ECRG 2019-2020

Our 21st Annual Edition AUTUMN 2019 / SPRING 2020

Elder Care

RESOURCE GUIDE

Published annually by the

Main Sponsor:

fiftyplus advocate

Associate Sponsor:

COVERING OVER 135 COMMUNITIES IN EASTERN AND CENTRAL MASSACHUSETTS!

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YOU’VE GOT A LOT OF REASONS TO STAY HEALTHY... WE’LL HELP YOU STAY THAT WAY! 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.

For an appointment today, call 855-UMASS-MD (855-862-7763). www.umassmemorialhealthcare.org UMass Memorial - Community Healthlink | UMass Memorial HealthAlliance-Clinton Hospital UMass Memorial - Marlborough Hospital | UMass Memorial Medical Center UMass Memorial Medical Group

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Inside this issue Adult Day Care .........................................4

Elder Services.......................................16

Housing, Retirement Communities.........34

Advocacy ...............................................4

Family Caregiver Support......................16

Housing, Subsidized Elderly....................34

Aging Service Access Points...................6

Financial Assistance..............................18

Information & Referral Services..............34

Financial Management...........................18

Insurance and Financial Assistance.......36

see also-Home Care........................ 22

Fuel / Energy Assistance........................18

Legal Assistance...................................36

see also-Housing - Assisted Living .26

Funeral Homes......................................20

Marketing to Seniors & Caregivers.........39

see also-Nursing Homes.................. 40

Geriatric Care Managers.........................20

Memory Care........................................39

Attorneys, Elder Law...............................9

Health Care Education & Support..........20

Mental Health........................................39

Banks ....................................................9

Health Care Services..............................20

Move Management Services.................40

Cemetery & Mausoleum..........................9

Health Maintenance Organizations.........22

Community Services ..............................9

Hearing Aids.........................................22

Consumer Protection ..............................9

Hearing Tests........................................22

Counseling Services..............................10

Home Car e............................................22

Cremation Services...............................10

Home Repair Services...........................24

Dental...................................................10

Hospice Care........................................24

Disabled Services, Support...................12

Hospitals.............................................26

Downsizing Services............................12

Housing,
 Assisted Living.......................26

Driver Safety.........................................12

Housing Authorities...............................27

Senior Care Options (SCO) Health Insurance...................................43

Education / Employment Training............15

Housing,Independent Living..................31

Transportation......................................43

Elder Abuse..........................................16

Housing Information & Referral..............32

Veterans..............................................45

Alzheimer’s Care.....................................9

RESOURCE GUIDE 2019/2020

Nursing Homes.....................................40 Nutrition...............................................40 Pension Plan Assistance........................42 Prescription Drug Assistance.................42 Rehabilitation Hospitals.........................42 Rehabilitation & Skilled Nursing.............42 Rest Homes..........................................43 Reverse Mortgages...............................43

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Massachusetts Resources 2019-2020 ADULT DAY CARE Bellingham Council on Aging 40 Blackstone St., Bellingham 508-657-2705 www.bellinghamma.org/councilaging-senior-center

Catholic Charities Worcester County 10 Hammond St., Worcester 508-798-0191 www.ccworc.org

Community VNA for Norwood Adult Day Care

St. Camillus Health Center 447 Hill St., Whitinsville 508-234-7306 www.stcamillus.com Ad on page 24

ADVOCACY AARP Massachusetts

1 Beacon St., Suite 2301, Boston 866-448-3621; http://states.aarp. org/region/massachusetts The state office of AARP, a national organization, providing local information, advocacy and community service

10 Emory St., Attleboro 800-220-0110 www.communityvna.com Ad on page 21

Boston Ctr. for Independent Living

Fallon Health's Summit ElderCare

Works to promote the civil rights of all people with disabilities and responds with programs and services

10 Chestnut St., Worcester 1-800-698-7566 (TRS 711) Ad on page 47

SALMON Adult Day Health, Natick

Three Vision Drive, Route 9 West, Natick 508-655-9767 www.SalmonHealth.com Ad on page 5

SALMON Adult Day Health, Northbridge

65 Beaumont Drive, P.O. Box 940, Northbridge 508-234-6481 www.SalmonHealth.com Ad on page 5

60 Temple Place, Suite 5, Boston 617-338-6665; www.bostoncil.org

Fletcher Tilton PC, Attorneys at Law

370 Main St., 12th floor, Worcester 508-459-8000; Fletchertilton.com Ad on page 45

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 An advocate for the public interest.

Mass Pro

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

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CARING FOR FAMILIES ACROSS THE GENERATIONS

W W W.S A L M O N H E A LT H .C O M

800.446.8060

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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:

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

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

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

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ETHOS

555 Amory St., Jamaica Plain 617-522-6700; www.ethocare.org Serves Hyde Park, S. Jamaica Plain, Roslindale, W. Roxbury and W. Mattapan

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

Lifepath (formerly Franklin County Home Care)

101 Munson St Suite 201, Greenfield 413-773-5555; www.lifepathma.org Serves Athol, Petersham, Phillipston and Royalston

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

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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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Continued from page 6 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 Everett, Malden, Medford, Melrose, N. Reading, Reading, Stoneham and Wakefield

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 Service Center; 800-8412900 www.mass.gov/service-details/ massachusetts-pace-service-areas

Senior Care Options Program Mass. Health Customer Service Center 888-885-0484; www.mass.gov

Springwell, Inc.

307 Waverly Oaks Road, Suite 205, Waltham 617-926-4100 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

Tri-Valley, Inc.

10 Mill St., Dudley 508-949-6640; www.trivalleyinc.org Serves Bellingham, Blackstone, Brookfield, Charlton, Douglas, Dudley, E. Brookfield, Franklin, Hopedale, Medway, Mendon, Milford, Millville, Northbridge, Oxford, Southbridge, Spencer, Sturbridge, Sutton, Upton, Uxbridge, Warren, Webster, W. Brookfield

ALZHEIMER’S CARE St. Mary Healthcare

39 Queen St., Worcester 508-753-4791; www.stmaryhc.com Ad on page 26

ATTORNEYS, ELDER LAW Durbin and Veglia Attorneys at Law

275R Main St., Oxford 508-987-3981; 508-987-3982 www.durbinandveglia.com Ad on page 11

Fletcher Tilton PC, Attorneys at Law

370 Main St., 12th floor, Worcester 508-459-8000; Fletchertilton.com Ad on page 35

BANKS Bay State Savings Bank 28 Franklin St., Worcester 508-890-9000; www. baystatesavingsbank.com Ad on page 7

Central One Federal Credit Union

714 Main St., Shrewsbury 800-527-1017; www.centralfcu.com Ad on page 26

CEMETERY & MAUSOLEUM Mercadante Funeral Home & Chapel 170 Plantation St., Worcester 508-754-0486; www.mercandantefuneral.com Ad on page 19

