ECRG 2023

Our 25th Annual Edition

Elder Care RESOURCE GUIDE FALL 2023 / SPRING 2024

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Directory of Services Adult Day Care..................................... 4 Advocacy.............................................. 4 Aging Service Access Points................. 4 Attorneys, Elder Law............................ 9 Banks................................................... 9 Cemetery & Mausoleum....................... 9 Community Services............................ 9 Consumer Protection............................ 9 Cremation Services............................ 10 Disabled Services Support ................ 10 Driver Safety...................................... 13 Education/Employment Training......... 14 Elder Abuse........................................ 16 Elder Services.................................... 16 Family Caregiver Support................... 16 Financial Assistance........................... 18 Financial Management....................... 18 Fuel / Energy Assistance.................... 18 Funeral Homes................................... 20 Geriatric Care Managers.................... 20 Health Care Services.......................... 20 Health Maintenance Organizations............................... 21 Hearing Aids/Testing........................... 21 Home Care......................................... 23 Home Repair Services........................ 23 Hospice Care...................................... 23 Hospitals............................................ 24 Housing, Assisted Living..................... 24 Housing Authorities............................ 24 Housing, Independent Living.............. 27

Housing Information & Referral.......... 28 Housing, Retirement Communities................................ 30 Housing, Subsidized Elderly................ 31 Information & Financial Assistance.................................... 32 Information & Referral Services.......... 32 Insurance and Financial Assistance.................................... 32 Legal Assistance................................ 34 Marketing to Seniors & Caregivers................................. 34 Mental Health..................................... 35

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Nursing Homes................................... 35 Nutrition............................................. 35 Pension Plan Assistance..................... 36 Prescription Drug Assistance.............. 36 Rehabilitation Hospitals...................... 36 Rehabilitation & Skilled Nursing Facilities....................................... 36 Rest Homes........................................ 36 Reverse Mortgages............................ 36 Senior Care Options (SCO Health Insurance)................. 36 Transportation.................................... 36 Veterans Services............................... 37

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ADULT FAMILY CARE

Are You a Caregiver of Someone in Your Home?

Seven Hills Family Services Adult Family Care (AFC) provides home-based support for seniors, and adults with disabilities, who are unable to live independently in the community and require assistance with activities of daily living. AFC caregivers can be a family member or non-relative. A family member may already be caring for a loved one and may qualify for AFC supports, which include: • 24-Hr. Case Management • Nursing Oversight • Home Visits

• Ongoing Trainings • Paid Overnight Respite • Tax-Free Stipend

Caregivers provide all the comforts of home, ensuring safety, wellbeing, and community engagement. If you would like to become an AFC caregiver, or if you already care for a loved one in your home, you may qualify for Seven Hills Adult Family Care. Member supported must have MassHealth/Medicaid to be enrolled in the program.

To learn more, contact 508.796.1868 or afc@sevenhills.org, today!

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MA Resources 2023-2024 ADULT DAY CARE Catholic Charities Worcester 10 Hammond St., Worcester 508-798-0191 www.ccworc.org Fallon Health 10 Chestnut St., Worcester 800-868-5200 www.fallonhealth.org

ADVOCACY AARP Massachusetts 1 Beacon St., Suite 2301, Boston 866-448-3621; http://states. aarp.org/region/ massachusetts The state office of AARP, a national organization, providing local information, advocacy and community service Age Strong Commission Boston One City Hall Square, #271B, Boston; 617-635-4366 www.boston.gov/ departments/age-strong-commission; Serves Boston Boston Ctr. for Independent Living 60 Temple Place, Suite 5, Boston 617-338-6665; www.bostoncil.org Works to promote the civil rights of all people with disabilities and responds with programs and services 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.

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 Healthy Aging Collaborative www.mahealthyagingcollaborative.org Massachusetts Senior Care Association www.macalltocare.org Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder Affairs One Ashburton Place, 5th floor, Boston Main number: 617-727-7750, (800) 243-4636 Open M-F 9am-5pm Toll Free Elder Abuse Hotline: (800) 922-2275 Elder Abuse Hotline is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Toll Free Connect to local elder service agency: 800-243-4636 Open M-F 9am-5pm MassRelay Number: 711 / (800) 4390183 / (877) 752-2388: Voice / (800) 439-2370:TTY/ASC11 www.mass.gov/orgs/executive-officeof-elder-affairs Massachusetts Senior Action Council 109 Myrtle St. Suite 112, Quincy 617-284-1234 www.masssenioraction.org Committed to empowering seniors and others to act collectively to promote the rights and well-being of all people, particularly vulnerable seniors.

AGING SERVICE ACCESS POINTS State’s nonprofit Network/Aging Service Access points allow individuals to live independently at home. They offer

supportive social services, information and referral, case management, personal care, homemaking, transportation, chores, shopping, laundry, personal care, friendly visitors, congregate and home-delivered meals, home health, social day care, respite, protective services and crisis intervention.

Aging Services of North Central Massachusetts (formerly Montachusett) 680 Mechanic St., Leominster 978-537-7411, 800-734-7312 www.agingservicesma.org Areas served: Ashburnham, Ashby, Ayer, Berlin, Bolton, Clinton, Fitchburg, Gardner, Groton, Hubbardston, Lancaster, Leominster, Pepperell, Princeton, Shirley, Sterling, Templeton, Townsend, Westminster, Winchendon Baypath Elder Services, Inc. 33 Boston Post Road West, Marlborough 508-573-7200; www.baypath.org Areas served: Ashland, Dover, Framingham, Holliston, Hopkinton, Hudson, Marlborough, Natick, Northborough, Sherborn, Southborough, Sudbury, Wayland, Westborough Boston Senior Home Care Lincoln Plaza, 89 South St., Suite 501, Boston 617-451-6400; www.bshcinfo.org Areas served: Boston neighborhoods of Beacon Hill, Boston, Charlestown, Dorchester, Downtown, East Boston, North End, South Boston, South Cove, West End Bristol Elder Services, Inc. 1 Father DeValles Blvd., Unit 8, Fall River 508-675-2101 www.bristolelder.org Areas served: Attleboro, Berkley,

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Dighton, Fall River, Freetown, Mansfield, N. Attleboro, Norton, Raynham, Rehoboth, Seekonk, Somerset, Swansea, Taunton, Westport Central Boston Elder Services 2315 Washington St., Boston 617-277-7416 www.centralboston.org Areas served: Boston neighborhoods of Allston, Back Bay, Boston, Brighton, Fenway, Jamaica Plain, Kenmore/ Fenway, Mission Hill, Roxbury, South End Central Mass. Agency on Aging, Inc. 330 SW Cutoff, W. Boylston 508-852-5539; 800-244-3032 www.seniorconnection.org Areas served: Ashburnham, Ashby, Auburn, Ayer, Barre, Bellingham, Berlin, Blackstone, Bolton, Boylston, Brookfield, Charlton, Clinton, 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. 863 Belleville Ave., New Bedford 508-999-6400; www.coastlinenb.org Areas served: Acushnet, Bridgewater, Dartmouth, Fairhaven, Gosnold, Marion, Mattapoisett, New Bedford, Rochester Bridgewater, Whitman Elder Services of Merrimack Valley, Inc. 280 Merrimack St., Suite 400, Lawrence 800-892-0890; 978-683-7747 www.esmv.org Areas served: Amesbury, Andover, Billerica, Boxford, Chelmsford, Danvers, Dracut, Dunstable, Georgetown, Groveland, Haverhill, Lawrence,

Lowell, Merrimack, Methuen, Newbury, Newburyport, N. Andover, Peabody, Rowley, Salem, Salisbury, Tewksbury, Tyngsborough, W. Newbury, Westford Elder Services of Worcester Area, Inc. 67 Millbrook St., #100, Worcester 508-756-1545; www.eswa.org Areas Served: Auburn, Barre, Boylston, Grafton, Hardwick, Holden, Leicester, Millbury, New Braintree, Oakham, Paxton, Rutland, Shrewsbury, W. Boylston, Worcester ETHOS 555 Amory St., Jamaica Plain 617-522-6700; www.ethocare.org Areas Served: Boston neighborhoods of Jamaica Plain, Roslindale, W. Roxbury, Hyde Park and Mattapan Greater Lynn Senior Services, Inc. 8 Silsbee St., Lynn 800-594-5164; 781-599-0110 www.glss.net Areas Served: Lynn, Lynnfield,ahant, Saugus, Swampscott

