18

Elder Services Around the Clock Home Healthcare 155 Boston Road, Suite 5, Southborough 508-281-6070 www.ATCHomeHealthcare.com Ad on page 24

Family Caregiver Support

Care Solutions 176 East Main St., Suite 1, Westborough 508-366-1760; Ad on page 19

Offers discussion board, support groups and resources

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; Ad on page 18

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American Cancer Society www.cancer.org

Regional Offices: 43 Nagog Park, Suite 110, Acton 781-894-6633 30 Speen St., Framingham; 508-270-4600 American Diabetes Association 330 Congress St., 5th Fl., Boston 888-DIABETES; www.diabetes.org Provides research, information and advocacy

American Heart/Stroke Association 300 5th Ave., Suite 6, Waltham Continued page 31

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781-373-4500; www.americanheart.org Provides outreach, support group info.

The Arthritis Foundation 29 Crafts St., Suite 450, Newton 617-244-1800; www.arthritis.org

Catholic Charities, Archdiocese of Boston 51 Sleeper St., Boston 617-482-5440; www.bostoncatholic.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

Offers message boards, information and advocacy

Boston Senior Home Care 89 South St., 5th Floor, Suite 501, Boston 617-451-6400; bostonseniorhomecare.info

Offers caregivers support, counseling, information, respite, information and referral

The Cancer Support Community Massachusetts South Shore 120 Longwater Drive, Norwell 781-610-1490; www. cancersupportcommunityma.org

Central Massachusetts Family Caregiver Support Program Central Massachusetts Agency on Aging 360 W. Boylston St., West Boylston 508-852-5539; 800-244-3032 www.seniorconnection.org 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

Offers cancer support, in-person and online support groups

Elderwood Home Care 176 Worcester-Providence Turnpike Rd., Sutton ; 508-865-2170 www.elderwoodhomecare.com Ad on page 47 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 800-AGE-INFO; www.mass.gov/elders/ caregiver-support

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

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Burial Options in a LOW COST MAUSOLEUM OPTION

St. John’s Chapel Mausoleum The New Concept: Low Cost Mausoleum Ownership Advantages of above ground facilities at St. John’s Chapel Mausoleum • Special savings now available.

• Price comparable to average cost of earth burial.

• Timeless construction of granite, marble, steel and concrete.

• One purchase is the only purchase, eliminating the need for lots, vaults and memorials.

• Meticulous care even after all family members are deceased.

• A final resting place in an atmosphere conducive to prayer by visitors.

• If you presently own graves, you may trade them in on the Mausoleum.

• Easy monthly payment plans are available.

Today, space in the St. John’s Chapel Mausoleum is within the means of just about everyone. Mausoleums eliminate many of the expenses associated with earth burial.

The total fee covers everything and can be paid on monthly terms, if you prefer. Mausoleum ownership is today’s new concept.

Because there has been a preference for the added dignity, convenience, and economy of above ground burial, the Diocese of Worcester built a beautiful mausoleum and chapel in St. John’s Cemetery.

Without any obligation, for more information regarding location of space, costs of crypts/niches, etc…, please visit us or call 508-757-7415.

St. John’s Chapel Mausoleum, 260 Cambridge Street, Worcester, MA 01603 Open: 8:00am - Dusk; Office Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:00pm; Saturday 8:00am - Noon

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Preplan toto give Pre-plan give yourfamily familypeace your ofpeace mind of mind

St. John’s Cemetery A message from the director…

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— Robert Ackerman, Director Without any obligation, for more information or questions regarding location of lots, in-ground and cremation burials, please visit us or call 508-757-7415.

St. John’s Cemetery, 260 Cambridge Street, Worcester, MA 01603 Open: 8:00am - Dusk; Cemetery Office Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:00pm; Saturday 8:00am - Noon

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Continued from page 31 with the Area Agencies on Aging/Aging Services Access Points throughout the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

National Multiple Sclerosis Society 101A First Ave., Waltham 800-344-4867; www.msnewengland.org

Offers education, support and advocacy

St. Patrick's Manor 863 Central St., Framingham 508-879-8000; www.stpatricksmanor.org Ad on page 29

Family Support Services United Health Care 950 Winter St., Suite 3800; 781-472-8513; www.uhc.com; Ad on page 40

Financial Assistance AARP www.aarp.org/retirement

Offers information and worksheets to assist with financial planning issues

Massachusetts Department of Transitional Assistance 617-989-2200; 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, University of Mass. Boston 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 A no-cost referral service that connects workers and retirees with more than 600 attorneys from across 50 states and the District of Columbia who can help individuals understand and enforce their pension rights. Lawyers represent workers, retirees and their families in pension matters on a regular-fee, reduced-fee, and/or pro bono basis

780 W. Main St., Avon 508-588-0447; selfhelpinc.org Serves Holbrook, Randolph

Financial Management

South Shore Community Action Council 71 Obery St., Plymouth; 508-747-7575; www.sscac.org; Serves Cohasset,

Bay State Savings Bank 28 Franklin St., Worcester; 508-890-9000 www.baystatesavingsbank.com Ad on page 36 Direct Finance Corp.

40 Accord Park Drive, Suite 208, Norwell 781-878-5626; www.dfcreversemortgage. com; Ad on page 55

Fuel/Energy Assistance Mass. Department of Housing & Community Development 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

Montachusett Opportunity Council (MOC) 133 Prichard St., Fitchburg 978-345-7040; www.mocinc.org

Provides full weatherization services for cities and towns in North Central Massachusetts

Quincy Community Action 1509 Hancock St., Quincy 617-479-8181; www.qcap.org

Serves Braintree, Milton, Quincy, Weymouth

Self-Help Community Action

Southern Middlesex Opportunity Council 7 Bishop St., Framingham 508-872-4853; www.smoc.org

Serves Ashland, Bellingham, Framingham, Holliston, Hopkinton, Marlborough, Natick, Southborough, Wayland

Hingham, Hull, Norwell, Scituate

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

Funeral Homes Mercadante Funeral Home & Chapel 370 Plantation St., Worcester 508-754-0486; www.mercadantefuneral.com Ad on page 42 Shaw-Majercik Funeral Home 48 School St., Webster 508-943-6278; www.shaw-majercik.com/ Ad on page 31

Geriatric Care Managers All Dental 76 Otis St., Westborough 888-672-9127; www.alldentals.com Ad on page 27 Continued page 35

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Elderwood Home Care 176 Worcester-Providence Turnpike Rd., Sutton ; 508-865-2170 www.elderwoodhomecare.com Ad on page 47 Intercity Home Care 11 Dartmouth St., Malden 781-321-6300; intercityhomecare.com Ad on page 45 Notre Dame Health Care 555 Plantation St., Worcester 508-852-3011 www.notredamehealthcare.org Ad on page 9 Reliant Medical Group 630 Plantation St., Worcester 508-852-0600 www.reliantmedicalgroup.org Ad on page 25

Health Care Services Acclaim Home Health Care 120 Stafford St., Suite 106, Worcester; 508-459-6937; www.acclaimworcester. com; Ad on page 18 All Dental 76 Otis St., Westborough 508-870-1911; www.alldentals.com Ad on page 27 Blue Cross/Blue Shield 401 Park Drive, Boston 800-678-2265; TDD 1-800-522-1254; www.bluecross.com/medicare Ad on page 64 Care Solutions 176 East Main St., Suite 1, Westborough 508-366-1760; Ad on page 19

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iSmile Dentistry 101 Pleasant St., #210, Worcester 774-420-2600 www.ismileworcedster.com Ad on page 39 Reliant Medical Group 630 Plantation St., Worcester 508-852-0600 www.reliantmedicalgroup.org Ad on page 25 UMass Memorial Medical Center Worcester 508-334-1000 (connecting to all departments) www.umassmemorialhealthcare.org Ad on page 2

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Health Care Center A non-profit Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Facility specializing in long term care, short term rehab, and hospice. Our Special Care unit offers a safe, secure environment and activities tailored to the need of those with dementia and Alzheimer’s.