COMMUNITY SERVICES MED-Project

4096 Piedmont Ave., Unit 544, Oakland, Calif., 415-706-0160; www.med-project.org Ad on page 41

Plantation Towers

501 Plantation St., Worcester 508-752-6800 Ad on page 27

CONSUMER PROTECTION Assisted Living Ombudsman

800-AGE-INFO; www.800ageinfo.com Advocates for resident rights

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One Ashburton Place, Room 517, Boston 617-727-7750, 800-AGE-INFO Assists and counsels seniors and caregivers with in-home care service problems, complaints

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

Elder Services of Merrimack Valley Nursing home Ombudsman program 280 Merrimack St., Suite 400, Lawrence 978-683-7747; www.esmv.org 

Minuteman Senior Services

26 Crosby Drive, Bedford; 781-2727177; 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

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

COUNSELING SERVICES Elder Services of Worcester Area, Inc. 67 Millbrook St., #100, Worcester 508-756-1545; www.eswa.org

CREMATION SERVICES Hays Funeral Home 56 Main St., Northborough 508-393-6591 www.haysfunerahome.com Ad on page 24

Mercadante Funeral Home & Chapel 170 Plantation St., Worcester 508-754-0486; www. mercandantefuneral.com Ad on page 19

Rice Funeral Home 300 Park Ave., Worcester 508-754-1673 www.ricefuneralhome.com Ad on page 21

Shaw-Majercik Funeral Home 48 School St., Webster 508-943-6278 www.shaw-majercik.com Ad on page 31

DENTAL Family Dental Group of Northboro 318 Main St., Suite 180, Northborough.

508-466-7211; www. lavanafamilydental.com Ad on page 33

Serves Auburn, Barre, Boylston, Grafton, Hardwick, Holden, Leicester, Millbury, New Braintree, Oakham, Paxton, Rutland, Shrewsbury, W. Boylston, Worcester

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Christopher Heights Assisted Living Quality Assisted Living for Every Budget

• Financial Options Available • Medication Reminders • Three Chef Prepared Meals Daily • Housekeeping & Laundry Service • Full Social Calendar • Daily Assistance with Personal Care Needs • Dedicated Staff On Hand 24/7

No Worries Pricing – The Christopher Heights Difference!

For more information or to schedule a tour, call the Admissions Director at 508-281-8001. www.christopherheights.com

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Estate Planning Elder Law Powers of Attorney Long Term Care Planning Masshealth Applications Real Estate Guardian/Conservator Issues Corporate & Business Planning

Durbin & Veglia ATTORNEYS AT LAW

Josephine L. Veglia, Esq.

275 R Main Street | Oxford, MA 01540 | 508-987-3981 | Fax 508-987-1317

www.durbinandveglia.com

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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/ boston-massachusetts/

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

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

Bedford Council on Aging

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; 617-7262000

9 Erie Drive, Suite 101, Natick 508-810-1300 www.lls.org/massachusetts

Newton-Wellesley Hospital, Newton

Massachusetts Commission for the Blind

Parkinson’s Disease & Movement Disorders Center

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

781-235-7811

Beth Israel, 330 Brookline Ave., Boston; 617-667-9885 South Shore Hospital, Weymouth 781-383-9394 Southwood Community Hospital, Canton; 508-668-0385

DOWNSIZING SERVICES ATC Services

4 1/2 Poplar St., Milford 774-462-2671 Ad on page 19

101A First Ave., Suite 6, Waltham; 781-890-2089; 800-344-4867; www.nationalmssociety.org/ Chapters/MAM

DRIVER SAFETY

Parkinson’s disease, Locations:

A Driver safety program, safe driving tips and information about classes held statewide

AARP Smart Driver™ www.aarp.org/drive;

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Irving Square Apartments • 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

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781-665-6334

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Framingham Green • Studios & 1BR Apartments* • Heat & Hot Water Included • 7+ Acres of Landscaped Grounds and Gardens • Conveniently Located Near: • Downtown • Restaurants • Churches • Medical Centers • Small Pets Welcome • Free Parking • Intercom & Emergency Signal System • Onsite Resident Coordinator 136 Maynard Road Framingham, MA

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Our communities offer professional management, 24-hour maintenance, on-site laundry facilities, community room and a wide range of resident events and activities. Visit our website at www.peabodyproperties.com or call 781-794-1000 for additional housing options. *Communities are for those 62 years+, handicap or disabled person 18 years+. Income limits apply.

Rents and income limits based on HUD schedule and subject to change. Please inquire in advance for reasonable accommodations. Information contained herein subject to change without notice.

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Association 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

DriveWiseÂŽ

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

Becker College

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

Boston University Evergreen Program

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

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

EDUCATION/ EMPLOYMENT TRAINING

Boston Office: 617-695-9990 2 Boylston St 3rd floor, Boston Lowell Office: 978-459-9031 15-17 Warren St., 2nd Fl., Lowell www.iine.us

Assumption College

Mass. Bay Community College

500 Salisbury St., Worcester 508-767-7000 www.assumption.edu

50 Oakland St., Wellesley 781-239-3000; www.massbay.edu

Babson College

1 Massasoit Boulevard Brockton 800-CAREERS www.Massasoit.mass.edu

231 Forest St., Babson Park 781-235-1200; www.Babson.edu Free for seniors in Wellesley and Needham

Massasoit Community College

Mass. Board of Higher Education

One Ashburton Place, Room 1401, Boston; 617-994-6950 www.mass.edu Income-eligible seniors may attend any state, regional or community college without paying tuition

Quincy College

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

Quinsigamond Community College

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

Road Scholar

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

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 Flr., Rm 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

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Worcester Institute for Senior Education

Assumption College, Worcester 508-767-7513; cce.assumption.edu/ academics/worcester-institute-forsenior-education-wise/

Worcester State College

Fallon Health NaviCare and Summit ElderCare 10 Chestnut St., Worcester 1-877-255-7108 (TRS 711) Ad on page 47

Hays Funeral Home

486 Chandler St., Worcester, 508-929-8000; www.worcester.edu (Intergenerational Urban Institute)

56 Main St., Northborough 508-393-6591; www. haysfunerahome.com Ad on page 24

Workforce Career Central

Healthsouth/Encompass

www.workforcecentralma.org Worcester office: 340 Main St., Suite 400 508-799-1600 Milford office: 428 Fortune Blvd., Ste 201 508-478-4300 Southbridge office: 5 Optical Dr., Ste 200 508-765-6430

ELDER ABUSE

Elder Abuse Hotline 800-922-2275 www.mass.gov/reporting-elderabuse-neglect The Protective Services Program. Report suspected abuse outside the nursing home for adults age 60 and older that may include such acts of abuse as neglect, physical, sexual, financial exploitation and self-neglect