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HESSCO Elder Services One Merchant St., Sharon 781-784-4944; 800-462-5221 www.hessco.org Areas Served: Canton, Dedham, Foxborough, Medfield, Millis, Norfolk, Norwood, Plainville, Sharon, Walpole, Westwood, Wrentham Lifepath (formerly Franklin County Home Care) 101 Munson St., Suite 201, Greenfield Toll free: 800-732-4636 Elder Abuse Hotline (24/7): 800-922-2275 Western MA: 413-773-5555, Central MA: 978-544-2259 www.lifepathma.org Areas Served: Ashfield, Athol, Bernardston, Buckland, Charlemont, Colrain, Conway, Deerfield, Erving, Gill, Greenfield, Hawley, Heath, Leverett, Leyden, Monroe, Montague, New Salem, Northfield, Orange, Petersham, Phillipston, Rowe, Royalston, Shelburne, Shelburne Falls, Shutesbury,

Sunderland, Turner Falls, Warwick, Wendell, Whately Mass Options 800-243-4636 www.massoptions.org Provides MassHealth-eligible elders at imminent risk of nursing home placement with increased home care services such as personal care, home health assistance, transportation services Minuteman Home Care 26 Crosby Drive, Bedford 781-272-7177; 888-222-6171 www.minutemansenior.org Areas Served: Acton, Arlington, Bedford, Boxborough, Burlington, Carlisle, Concord, Harvard, Lexington, Lincoln, Littleton, Maynard, Stow, Wilmington, Winchester, Woburn Mystic Valley Elder Services, Inc. 300 Commercial St., Suite 19, Malden 781-324-7705; www.mves.org Areas Served: Everett, Malden,

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Medford, Melrose, N. Reading, Reading, Stoneham and Wakefield Old Colony Elderly Services, Inc. 144 Main St., Brockton 508-584-1561 www.ocesma.org Areas Served: Abington, Avon, Bridgewater, Brockton, Carver, Duxbury, E. Bridgewater, Easton, Halifax, Hanover, Hanson, Kingston, Lakeville, Marshfield, Middleborough, Pembroke, Plymouth, Plympton, Rockland, Stoughton, Wareham, W. Bridgewater, Whitman PACE - (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) Mass. Health/Medicaid Customer Service Center: 800-841-2900 www.mass.gov/service-details/ massachusetts-pace-service-areas Senior Care Options Program Mass. Health Customer Service Center: 888-885-0484 www.mass.gov/senior-care-options-sco

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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.

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Somerville/Cambridge Elder Services, Inc. 61 Medford St., Somerville 617-628-2601; eldercare.org Areas Served: Cambridge, Somerville South Shore Elder Services, Inc. 350 Granite St., Braintree 781-848-3910; www.sselder.org Areas served: Braintree, Cohasset, Hingham, Holbrook, Hull, Milton, Norwell, Quincy, Randolph, Scituate, Weymouth Springwell, Inc. 307 Waverly Oaks Road, Suite 205, Waltham 617-926-4100; www.springwell.com Areas served: Belmont, Brookline, Chestnut Hill, Needham, Newton, Waltham, Watertown, Wellesley, Weston Tri-Valley, Inc. 10 Mill St., Dudley 508-949-6640; 800-286-6640 www.trivalleyinc.org Areas served: Bellingham, Blackstone, Brookfield, Charlton, Douglas, Dudley, E. Brookfield, Franklin, Hopedale, Medway, Mendon, Milford, Millville, North Brookfield, Northbridge, Oxford, Southbridge, Spencer, Sturbridge, Sutton, Upton, Uxbridge, Warren, Webster, W. Brookfield

ATTORNEYS, ELDER LAW Durbin and Veglia Attorneys at Law 2 Jackson Ct., Oxford 508-987-3981 www.durbinandveglia.com

BANKS Central One Federal Credit Union 800-527-1017 www.centralfcu.com

CEMETERY & MAUSOLEUM Hays Funeral Home 56 Main St., Northborough 508-393-6591 www.haysfuneralhome.com

COMMUNITY SERVICES Audio Journal Radio Reading Service 799 West Boylston St., Worcester; 508-797-1117 info@audiojournal.org www.audiojournal.net Audio Journal’s mission in Central Massachusetts is to connect individuals with a visual impairment, or an inability to access print materials, to their communities through broadcasting of local news, information, and entertainment, with exclusive programs and content.

CONSUMER PROTECTION Community Care Ombudsman/ Long-term Care Ombudsman Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder Affairs One Ashburton Place, Room 517, Boston 617-727-7750, 800-243-4636 www.mass.gov/how-to/talk-to-anombudsman-about-a-problem Assists and counsels seniors and caregivers with in-home care service problems, complaints Regional offices: Aging Services of North Central Massachusetts 680 Mechanic St., Leominster 800-734-7312; 978-537-7411 www.agingservicesma.org Serves Ashburnham, Ashby, Ayer, Berlin, Bolton, Clinton, Fitchburg, Gardner, Groton, Hubbardston, Lancaster, Leominster, Lunenburg, Pepperell, Princeton, Shirley, Sterling, Templeton, Townsend, Westminster, Winchendon Baypath Elder Services, Inc. 33 Boston Post Road, West Marlborough 508-573-7200; www.baypath.org

Areas served: Ashland, Dover, Framingham, Holliston, Hopkinton, Hudson, Marlborough, Natick, Northborough, Sherborn, Southborough, Sudbury, Wayland, Westborough Central Mass. Agency on Aging, Inc. 330 Southwest Cutoff, Suite 203, Worcester 508-852-5539; 800-244-3032 www.seniorconnection.org Areas Served: Ashburnham, Ashby, Auburn, Ayer, Barre, Bellingham, Berlin, Blackstone, Bolton, 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; 800-892-0890 www.esmv.org Family Services of Central MA 799 W. Boylston St., Worcester 508-756-4646 www.fscm.org Minuteman Senior Services 26 Crosby Drive, Bedford; 781-272-7177, 888-222-6171; www. minutemansenior.com Areas served: Acton, Arlington, Bedford, Boxborough, Burlington, Carlisle, Concord, Harvard, Lexington, Lincoln, Littleton, Maynard, Stow, Wilmington, Winchester, Woburn

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Mystic Valley Elder Services, Inc. 300 Commercial St., Suite 19, Malden 781-324-7705; www.mves.org Areas served: Chelsea, Everett, Malden, Medford, Melrose, N. Reading, Reading, Revere, Stoneham, Wakefield, Winthrop Tri-Valley, Inc. 10 Mill St., Dudley 508-949-6640, 800-286-6640 www. trivalleyinc.org Areas served: Bellingham, Blackstone, Brookfield, Charlton, Douglas, Dudley, E. Brookfield, Franklin, Hopedale, Medway, Mendon, Milford, Millville, Northbridge, N. Brookfield, Oxford, Southbridge, Spencer, Sturbridge, Sutton, Upton, Uxbridge, Warren, Webster, W. Brookfield

CREMATION SERVICES Hays Funeral Home 56 Main St., Northborough 508-393-6591 www.haysfuneralhome.com Shaw-Majercik Funeral Home 48 School St., Webster 508-943-6278 www.shaw-majercik.com

DISABLED SERVICES, SUPPORT Alzheimer’s Association 309 Waverly Oaks Rd., Waltham Help Line: 800-272-3900 617-868-6718; www.alz.org/manh Alzheimer’s Foundation of America 322 8th Ave. 16th Fl., New York, NY 10001 Helpline: 866-232-8484 Text line: 646-586-5283 email: info@alzfdn.org web chat: www.alzfdn.org AFA Helpline (staffed entirely by licensed social workers specifically trained in dementia care) provides guidance, support, answers, and information about local services seven days a week. The web chat and text message features can serve individuals in more than

90 languages. AFA offers free weekly, telephone-based support groups facilitated by AFA’s licensed social workers, designed to give caregivers a place to connect with one another from anywhere in the country. The AFA also provides a national memory screening program conducted through video conferencing which is free, confidential and open to anyone regardless of age or insurance. The AFA website offers free daily activity and therapeutic programming designed to help individuals affected by Alzheimer’s and their caregivers stay active and engaged including music, art, movement, chair yoga, fitness, meditation, virtual tours and more. Visit www.alzfdn.org/ afatealroom.