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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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Please contact Tracey King at (508) 868-0967 for a private tour and information regarding options and pricing Worcester, MA www.goddardhomestead.org

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Health Maintenance Organizations Blue Cross/Blue Shield 401 Park Drive, Boston 1-800-678-2265 TDD 1-800-522-1254 www.bluecross.com/medicare Ad on page 64 Senior Whole Health 58 Charles St., Cambridge 617-494-5353; Ad on page 49 St. Mary Health Care Center 39 Queen St., Worcester; 508-753-4791; www.stmaryhc.com; Ad on page 35 YMCA Boroughs Family Branch 4 Valentine Drive, Westborough 508-870-1320; www.ymcaofcm.org Ad on page 37

YMCA Central Community Branch 766 Main St., Worcester 508-755-6101; www.ymcaofcm.org Ad on page 37 YMCA Greendale Family Branch 75 Shore Drive, Worcester, 508-852-6694 www.ymcaofcm.org Ad on page 37 YMCA Montachusett Community Branch 55 Wallace Avenue, Fitchburg 978-343-4847 www.ymcaofcm.org Ad on page 37

Hearing Aids Audiology Consultants of MetroWest 130 Main St., Northborough 508-466-8644 Ad on page 12

Hearing Aid Center at Reliant Medial Group Worcester Medical Center 123 Summer St., Suite 300, Worcester, 508-368-3914 www.reliantmedicalgroup.org/hearing Ad on page 15

Home Care Acclaim Home Health Care 120 Stafford St., Suite 106, Worcester 508-459-6937 www.acclaimworcester.com Ad on page 18 Adult Day Club at Dodge Park 101 Randolph Road, Worcester 508-853-8180; www.dodgepark.com Ad on page 10 Continued page 37

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508-890-9000 | 800-244-8161 | www.baystatesavingsbank.com Worcester: 28 Franklin St. | 378 Burncoat St. | 275 Mill St. | 799 Grafton St. | 2 Eastern Ave. Auburn: 123 Auburn St. | Holden: 628 Main St. Each depositor is insured by the FDIC to at least $250,000.

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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 and home-delivered meals, home health, social day care, respite, protective services and crisis intervention.

Local Sites:

Around the Clock Home Healthcare 155 Boston Road, Suite 5, Southborough 508-281-6070 www.ATCHomeHealthcare.com Ad on page 24 Baypath Elder Services, Inc. 33 Boston Post Road West, Marlborough

01752; 508-573-7200; www.baypath.org Serves Ashland, Dover, Framingham, Holliston, Hopkinton, Hudson, Marlborough, Natick, Northborough, Sherborn, Southborough, Sudbury, Wayland, Westborough

Boston Senior Home Care Lincoln Plaza, 89 South St., Suite 501, Boston; 617-451-6400 www.BostonSeniorHomeCare.org/ Bristol Elder Services, Inc. 182 N. Main St., Fall River 800-427-2101; www.bristolelder.info Serves Attleboro, Berkley, Dighton, Fall River, Freetown, Mansfield, N. Attleboro, Norton, Raynham, Rehoboth, Seekonk, Somerset, Swansea, Taunton

Care Solutions 176 East Main St., Suite 1, Westborough 508-366-1760; Ad on page 19

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Central Mass. Agency on Aging, Inc. 360 W. Boylston St., W. Boylston 800-244-3032; www.seniorconnection.org

Serves Ashburnham, Ashby, Auburn, Ayer, Barre, Bellingham, Berlin, Blackstone, Bolton, Boylston, Brookfield, Charlton, Clinton, Douglas, Dudley, E. Brookfield, Fitchburg, Franklin, Gardner, Grafton, Groton, Hardwick, Holden, Hopedale, Hubbardston, Lancaster, Leicester, Leominster, Lunenburg, Medway, Mendon, Milford, Millbury, Millville, New Braintree, N. Brookfield, Northbridge, Oakham, Oxford, Paxton, Pepperell, Princeton, Rutland, Shirley, Shrewsbury, Southbridge, Spencer, Sterling, Sturbridge, Sutton, Templeton, Townsend, Upton, Uxbridge, Warren, Webster, W. Brookfield, W. Boylston, Westminster, Winchendon, Worcester

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Century Home Care 65 Water St., Worcester; 888-292-1809 www.centurycares.com; Ad on page 41 Coastline Elderly Services, Inc. 1646 Purchase St., New Bedford 508-999-6400; www.coastlineelderly.org Serves Acushnet, Bridgewater, Dartmouth, Fairhaven, Gosnold, Marion, Mattapoisett, New Bedford, Rochester Bridgewater, Whitman Commission on Affairs of the Elderly One City Hall Square, #271B, Boston 617-635-4366; www.cityofboston.gov/ elderly; Serves Boston Community Choices Program 800-AGEINFO, ext. 1; www.ageinfo.com

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

Elder Services of Merrimack Valley, Inc. Riverwalk, Building 5; 360 Merrimack St., Lawrence ; 978-683-7747 800-892-0890; www.esmv.org

Serves Amesbury, Andover, Billerica, Boxford, Chelmsford, Dracut, Dunstable, Georgetown, Groveland, Haverhill, Lawrence, Lowell, Merrimack, Methuen, Newbury, Newburyport, N. Andover, Rowley, Salisbury, Tewksbury, Tyngsborough, W. Newbury, Westford

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 Ad on page 18

Elderwood Home Care 176 Worcester-Providence Turnpike Rd., Sutton; 508-865-2170 www.elderwoodhomecare.com Ad on page 47 ETHOS 555 Amory St., Jamaica Plain 617-522-6700; www.ethocare.org

Serves Hyde Park, S. Jamaica Plain, Roslindale, W. Roxbury and W. Mattapan

Family Services of Central Mass.

21 Harvard St., Worcester 508-756-4646; 508-756-4696 Ad on page 4 Heritage at Framingham 747 Water St., Framingham 508-788-6050 www.heritageassistedliving.org Ad on page 29 Continued page 39

Affordable Living at its Best Now Accepting Applications for 62 Years or Older Income Guidelines: $32,950 single / $37,650 couple Applications for the under 62 permanently disabled is now closed.

• Qualified Applicants pay 30% of adjusted income • Seasonal Trips • Heat and hot water included • Located on Natick neighborhood bus route • Planned monthly activities • Manicured walking paths with garden plots • 24 hour emergency maintenance

Sherwood Village Apartments

143~145 Mill Street, Natick, MA 01760 • Call at 508-651-1811 for details

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Serves Athol, Petersham, Phillipston and Royalston

HESSCO Elder Services One Merchant St., Sharon 781-784-4944; 800-462-5221 www.hessco.org; Serves Canton,

Dedham, Foxborough, Medfield, Millis, Norfolk, Norwood, Plainville, Sharon, Walpole, Westwood, Wrentham

Hope Health 765 Attucks Lane, Hyannis, 508-957-0200; www.HopeHealthCo.org Ad on page 13 Intercity Home Care 11 Dartmouth St., Malden 781-321-6300; intercityhomecare.com Ad on page 45 Lifepath (formerly Franklin County Home Care) 330 Montague City Road, Turners Falls 413-773-5555; www.lifepathma.org

Minuteman Home Care 26 Crosby Drive, Bedford 781-272-7177;www.Minutemansenior.org

Serves Acton, Arlington, Bedford, Boxborough, Burlington, Carlisle, Concord, Harvard,Lexington,Lincoln,Littleton,Maynard, Stow, Wilmington, Winchester, Woburn

Montachusett Home Care Corporation 680 Mechanic St., Leominster www.montachusetthomecare.org

Serves Ashburnham, Ashby, Ayer, Berlin, Bolton, Clinton, Fitchburg, Gardner, Groton, Hubbardston, Lancaster, Leominster, Lunenburg, Pepperell, Princeton, Shirley, Sterling, Templeton, Townsend, Westminster, Winchendon

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Mystic Valley Elder Services, Inc. 300 Commercial St., Suite 19, Malden 781-324-7705; www.mves.org

Serves Everett, Malden, Medford, Melrose, N. Reading, Reading, Stoneham and Wakefield