250 Pond St., Braintree 781-348-2138; encompasshealth. com/braintreerehab Ad on page 41

Webster Home Care

182 Turnpike Rd., Suite100, Westborough 508-449-4064; websterhc.com.

Ad on page 38

FAMILY CAREGIVER SUPPORT 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 Heart/Stroke Association

300 5th Ave., Suite 6, Waltham 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 Message boards, information and advocacy

Boston Senior Home Care

89 South St., 5th Floor, Ste. 501, Boston; 617-451-6400 bostonseniorhomecare.info Offers caregivers support, counseling, information, respite, information and referral

The Cancer Support Community Massachusetts South Shore

120 Longwater Drive, Norwell 781-610-1490 www.cancersupportcommunityma.org Offers cancer support, in-person and online.

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

ELDER SERVICES

Offers discussion board, support groups and resources

Community VNA for Norwood Adult Day Care

American Diabetes Association Central MA Agency on Aging

10 Emory St., Attleboro 800-220-0110 www.communityvna.com Ad on page 21

Central Massachusetts Family Caregiver Support Program

330 Congress St., 5th Fl., Boston 888-DIABETES www.diabetes.org

360 W. Boylston St., West Boylston 508-852-5539; 800-244-3032 www.seniorconnection.org

Provides research, information and advocacy

Serves caregivers in the Worcester area and surrounding communities

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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 8:00am - 4:30pm To receive an application please call 508-755-6062 TDD# 508-755-0228 Available occupancy to income eligible mature adults (age 62 years & older) or permanently disabled. Applicants must meet HUD annual low income guidelines.

Preference is given to individuals 62 and older.

Managed by Financed by MHFA

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Elder Services of the Merrimack Valley, Inc.

280 Merrimack St., Suite 400, Lawrence 800-892-0890 www.esmv.org

Fifty Plus Caregivers

www.fiftypluscaregivers.com Provides listings of caregiving programs, services, information, education and links to help family caregivers assist elderly loved ones. It also offers pertinent late breaking news

Mass. Family Caregiver Support Program

800-AGE-INFO www.mass.gov/elders/caregiversupport Empowers elders and caregivers by providing information, education, support and services that enhance quality of life.

It is administered by the Executive Office of Elder Affairs, in coordination with the Area Agencies on Aging/Aging Services Access Points throughout the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

MED-Project

4096 Piedmont Ave., Unit 544, Oakland, Calif., 415-706-0160 www.med-project.org Ad on page 41

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

Offers education, support and advocacy

Webster Home Care

182 Turnpike Rd., Suite100, Westborough 508-449-4064; websterhc.com Ad on page 38

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

AARP

Bay State Savings Bank

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

28 Franklin St., Worcester; 508-890-9000 www. baystatesavingsbank.com Ad on page 7

Central One Federal Credit Union

714 Main St., Shrewsbury 800-527-1017; www.centralfcu.com Ad on page 26

Helping Hands Community Partners, Inc. 40 Accord Park Drive, Suite 208, Norwell 781-878-5626; www.hhcp.org Ad on page 23

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)

National Pension Lawyers’ Network

133 Prichard St., Fitchburg 978-345-7040; www.mocinc.org

888-420-6550 www.pensionrights.org

Provides full weatherization services for cities and towns in North Central Ma.

a no-cost referral service that connects workers and retirees with attorneys who can help them understand and enforce their pension rights.

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

Serves Braintree, Milton, Quincy, Weymouth

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JUNK REMOVAL CLEANOUTS

508-886-6565

Call Bonnie Besse for more information Lewis St. off Maple St.

All Metal Appliances Taken for Free (with every clean out job)

House Moves • Handyman Services Same Day Service Fair, Reasonable Rates Trailer Dumpsters Available for On-Site Rental

ATC SERVICES

774-462-2671 SENIOR DISCOUNTS 10% MENTION THIS AD

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Open House Sundays 11-3 PM

“Lighting the way…to a new beginning”

State-of-the-art affordable retirement village in the center of Rutland.

Custom Homes

Create and design your own home, each home is Energy Star built especially for you.

Financing is available

$150,000 to $200,000

This a land lease community so all of your money goes directly into your home, not the land.

Maple Avenue • Rutland, MA (½ mile from town center)

“Committed ever yday to caring.”

Celebrating over

50 years in business

Our chapel area is designed to serve the needs of ever y nationality and religion.

Pre-need plans are designed for your

security, benefit and financial well being.

370 Plantation Street, Worcester

www.mercadantefuneral.com Phone (508) 754-0486 • (800) 854-0486

Services We Offer: · Skin Cancer Screening · Excision of lipomas, sebaceous cysts, and other skin lesions · Incision and drainage of abscesses · Cryotherapy of skin lesions, such as skin tags and other benign skin growths Skin conditions we treat: · Acute and Chronic Wounds · Minor Burns · Moles · Rosacea

· · · ·

Dr. Mikhail Novikov

Eczema Basal Cell Carcinoma Squamous Cell Carcinoma Warts

Contact us at (508) 936-1657 to schedule an appointment at one of our three convenient office locations!

Northborough 318 Main St. Suite 165

Marlborough 246 Maple St.

Franklin 835 W Central St. Suite 4

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

Southern Middlesex Opportunity Council

7 Bishop St., Framingham 508-872-4853; www.smoc.org Serves Ashland, Bellingham, Framingham, Holliston, Hopkinton, Marlborough, Natick, Southborough, Wayland

Rice Funeral Home

300 Park Ave., Worcester 508-754-1673; www. ricefuneralhome.com Ad on page 21

Shaw-Majercik Funeral Home 48 School St., Webster 508-943-6278 www.shaw-majercik.com Ad on page 31

South Shore Community Action Tighe Hamilton Funeral Home 50 Central St., Hudson, Council 71 Obery St., Plymouth; 508-7477575; www.sscac.org; Serves Cohasset, 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 Hays Funeral Home

978-562-3252 www.tighehamilton.com Ad on page 33

GERIATRIC CARE MANAGERS Healthsouth/Encompass

22 South St., Suite 206, Hopkinton 508-452-6807; www.nedermatology.com Ad on page 14

HEALTH CARE SERVICES Athol Hospital

2033 Main St., Athol 978-669-5982; www.heywood.org Ad on page 14

Blue Cross/Blue Shield

401 Park Drive, Boston 800-678-2265; TDD 1-800-5221254; www.bluecross.com/medicare Ad on page 48

Fallon Health NaviCare and Summit ElderCare

250 Pond St., Braintree 781-348-2138; encompasshealth. com/braintreerehab Ad on page 41

10 Chestnut St., Worcester 1-877-255-7108 (TRS 711) Ad on page 47

Reliant Medical Group

250 Pond St., Braintree 781-348-2138; encompasshealth. com/braintreerehab Ad on page 41

800-282-2556 www.reliantmedicalgroup.org Ad on page 25 & 35

56 Main St., Northborough 508-393-6591 www.haysfunerahome.com Ad on page 24

HEALTH CARE EDUCATION & SUPPORT

Mercadante Funeral Home & Chapel

Family Dental Group of Northboro

170 Plantation St., Worcester 508-754-0486 www.mercandantefuneral.com Ad on page 19

Northeast Dermatology Associates

318 Main St., Suite 180, Northborough; 508-466-7211 www.lavanafamilydental.com Ad on page 33

Healthsouth/Encompass

Northeast Dermatology Associates

22 South St., Suite 206, Hopkinton 508-452-6807; www.nedermatology.com Ad on page 14

Dr. Mikhail Novikov - Wellness and Skin Care

318 Main St., Suite 165, Northborough 508-936-1657 www.NortboroDoctor.com Ad on page 19 Continued page 22

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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.