American Cancer Society P.O. Box 1120, Framingham 800-227-2345; www.cancer.org American Diabetes Association, New England P.O. Box 7023, Merrifield, VA 617-482-4580; 1-800-DIABETES (3422383) www.diabetes.org/community/localoffices/new-england

Audio Journal Radio Reading Service 799 West Boylston St. Worcester; 508-797-1117 info@audiojournal.org www. audiojournal.net Audio Journal’s mission in Central Massachusetts is to connect individuals with a visual impairment, or an inability to access print materials, to their communities through broadcasting of local news, information, and entertainment, with exclusive programs and content.

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 Mass. Association for the Blind Main Office: 200 Ivy St., Brookline; 617738-5110 www.mabcommunity.org Central MA Office: 799 W. Boylston St., Worcester; 508-854-0700

American Heart Association 300 5th Ave., #6, Waltham 781-373-4500; 800-AHA-USA-1 www.americanheart.org

Massachusetts Chapter of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society 70 Walnut St., Suite 301, Wellesley 508-810-1300 www.lls.org/massachusetts

American Parkinson’s Disease Association 72 E. Concord St., C3, Boston 617-638-8466; 800-651-8466 www.apdaparkinson.org/community/ massachusetts/

Massachusetts Commission for the Blind 600 Washington St., Boston 617-727-5550, 800-392-6450 www.mass.gov/eohhs/gov/ departments/mcb/

American Stroke Association 300 5th Ave., #6, Waltham 781-373-4500; 800-AHA-USA-1 www.strokeassociation.org

Massachusetts Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing 600 Washington St., Boston 617-740-1600; TTY: 617-740-1700 www.mass.gov/orgs/massachusettscommission-for-the-deaf-and-hard-ofhearing

Arthritis Foundation 1355 Peachtree St. NE, Suite 600, Atlanta, GA 30309 800-283-7800 www.arthritis.org

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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

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Newly Remodeled ApARtmeNts with a contemporary flair

• Contemporary styled 1 & 2 bedroom apartments • New kitchens with built-in microwaves and granite-like countertops • Small pets welcome • Heat and Hot water included • Bus route / ample parking • Beautiful landscaped grounds with gazebo

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• 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

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27 Mount Vernon Street, Worcester, MA 01605 • Office Open Daily 8:00am - 4:30pm To receive an application please call 508-755-6062 TDD# 508-755-0228 Available occupancy to income eligible mature adults (age 62 years & older) or permanently disabled. Applicants must meet HUD annual low income guidelines.

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Multiple Sclerosis SocietyMA Chapter 101A First Ave., Suite 6, Waltham, 800-344-4867 www.nationalmssociety.org/Chapters/ MAM Parkinson’s Foundation 200 SE 1st St., Suite 800, Miami, FL HELPLINE: 800-4PD-INFO (473-4636) www.parkinson.org Parkinson’s disease support and treatment locations: Emerson Hospital Concord Parkinson’s Disease Clinical Services 133 Old Road to Nine Acre Corner, Concord Main #: 978-369-1400 www.emersonhospital.org/clinicalservices/parkinsons-disease Milford Regional Hospital Greater Milford Neurology 327 West St., Milford 508-473-4323 www.milfordregional.org

Massachusetts General Hospital Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders Clinic Wang Ambulatory Care Center 15 Parkman St., 8th Fl., Boston; 617726-5532 www.massgeneral.org/neurology/ treatments-and-services/parkinsonsdisease-and-movement-disorders-clinic

South Shore Hospital 55 Fogg Rd., S. Weymouth 781-624-8800; www.southshorehealth.org

Mass General Brigham – Newton/Wellesley Hospital Neurology Department 2000 Washington St., Newton 617-928-1500 www.nwh.org/medical-services/ neurology

DRIVER SAFETY

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Parkinson’s Disease & Movement Disorders Center 330 Brookline Ave., Boston 617-667-0519; www.bidmc.org

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

Seven Hills Family Services 210 Lincoln St., Worcester 508-796-1866 www.sevenhills.org

AARP Smart Driver™ www.aarp.org/drive A driver safety program, safe driving tips and information about classes held statewide

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than earbuds and headphones Hearing aids are medical devices. They should be fitted by a professional to ensure optimal hearing.

• We are very experienced licensed audiologists who have been in business for 37 years. We actually care about you hearing better.

• Before you purchase hearing aids online, over the counter, from a big box store, or a TV ad, give us a call and make an appointment for a CONSULTATION. • You may just discover you can get hearing care, AND hearing aids from LOCAL professionals for reasonable or the same pricing • Give us a call at one of our three locations before you commit.

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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.centralmasafety.org Offers one-hour driving evaluations for seniors Registry of Motors Vehicles, Medical Affairs Branch for handicap plates Mailing Address: PO Box 55889, Attention: Medical Affairs, Boston, MA 02205-5889 Physical Address: 136 Blackstone Street, Haymarket Center, Boston, MA 02109 857-368-8020 www.mass.gov/ disability-plates-and-placards Disabled (handicap) Placard/Plate

application, information for caregivers and elders about elder driver safety

EDUCATION/EMPLOYMENT TRAINING Assumption College Worcester Institute of Senior Education (WISE) 500 Salisbury St., Worcester 508-767-7513 Email: wise@assumption.edu www.assumption.edu Babson College 231 Forest St., Babson Park 781-235-1200; www.Babson.edu Free for seniors in Wellesley and Needham Boston University Evergreen Program 1010 Commonwealth Ave., 1st Floor, Boston, 617-358-1350 www.bu.edu/ evergreen

Bridgewater State University 131 Summer St., Bridgewater 508-531-1000; www.bridgew.edu/ccs/ seniorcollege Catholic Charities The Senior Employment Program 10 Hammond St., Worcester 508-798-0191; www.ccworc.org Curry College Division of Continuing Education Milton Campus 1071 Blue Hill Ave., Milton, 617-333-2364 Plymouth Campus 36 Cordage Park Circle, Suite #200, Plymouth, 508-747-2424 www.curry.edu/academics/continuingeducation-and-graduate-programs Eastern Nazarene College 23 E. Elm Ave., Quincy 617-745-3000; www.enc.edu

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International Institute Boston Office: 617-695-9990 2 Boylston St 3rd floor, Boston Lowell Office: 978-459-9031 15-17 Warren St., 2nd Fl., Lowell www.iine.org Mass. Bay Community College 50 Oakland St., Wellesley 781-239-3000; www.massbay.edu Massasoit Community College 1 Massasoit Boulevard Brockton; 508588-9100 www.Massasoit.mass.edu 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 Quincy Campus: 1250 Hancock St., Quincy, 617-984-1700

Plymouth Campus: 36 Cordage Park Circle, Plymouth, 508747-0400 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 Educational travel for older adults 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 Fl., Rm 124A 100 Morrissey Blvd., Boston 617-287-7300; www.umb.edu/ gerontologyinstitute

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.

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

UMass Lowell One University Ave., Lowell 978-934-4000; www.uml.edu Worcester Polytechnic Institute 100 Institute Road, Worcester 508-831-5000; www.wpi.edu Worcester Institute for Senior Education (WISE) Assumption College, Worcester 508-767-7513 www.assumptioncollegewise. wildapricot.org Worcester State College 486 Chandler St., Worcester, 508-9298000; www.worcester.edu Intergenerational Urban Action Institute www.worcester.edu/urban-actioninstitute/ Workforce Career Central Worcester office: 508-799-1600 340 Main St., Ste 400 Southbridge

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office: 508-765-6430 5 Optical Dr., Ste 200 www.workforcecentralma.org

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

ELDER SERVICES Audio Journal Radio Reading Service 799 W. Boylston St., Worcester 508-797-1117 info@audiojournal.org www.audiojournal.net Audio Journal’s mission in Central Massachusetts is to connect individuals with a visual impairment, or an inability to access print materials, to their communities through broadcasting of local news, information, and entertainment, with exclusive programs and content.