New Outlook Homecare 233 Needham St., Suite 300, Newton 617-454-1190 www.newoutlookhomecare.com Ad on page 27 Notre Dame Health Care 555 Plantation St., Worcester 508-852-3011 www.notredamehealthcare.org Ad on page 9 Oasis at Dodge Park 102 Randolph Rd., Worcester 508-853-8180; www.oasisatdodgepark.com Ad on page 7 Continued page 42

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Old Colony Elderly Services, Inc. 144 Main St., Brockton ; 508-584-1561; 800-242-0246; www.ocesma.org

Serves 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 Mass. Health/Medicaid Customer Svc. Ctr. 800-841-2900; www.medicare.gov Senior Care Options Program Mass. Health Customer Service Center 888-885-0484; www.mass.gov Specialty Home Care 182 Turnpike Rd., Ste. 265, Westborough 508-366-1330 www.specialtyhomecareservices.com Ad on page 39

Springwell, Inc. 307 Waverly Oaks Road, Suite 205, Waltham617-926-4100 www.springwell.com

Serves Belmont, Brookline, Needham, Newton, Waltham, Watertown, Wellesley, Weston

Somerville/Cambridge Elder Services, Inc. 61 Medford St., Somerville 617-628-2601; eldercare.org

Serves Cambridge, Somerville

Serves Bellingham, Blackstone, Brookfield, Charlton, Douglas, Dudley,

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UMass Memorial Home Health (Health Alliance) 25 Tucker Drive, Leominster 978-728-0621; www.Umassmemorial. org/our-care/home-health Ad on page 2

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St. Mary Healthcare 39 Queen St., Worcester 508-753-4791; www.stmaryhc.com Ad on page 35 Tri-Valley, Inc. 10 Mill St., Dudley 508-949-6640; www.trivalleyinc.org

E. Brookfield, Franklin, Hopedale, Medway, Mendon, Milford, Millville, Northbridge, Oxford, Southbridge, Spencer, Sturbridge, Sutton, Upton, Uxbridge, Warren, Webster, W. Brookfield

McNabb Pharmacy and Home Healthcare 233-235 Main St., Townsend 978-597-2392; www.mcnabbpharmacy. com; Ad on page 17 Continued page 43

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Home Repair Services Elder Home Repair/Maintenance Pro. (CMHA) 6 Institute Road, Worcester 508-752-5519; www.cmhaonline.org

Provides low cost emergency home repairs

Home Modification Loan Program Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission; 27-43 Wormwood St., Boston, 617-204-3637; www.mass.gov

Provides loans to finance eligible modifications including ramps, accessible bathrooms, grab bars, visual safety alarm systems

Montachusett Opportunity Council Elder Services 66 Day St., Fitchburg; 978-345-7040 moc.inc.org; Provides minor home

adaptations to improve home safety

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RCAP Solutions, Inc. 12 E. Worcester St., Worcester 800-488-1969; www.rcapsolutions.org

Provides housing repairs and rehabilitation

Notre Dame Health Care 555 Plantation St., Worcester 508-852-3011; www. notredamehealthcare.org Ad on page 9

Rebuilding Together Worcester P.O. Box 2774, Worcester 508-842-8833; sites.google.com/site/ rebuildingtogetherworcester

Oasis at Dodge Park 102 Randolph Rd., Worcester 508-853-8180; www.oasisatdodgepark.com Ad on page 7

Hospice Care

Salmon VNA Hospice Care 37 Birch St., Milford 508-473-0862; www.salmonhealth.com

Provides renovations for elderly to improve home safety

Dodge Park Rest Home 101 Randolph Road, Worcester 508-853-8180; www.dodgepark.com Ad on page 15 Hope Health 765 Attucks Lane, Hyannis 508-957-0200; www.HopeHealthCo.org

Hospitals Athol Hospital 2033 Main St., Athol 978-669-5982; www.heywood.org Ad on page 56 Continued page 44

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For more information or to schedule a tour, call Marla O’Connor at 508-792-1456 (Worcester), or Stephanie Nordstrom at 508-281-8001 (Marlborough). www.christopherheights.com

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Clinton Hospital - UMass Memorial 201 Highland St., Clinton 978-368-3000; www.

Umassmemorialhealthcare.org/clintonhospital; Ad on page 2 Health Alliance Hospital - UMass Memorial Burbank Campus - 60 Hospital Road, Fitchburg; 978-343-5000 Leominster Campus - 60 Hospital Road, Leominster; 978-466-2000 www.Umassmemorialhealthcare.org/ healthalliance-hospital/ Ad on page 2 Marlborough Hospital - UMass Memorial 157 Union St., Marlborough 508-481-5000; www.

Umassmemorialhealthcare.org/ Marlborough-hospital/ Ad on page 2 UMass Memorial Medical Center Hahnemann Campus 281 Lincoln St., Worcester, Memorial Campus 119 Belmont St., Worcester, University Campus 55 Lake Ave. North, Worcester 508-334-1000 (to all campuses); www.umassmemorialhealthcare.org/ umass-memorial-medical-center Ad on page 2

Housing, Assisted Living

Christopher Heights 20 Mary Scano Drive, Worcester; 508-792-1456 99 Pleasant St., Marlborough 508-281-8001 www.christopherheights.com Ad on page 43 Family Services of Central MA 21 Harvard St., Worcester, 01609 508-756-4646; 508-756-4696 Ad on page 4 Heritage at Framingham 747 Water St., Framingham 508-788-6050 www.heritageassistedliving.org Ad on page 29 McNabb Pharmacy and Home Healthcare 233-235 Main St., Townsend 978-597-2392; www.mcnabbpharmacy. com; Ad on page 17 Notre Dame Health Care 555 Plantation St., Worcester 508-852-3011 www.notredamehealthcare.org Ad on page 9 Oasis at Dodge Park 102 Randolph Rd., Worcester 508-853-8180; www.oasisatdodgepark.com Ad on page 7 Salmon VNA & Hospice 37 Birch St., Milford 508-473-0862; www.salmonhealth.com Ad on page 63

Adult Day Club at Dodge Park 101 Randolph Road, Worcester 508-853-8180; www.dodgepark.com Ad on page 10

Specialty Home Care 182 Turnpike Rd., Ste. 265, Westborough 508-366-1330 www.specialtyhomecareservices.com Ad on page 39

Around the Clock Home Healthcare 155 Boston Road, Suite 5, Southborough 508-281-6070; www.

ATCHomeHealthcare.com; Ad on page 24

St. Mary Healthcare 39 Queen St., Worcester 508-753-4791; www.stmaryhc.com Ad on page 35

VNA Whitney Place Natick 3 Vision Drive, Route 9 West, Natick 508-655-5000; www.salmonhealth.com Ad on page 63 Whitney Place Northborough 238 West Main St., Northborough 508-393-5655; www.salmonhealth.com Ad on page 63 Whitney Place Northbridge 85 Beaumont Drive, P.O. Box 940, Northbridge; 508-234-3434 www.salmonhealth.com Ad on page 63 Whitney Place Westborough 5 Lyman St., Westborough 508-836-4354; www.salmonhealth.com Ad on page 63 Willows Westborough 1 Lyman St., Westborough 508-366-4730; www.salmonhealth.com Ad on page 63 Willows Worcester 101 Barry Road, Worcester 508-755-0088; www.salmonhealth.com Ad on page 63

Housing Authorities Acton Housing Authority 68 Windsor Ave., Acton; 978-263-5339; acton-ma.gov 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 247 Arthur Paquin Way, Brockton 508-583-3555 brocktonhousingauthority.com Continued page 46

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When is it time for home care, what do I need to know? By Catherine Walsh It’s common knowledge that most of our aging population would like to remain in the comfort of their own home for all their days. Whether your home is in a house, an apartment or a senior community, the services of home care professionals can make that a reality.

What is Supportive Home Care and what services do they provide?

Supportive Home Care can provide personal care, homemaking, companionship, transition care, shopping, errands, meal preparation, laundry and escort assistance to and from appointments. And they can provide respite for family members who may be doing some or all of the caregiving themselves. Many have an RN on staff who will provide an assessment of both the patient and their surroundings to create an individualized care plan.

on their current needs and provide regular follow-up to help stay ahead of any potential issues. The earlier you begin, even for a limited number of hours a week, the better.