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Medical Arts Hearing Instruments SINCE 1978

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.

BC-HIS MA LIC #62 Please contact Tracey King at (508) 868-0967 for a private tour and information regarding options and pricing Worcester, MA www.goddardhomestead.org

AFFORDABLE HEARING AIDS FREE HEARING TESTS 978-534-4994 • DoNotShout.com

Compassionate Care. Close to Home.

Norwood

Committed to Personalized Care

Celeste A. Kimball

Roger A. Rice

Norwood Adult Day Health Center provides: • quality medical care • social services • supportive assistance • physical activities • cognitive stimulation • meals • transportation

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Family owned and operated since 1940 Newly renovated and updated Serving all religions in an intelligent, caring, professional manner Playroom available for children during services Available for preneed information and guidance in your home or ours

Attending our day�time program leads to improved well�being and increased socialization for frail elders and disabled adults.

Contact Us to Schedule a Tour!

595 Pleasant Street | Norwood, MA 781.769.4495 | norwoodadhc.com

www.ricefuneralhome.com Rice Funeral Home

300 Park Avenue, Worcester, MA 01609

508-754-1673

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Reliant Medical Group

800-282-2556 www.reliantmedicalgroup.org Ad on page 25 & 35

St. Mary Healthcare 39 Queen St. 508-753-4791 www.stmaryhc.com Ad on page 26

UMass Memorial Health Care All Locations 855-UMASS-MD (855-862-7763) Umassmemorialhealthcare.org Ad on page 2

VA-Boston

781-825-3868 www.newengland.va.gov/50plus Ad on page 44

HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS Blue Cross/Blue Shield

401 Park Drive, Boston 800-678-2265 TDD 1-800-522-1254 www.bluecross.com/medicare Ad on page 48

Fallon Health's NaviCare 10 Chestnut St., Worcester 1-877-255-7108 (TRS 711) Ad on page 47

Northeast Dermatology Associates

22 South St., Suite 206, Hopkinton 508-452-6807 www.nedermatology.com Ad on page 14

YMCA Boroughs Family Branch Hearing Aid Center at Reliant Medical Group 4 Valente Drive, Westborough 508-870-1320; www.ymcaofcm.org Ad on page 43

YMCA Central Community Branch

766 Main St., Worcester 508-755-6101; www.ymcaofcm.org Ad on page 43

YMCA Greendale Family Branch 75 Shore Drive, Worcester 508-852-6694 www.ymcaofcm.org Ad on page 43

YMCA Leominster Community Branch 108 Adams St., Leominster 978-401-2290 www.ymcaofcm.org Ad on page 43

YMCA Montachusett Community Branch

55 Wallace Avenue, Fitchburg 978-343-4847 www.ymcaofcm.org Ad on page 43

HEARING AIDS Audiology Affiliates

490 Shrewsbury St., Worcester 508-775-1391 159 Union St., Ste.102, Marlborough 508-281-1300 600 Worcester Rd., #1, Framingham 508-872-6679 www.audiologyaffiliates.com Ad on page 37

800-282-2556 www.reliantmedicalgroup.org Ad on page 35

Medical Arts Hearing Instruments

52 West St., Leominster 978-534-4994; www.donotshout.com Ad on page 21

HEARING TESTS Medical Arts Hearing Instruments 52 West St., Leominster 978-534-4994 www.donotshout.com Ad on page 21

HOME CARE Elder Services of Worcester Area, Inc.

67 Millbrook St., #100, Worcester 508-756-1545www.eswa.org Serves Auburn, Barre, Boylston, Grafton, Hardwick, Holden, Leicester, Millbury, New Braintree, Oakham, Paxton, Rutland, Shrewsbury, W. Boylston, Worcester

Ad on page 23

UMass Memorial Health Care All Locations 855-UMASS-MD (855-862-7763) Umassmemorialhealthcare.org Ad on page 2

Webster Home Care

182 Turnpike Rd., Suite100, Westborough 508-449-4064; websterhc.com.

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Joseph D. Early Village seeking applicants For: • 1 bedroom and 2 bedroom affordable HUD subsidized apartments.

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

• Rent 30% of adjusted gross income.

• Includes utilities.

units Feature:

• Wall-to-wall carpeting • Electric range and refrigerator • Heat and hot water included

Blackstone Housing corporation 81/2 Early Village Drive, Blackstone, MA 01504

508-883-9802 TDD 508-883-9802 This This Institution Is An Is Equal Provider Provider. and Employer Institution An Opportunity Equal Opportunity

1/4 pg. RG 2011-12

THERE’S NO PLACE LIKE HOME EarlyJoeVillage_RG_9.11

Our mission is to help individuals and families obtain essential services, allowing them to remain at home with dignity and respect for as long as possible.

A 501(c)(3) non-profit charitable organization

A Reverse Mortgage is not for everyone.

But everyone should know the facts about a Reverse Mortgage and how it works.

Helping Hands Community Partners, Inc., is a non-profit 501(c)(3) with a mission of educating senior homeowners about housing options. We can explain and, when appropriate, arrange reverse mortgages.

Call or email to receive a FREE copy of the National Council on Aging’s 36-page “Use Your Home to Stay at Home,” consumer booklet.

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Call to get your FREE copy of “Use Your Home to Stay at Home” (781) 724-6221 Or email to: av@hhcp.org

Homemaking, Personal Care, Meals On Wheels, Personal Emergency Response Systems, Alzheimer’s Care, Medication Dispensers, Caregiver Support, Medical Transportation, Information and Referral…

508-756-1545 IRINFO@ESWA.ORG WWW.ESWA.ORG

Massachusetts Mortgage Broker License MB1553939 NMLS #1553939 We arrange but do not make loans.

www.helpinghandscommunitypartners.org Caring Since 1974

40 Accord Park Drive – Suite 203 – Norwell, MA 02061

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HOME REPAIR SERVICES

Montachusett Opportunity Council Elder Services

HOSPICE CARE

moc.inc.org; Provides minor home adaptations to improve home safety

10 Emory St., Attleboro 800-220-0110 www.communityvna.com Ad on page 21

66 Day St., Fitchburg 978-345-7040

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

RCAP Solutions, Inc.