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

Family Services of Central MA 799 W. Boylston St., Worcester 508-756-4696 www.fscm.org

Visiting Angels Living Assistance 142 North Rd., Suite F130 Sudbury; 978-287-2002 www.visitingangels.com/sudbury/home/

SALMON at Medway: The Willows Independent Living and Whitney Place Assisted Living 44 Willow Pond Circle, Medway 508-533-3300 www.SalmonHealth.com

FAMILY CAREGIVER SUPPORT

SALMON at Natick: Whitney Place Assisted Living, Beaumont Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing 3 Vision Drive, Natick 508-655-5000 www.SalmonHealth.com SALMON at Northborough: Whitney Place Assisted Living and Beaumont Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing 238 West Main Street, Northborough 508-393-5655 www.SalmonHealth.com

American Cancer Society www.cancer.org 800-227-2345 Offers discussion board, support groups and resources American Diabetes Association 1-800-DIABETES (800-342-2383) www.diabetes.org Provides research, information and advocacy American Heart/Stroke Association 300 5th Ave., Suite 6, Waltham 781373-4500 www.americanheart.org Provides outreach, support group info.

SALMON at Westborough: The Willows Independent Living, Whitney Place Assisted Living, Beaumont Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing 1 Lyman Street, Westborough 508-366-4730 www.SalmonHealth.com

The Arthritis Foundation 1355 Peachtree St. NE Suite 600 Atlanta, GA 30309 800-283-7800 www.arthritis.org Message boards, information and advocacy

SALMON at Worcester: The Willows Independent Living, The Health Center at the Willows 101 Barry Road, Worcester 508-755-0088 www.SalmonHealth.com

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

SALMON Home Care: VNA, Private Care, Hospice 37 Birch Street, Milford 508-473-0862 www.SalmonHealth.com Seven Hills Family Services 210 Lincoln St., Worcester 508-796-1866 www.sevenhills.org

Catholic Charities, Archdiocese of Boston 275 W. Broadway, Boston 617-464-8500; www.ccab.org Offers social service programs for Eastern MA seniors such as home visiting, adult day health, visiting nurse services and basic services such as food, fuel, utility, and rental assistance

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Central MA Agency on Aging, Inc. 330 SW Cutoff, Suite 201, Worcester 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 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 Fifty Plus Caregivers www.fiftypluscaregivers.com Provides listings of caregiving programs, services, information, education and links to help family caregivers assist elderly loved ones. It also offers pertinent late breaking news Mass. Family Caregiver Support Program (transitioning to MassOptions) 800-243-4636 www.mass.gov/elders/ caregiver-support www.massoptions.org Empowers elders and caregivers by providing information, education, support and services that enhance quality of life. It is administered by the Executive Office of Elder Affairs, in coordination with the Area Agencies on Aging/Aging Services Access Points throughout the Commonwealth of Massachusetts National Multiple Sclerosis Society 101A First Ave., Waltham 800-344-4867; www.msnewengland.org Offers education, support and advocacy

Seven Hills Family Services 210 Lincoln St., Worcester 508-796-1866 www.sevenhills.org

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AARP www.aarp.org/retirement Offers information and worksheets to assist with financial planning issues Massachusetts Department of Transitional Assistance 877-382-2363; www.mass.gov/eohhs/ gov/departments/dta/ Massachusetts Dept. of Revenue 800-392-6089 www.mass.gov/dor The Pension Action Center, UMass/ Boston Gerontology Institute Wheatley Hall, 3rd Fl., Rm. 124A 100 Morrissey Boulevard, Boston www.pensionaction.org/ Offers the following programs: New England Pension Assistance Project 617-287-7307 888-425-6067 Helps individuals to understand their pension plan, their rights under federal law and the benefits to which they are entitled. Services are free of charge to all New England residents National Pension Lawyers’ Network 888-420-6550 www.pensionrights.org a no-cost referral service that connects workers and retirees with attorneys who can help them understand and enforce their pension rights

FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT Central One Federal Credit Union 800-527-1017 www.centralfcu.com

FUEL/ENERGY ASSISTANCE Mass. Department of Housing & Community Development 100 Cambridge St., Suite 300, Boston 617-573-1100; www.mass.gov/dhcd Administers the Weatherization Assistance, Heating Energy Assistance, Retrofit Task Weatherization Assistance and Low-Income Home Energy Assistance programs Making Opportunity Council (MOC) 601 River St., Fitchburg 978-345-7040 www.mocinc.org Provides full weatherization services for cities and towns in North Central Mass.

Quincy Community Action 1509 Hancock St., 3rd Fl., Quincy 617-479-8181 www.qcap.org Serves: Braintree, Milton, Quincy, Weymouth Self-Help Community Action 45 Pearl St., Brockton 508-588-0447 selfhelpinc.org Serves: Abington, Attleboro, Avon, Bridgewater, Brockton, Canton, Dedham, East Bridgewater, Easton, Foxboro, Franklin, Hanson, Holbrook, Mansfield, Middleboro, Needham, Norfolk, North Attleboro, Norton, Norwood, Plainville, Randolph, Raynham, Rockland, Sharon, Stoughton, Walpole, West Bridgewater, Westwood, Whitman, Wrentham Southern Middlesex Opportunity Council 7 Bishop St., Framingham 508-872-4853 www.smoc.org Serves: Ashland, Bellingham, Framingham, Holliston, Hopkinton, Marlborough, Natick, Southborough, Wayland South Shore Community Action Council 71 Obery St., Plymouth 508-747-7575 www.sscac.org Serves: the South Shore and Cape Cod communities

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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 56 Main St., Northborough; 508-393-6591 www.haysfuneralhome.com Shaw-Majercik Funeral Home 48 School St., Webster 508-943-6278 www.shaw-majercik.com

GERIATRIC CARE MANAGERS Heart to Home Meals 289 Elm St., Suite 102 Marlborough 508-658-3000 www.hearttohomemeals.com Reliant Medical Group 800-283-2556 www.reliantmedicalgroup.org

HEALTH CARE SERVICES Associated Foot Specialists 1 Cabot Rd., Hudson 978-562-2155 Family Services of Central MA 799 W. Boylston St., Worcester 508-756-4696 www.fscm.org Reliant Medical Group 508-852-0600 www.reliantmedicalgroup.org

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SALMON at Medway: The Willows Independent Living and Whitney Place Assisted Living 44 Willow Pond Circle, Medway 508-533-3300 www.SalmonHealth.com SALMON at Natick: Whitney Place Assisted Living, Beaumont Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing 3 Vision Drive, Natick 508-655-5000 www.SalmonHealth.com SALMON at Northborough: Whitney Place Assisted Living and Beaumont Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing 238 West Main Street, Northborough 508-393-5655 www.SalmonHealth.com SALMON at Westborough: The Willows Independent Living, Whitney Place Assisted Living, Beaumont Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing 1 Lyman Street, Westborough 508-366-4730

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www.SalmonHealth.com SALMON at Worcester: The Willows Independent Living, The Health Center at the Willows 101 Barry Road, Worcester 508-755-0088 www.SalmonHealth.com SALMON Home Care: VNA, Private Care, Hospice 37 Birch Street, Milford 508-473-0862 www.SalmonHealth.com Visiting Nursing & Community Care 37 Broadway, Arlington 781-643-6090 www.thevisitingnurses.com

HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS Fallon Health 10 Chestnut St., Worcester 800-868-5200 www.fallonhealth.org

Reliant Medical Group 800-283-2556 www.reliantmedicalgroup.org

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YMCA Boroughs Family Branch 4 Valente Drive, Westborough 508-870-1320 www.ymcaofcm.org

YMCA Tri-Community Family Branch 43 Everett St., Southbridge 508-765-5466 www.ymcaofcm.org

YMCA Central Community Branch 766 Main St., Worcester 508-755-6101 www.ymcaofcm.org YMCA Greendale Family Branch 75 Shore Drive, Worcester 508-852-6694 www.ymcaofcm.org YMCA Leominster Community Branch 108 Adams St., Leominster 978-401-2290 www.ymcaofcm.org YMCA Montachusett Community Branch

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HOME CARE

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Health, happiness, and comfort are at the core of choosing to live independently in their own homes. At the point when daily activities require assistance, independent seniors choose Home Care. The Family Services of Central Massachusetts (FSCM) Home Care program supports “aging in place,” and eases the demands of independent living with the Senior Living Care (SLC) Suite of Services, which include: • Companionship • Respite Care • Personal Care • Light Housekeeping • Meal Preparation

• Laundry • Shopping • Prescription Pickup • Medication Reminders

FSCM Home Care is an affordable option to Assisted Living facilities and helps seniors create a safe, supportive SLC Suite of Services tailored to their needs. To learn more, contact Marnie Dow, Director of Home Care & Long Term Supports, at 508.756.4696 or mdow@fscm.org, today!