Can we get home care for just an hour or two?

Each company has its own minimum, but many have a two-, three- or four-hour policy. Not all home care companies are able to provide live-in services, but most can accommodate 24 hours of care. It is important to understand the difference between live-in and 24-hour care - two distinctly different things. Some clients do not qualify for live-in care, because their care plan needs the aides to be awake both day and night. Live-in aides require their own accommodations in the home and need eight hours of undisturbed sleep time, along with other requirements by law.

insurance c an reimburse home care services if a patient meets certain criteria. It’s best to check specifically for your own eligibility requirements.

vices of a Geriatric Care Manager to oversee the care of your loved one. They can be your eyes and ears when you’re unable to physically be there.

Intercity Home Care is family owned and How much does home care cost and has been providing quality home care since 1967. Based in Malden, with offices does insurance cover it?

Once again, home care companies in Salem and Lowell, we serve over 60 vary, but an average hourly rate is communities in Greater Boston, North Shore and Merrimack Valley. Call for a around $25, or a bit more, and there free assessment and learn more about is usually a discount for 24/7 service. the services of our Private Care Division Live-in rates vary as well, but in gen- and its Director of Care Management, eral they are upwards of $300 a day. Lisa O’Loughlin, RN, GCM at 781Veteran’s benefits and long-term care 333-6550.

Who should I hire?

Interview home care companies to compare, not just for pricing but experience, ongoing aides’ training, oversight by a When is the best time to initiate registered nurse, home care?

24-hour on-call Don’t wait for a crisis! The best time availability, free to start is before a fall, before the long in-home assessrehabilitation process, before a kitchen ment by a nurse fire, before a car accident. It’s best to and, time updatbe proactive when it comes to hiring ing family. If you home care. A good home care com- live out-of-town, pany will assess your loved one based consider the ser-

Providing Quality Care Since 1967 Intercity Home Care is a family owned and operated full service agency committed to providing compassionate care and supportive services for people who need assistance to remain safe and independent in their own home. Contact us to learn more and schedule your complimentary in-home assessment.

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Cohasset Housing Authority 60 Elm St., Cohasset; 781-383-1948; cohassetma.org

Lowell Housing Authority P.O. Box 60, Lowell 978-937-3500; lowellhousingauthority.org

Concord Housing Authority 34 Everett St., Concord 978-369-8435; concordca.org

Lynn Housing Authority 50 Andrew St., Lynn 781-592-4092; lhand.org

Dracut Housing Authority 97 Mammoth Road, Dracut 978-957-3515 dracuthousingauthority.org

Malden Housing Authority 630 Salem St., Malden; 781-322-9460; maldenhousing.org

Fitchburg Housing Authority 100 Main St., Leominster 508-537-5300; ncmhousing.com Framingham Housing Authority 1 John J. Brady Drive, Framingham 508-879-7562; www.framha.org Grafton Housing Authority 10 Maxwell Drive, Grafton 508-839-6089; graftonhousing.com Hingham Housing Authority 30 Thaxter St., Hingham; 781-741-1417; hingham-ma.com Holbrook Housing Authority 1 Holbrook Court, Holbrook 781-767-0024; holbrookma.gov Holden Housing Authority 9 Flagler Drive, Holden; 508-829-9182; holdenma.gov Holliston Housing Authority 492 Washington St., Cole Court, Holliston 508-429-6266; townofhollidston.us Hudson Housing Authority 8 Brigham Circle, Hudson 978-562-9268; townofhudson.org Hull Housing Authority 6 Atlantic House Court, Hull 781-925-4544; town.hull.ma.us Leominster Housing Authority 100 Main St., Leominster 978-537-5300; ncmhousing.org Lexington Housing Authority One Countryside Village, Lexington 781-861-0900; lexingtonhousing.org

Mansfield Housing Authority 22 Bicentennial Court, Mansfield 508-339-6890; mansfieldma.com Marlborough Housing Authority 240 Main St., Marlborough 508-624-6908; marlborough-ma.gov Maynard Housing Authority 15 Powder Mill Circle, Maynard 978-897-8738 affordablehousingonline.com Medford Housing Authority 121 Riverside Ave., #1, Medford 781-396-7200; medfordhousing.org Medway Housing Authority 600 Mahan Circle, Medway 508-533-2434 affordablehousingonline.com Melrose Housing Authority 910 Main St., Melrose 781-665-1622; melroseha.com Merrimack Housing Authority 52 Merrimack Village, Merrimack 978-388-2022 ext. 5; merrimac01860.info Methuen Housing Authority 24 Mystic St., Methuen; 978-682-8607; methuenhousingauthority.org Milton Housing Authority 65 Miller Ave., #1, Milton 617-698-2169 miltonhousingauthority.com Middleborough Housing Authority 8 Benton St., Middleborough 508-947-3824 affordablehousingonline.com

Milford Housing Authority 45 Birmingham Court, Milford 508-473-9521 affordablehousingonline.com Millis Housing Authority 310 Exchange St., Millis 508-376-8181; millis.org Milton Housing Authority 65 Miller Ave., #2, Milton 617-698-2169 miltonhousingauthority.com Natick Housing Authority 4 Cottage St., Natick 508-653-2971; natickha.org Needham Housing Authority 28 Captain Robert Cooke Drive, Needham 781-444-3011; needhamhousing.org Newton Housing Authority 82 Lincoln St., #101, Newton Highlands 617-552-5501; newtonhousing.org N. Andover Housing Authority 310 Greene St., N. Andover 978-682-3932; nandoverha.org N. Reading Housing Authority Peabody Court, N. Reading 978-664-2982; www.northreadingha.org Northborough Housing Authority 26 Village Drive, Northborough 508-393-2408 northboroughhousing.com Norwood Housing Authority 40 William Shyne Circle, Norwood 781-762-8115; norwoodha.org Oxford Housing Authority 23 Wheelock St., Oxford 508-987-5055; oxfordhousing.org Pembroke Housing Authority Kilcommons Drive, Pembroke 781-293-3088; pembrokeha.com Plymouth Housing Authority 69 Allerton St., Plymouth 508-746-2105; plymouthhousing.org Continued page 47

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Quincy Housing Authority 80 Clay St., Quincy 617-847-4350; quincyha.com

Stoughton Housing Authority 4 Capen St., Stoughton 781-344-6599; stoughtonhousingauthority.com

Reading Housing Authority 23 Frank D. Tanner Drive, Reading 781-944-6755; readinghousing.org

Watertown Housing Authority 55 Waverley Ave., Watertown 617-923-3950; www.ci.waterotwn.ma.us

Serves Allston, Belmont, Brighton, Cambridge, Newton, Waltham, Watertown

Stow Housing Authority 380 Great Road, Stow 978-897-4534; stow-ma.gov

Scituate Housing Authority 791 Country Way, Scituate 781-545-3375; scituatema.gov

Wayland Housing Authority 106 Main St., Wayland 508-655-6310; wayland.ma.us

Taunton Housing Authority 30 Olney St., Taunton 508-823-6308; tauntonhousing.com

Shrewsbury Housing Authority 36 N. Quinsigamond Ave., Shrewsbury 508-757-0323; shrewsburyha.org

Tewksbury Housing Authority Saunders Circle, Tewksbury 978-851-7392, ext. 7; tewksbury-ma.gov

Somerville Housing Authority 30 Memorial Road, Somerville 617-625-1152; sha-web.org

Wakefield Housing Authority 26 Crescent St., Wakefield 781-245-7328; wakefieldhousing.org

Southbridge Housing Authority 60 Charlton St., Southbridge 508-765-5858; www.ci.southbridge. ma.us/southbridge

Walpole Housing Authority 8 Diamond Terrace, Walpole 508-660-9973

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Webster Housing Authority 10 Golden Heights, Webster 508-943-1634; webster-ma.gov Wellesley Housing Authority 109 Barton Road, Wellesley 781-235-0223; wellesleyhousing.org W. Boylston Housing Authority 87 Maple Ave., W. Boylston 508-835-6060; westboylston-ma.gov Continued page 51