Provides low cost emergency home repairs

12 E. Worcester St., Worcester 800-488-1969 www.rcapsolutions.org Provides housing repairs and rehabilitation

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

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

Community VNA for Norwood Adult Day Care

Notre Dame Health Care

555-559 Plantation St., Worcester 508-852-3011 www.notredamehealthcare.org Ad on page 29

Salmon VNA & Hospice Care

Provides renovations for elderly to improve home safety

37 Birch St., Milford 508-473-0862 www.salmonhealth.com Ad on page 5

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St. Camillus Health Center and Adult Day Health Center Compassionate Care Committed to the Dignity of Life

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508-234-7306 • www.stcamillus.com

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We work as a team,

TEAMWORK because that’s what works best for you.

As a Reliant patient, you can count on a team of familiar faces who work together to keep you healthy. Collaboration, consistency, support, and compassion — everything you expect from a healthcare team at the top of their game. Learn more about us at reliantmedicalgroup.org.

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Tighe Hamilton Funeral Home 50 Central St., Hudson, 978-562-3252 www.tighehamilton.com Ad on page 33

855-UMASS-MD (855-862-7763) Umassmemorialhealthcare.org Ad on page 2

HOUSING, ASSISTED LIVING

HOSPITALS Athol Hospital

2033 Main St., Athol 978-669-5982; www.heywood.org Ad on page 14

Healthsouth/Encompass 250 Pond St., Braintree 781-348-2138 encompasshealth.com/ braintreerehab Ad on page 41

UMass Memorial Health Care All Locations

Adelaide of Newton Center/ Benchmark

157 Herrick Road, Newton Centre 617-870-6964 www.benchmarkseniorliving.com Ad on page 29

Branches of Framingham/ Benchmark 774-845-3153 www.benchmarkseniorliving.com Ad on page 37

Branches of Marlboro/ Benchmark 421 Bolton St., Marlborough 508-313-6837; www. benchmarkseniorliving.com Ad on page 37

Christopher Heights of Marlborough 99 Pleasant St. Marlborough 508-449-6301 www.christopherheights.com Ad on page 11 Continued page 27

Invest in you.

Short or long stay or the very best in memory and individualized care for a loved one.

Faith based St. Mary’s offers exceptional skilled nursing care and therapy services all while enhancing the overall well being of those we serve. Want to learn more?

Email EdieNelson@StMaryHC.com or call 508.753.4791.

Health Care Center A Member of Covenant Health

St. Mary Health Care Center 39 Queen Street, Worcester, MA 01610 508-753-4791 | www.stmaryhc.com Proudly Caring for the Worcester Community and Your Family for 20 Years!

Premium Money Market

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centralfcu.com | 800.527.1017 800-527-1017 | centralfcu.com

800-527-1017 | centralfcu.com *Annual Percentage Yield. If your daily balance is $100,000.00 or more, the dividend rate on the entire balance in your account will be 1.492% with an annual percentage yield of 1.50%; $50,000.00 $99,999.99, dividend rate 0.996%, annual percentage yield 1.00%; $10,000.00 - $49,999,99, dividend rate 0.499%, annual percentage yield 0.50%; $0.00 - $9,999.99, dividend rate 0.20%, annual percentage yield 0.20%. Rates vaild as of 6/1/19. Restrictions apply. Call 800527-1017 for details.

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Notre Dame Health Care

555-559 Plantation St., Worcester 508-852-3011 www.notredamehealthcare.org Ad on page 29

Whitney Place Assisted Living and Memory Care, Natick Three Vision Drive, Route 9 West, Natick; 508-655-5000 www.SalmonHealth.com Ad on page 5

Whitney Place Assisted Living and Memory Care, Northborough

238 West Main St., Northborough 508-393-5655 www.SalmonHealth.com Ad on page 5

Whitney Place Assisted Living Residences, Northbridge

www.SalmonHealth.com Ad on page 5

85 Beaumont Drive, P.O. 940; Northbridge 508-234-3434 www.SalmonHealth.com Ad on page 5

HOUSING AUTHORITIES

Whitney Place Assisted Living and Memory Care, Sharon

68 Windsor Ave., Acton; 978-263-5339; acton-ma.gov

675 South Main St., Sharon 781-784-0111 www.SalmonHealth.com Ad on page 5

Whitney Place Assisted Living and Memory Care, Westborough 5 Lyman St., Westborough 508-836-4354

Acton Housing Authority

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

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e s n e S y r e “Live” EvWord! Plantation of the Towers City Close - Country Quiet!!

This is just a peek at some of the amenities you will enjoy while living in our spacious one or two bedroom apartments. STOP BY TODAY AND VIEW OUR COMMUNITY OR CALL FOR MORE INFORMATION.

501 Plantation Street, Worcester, MA 01605 (near U. Mass Medical Center)

plantation_towers@related.com

508-752-6800

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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

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

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

Dracut Housing Authority

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

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

Lexington Housing Authority

Fitchburg Housing Authority

Lowell Housing Authority

100 Main St., Leominster 508-537-5300 ncmhousing.com

One Countryside Village, Lexington 781-861-0900; lexingtonhousing.org P.O. Box 60, Lowell 978-937-3500 lowellhousingauthority.org

Framingham Housing Authority Lynn Housing Authority 1 John J. Brady Drive, Framingham 508-879-7562; www.framha.org

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

Grafton Housing Authority

Malden 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

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

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 www.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

Mansfield Housing Authority

Middleborough Housing Authority

Marlborough Housing Authority

Milford Housing Authority

22 Bicentennial Court, Mansfield 508-339-6890; mansfieldma.com

240 Main St., Marlborough 508-624-6908 marlborough-ma.gov

8 Benton St., Middleborough 508-947-3824 affordablehousingonline.com 45 Birmingham Court, Milford 508-473-9521 affordablehousingonline.com

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Memory Care Reimagined to Bring More to the Mind.

Introducing Adelaide of Newton Centre from the leader in memory care.

At Adelaide, you’ll find a full range of innovative programs and care for promoting brain health and overall well being.

From experiences that engage the mind to diets that can slow decline, no community is more dedicated to preserving your loved one’s quality of life. Combine this with thoughtfully-designed apartments and a staff that embraces the power of human connection, and you’ll see why we are so proud to bring you Adelaide of Newton Centre.

Schedule a tour to be one of the first to experience The Adelaide Difference.

157 Herrick Road | Newton Centre MA 02459 617.322.5316 | AdelaideNewton.com Executive Office of Elder Affairs Certification Pending

Giving you the peace of mind you need and deserve, in your own home or on our beautiful campus.