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HOME CARE 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

SALMON Home Care: VNA, Private Care, Hospice 37 Birch Street, Milford 508-473-0862 www.SalmonHealth.com The Overlook 88 Masonic Home Rd., Charlton 508-321-7096 www.overlook-mass.org

Family Services of Central MA 799 W. Boylston St., Worcester 508-756-4696 www.fscm.org

Visiting Angels Living Assistance 142 North Rd., Suite F130 Sudbury; 978-287-2002 www.visitingangels.com/sudbury/home/

SALMON at Medway: The Willows Independent Living and Whitney Place Assisted Living 44 Willow Pond Circle, Medway 508-533-3300 www.SalmonHealth.com

Visiting Nursing & Community Care 37 Broadway, Arlington 781-643-6090 www.thevisitingnurses.com

SALMON at Natick: Whitney Place Assisted Living, Beaumont Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing 3 Vision Drive, Natick 508-655-5000 www.SalmonHealth.com

Elder Home Repair/Maintenance Pro. (CMHA) 6 Institute Road, Worcester 508-752-5519; www.cmhaonline.org Low-cost emergency home repairs

SALMON at Northborough: Whitney Place Assisted Living and Beaumont Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing 238 West Main Street, Northborough 508-393-5655 www.SalmonHealth.com SALMON at Westborough: The Willows Independent Living, Whitney Place Assisted Living, Beaumont Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing 1 Lyman Street, Westborough 508-366-4730 www.SalmonHealth.com SALMON at Worcester: The Willows Independent Living, The Health Center at the Willows 101 Barry Road, Worcester 508-755-0088 www.SalmonHealth.com

HOME REPAIR SERVICES

Home Modification Loan Program Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission 600 Washington St., Boston 617-204-3600; www.mass.gov Provides loans to finance eligible modifications including ramps, accessible bathrooms, grab bars, visual safety alarm systems Making Opportunity Count Elder Services 601 River St., Fitchburg; 978-345-7040; www.mocinc.org Provides minor home adaptations to improve home safety RCAP Solutions, Inc. 191 May St.,Worcester; 800-488-1969 www.rcapsolutions.org Provides housing repairs and rehabilitation

HOSPICE CARE SALMON at Medway: The Willows Independent Living and Whitney Place Assisted Living 44 Willow Pond Circle, Medway 508-533-3300 www.SalmonHealth.com SALMON at Natick: Whitney Place Assisted Living, Beaumont Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing 3 Vision Drive, Natick 508-655-5000 www.SalmonHealth.com SALMON at Northborough: Whitney Place Assisted Living and Beaumont Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing 238 West Main Street, Northborough 508-393-5655 www.SalmonHealth.com SALMON at Westborough: The Willows Independent Living, Whitney Place Assisted Living, Beaumont Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing 1 Lyman Street, Westborough 508-366-4730 www.SalmonHealth.com SALMON at Worcester: The Willows Independent Living, The Health Center at the Willows 101 Barry Road, Worcester 508-755-0088 www.SalmonHealth.com SALMON Home Care: VNA, Private Care, Hospice 37 Birch Street, Milford 508-473-0862 www.SalmonHealth.com St. Mary Healthcare Center 39 Queen St., Worcester 508-753-4791 www.stmaryhc.com The Overlook 88 Masonic Home Rd., Charlton 508-321-7096 www.overlook-mass.org

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Visiting Angels Living Assistance 142 North Rd., Suite F130 Sudbury; 978-287-2002 www.visitingangels.com/sudbury/home/

Briarwood Retirement Community 65 Briarwood Circle, Worcester 508-852-2670 www.briarwoodretirement.com

Visiting Nursing & Community Care 37 Broadway, Arlington 781-643-6090 www.thevisitingnurses.com

Goddard Homestead 1199 Main St., Worcester 508-753-4890 www.goddardhomestead.org

HOSPITALS

Heywood Wakefield Commons 50 Pine St., Gardner 978–632-8292 www.hwcommons.com

Fairlawn Rehabilitation Hospital (an affiliate of Encompass Health) 189 May St., Worcester 508-791-6351 Fairlawnrehab.org

HOUSING, ASSISTED LIVING Binnall House 125 Connors St., Gardner 978-632-9650 www.schochet.com

SALMON at Medway: The Willows Independent Living and Whitney Place Assisted Living 44 Willow Pond Circle, Medway 508-533-3300 www.SalmonHealth.com SALMON at Natick: Whitney Place Assisted Living, Beaumont Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing 3 Vision Drive, Natick

508-655-5000 www.SalmonHealth.com SALMON at Northborough: Whitney Place Assisted Living and Beaumont Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing 238 West Main Street, Northborough 508-393-5655 www.SalmonHealth.com SALMON at Westborough: The Willows Independent Living, Whitney Place Assisted Living, Beaumont Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing 1 Lyman Street, Westborough 508-366-4730 www.SalmonHealth.com

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Athol Housing Authority 21 Morton Meadows; Athol 978-249-4848 atholorangehousing.com

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

Grafton Housing Authority 10 Maxwell Drive, Grafton 508-839-6089; www.graftonhousing.com

Auburn Housing Authority 200 N. Oxford St., Auburn 508-832-3852 auburnmahousing.org

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

Hingham Housing Authority 30 Thaxter St., Hingham 781-741-1417; www.hinghamha.com

Braintree Housing Authority 25 Roosevelt Road, Braintree 781-848-1484 braintreehousingauthority.org

Family Services of Central MA 799 W. Boylston St., Worcester 508-756-4646 www.fscm.org

Holbrook Housing Authority 1 Holbrook Court, Holbrook 781-767-0024; www.holbrookhousing.com

Brockton Housing Authority 45 Goddard Road, Brockton 508-588-6880 brocktonhousingauthority.com

Fitchburg Housing Authority 50 Day St., Leominster 978-342-5222 www.fitchburghousing.org

Cohasset Housing Authority 60 Elm St., Cohasset; 781-383-1948 www.cohassethousingauthority.com

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

Holden Housing Authority 9 Flagler Drive, Holden 508-829-9182 www.holdenma.gov/holden-housingauthority Holliston Housing Authority 492 Washington St., Holliston 508-429-6266; www. hollistonhousingauthority.org

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Hudson Housing Authority 8 Brigham Circle, Hudson 978-562-9268; www.hudsonhousing.org

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

Medway Housing Authority 600 Mahan Circle, Medway 508-533-2434 www.medwayhousing.org

Hull Housing Authority 6 Atlantic House Court, Hull 781-925-4544; www.hullha.org

Mansfield Housing Authority 22 Bicentennial Court, Mansfield 508-339-6890 www.mansfieldhousingauthority.com

Melrose Housing Authority 910 Main St., Melrose 781-665-1622; www.melroseha.com

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

Merrimac Housing Authority 2 School St., Merrimac 978-388-2022 ext. 5 www.merrimac01860.info/401

Maynard Housing Authority 15 Powder Mill Circle, Maynard; 978897-8738 www.maynard-housing.com

Methuen Housing Authority 24 Mystic St., Methuen 978-682-8607 www.methuenhousing.org

Medford Housing Authority 121 Riverside Ave., Medford 781-396-7200; www.medfordhousing.org

Middleborough Housing Authority 8 Benton St., Middleborough 508-947-3824; www.middleboroha.org

Leominster Housing Authority 100 Main St., Leominster 978-537-5300; www.ncmhousing.org Lexington Housing Authority One Countryside Village, Lexington 781-861-0900; www.lexingtonhousing.org Lowell Housing Authority 350 Moody St., Lowell 978-364-5311; www.lhma.org Lynn Housing Authority & Neighborhood Development 10 Church St., Lynn 781-581-8600; www.lhand.org

Milford Housing Authority 45 Birmingham Court, Milford 508-473-9521; www.milfordhousing. org Millis Housing Authority 310 Exchange St., Millis 508-376-8181; www.millishousing.com

“Country Living in the City” - Subsidized Housing for 62 or older and disabled - 1 bedroom and efficiency - Rent is 30% of adjusted income - All utilities included -

On site laundry - On site staff - Gardening area - Off street parking Pets accepted (with restrictions) - On-site resident service coordinator

545 Salisbury Street, Worcester - 508-753-7217 Professionally managed by Barkan Management Company, Inc. TTY: Relay 711

Milton Housing Authority 65 Miller Ave., Milton 617-698-2169 www.miltonhousingauthority.com Natick Housing Authority 4 Cottage St., Natick 508-653-2971; www.natickha.org Needham Housing Authority 28 Captain Robert Cooke Drive, Needham; 781-444-3011 www.needhamhousing.org Newton Housing Authority 82 Lincoln St., Newton Highlands 617-552-5501; www.newtonhousing.org