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0 Transportation 0 In-Home Care 0 24/7 Nurse Support 0 Pharmacists on Staff

1-888-566-3526 (Toll-free) 0 711 (TTY/TDD) 0 www.seniorwholehealth.com Senior Whole Health is a Senior Care Options (SCO) health plan and has a contract with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts/EOHHS MassHealth program. Enrollment is voluntary. MA_SCO_2015_111 Accepted 03/05/2015

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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

• Within the building amenities include:

• A Theater-like media center • Handicap-accessible lounges on every floor • Library equipped with two computers and free internet access • Physical fitness center • Game room with billiard table • Community room with bingo board and large screen TV

Green Hill Towers

27 Mount Vernon Street, Worcester, MA 01605 • Office Open Daily 8:30am - 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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W. Brookfield Housing Authority 29 E. Main St., W. Brookfield 508-867-5891; wbrookfield.com Westborough Housing Authority 2 Rogers Road, Westborough 508-366-1225; town.westborough.ma.us Weymouth Housing Authority 402 Essex St., Weymouth 781-335-2000 Winchendon Housing Authority 108 Ipswich Drive, Winchendon 508-297-2280; townofwinchendon.com Winchester Housing Authority 13 Westley St., Winchester 781-721-5718; winchesterha.org Woburn Housing Authority 59 Campbell St., Woburn 781-935-0818; woburnhousing.org Worcester Housing Authority 40 Belmont St., Worcester 508-635-3000; worcester-housing.com For communities not listed on here please visit affordablehousingonline.com.

Housing, Independent Living Congregational Retirement Homes 200 W. Foster St., Melrose 781-665-6334 www.peabodyproperties.com Ad on page 5 Framingham Green 136 Maynard Road, Framingham 508-872-0500; www.peabodyproperties.com Ad on page 5 Goddard Homestead 1199 Main St. Worcester 508-753-4890 www.goddardhomestead.org Ad on page 35

Heritage at Framingham 747 Water St., Framingham 508-788-6050 www.heritageassistedliving.org Ad on page 29 Plantation Towers 501 Plantation St., Worcester 508-739-4963; Ad on page 30 Summerhill Glen Apartments Beacon Communities 121 Summer Hill Glen, Maynard 978-897-5800; www.Summerhillglenbc.com Ad on page 48 Willows Westborough 1 Lyman St., Westborough 508-366-4730; www.salmonhealth.com Ad on page 63 Willows Worcester 101 Barry Road, Worcester 508-755-0088; www.salmonhealth.com Ad on page 63

Housing Information & Referral Central MA Housing Alliance 6 Institute Road, Worcester 508-752-5519; www.cmhaonline.org

Housing, tenant and landlord issues

Homeowner Options for Elders (HOME) 137 South St., Boston; 617-451-0680

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 18 Tremont St., Suite 401, 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/dhcd

Public housing options and how to find more information in your area.

Publishes “How to Obtain Housing Assistance in Massachusetts".

Mass. Housing Finance Agency 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 Boston Housing Partnership 125 Lincoln St., 5th Floor, Boston 617-859-0400; 800-272-0990 www.mbhp.org

Provides loans to make access modifications to homes for individuals with disabilities; offers rental voucher assistance to homeless, elderly, disabled, and low- and moderateincome residents of Boston and 29 surrounding communities.

Plantation Towers 501 Plantation St., Worcester 508-739-4963; Ad on page 30 SellMomsHouse.com, Northborough; 774-696-6124 www.sellmomshouse.com Ad on page 58

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U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development Thomas P. O’Neill Jr. Fed. Bldg.

10 Causeway St., Room 321, Boston 617-994-8300; 800-827-5005 www.hud.gov

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 Christopher Heights 20 Mary Scano Drive, Worcester; 508-792-1456 99 Pleasant St., Marlborough 508-281-8001 www.christopherheights.com Ad on page 43

Housing, Subsidized Elderly

Most Subsidized Elderly Housing is for people 62 years and older, Rent is 30 percent of income.

Blackstone Housing Corp.

8 1/2 Early Village Drive Blackstone 508-883-9802; TDD: 508-883-9802 www.housingworks.net; Ad on page 12 Colony Retirement Homes Inc. I & II 485 Grove St., Worcester; 508-852-5285 www.colonyretirementhomes.com/ colony-1-2; Ad on page 57 Colony Retirement Homes Inc. III 101 Chadwick St., Worcester 508-755-0444 www.colonyretirementhomes.com/ colony-3; Ad on page 57 Colony Retirement Homes Inc. IV 123 Holden St., Worcester; 508-853-2211 www.colonyretirementhomes.com/ colony-4; Ad on page 57

Framingham Green 136 Maynard Rd., Framingham 508-872-0500 www.peabodyproperties.com Ad on page 5

Colony Retirement Homes of Holden 68 Reservoir St., Holden 508-829-4300; www. colonyretirementhomes.com/colonyholden; Ad on page 57

Goddard Homestead 1199 Main St. Worcester 508-753-4890 www.goddardhomestead.org Ad on page 35

Congregational Retirement Homes 200 W. Foster St., Melrose 781-665-6334; www.peabodyproperties. com ; Ad on page 5

Summerhill Glen Apartments Beacon Communities 121 Summer Hill Glen, Maynard 978-897-5800; www.Summerhillglenbc.com Ad on page 48 Willows Westborough 1 Lyman St., Westborough 508-366-4730; www.salmonhealth.com Ad on page 63 Willows Worcester 101 Barry Road, Worcester 508-755-0088; www.salmonhealth.com Ad on page 63

Framingham Green 136 Maynard Road, Framingham 508-872-0500; www peabodyproperties. com; Ad on page 5 Green Hill Towers 27 Mount Vernon St., Worcester 508-755-6062; TDD: 508-755-0228 Ad on page 50 Hawthorne Hill Elderly Housing 106 Main St., Rutland 508-886-6920; TDD: 800-439-2370 Ad on page 4

Irving Square Apartments 75 Irving St., Framingham 508-875-4400 www.peabodyproperties.com Ad on page 5 Sherwood Village 143-145 Mill St., Natick 508-651-1811; Ad on page 38 Summerhill Glen Apartments Beacon Communities 121 Summer Hill Glen, Maynard 978-897-5800 ww.Summerhillglenbc.com Ad on page 48

Information & Referral Services 800-Age-Info Resources for Mass.

Elders 800-Age-Info; www.800ageinfo.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

Ad on page 18

Family Services of Central Mass.

31 Harvard St., Worcester 508-756-4646 Ad on page 4 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

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Insurance & Financial Assistance Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Foundation www.massmedicaid.org

The Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Foundation seeks to expand access to health care for low-income and vulnerable residents of Massachusetts.

Ad on page 64

Central One Federal Credit Union 714 Main St., Shrewsbury 800-527-1017; www.centralfcu.com Ad on page 17 Massachusetts Division of Health Care Finance and Policy www.massmedicaid.org/massachusettsdivision-health-care-finance-and-policy Administers the Health Safety Net, a fund set up to help pay for health services for certain low income uninsured and underinsured individuals

Massachusetts Division of Medicare Advocacy Project 197 Friend St., Boston; 800-323-3205 Answers telephone queries and provides free advice and legal representation

Medicaid Managed Care Recipient Help Line: 800-682-1062 www.mass.gov/eohhs/gov/newsroom/dph/ directory/helplines.html MassHealth Enrollment Centers 800-841-2900 www.betterhealthconnector.com/about/ contact Chelsea: 47 Spruce St. ; 781-485-2500 Springfield: 333 Bridge St. 413-785-4100; 800-332-5545 Taunton: 21 Spring St., Suite 4 508-828-4600; 800-242-1340 Tewksbury: 367 E. St.