NOTRE DAME HEALTH CARE

555-559 Plantation Street, Worcester, MA 01605

(508) 852-5800

notredamehealthcare.org

EMBRACING • ENHANCING • ENRICHING • EMPOWERING

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• Assisted Living Residence • Skilled Nursing Facility • Long Term Care Center • Residential Memory Care • Short Term Rehabilitation • Adult & Pediatric Hospice • Adult & Pediatric Palliative Care • Educational Resource Center

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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

Quincy Housing Authority

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

Reading Housing Authority

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

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

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

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

Southbridge Housing Authority

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

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

Stow Housing Authority

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

Taunton Housing Authority

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

W. Brookfield Housing Authority

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Westborough Housing Authority

Woburn Housing Authority

59 Campbell St., Woburn 781-935-0818; woburnhousing.org

2 Rogers Road, Westborough 508-366-1225 www.town.westborough.ma.us/ housing-authority

Worcester Housing Authority 40 Belmont St., Worcester 508-635-3000 www.worcesterha.org

Weymouth Housing Authority 402 Essex St., Weymouth 781-335-2000

108 Ipswich Drive, Winchendon 508-297-2280 townofwinchendon.com

Adelaide of Newton Center/ Benchmark

Winchester Housing Authority

157 Herrick Road, Newton Centre 617-870-6964 www.benchmarkseniorliving.com Ad on page 29

13 Westley St., Winchester 781-721-5718 winchesterha.org

P.O. Box 275, Rutland 508-886-6565 www.bigelowvillage.com Ad on page 19

Binnall House

HOUSING, INDEPENDENT LIVING

Winchendon Housing Authority

Bigelow Village

125 Connors St., Gardner 978-632-9650; www.schochet.com Ad on page 7

Blackstone Housing Corp.

8 1/2 Early Village Drive, Blackstone 508-883-9802 Ad on page 23

Branches of Framingham/ Benchmark

774-845-3153 www.benchmarkseniorliving.com Ad on page 37

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Branches of Marlboro/ Benchmark 421 Bolton St., Marlborough 508-313-6837 www.benchmarkseniorliving.com Ad on page 37

Congregational Retirement Homes 200 W. Foster St., Melrose 781-665-6334 www.peabodyproperties.com Ad on page 13

Framingham Green

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

136 Maynard Road, Framingham 508-872-0500 www.peabodyproperties.com Ad on page 13

A comprehensive housing counseling service for older homeowners of limited income that looks for ways to tap into home equity

Goddard Homestead

246 Walnut St., Suite 203, Newton 617-244-2999 www.leadingagema.org

1199 Main St., Worcester 508-753-4890; ww.goddardhomestead.org Ad on page 21

Plantation Towers 501 Plantation St., Worcester 508-752-6800 Ad on page 27

The Willows at Westborough 1 Lyman St., Westborough 508-366-4730 www.SalmonHealth.com Ad on page 5

The Willows at Worcester 101 Barry Road, Worcester 508-755-0088 www.SalmonHealth.com Ad on page 5

Leading Age

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 lowand moderate-income residents of Boston and 29 surrounding communities.

Plantation Towers 501 Plantation St., Worcester 508-752-6800 Ad on page 27

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

10 Causeway St., Rm 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

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HOUSING, RETIREMENT COMMUNITIES Bigelow Village

P.O. Box 275, Rutland 508-886-6565; www.bigelowvillage.com Ad on page 19

Binnall House

125 Connors St., Gardner 978-632-9650; www.schochet.com Ad on page 7

Christopher Heights of Marlborough

Christopher Heights of Marlborough

99 Pleasant St. Marlborough 508-449-6301 www.christopherheights.com Ad on page 11

Colony Retirement Homes Inc. I & II 485 Grove St., Worcester 508-852-5285 www.colonyretirementhomes.com/ colony-1-2 Ad on page 8

Colony Retirement Homes Inc. III

99 Pleasant St. Marlborough 508-449-6301 www.christopherheights.com Ad on page 11

101 Chadwick St., Worcester 508-755-0444 www.colonyretirementhomes.com/ colony-3 Ad on page 8

Framingham Green

Colony Retirement Homes Inc. IV

136 Maynard Rd., Framingham 508-872-0500 www.peabodyproperties.com Ad on page 13

Goddard Homestead

1199 Main St. Worcester 508-753-4890; www.goddardhomestead.org Ad on page 21

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

Blackstone Housing Corp.

8 ½ Early Village Drive, Blackstone 508-883-9802 Ad on page 23

Framingham Green

136 Maynard Road, Framingham 508-872-0500 www peabodyproperties.com Ad on page 13

Green Hill Towers

27 Mount Vernon St., Worcester 508-755-6062 TDD: 508-755-0228 Ad on page 17

Irving Square Apartments 75 Irving St., Framingham 844-656-4361 www.equityapartments.com Ad on page 13

Sherwood Village

143-145 Mill St., Natick 508-651-1811 Ad on page 38

123 Holden St., Worcester 508-853-2211 www.colonyretirementhomes.com/ colony-4 Ad on page 8

INFORMATION & REFERRAL SERVICES

Colony Retirement Homes of Holden

800-Age-Info Resources for Mass. Elders

68 Reservoir St., Holden 508-829-4300 www.colonyretirementhomes.com/ colony-holden Ad on page 8

Congregational Retirement Homes 200 W. Foster St., Melrose 781-665-6334 www.peabodyproperties.com Ad on page 13

800-Age-Info www.800ageinfo.com

Family Dental Group of Northboro

318 Main St., Suite 180, Northborough.

508-466-7211 www.lavanafamilydental.com Ad on page 33

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Our experienced and compassionate team of Elder Law attorneys with six offices in Massachusetts and Rhode Island, will provide sound legal and practical guidance for you and your family regarding • Long-term care asset planning • Care management and advocacy • Financing care at home • Crisis planning • Complex Medicaid applications • Medicaid appeals

To schedule a private consultation, or to arrange a complimentary presentation to your group of 20 or more, please call 508.459.8082.

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Fifty Plus Advocate Newspaper Medicaid Managed Care 32 South St., Westborough 508-366-5500 www.fiftyplusadvocate.com Ad on page 33, 46

Recipient Help Line: 800-682-1062 www.mass.gov/eohhs/gov/ newsroom/dph/directory/helplines. html

Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder Affairs

MassHealth Enrollment Centers

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

INSURANCE & FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Foundation

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

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Massachusetts Division of Health Care Finance and Policy

www.massmedicaid.org/ massachusetts-division-health-carefinance-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; www.gbls.org

Answers telephone queries and provides free advice and legal representation

800-841-2900 www.mass.gov/service-details/ masshealth-enrollment-centersmecs 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

LEGAL ASSISTANCE Boston College Legal Services LAB 885 Centre St., Newton Center Elder Intake: 617-552-0248 www.masslegalservices.org/ programs/boston-college-legalservices-lab

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

Fletcher Tilton PC, Attorneys at Law

370 Main St., 12th floor, Worcester 508-459-8000 Fletchertilton.com Ad on page 35

Harvard Legal Aid Bureau

23 Everett St., 1st Flr, Cambridge 617-495-4408 www.harvardlegalaid.org Provides free legal services to low-income people in Middlesex and Suffolk counties

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.