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N. Andover Housing Authority 1 Morkeski Meadows., N. Andover 978-682-3932; www.northandoverha.com N. Reading Housing Authority Peabody Court, N. Reading 978-664-2982; www.northreadingha.org

Somerville Housing Authority 30 Memorial Road, Somerville 617-625-1152; www.sha-web.org Southbridge Housing Authority 60 Charlton St., Southbridge 508-765-5858; www.southbridgehousing.org

Northborough Housing Authority 26 Village Drive, Northborough 508-393-2408 www.northboroughhousing.com

Stoughton Housing Authority 4 Capen St., Stoughton; 781-344-6599 www.stoughton.org/stoughton-housingauthority

Norwood Housing Authority 40 William Shyne Circle, Norwood 781-762-8115; www.norwoodha.org

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

Oxford Housing Authority 23 Wheelock St., Oxford; 508-987-5055 www.oxfordhousingauthority.com

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

Pembroke Housing Authority Kilcommons Drive, Pembroke 781-293-3088 www.pembroke-ma.gov/housingauthority

Tewksbury Housing Authority Saunders Circle, Tewksbury 978-851-7392 www.tewksbury-ma. gov/housing-authority

Plymouth Housing Authority 130 Court St., Plymouth 508-746-2105; www.plymha.org Quincy Housing Authority 80 Clay St., Quincy 617-847-4350; www.quincyha.com Reading Housing Authority 23 Frank D. Tanner Drive, Reading 781-944-6755; www.readinghousing.org Scituate Housing Authority 791 Country Way, Scituate 781-545-3375; www.scituateha.org Shrewsbury Housing Authority 36 N. Quinsigamond Ave., Shrewsbury 508-757-0323 www.shrewsburyha.org

Wakefield Housing Authority 26 Crescent St., Wakefield 781-245-7328 www.wakefieldhousing.org Walpole Housing Authority 8 Diamond Pond Terrace, Walpole 508-668-7878 www.walpole-ma.gov/walpole-housingauthority Watertown Housing Authority 55 Waverley Ave., Watertown 617-923-3950; www.watertownha.org Wayland Housing Authority 106 Main St., Wayland; 508-6556310 www.wayland.ma.us/waylandhousing-authority Webster Housing Authority 10 Golden Heights, Webster 508-943-1634 www.websterhousingma.com

Wellesley Housing Authority 109 Barton Road, Wellesley 781-235-0223 www.wellesley-housing.org W. Boylston Housing Authority 87 Maple Ave., W. Boylston, 508-835-6060 www.westboylston-ma.gov/housingauthority W. Brookfield Housing Authority Olde Village Place, 29 E. Main St. W. Brookfield; 508-867-5891 www.wbrookfield.com Westborough Housing Authority 2 Rogers Road, Westborough 508-366-1225 www.westboroughha.com Weymouth Housing Authority 402 Essex St., Weymouth 781-331-2323 www.weymouthhousing.org Winchendon Housing Authority 108 Ipswich Drive, Winchendon 978-297-2280 www. townofwinchendon.com/winchendonhousing-authority Winchester Housing Authority 13 Westley St., Winchester 781-721-5718; www.winchesterha.org Woburn Housing Authority 59 Campbell St., Woburn 781-935-0818; www.woburnhousing.org Worcester Housing Authority 40 Belmont St., Worcester 508-6353000 www.worcesterha.org

HOUSING, INDEPENDENT LIVING Bigelow Village P.O. Box 275, Rutland; 508-886-6565 www.bigelowvillage.com

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Binnall House 125 Connors St., Gardner 978-632-9650 www.schochet.com Blackstone Housing Corp.

8 ½ Early Village Drive, Blackstone 508-883-9802 Family Services of Central MA 799 W. Boylston St., Worcester 508-756-4646 www.fscm.org Heart to Home Meals 289 Elm St., Suite 102 Marlborough 508-658-3000 www.hearttohomemeals.com Pleasant Hill Retirement Community 96 Crowley Drive Marlborough 774-214-9017 www.rlcommunities.com

SALMON at Medway: The Willows Independent Living and Whitney Place Assisted Living 44 Willow Pond Circle, Medway 508-533-3300 www.SalmonHealth.com SALMON at Westborough: The Willows Independent Living, Whitney Place Assisted Living, Beaumont Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing 1 Lyman Street, Westborough 508-366-4730 www.SalmonHealth.com SALMON at Worcester: The Willows Independent Living, The Health Center at the Willows 101 Barry Road, Worcester 508-755-0088 www.SalmonHealth.com The Overlook 88 Masonic Home Rd., Charlton 508-321-7096 www.overlook-mass.org

HOUSING INFORMATION & REFERRAL Bigelow Village P.O. Box 275, Rutland; 508-886-6565 www.bigelowvillage.com Central MA Housing Alliance 6 Institute Road, Worcester 508-752-5519; www.cmhaonline.org Housing, tenant and landlord issues Homeowner Options for Elders (HOME) 800-583-5337; www.elderhomeowners.org A comprehensive housing counseling service for older homeowners of limited income that looks for ways to tap into home equity Leading Age 246 Walnut St., Suite 203, Newton 617-244-2999 www.leadingagema.org

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For wherever life takes you.

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Mass. Access: The Accessible Housing Registry 1 Beacon St., 5th Fl., Boston 617-742-0820 www.massaccesshousingregistry.org Online resource assists those with disabilities find rental housing in Massachusetts Massachusetts Dept. of Housing and Community Development 100 Cambridge St., Suite 300, Boston; 617-573-1100 www.mass.gov/orgs/housing-andcommunity-development Public housing options and how to find more information in your area. Publishes “How to Obtain Housing Assistance in Massachusetts.

MassHousing 1 Beacon St., Boston 617-854-1000 www.masshousing.com Administers Mass Housing’s ElderCHOICE program that provides

financing for assisted-living rental housing with supportive services for frail elders; and the Elder 80/20 programs, which serve elders who wish to live in independent rental apartments with on-site access to supportive service in developments financed through the Elder 80/20 program. Agency also publishes subsidized housing list.

Metro Housing Boston 1411 Tremont St., Boston 617-859-0400 800-272-0990 www.metrohousingboston.org Provides loans to make access modifications to homes for individuals with disabilities; offers rental voucher assistance to homeless, elderly, disabled, and low- and moderateincome residents of Boston and 29 surrounding communities.

Pleasant Hill Retirement Community 96 Crowley Drive Marlborough 774-214-9017 www.rlcommunities.com

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

10 Causeway St., 3rd Fl., Boston 617-994-8200 www.hud.gov/states/ massachusetts/offices Enforces fair housing laws, conducts training, outreach, and compliance monitoring: and works with state and local agencies to administer fair housing programs

HOUSING, RETIREMENT COMMUNITIES Bigelow Village P.O. Box 275, Rutland 508-886-6565 www.bigelowvillage.com Binnall House 125 Connors St., Gardner 978-632-9650 www.schochet.com

It’s Time to Plan a Grand Retirement!

At Pleasant Hill, we offer more than just a community - we offer worry-free independent retirement living. Designed exclusively for adults 55 and over, we take care of everything with one monthly price and no buy-in fee, so you can enjoy the good things in life!

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96 Crowley Drive  Marlborough, MA 01752  PleasantHillRetirement.com

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Briarwood Retirement Community 65 Briarwood Circle, Worcester 508-852-2670 www.briarwoodretirement.com Goddard Homestead 1199 Main St., Worcester 508-753-4890 www.goddardhomestead.org Heywood Wakefield Commons 50 Pine St., Gardner 978–632-8292 www.hwcommons.com Pleasant Hill Retirement Community 96 Crowley Drive Marlborough 774-214-9017 www.rlcommunities.com SALMON at Medway: The Willows Independent Living and Whitney Place Assisted Living 44 Willow Pond Circle, Medway 508-533-3300 www.SalmonHealth.com

SALMON at Natick: Whitney Place Assisted Living, Beaumont Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing 3 Vision Drive, Natick 508-655-5000 www.SalmonHealth.com SALMON at Northborough: Whitney Place Assisted Living and Beaumont Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing 238 West Main Street, Northborough 508-393-5655 www.SalmonHealth.com SALMON at Westborough: The Willows Independent Living, Whitney Place Assisted Living, Beaumont Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing 1 Lyman Street, Westborough 508-366-4730 www.SalmonHealth.com SALMON at Worcester: The Willows Independent Living, The Health Center at the Willows 101 Barry Road, Worcester 508-755-0088 www.SalmonHealth.com

The Overlook 88 Masonic Home Rd., Charlton 508-321-7096 www.overlook-mass.org

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 Colony Retirement Homes Inc. I & II 485 Grove St., Worcester 508-852-5285 www.colonyretirementhomes.org Colony Retirement Homes Inc. III 101 Chadwick St., Worcester 508-755-0444 www.colonyretirementhomes.org

Affordable Living at its Best

Income Guidelines: $51,950 single / $59,400 couple

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.