978-863-9200; 800-408-1253

MassHealth is a state sponsored 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

Senior Whole Health 58 Charles St., Cambridge 617-494-5353; Ad on page 49

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. Our 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 275R Main St., Oxford 508-987-3981; 508-987-3982 www.durbinandveglia.com Ad on Page 11 Greater Boston Elderly Legal Services 197 Friend St., Boston 617-371-1234 www.gbls.org

Provides free civil (non-criminal) legal assistance to low-income people in Boston and 31 additional cities and towns

Harvard Legal Aid Bureau 23 Everett St., 1st Floor, Cambridge

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Provides free legal services to lowincome people in Middlesex and Suffolk counties

Legal Assistance Corp. of Central Massachusetts Volunteer Lawyers Service 405 Main St., 4th Floor, Worcester 800-649-3718; 508-752-3718 79 Elm St., Southbridge 508-765-9290; www.livejustice.org

Provides free civil legal assistance to low-income and elderly residents of Worcester County

Massachusetts Attorney General Elder Hotline One Ashburton Place, Boston 888-243-5337 www.mass.gov/ago/consumer-resources/ consumer-information/resources-forelders/elder-hotline.html

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 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; www.mwlegal.org

Provides free, civil legal representation to low-income people who live in Metrowest area

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everse mortgages often conjure dire outcomes. But the facts are just the opposite. With changes to the government-insured loan program, formally called a Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECMs), the risks to the senior homeowner has diminished, and, under many circumstances, results in a drastic cut in costs.

Financial and estate planners, tax specialists, attorneys, religious leaders, housing counselors, and even the adult children of seniors are coming around to the fact that reverse mortgages give seniors financial options to remain independent in their own homes. Lori Trawinski, director of banking and finance at the AARP Public Policy Institute, writes, "We think reverse mortgages can be a useful tool for some people.”

AARP does not endorse any reverse

mortgage lender or product, but wants its members to have the information they need to make an informed decision about these loans. I couldn't agree more.

Everyone should understand the merits of a reverse mortgage, but not everyone should get one.

Some of the many reverse mortgage benefits are: • No required monthly mortgage payments on borrowed funds, which allows for increased cash flow (but property taxes and insurance must remain current and the property maintained) • Access to tax-free cash if needed at a later date • Option to receive monthly cash for as long as one lives in the home • Ability to receive funds for home repairs or pay off other debts

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21 Harvard St., Worcester 508-756-4646; 508-756-4696 Ad on page 4

Mass. Dept. of Mental Health P.O. Box 387, Tewksbury 978-863-5000

Continued from page 53 Provides legal referrals, information and advice with regard to mental health issues

Pension Assistance Project Gerontology Institute UMass-Boston 100 Morrissey Blvd., Boston 617-287-7300 www.pensionaction.org/nepap.htm Offers counseling and assistance for citizens on their pension rights

Marketing to Seniors & Caregivers Around the Clock Home Healthcare 155 Boston Road, Suite 5, Southborough 508-281-6070 www.ATCHomeHealthcare.com Ad on page 24 Beacon Communities 121 Summerhill Glen, Maynard 978-897-5800; www.Summerhillglenbc. com; Ad on page 48

By Alain Valles, CRMP

Fifty Plus Advocate Newspaper 32 South St. Westborough 508-366-5500 www.fiftyplusadvocate.com

Mental Health MA Dept. of Mental Health 25 Staniford St., Boston 617-626-8000; www.mass.gov/dmh Catholic Charities Family Counseling & Guidance Center 40 Independence Ave., Braintree 781-848-7840 Mass. Dept. of Mental Health, 165 Quincy St., Brockton; 508-897-2000 Mass. Dept. of Mental Health Westborough State Hospital P.O. Box 288, Lyman St., Westborough 508-616-3500

Peace of mind in case cash is needed for medical emergencies • Allowed to close in a trust or life estate • Loan is non-recourse - you do not sign personally for the money and your children are not obligated to repay the loan • Augments your retirement plans • Opportunity to have an active retirement and enjoy life!

One little known use for a reverse mortgage: it can be used to purchase a home.

Often called a "reverse for purchase" or a "HECM for purchase" or even a "H4P,” this option allows a qualified senior to not only be able to purchase a home but, more importantly, to afford to live in their home. Instead of paying cash for a new home, you have the option to conserve over half your cash.

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National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) of Massachusetts The Schrafft Center, 529 Main St., Suite 1M17, Boston 800-370-9085; www.namimass.org Provides information, support and referral services to individuals with various forms of mental illness and their families

Mass. Department of Mental Health - Central Mass. Area 361 Plantation St., 1st Floor, Worcester; 774-420-3140 www.mass.gov/dmh UMass Memorial Mental Health Clinic 361 Plantation St., Worcester 508-334-2537; Ad on page 2

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Reverse mortgages: It's about time Reverse Mortgages continued from page 54 Last year alone, there were over 700,000 home purchases by people over the age of 60, but only about 2,000 utilized a reverse mortgage. This will surely increase as over 10,000 baby boomers turn 60 every day.

You need to be fully informed about the pros and cons of a reverse mortgage. A reverse mortgage is not for everyone. There are strict guidelines and protections built into reverse programs.

I encourage you to seek information from a trustworthy source.

You can call or email me to receive a free copy of the National Council on Aging's "Use Your Home to Stay at Home" which is the official federally approved consumer booklet for older homeowners considering a reverse mortgage. I look forward to hearing from you.

Alain Valles, CRMP and president of Direct Finance Corp., was the first designated Certified Reverse Mortgage Professional in New England. He can be reached at 781-724-6221 or by email at av@dfcmortgage.com or visit www.dfcmortgage.com

Nursing Homes

Heritage at Framingham 747 Water St., Framingham 508-788-6050; www. heritageassistedliving.org Ad on page 29

Adult Day Club at Dodge Park 101 Randolph Road, Worcester 508-853-8180 www.dodgepark.com Ad on page 10

Hope Health 765 Attucks Lane, Hyannis 508-957-0200 www.HopeHealthCo.org Ad on page 13

Most nursing homes offer long-term, short-term, and Alzheimer's care as well as hospice services

Around the Clock Home Healthcare 155 Boston Road, Suite 5, Southborough 508-281-6070 www.ATCHomeHealthcare.com Ad on page 24 Athol Hospital 2033 Main St., Athol 978-669-5982; www. heywood.org; Ad on page 56

A Reverse Mortgage is not for everyone.

The official reverse mortgage consumer bookletapproved by the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development

Intercity Home Care 11 Dartmouth St., Malden 781-321-6300 intercityhomecare.com Ad on page 45 Mary Ann Morse Healthcare Center 45 Union St., Natick 508-433-4400 www.Maryannmorse.org Ad on page 29 Continued page 58

NMLS 1535

Massachusetts Mortgage Broker License MB1535 We arrange but do not make loans.

www.dfcreversemortgage.com 40 Accord Park Drive - Suite 208 - Norwell, MA 02061

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The Center for Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation at Athol Hospital:

Quality rehabilitation, comprehensive hospital care After surgery, a stroke or extended illness, additional skilled nursing and rehabilitation can offer the post-acute care, support and recovery time that makes the difference for your continued quality of life, activity and independence when you return home. At the Center for Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation at Athol Hospital, we offer patients a full array of nursing and rehabilitative care, along with immediate access to vital hospital services not available at long-term care, rehab facilities and nursing homes.

ONSITE SERVICES INCLUDE:

Quality skilled nursing and rehab care with the confidence of a hospital setting is just moments from home, at the Center for Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation at Athol Hospital.

• Wound care services

• Recovery from stroke, orthopedic surgery or extended illness • 24/7 Access to Hospital Services including emergency services, skilled nurses, physicians, and respiratory therapy • Physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy • Laboratory services, radiology services, including X-rays, CT-scans and MRIs • On-site consultations with specialists in cardiology, orthopedics, oncology and surgery

For more information visit www.atholhospital.org or call 978-249-1181

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Five Reasons To Call Us...

Colony RetiRement Homes i & ii 485 Grove Street • Worcester, MA • (508) 852-5285

Colony RetiRement Homes iii 101 Chadwick Street • Worcester, MA • (508) 755-0444

Colony RetiRement Homes iV 123 Holden Street • Worcester, MA • (508) 853-2211

Colony RetiRement Homes of Holden 68 Reservoir Street • Holden, MA • (508) 829-4300

Colony Retirement Homes offers Five Exciting Choices in Retirement Living.