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If you are one of 48 Million People in the U.S. experiencing some degree of hearing loss, You owe it to yourself to make an appointment with Audiology Affiliates today!

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Available occupancy to income eligible mature adults (62 years of age and older) or permanently disabled. Applicants must meet HUD annual low income guidelines. Qualified Applicants pay 30% adjusted gross income.

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We offer a variety of services that include personal care, companionship, light housekeeping services and home health aides.

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We are also proud participants in the MassHealth GAFC/AFC services.

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Legal Assistance Corp. of Central Massachusetts

Volunteer Lawyers Service 405 Main St., 4th Flr, 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/service-details/ the-attorney-generals-elder-hotline

Mental Health Legal Advisors Committee

Branches of Framingham/ Benchmark

Provides legal referrals, information and advice with regard to mental health issues

Branches of Marlboro/ Benchmark

24 School St., Suite 804, Boston; 617-338-2345; 800-342-9092 www.mass.gov/mhlac

Pension Assistance Project Gerontology Institute UMass - Boston 100 Morrissey Blvd., Boston 617-287-7300 www.umb.edu/pensionaction

Offers counseling and assistance for citizens on their pension rights

774-845-3153 www.benchmarkseniorliving.com Ad on page 37

421 Bolton St., Marlborough 508-313-6837 www.benchmarkseniorliving.com Ad on page 37

MENTAL HEALTH MA Dept. of Mental Health,

Lawyer referral service 20 West St., Boston 617-338-0500 www.massbar.org

25 Staniford St., Boston 617-626-8000 165 Quincy St., Brockton 508-897-2000 361 Plantation Street, 1st Floor, Fifty Plus Advocate Newspaper Worcester 774 420-3140 32 South St. Westborough www.mass.gov/orgs/massachusetts508-366-5500 department-of-mental-health www.fiftyplusadvocate.com Ad on page 33, 46

Mass. Law Reform Institute

Tighe Hamilton Funeral Home

Family Counseling & Guidance Center 152 Sylvan Street Danvers www.ccab.org/counseling-services 978-774-6820

MEMORY CARE

Outreach offices are available in Lynn and Salem. Clinical services are also available in Catholic Charities Childcare sites in Lynn, Peabody, and South Boston.

Provides information on such areas as guardianship, elder abuse, homestead protection and more

Massachusetts Bar Association

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

MARKETING TO SENIORS & CAREGIVERS

Catholic Charities

50 Central St., Hudson 978-562-3252 www.tighehamilton.com Ad on page 33

Adelaide of Newton Center/ Benchmark

157 Herrick Road, Newton Centre 617-870-6964 www.benchmarkseniorliving.com Ad on page 29

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) of Massachusetts

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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

MOVE MANAGEMENT SERVICES ATC Services

4 1/2 Poplar Street Milford 774-462-2671 Ad on page 19

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

Beaumont Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Centers, (Natick) Three Vision Drive, Route 9 West, Natick 508-651-9200 www.SalmonHealth.com Ad on page 5

Beaumont Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Centers, (Northborough) 238 West Main St., Northborough 508-393-2368 www.SalmonHealth.com Ad on page 5

Beaumont Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Centers, (Northbridge) 85 Beaumont Drive, P.O. Box 940,

Northbridge; 508-234-9771 www.SalmonHealth.com Ad on page 5

Beaumont Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Centers, (Westborough) Three Lyman St., Westborough 508-366-9933 www.SalmonHealth.com Ad on page 5

Beaumont Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Centers, (Worcester) 378 Plantation St., Worcester 508-651-9200 www.SalmonHealth.com 508-755-7300; Ad on page 5

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Massachusetts Elderly Nutrition Program Information

To find the closest agency, call (800) 243-4636. www.mass.gov/nutrition-programfor-seniors Provides nutritious meals at home through meals on wheels and congregate meal sites

Food Stamp Program (SNAP)

To contact Department of transitional Assistance (DTA) about SNAP, call the DTA Assistance Line at (877) 382-2363. www.mass.gov/snap-benefitsformerly-food-stamps Fitchburg (DTA Office): 49 Nursery Lane, Suite 101 978-665-8700

318 Main St., Suite 165, Northborough 508-936-1657 www.NortboroDoctor.com Ad on page 19

Milford (at Salvation Army): 29 Congress Street, Milford

St. Camillus Health Center

Worcester (DTA Office): 13 Sudbury Street; 508-767-3100

447 Hill St., Whitinsville 508-234-7306 www.stcamillus.com Ad on page 24

NUTRITION Elder Services of Worcester Area, Inc.

67 Millbrook St., #100, Worcester 508-756-1545; www.eswa.org

Southbridge (DTA Office): 1 North St., 508-765-2400

Project Bread Food Stamp Hotline 800-645-8333 TTY 1-800-377-1292 www.projectbread.org

If you or your family is facing hunger right now, we want to help. Call our FoodSource Hotline above or visit http:// www.projectbread.org/get-help/ to find resources.

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Farmers' Market Program www.mass.gov/farmersmarket-nutrition-program Senior Nutrition Agencies distribute coupons to eligible seniors in July. Call the agency in June for a distribution schedule. Find out if you're eligible to receive coupons by clicking on the "Check Eligibility" link at the web address above.

Greater Boston Food Bank 70 S Bay Ave, Boston 617-427-5200 www.gbfb.org

The Greater Boston Food Bank (GBFB) partners with 520+ hunger-relief agencies, including food pantries, community meal programs and other food assistance providers throughout the nine counties and 190 towns and cities across Eastern Massachusetts.

Worcester County Food Bank 474 Boston Turnpike Shrewsbury 508-842-3663 www.foodbank.org www.foodbank.org/findfood/#agency-locator

Locate your nearest Worcester County pantry or meal program.