• Heat and Hot Water Included • 24 Hour Emergency Maintenance • Non-Smoking Community • Small Pets Welcome!

• Bus Route / Ample Parking • Beautiful Landscaped Grounds with Gazebo, Walking Paths and Garden Plots • Physical Fitness Center

Sherwood Village Apartments 143~145 Mill Street, Natick, MA

Call at 508-651-1811 For Details

Relax in Park-like setting

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Colony Retirement Homes Inc. IV 123 Holden St., Worcester 508-853-2211 www.colonyretirementhomes.org Colony Retirement Homes of Holden 68 Reservoir St., Holden 508-829-4300 www.colonyretirementhomes.org Green Hill Towers 27 Mount Vernon St., Worcester 508-755-6062 Illyrian Gardens 545 Salisbury St., Worcester 508-753-7217 Sherwood Village 143-145 Mill St., Natick 508-651-1811

INFORMATION & FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

seniors. Provides resources and info for seniors and caregivers

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

MassOptions (formerly 800-Age-Info Resource for Mass. Elders) Toll free # 800-243-4636 (180 Languages Available) Online chat available at: www.MassOptions.org A referral service for local aging and disability services offered by the Massachusetts Executive Office of Health and Human Services

INFORMATION & REFERRAL SERVICES Fifty Plus Advocate Newspaper 32 South St., Westborough 508-366-5500 www.fiftyplusadvocate.com Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder Affairs 1 Ashburton Place, 5th Floor, Boston; 617-727-7750 www.mass.gov/elders The state secretary representing

Expect more from retirement.

Infinitely more.

INSURANCE & FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE 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

Imagine living where you have the space and inspiration to grow in every way. To follow your vision for yourself. To expand your interests and inner fulfillment. Arts, fine dining, hobbies, friendships and fun – whatever you like to do, you can do it here, surrounded by beauty and kindness.

Best of all, we offer lifestyles for every unique need, including independent living, enhanced living, memory care, private care, and palliative and hospice services, all met with on-site, world-class care services.

Call 508-321-7096 and view senior living from a whole new perspective.

Voted Best Senior Living Community of Central Mass 6 years running

A proud tradition of service since 1911

Overlook-Mass.org 88 Masonic Home Road | Charlton, MA 01507 Sponsored by the Masonic Health System of Massachusetts

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THE TRUSTED CHOICE Getting over a major medical crisis isn’t easy, but a trusted provider can help ease the burden. At our hospital, we create rehabilitation programs that are specifically designed for each patient’s needs, using advanced technology and innovative treatments to maximize recovery. It’s why so many people and their caregivers choose us.

And why we are the trusted choice of a growing number of medical professionals.

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• Medication Reminders • Light Housekeeping • Meal Preparation • Errands and Medical Transportation

Providing Exceptional Care for Your Loved One

Contacthome us for a FREE in-home or virtual Visiting Nurse & Community Care, a community-based health agency in Arlington, MA consultation. providing 781-643-6090 | info@thevisitingnurses.com skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy and home health aide services via its certified home health division. Private home care including personal care, overnight care, Alzheimer’s/Dementia care and respite for caregivers provided by our team of certified home health aides and certified nurses aides. Our Life Transitions division is made up of a team of compassionate nurses and volunteers providing care, comfort, and education for patients and their loved ones.

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MassHealth Enrollment Centers Enrollment Centers are open for limited walk-in appointments. MassHealth encourages applicants to use the new appointment scheduler (at www. mass.gov/information-for-masshealthapplicants) if they need assistance from a MassHealth Customer Service Representative.

Mass Health Customer Service: 800841-2900 MassHealth applications can be completed online at: www. mahealthconnector.org MassHealth Enrollment Centers can help with applications, but they are not able to enroll applicants into a health plan.

Do not send an application to any of these enrollment centers.

Please mail it to: Health Insurance Processing Center PO Box 4405 Taunton, MA 02780 MassHealth Enrollment Center Locations: Charlestown 529 Main Street Charlestown, MA 02129 Chelsea 45 Spruce Street Chelsea, MA 02150 Springfield 88 Industry Avenue, Suite D Springfield, MA 01104 Taunton 21 Spring Street, Suite 4 Taunton, MA 02780 Tewksbury 367 East Street Tewksbury, MA 01876 Quincy MassHealth Central Office 100 Hancock Street, 6th floor Quincy, MA 02171 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-legal-services-lab The Boston College Legal Services LAB office is a community law office staffed by students and faculty from BC Law School. Services are free for low-income residents of Waltham, Watertown and Newton.

Disability Law Center, Inc. 11 Beacon St., Suite 925, Boston 800-872-9992; www.dlc-ma.org Provides free legal assistance and information to people with disabilities throughout Massachusetts Durbin and Veglia Attorneys at Law 2 Jackson Ct., Oxford 508-987-3981 www.durbinandveglia.com Greater Boston Legal Services 197 Friend St., Boston 617-371-1234; www.gbls.org Provides free civil (non-criminal) legal assistance to low-income residents in Boston and 31 additional cities and towns Harvard Legal Aid Bureau 23 Everett St., Cambridge 617-495-4408 www.harvardlegalaid.org Provides free legal services to lowincome residents in Middlesex and Suffolk counties Massachusetts Attorney General Elder Hotline One Ashburton Place, Boston 888-243-5337 www.mass.gov/service-details/theattorney-generals-elder-hotline Provides information on such areas as

guardianship, elder abuse, homestead protection and more Massachusetts Bar Association Lawyer referral service 20 West St., Boston 617-338-0500 www.massbar.org Mass. Law Reform Institute 40 Court St. Suite 800, Boston 617-357-0700 www.mlri.org Nonprofit legal services support center.

Promotes social and economic justice through advocacy, education and legal action MetroWest Legal Services 63 Fountain St., Suite 304, Framingham 508-620-1830, 800-696-1501 www.mwlegal.org Provides free, civil legal representation to low-income residents of the Metrowest area Mental Health Legal Advisors Committee 24 School St., Suite 804, Boston; 617338-2345 800-342-9092 www.mass.gov/mhlac Provides legal referrals, information and advice with regard to mental health issues Pension Assistance Project Gerontology Institute UMass - Boston Wheatley Hall, 3rd Fl., Rm. 124A University of Massachusetts-Boston 100 Morrissey Blvd., Boston 617-287-7307, 888.425.6067 www.umb.edu/pensionaction Offers counseling and assistance for citizens on their pension rights

MARKETING TO SENIORS & CAREGIVERS Fifty Plus Advocate Newspaper 32 South St. Westborough 508-366-5500 www.fiftyplusadvocate.com

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MENTAL HEALTH

NURSING HOMES

MA Dept. of Mental Health Central Office: 25 Staniford St., Boston; 617-626-8000, 877-382-1609

Next Step Healthcare 75 2nd St., Needham 781-404-3900 www.nextstephc.com

Southeast area Office: 165 Quincy St., Brockton; 508-897-2000

SALMON at Natick: Whitney Place Assisted Living, Beaumont Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing 3 Vision Drive, Natick 508-655-5000 www.SalmonHealth.com

Central MA Office: 361 Plantation Street, 1st Floor, Worcester; 774 420-3140 Metro Boston Office: 85 E. Newton St., Boston; 617-626-9200 Northeast Office: P.O. Box 387, Tewksbury; 978-863-5000 www.mass.gov/orgs/massachusettsdepartment-of-mental-health Catholic Charities Family Counseling & Guidance Center 275 W. Broadway, South Boston www.ccab.org/counseling-services 978-774-6820 Outreach offices are available in Lynn and Salem. Clinical services are also available in Catholic Charities Childcare sites in Lynn, Peabody, and South Boston.