Come visit our studios, 1 bedroom or 2 bedroom units, you’ll be glad you did.

AMENITIES INCLUDE (depending on location): • Attractive well lit landscaped grounds • Wall to wall carpeting • Private patio or balcony • Laundry facilities • All utilities included in rent except telephone and cable

• Resident computer, with FREE access to the internet (classes also available) • Off season storage • 24 hour maintenance • “Home cooked” meals served daily • TV cable ready units

• Green house / gardening • Art and crafts room • Small pets welcome • Attractive community rooms for residents and family functions • Library

Colony Retirement Homes, inC. of

Not for Profit Corporation Our equal opportunity housing is subsidized through the Department of Housing and Urban Development. For more information call or stop by.

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We’ll help you get to

the life you’ve imagined...

with our proven 3 step relocation process.

We understand that selling a longtime home has it’s challenges, but for our clients, the change brings about a new, simplified lifestyle without the burdens of managing and maintaining a home that is too large or expensive for your needs.

1. Simplify We help you deal with a lifetime of possessions. Call for our Free Downsizing Guide & our Service Guarantee.

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Notre Dame Health Care 555 Plantation St., Worcester 508-852-3011; www. notredamehealthcare.org Ad on page 9

238 West Main St., Northborough 508-393-5655 www.salmonhealth.com Ad on page 63

Oasis at Dodge Park 102 Randolph Rd., Worcester 508-853-8180 www.oasisatdodgepark.com Ad on page 7

Whitney Place Northbridge 85 Beaumont Drive, P.O. Box 940, Northbridge 508-234-3434 www.salmonhealth.com Ad on page 63

Salmon VNA & Hospice 37 Birch St., Milford 508-473-0862 www.salmonhealth.com Ad on page 63 Specialty Home Care 182 Turnpike Rd., Ste. 265, Westborough ; 508-366-1330; www. specialtyhomecareservices. com; Ad on page 39

2. Sell

St. Francis Rehabilitation and Nursing Center 101 Plantation St., Worcester 508-755-8605 www.saintfrancisrehab.com Ad on page 47

No one markets better than Sell Mom’s House & Keller Williams Realty. Fast results for homes in any condition.

3. Move & Enjoy Life Relax & enjoy life more in your new, simplified setting. Make these years the best years of your life!

David J. Dowd President & Founder Sell Mom’s House Cell: 774-696-6124

Call now to discover what your home is worth!

508-691-0080 or email: info@sellmomshouse.com

Each KW office is independently owned and operated 508-877-6500

St. Mary Healthcare 39 Queen St., Worcester 508-753-4791 www.stmaryhc.com Ad on page 35 St. Patrick's Manor 863 Central St., Framingham 508-879-8000 www.stpatricksmanor.org Ad on page29 Whitney Place Natick 3 Vision Drive, Route 9 West, Natick; 508-655-5000 www.salmonhealth.com Ad on page 63 Whitney Place Northborough

Whitney Place Westborough 5 Lyman St., Westborough 508-836-4354 www.salmonhealth.com/ Ad on page 63

Nutrition Massachusetts Elderly Nutrition Program Information 617-727-7150; www.mass.gov Provides nutritious meals at home through meals on wheels and congregate meal sites

Food Stamp Program (SNAP) 866-950-FOOD www.gettingfoodstamps.org Worcester County affiliates: Fitchburg: 473 Main St., 978-665-8700 Milford: 25 Birch St., 508-634-7100 Southbridge: 79 North St., 508-765-2400 Worcester: 9 Walnut St., 508-767-3100 Project Bread Food Stamp Hotline 800-645-8333 www.projectbread.org For food stamp applications

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Farmers' Market Program 617-626-1700; Provides coupons

redeemable for fresh produce at participating farmers' markets throughout the growing season, usually July through October

Greater Boston Food Bank 800-645-8333; www.projectbread.org

To find a local food pantry, also helps low-income people buy food

Worcester County Food Bank 474 Boston Turnpike, Shrewsbury 508-842-3663; www.foodbank.org Find a food pantry in Worcester County, Metrowest

Pension Plan Assistance N. E. Pension Assistance Project, Gerontology Institute University of Massachusetts Boston 100 Morrissey Blvd., Boston 617-287-7307; 888-425-6067 www.pensionaction.org

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

Prescription Drug Assistance Pharmacy Outreach Program Mass. College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences 25 Foster St., Worcester; 866-633-1617 www.mcphs.edu/pharmacyoutreach

Provides information on various insurance programs and how to receive free, low-cost or discounted medications from various sources. Offers clinical information from licensed pharmacists, counseling on compliance issues and options for lower cost medications

Prescription Advantage 800-243-4636; www.800ageinfo.com

Rehabilitation Hospitals Athol Hospital 2033 Main St., Athol 978-669-5982; www.heywood.org Ad on page 56

Rehabilitation & Skilled Nursing Services (see Nursing Homes p. 55)

Rest Homes Congregational Retirement Homes 200 W. Foster St., Melrose 781-665-6334 www.peabodyproperties.com Ad on page 5 Dodge Park Rest Home 101 Randolph Road, Worcester 508-853-8180; www.dodgepark.com Ad on page 10 Goddard Homestead 1199 Main St. Worcester 508-753-4890 www.goddardhomestead.org Ad on page 35 Oasis at Dodge Park 102 Randolph Rd., Worcester 508-853-8180 www.oasisatdodgepark.com Ad on page7

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Reverse Mortgages Central One Federal Credit Union 714 Main St., Shrewsbury 800-527-1017; www.centralfcu.com Ad on page 17 Direct Finance Corp.

40 Accord Park Drive, Suite 208, Norwell 781-878-5626; www.dfcreversemortgage. com; Ad on page 55

Senior Care Options (SCO) /Health Insurance All Dental 76 Otis St., Westborough 508-870-1911; www.alldentals.com Ad on page 27 Blue Cross/Blue Shield 401 Park Drive, Boston 800-678-2265; TDD 800-522-1254; www.bluecross.com/medicare Ad on page 64 iSmile Dentistry 101 Pleasant St., #210, Worcester 774-420-2600; www.ismileworcester.com Ad on page 39 Senior Whole Health 58 Charles St., Cambridge 617-494-5353 Senior Care Options (SCO) Health Insurance ; Ad on page 49 United Health Care 950 Winter St., Suite 3800 781-472-8513; www.uhc.com Ad on page 40

Stair lifts/ Accessibility

AccessNSM 428 Mashamoquet Rd. Pomfret Center CT; 866-321-4442 www.AccessNSM.com; Ad on page 8 Continued page 60

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Transportation

K's Ambulance 94 Main St., Oxford; 508-987-2254 www.kambulance.com; Ad on page 29 The RIDE, MBTA 800-533-6282; www.jv-theride.com or email THERIDE@mbta.com

Paratransit program provides door-todoor transportation to those with physical, cognitive or mental disabilities. Services Boston and towns located in Metrowest, North Shore and South Shore

SCM Elderbus 124 Southbridge Road, Charlton 508-248-1050; www.scmelderbus.org

Serves Barre, Brimfield, Brookfield, East Brookfield, North Brookfield, West Brookfield, Charlton, Douglas, Dudley, Holland, New Braintree, Oakham, Princeton, Rutland, Southbridge, Spencer, Sturbridge, Sutton, Wales, Warren and Webster

www.montachusettrta.org

Serves Ayer, Fitchburg, Sterling, Winchendon

Framingham Public Transportation -The Lift Memorial Bldg., Rm. B14 150 Concord St., Framingham 508-620-4852 Merrimack Valley Regional Transit Authority 85 Railroad Ave., Haverhill 978-469-6878; www.mvrta.com Road Runner 113 Thorndike St., Lowell; www.Irta.com Serves Central Massachusetts, Groton, Pepperell

Marlborough Council on AgingTransportation Marlborough Senior Center 40 New St., Marlborough 508-485-6492

Cohasset Elder Affairs 3 N. Main St., Cohasset 781-383-9112 www.townofcohasset.org/elderaffairs/ transportation/