PENSION PLAN ASSISTANCE N. E. Pension Assistance Project, Gerontology Institute

University of Massachusetts Boston Wheatley Hall, 3rd Floor, Room 124A 100 Morrissey Blvd., Boston 888-425-6067 www.umb.edu/pensionaction Help locating pension funds, explaining pension provisions and addressing pension eligibility issues. Free, confidential

counseling and assistance. Provides list of specialized attorneys and financial advisors

REHABILITATION HOSPITALS

PRESCRIPTION DRUG ASSISTANCE

Healthsouth/Encompass

MED-Project 4096 Piedmont Ave., Unit 544, Oakland, California, 415-706-0160 www.med-project.org Ad on page 41

Pharmacy Outreach Program Mass. College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences

250 Pond St., Braintree 781-348-2138 encompasshealth.com/ braintreerehab Ad on page 41

REHABILITATION & SKILLED NURSING SERVICES Notre Dame Health Care

25 Foster St., Worcester Help Line (M-F, 8:30am - 5pm): 866-633-1617 www.mcphs.edu/patient-centers/ pharmacy-outreach-program

555-559 Plantation St., Worcester 508-852-3011 www.notredamehealthcare.org Ad on page 29

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

318 Main St., Suite 165, Northborough 508-936-1657 www.NortboroDoctor.com Ad on page 19

Prescription Advantage 800-243-4636, press 2 TTY (877) 610-0241 www.800ageinfo.com Prescription Advantage is a state-sponsored prescription drug program for seniors and people with disabilities. Prescription Advantage provides financial help to lower prescription drug costs. If you have Medicare or other prescription insurance, Prescription Advantage helps to fill gaps in coverage.

Dr. Mikhail Novikov Wellness and Skin Care

St. Mary Healthcare 39 Queen St. 508-753-4791 www.stmaryhc.com Ad on page 26

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REST HOMES Goddard Homestead 1199 Main Street, Worcester 508-753-4890 www.goddardhomestead.org Ad on page 21

REVERSE MORTGAGES Central One Federal Credit Union 714 Main Street Shrewsbury 800-527-1017 www.centralfcu.com Ad on page 26

Helping Hands Community Partners, Inc. 40 Accord Park Drive, Suite 208, Norwell 781-878-5626 www.hhcp.org Ad on page 23

SENIOR CARE OPTIONS (SCO) /HEALTH INSURANCE Fallon Health NaviCare and Summit ElderCare

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TRANSPORTATION American Cancer Society of Massachusetts 800-227-2345 www.cancer.org

Provides transportation to and from treatment for people who have cancer who do not have a ride or are unable to drive themselves. Volunteer drivers donate their time and the use of their cars so that patients can receive the life-saving treatments they need. To learn about volunteer opportunities in your area with the Road to Recovery program.

Framingham Public Transportation - The Lift

Memorial Bldg., Room. B14 150 Concord Street, Framingham 508-620-4852 www.framingham.com/townhall/lift/

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routes. Discounted fares are offered to the elderly and disabled.

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

Serves Gardner, Fitchburg, Leominster, Athol, Orange, Winchendon, Ashburnham, Westminster, Templeton, Hubbardston, Lunenburg, Rutland and Barre. Door-to-door service for physically challenged elders

Gardner Community Action Committee

294 Pleasant St., Gardner 978-632-8700 Medical transportation throughout Northwest Worcester County

MA.Gov

www.mass.gov/service-details/gethelp-finding-a-ride A list of transportation services available across Massachusetts for seniors, people with disabilities, veterans, commuters, and others.

Merrimack Valley Regional Transit Authority (MVRTA) 85 Railroad Ave., Haverhill 978-469-6878 www.mvrta.com

Serves the northeast corner of Massachusetts with over 1 million miles of scheduled bus routes, and elderly and disabled transportation.

MetroWest Regional Transit Authority (MWRTA) 15 Blandin Ave., Framingham 508-935-2222 Dial a Ride: 508-820-4650 TTY: 508-935-2242 www.mwrta.com

Serving: (Central): Framingham & Natick; (West): Marlborough & Southborough; (South): Holliston, Hopkinton, Ashland & Sherborn; (North): Sudbury, Wayland & Weston

South Shore Courtesy Coach

Montachusett Regional Transit Authority (MRTA)

The Courtesy Shuttle provides transportation to patients who need a ride to an appointment at South Shore Hospital or to a program or service directly affiliated with South Shore Hospital. The Courtesy Coach does not deliver patients to physician offices.

1427R Water St., Fitchburg 978-345-7711; TTY: (800) 789-0577 www.mrta.us Serves the north-central part of Massachusetts including Ayer, Fitchburg, Sterling, Winchendon

SCM Elderbus

55 Fogg Road S. Weymouth 781-624-4350

Worcester Regional Transit Authority (WRTA)

124 Southbridge Road, Charlton 800-321-0243 www.scmelderbus.org

60 Foster Street Worcester 508-791-WRTA (9782) www.therta.com

SCM Elderbus provides transportation services to twenty-two communities in central Massachusetts . All residents age sixty and over, as well as residents with disabilities, are eligible for the service.

Provides curb-to-curb service for individuals 60 and older: medical appointments, grocery shopping; ADA for handicapped individuals who cannot take public bus)

Springwell Volunteer Medical Escorts

Serves Central and North Worcester Country. Provides out of town medical transportation and escorts to visually challenged elders

307 Waverley Oaks Road, Suite 205 Waltham 617-926-4100 TTY: 617-923-1562

provide seniors with an escort to medical appointments within Belmont, Brookline, Needham, Waltham, Watertown, Wellesley, Weston, surrounding towns and Boston hospitals. Medical Escorts wait during the appointment (up to 1.5 hours) and provide accompaniment home, providing transport and companionship. Medical Escorts can provide a ride and they can give minimal assistance getting into and out of a car and into the medical facility.

The RIDE, MBTA

800-533-6282; TTY: 617-222-5415 www.jv-theride.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

VETERANS Boston Veterans Medical Center 150 S. Huntington Ave. Jamaica Plain 617-232-9500 www.boston.va.gov

Disabled American Veterans VA Regional Office JFK Fed Bldg, Government Ctr. Boston (617) 303-5675 www.dav.org

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Massachusetts Department of Veterans Services Executive Office for Administration and Finance 600 Washington St., Suite 1100, Boston 617-727-3578, ext. 101 https://www.mass.gov/orgs/ massachusetts-department-ofveterans-services

The mission of the Department of Veterans’ Services is to advocate on behalf of all the Commonwealth’s veterans and provide them with quality support services and to direct an emergency financial assistance program for those veterans and their dependents who are in need.

VA Boston Healthcare System

www.boston.va.gov Brockton Division 940 Belmont Street Brockton, MA 02301 508-583-4500 | 800-865-3384 Jamaica Plain Division 150 S. Huntington Avenue Boston, MA 02130 617-232-9500 | 800-865-3384 West Roxbury Division 1400 VFW Parkway West Roxbury, MA 02132 617-323-7700 | 800-865-3384 VA Boston Healthcare System's consolidated facility consists of the Jamaica Plain campus, located in the heart of Boston's Longwood Medical Community; the West Roxbury campus,

located on the Dedham line; and the Brockton campus, located 20 miles south of Boston in the City of Brockton.

U.S. Veterans Administration

Regional Office, JFK Federal Bldg.

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VA New England Healthcare System 781-825-3868 www.newengland.va.gov/50plus

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