Newton Dept. of Human Services Newton City Hall, 1000 Commonwealth Ave.; 617-552-7170

Gardner Community Action Committee 294 Pleasant St., Gardner 508-632-8700

Assabet Valley Council on Aging (AVCOA) Transportation 1 Centre Drive,Northborough 508-393-1600

Gardner Athol Area Mental Health Association (GAAMHA) Transit 208 Colen St.; Gardner 978-632-0934 www.gaamha.com/transportation

Oxford Council on Aging 323 Main St., Oxford 508-987-6000; www.town.oxford.us

Medical transportation throughout Northwest Worcester County

Serves Athol, Baldwinville, Barre, Gardner, Leominster, Rutland, Templeton. Door-to-door service for physically challenged elders

Montachusett Regional Transit Authority 1427 Water St., Fitchburg 978-345-7711

Provides Medical/Ambulances for Newton residents

Serves Boylston, Marlborough, Northborough, Southborough, Westborough

Spencer Eldervan Dispatcher 157 Main St., Spencer; 508-885-7545 Uxbridge Council on Aging 36 S. Main St., Uxbridge; 508-278-8622 South Shore Courtesy Coach 55 Fogg Rd., S. Weymouth 781-340-4350 For appointments at South Shore Hospital

or affiliated physicians whose office is within a mile radius

Worcester Regional Transit Authority (WRTA) Bus Service: 508-791-9782 Van Division: 508-798-4015 www.therta.com Provides curb-to-curb service for individuals 60 and older: medical appointments, grocery shopping; ADA for handicapped individuals who cannot take public bus)

MAB Community Services 799 W. Boylston St., Worcester 508-854-0700; 888-613-2777 www.blind.org Serves Central and North Worcester Country. Provides out of town medical transportation and escorts to visually challenged elders

Veterans Boston Veterans Medical Center 150 S. Huntington Ave., Jamaica Plain 617-232-9500 www.va.gov Disabled American Veterans State House, Room 546, Boston 617-727-2974 www.dav.org Massachusetts Department of Veterans Services Executive Office for Administration and Finance 600 Washington St., Suite 1100, Boston 617-727-3578, ext. 101 www.state.us/veterans Provides advocacy and referrals

Massachusetts Veterans Healthcare System www.boston.va.gov To find a medical center or clinic

U.S. Veterans Administration Regional Office JFK Federal Bldg., Room 1575E, Boston 800-827-1000

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Innovations in accessibility products will help you to do so

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ince Access NSM (former l y known Hudson Accessibility) began its business 35 years ago, there have been incredible advances in the science of accessibility and the types of products available to address the numerous needs of our aging population. And following the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act some 26 years ago, there has been a dramatic increase in the quality and quantity of innovative products.

For example, just a few short years ago, people with mobility issues had to have a ramp built out of wood or steel to gain access to their home, often calling for a large cash outlay. Today, there is a wide variety of modular ramp styles available. These ramps can be ordered in your choice of material including aluminum, wood or steel.

For added convenience, Access NSM has options for rent or purchase and offers an easy to use finance plan.

Another area that has seen major technological advances is stair lifts.

The earliest stair lifts resembled a personal elevator, often requiring major home renovations to accommodate them. Today's chairlifts feature compact, modular designs that can be customized to nearly any staircase without the need for stairway modification. In fact, the stairs remain completely usable for regular traffic.

Beyond stair lifts and ramps there are literally hundreds of other products designed to help keep folks in their homes, maximizing function while offering increased safety. Eliminating hidden hazards, bathroom falls

and stairway trips and falls is essential to safety in the home. Some of the more popular items include grab rails, ceiling lifts, tub/shower products, and wheelchair lifts to name a few.

Due to the fact that there are so many choices it is always wise to work with a company that employs highly trained consultants. Access NSM has a large network of Home Accessibility Consultants. While visiting with one of our consultants, you will receive our informational book entitled: “So You Want To Stay In Your Home” which contains product suggestions, as well as information on insurance (Medicare), home modifications and common-sense ways to prevent falls.

For more information visit www. accessnsm.com or call toll-free 1-866-4442.

How to keep your mind sharp It’s as important to take care of your brain as well as your body.

Here are 10 things that you can do to help keep your mind sharp as you age.

1. Exercise - Not only will it benefit your physique it will also help keep your brain healthy.

2. Eat right - Many foods, including nuts, fish and red wine, have been linked to a healthy brain.

Limit red meat, sweets and overprocessed foods – you will feel and look better.

3. Get enough quality sleep - Try to keep regular hours of when you go to bed and when you get up.

Make your bedroom an oasis – try to keep out or minimize electronics.

4. Paint, draw or doodle - Using your brain for a creative artistic pleasure can be fun and challenging.

5. Listen or play music - Listening to music can lift your spirits but singing or playing an instrument is also an excellent way to stretch your brain in a new way.

6. Learn something new - Many colleges and senior centers offer engaging, low-cost lectures and classes for older adults. And there are many free webinars and classes that can be viewed online as well.

7. Do puzzles - C r o s s w o r d s , S u d o k u , o r j i g s a w p u z z l e s a r e j u s t s o m e o f t h e f u n w a y s you can challenge yourself.

8. Write - Whether you are finally writing that novel you have been meaning to or in a private journal or a letter to the editor of your local newspaper, writing forces you to process your thoughts in a logical, particular way.

9. Socialize - Join a friend or family member for a regular activity such as exercising, going to the movies or other fun pursuit.

10. Volunteer - Volunteer at an animal shelter, school, library, hospital or an organization of your choice.

Not only will you be helping the organization, you will feel invigorated and full of purpose.

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Assisted Living: Possibly Perfect Assisted living provides seniors with a special combination of housing and personalized support services for those wanting some daily assistance without the skilled healthcare of a nursing home. Residents retain independence and privacy, gaining the comfort and sense of security of round-the-clock staffing and a range of services.

What services are typically available?

A variety of services and care plans tailored to each individual’s needs and preferences are available, designed to maintain their best quality of life, such as: • Three meals a day • Housekeeping and laundry services • 24-hour security, or aroundthe-clock personnel • Assistance with medication management • Assistance with bathing, dressing and grooming • Emergency response system in each apartment • Health, wellness and exercise programs • Social and recreational opportunities • Scheduled local transportation

What are some alternatives to assisted living?

Family, friends or home health services can sometimes provide needed assistance in one’s home. Another option might be moving in with adult children. Seniors who qualify for independent living may choose to move to a retirement community (housing, social activities, recreation

and some services, without the daily personalized support of assisted living). If ongoing skilled nursing care is required, a nursing home could be a better alternative.

Staying in one’s current home while receiving outside help may seem to be the most attractive alternative, but it is not always the best solution for extended needs. Coordination of outside help typically becomes the responsibility of individual family members which can result in strained relationships. Most importantly, the individual needing help almost always benefits from living in a community of peers with whom he or she can experience social interaction and support. For many seniors, assisted living brings together the best of these alternatives – so families can focus on family.

While most assisted living arrangements are privately paid, certain long-term care insurance policies may reimburse all or part of the associated costs and financially eligible seniors may be able to receive subsidies from MassHealth (MassachuWhat does it cost? setts Medicaid) through its Group Massachusetts fees generally range Adult Foster Care (GAFC) program from $2,000 to $7,000 or more per and through a supplemental Social month, with special care programs at Security Program entitled “SSI-G.” the higher end of the scale. Assisted living generally costs less than home Do Your Homework! health services or nursing home care Ask questions when visiting a in the same geographic area, and is most often a month-to-month lease prospective assisted living location, or rental agreement, without large and be certain to read the disclosure entrance deposits. Factors influenc- statement Massachusetts law requires ing price include extent of services them to give you.

Consider Whitney Place Assisted needed, size and type of apartment, and whether accommodations are Living Residences at Westborough; shared. Many assisted living resi- call us at 508-898-3490, ext. 3703, dences also offer daily rates for or visit www.SalmonHealth.com. respite care or short-term stays in Whitney Place is part of SALMON Health and Retirement. furnished suites.

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