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) of Massachusetts 331 Montvale Ave., 2nd Fl., Woburn; 617-580-8541 General email: info@namimass.org Compass Helpline: 800-370-9085 or 617-704-6264 (available M-F, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.) or email: compass@namimass. org Visit NAMI online at: www. namimass.org Provides information, support and referral services to individuals with various forms of mental illness and their families

SALMON at Northborough: Whitney Place Assisted Living and Beaumont Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing 238 West Main Street, Northborough 508-393-5655 www.SalmonHealth.com SALMON at Westborough: The Willows Independent Living, Whitney Place Assisted Living, Beaumont Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing 1 Lyman Street, Westborough 508-366-4730 www.SalmonHealth.com St. Mary Healthcare Center 39 Queen St., Worcester 508-753-4791 www.stmaryhc.com

NUTRITION Heart to Home Meals 289 Elm St., Suite 102 Marlborough 508-658-3000 www.hearttohomemeals.com Elder Services of Worcester Area, Inc. 67 Millbrook St., #100, Worcester; 508756-1545; www.eswa.org Serves Auburn, Barre, Boylston, Grafton, Hardwick, Holden, Leicester, Millbury, New Braintree, Oakham, Paxton, Rutland, Shrewsbury, W. Boylston, Worcester

Massachusetts Elderly Nutrition Program Information To find the closest agency, call (800) 243-4636. www.mass.gov/nutrition-program-forseniors 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-benefits-formerlyfood-stamps Project Bread Food Stamp Hotline (Hotline available in 180 languages, M-F 8am-7pm, Sat 10am-2pm) 800-645-8333 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.

Farmers’ Market Program www.mass.gov/farmers-marketnutrition-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.

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Worcester County Food Bank 474 Boston Turnpike, Shrewsbury 508-842-3663; www.foodbank.org Food bank locator: www.foodbank.org/ find-food/

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

PRESCRIPTION DRUG ASSISTANCE Pharmacy Outreach Program- Mass.

College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences 25 Foster St., Worcester Help Line (M-F, 8:30am - 5pm): 866-633-1617 www.mcphs.edu/patientcenters/ pharmacy-outreach-program 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.prescriptionadvantagema.org Prescription Advantage is a statesponsored 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.

REHABILTATION HOSPITALS Fairlawn Rehabilitation Hospital (an affiliate of Encompass Health) 189 May St., Worcester 508-791-6351; Fairlawnrehab.org Visiting Angels Living Assistance 142 North Rd., Suite F130 Sudbury; 978-287-2002 www.visitingangels.com/sudbury/home/

REHABILITATION & SKILLED NURSING FACILITIES Briarwood Retirement Community 65 Briarwood Circle, Worcester 508-852-2670 www.briarwoodretirement.com Fairlawn Rehabilitation Hospital (an affiliate of Encompass Health) 189 May St., Worcester 508-791-6351 Fairlawnrehab.org

The Overlook 88 Masonic Home Rd., Charlton 508-321-7096 www.overlook-mass.org

REST HOMES Goddard Homestead 1199 Main Street, Worcester 508-753-4890 www.goddardhomestead.org SALMON at Worcester: The Willows Independent Living, The Health Center at the Willows 101 Barry Road, Worcester 508-755-0088 www.SalmonHealth.com

REVERSE MORTGAGES Central One Federal Credit Union 800-527-1017 www.centralfcu.com

SENIOR CARE OPTIONS (SCO HEALTH INSURANCE)

SALMON at Natick: Whitney Place Assisted Living, Beaumont Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing 3 Vision Drive, Natick 508-655-5000 www.SalmonHealth.com

Fallon Health 10 Chestnut St., Worcester 800-868-5200 www.fallonhealth.org

SALMON at Northborough: Whitney Place Assisted Living and Beaumont Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing 238 West Main Street, Northborough 508-393-5655 www.SalmonHealth.com

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.

SALMON at Westborough: The Willows Independent Living, Whitney Place Assisted Living, Beaumont Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing 1 Lyman Street, Westborough 508-366-4730 www.SalmonHealth.com St. Mary Healthcare Center 39 Queen St., Worcester 508-753-4791 www.stmaryhc.com

TRANSPORTATION

Gardner Athol Area Mental Health Association (GAAMHA) Transit 208 Coleman St.; Gardner 978-6320934 www.gaamha.com/transportation Serves Gardner, Fitchburg, Leominster,

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Athol, Orange, Winchendon, Ashburnham, Westminster, Templeton, Hubbardston, Lunenburg, Rutland and Barre. Door-to-door service for physically challenged elders Gardner Community Action Committee 294 Pleasant St., Gardner 978-632-8700 gardner-cac.org/medical-transportation Medical transportation throughout Northwest Worcester County MA.Gov www.mass.gov/service-details/gethelp-finding-a-ride A list of transportation services available across Massachusetts for seniors, people with disabilities, veterans, commuters, and others.

Merrimack Valley Regional Transit Authority (MVRTA) 85 Railroad Ave., Haverhill 978-469-6878 www.mvrta.com Serves the northeast corner of Massachusetts with over 1 million miles of scheduled bus routes, and elderly and disabled transportation.

MetroWest Regional Transit Authority (MWRTA) 15 Blandin Ave., Framingham 508-935-2222 Dial a Ride: 508-820-4650 TTY: 508-935-2242 www.mwrta.com Serving: Ashland, Dover, Framingham, Holliston, Hopedale, Hopkinton, Hudson, Marlborough, Milford, Natick, Sherborn, Southborough, Sudbury, Wayland, Wellesley, Weston Montachusett Regional Transit Authority (MRTA) 1427R Water St. Fitchburg 978-345-7711 800-922-5636 TTY: (800) 789-0577 www.mrta.us Serving: Ashburnham, Ashby, Athol, Ayer, Barre, Bolton, Boxborough, Fitchburg, Gardner, Hardwick, Harvard, Hubbardston, Lancaster, Leominster,

Littleton, Lunenburg, Royalston, Shirley, Sterling, Stow, Templeton, Westminster, Winchendon SCM Elderbus 124 Southbridge Road, Charlton 800-321-0243 www.scmelderbus.org SCM Elderbus provides transportation services to eligible Massachusetts residents aged sixty and over, as well as residents with disabilities.

Serving: Barre, Brimfield, Brookfield, Charlton, Douglas, Dudley, E. Brookfield, Holland, New Braintree, N. Brookfield, Oakham, Oxford, Princeton, Rutland, Southbridge, Spencer, Sturbridge, Sutton, Wales, Warren, Webster, W. Brookfield Springwell Volunteer Medical Escorts 307 Waverley Oaks Road, Ste. 205, Waltham 617-926-4100 TTY: 617-923-1562 www.springwell.com/service/medicalescort Provide seniors with an escort to medical appointments within Belmont, Brookline, Needham, Waltham, Watertown, Wellesley, Weston, surrounding towns and Boston hospitals. Medical Escorts wait during the appointment (up to 1.5 hours) and provide accompaniment home, providing transport and companionship.

Medical Escorts can provide a ride and they can give minimal assistance getting into and out of a car and into the medical facility.

The RIDE, MBTA 800-533-6282 TTY: 617-222-5415 www.mbta.com/accessibility/the-ride/ the-ride-paratransit-visitors Paratransit program that provides doorto-door transportation to those with physical, cognitive or mental disabilities.

Services Boston and towns located in MetroWest, North Shore and South Shore

South Shore Courtesy Coach 55 Fogg Road S. Weymouth 781-340-4350 The Courtesy Shuttle provides transportation to patients who need a ride to an appointment at South Shore Hospital or to a program or service directly affiliated with South Shore Hospital. The Courtesy Coach does not deliver patients to physician offices.

Worcester Regional Transit Authority (WRTA) 60 Foster Street Worcester 508-791-WRTA (9782) www.therta.com Provides curb-to-curb service for individuals 60 and older: medical appointments, grocery shopping; ADA for handicapped individuals who cannot take public bus) Serves Central and North Worcester Country. Provides out of town medical transportation and escorts to visually challenged elders Visiting Angels Living Assistance 142 North Rd., Suite F130 Sudbury; 978-287-2002 www.visitingangels.com/sudbury/home/

VETERANS SERVICES Boston Veterans Medical Center 150 S. Huntington Ave. Jamaica Plain; 617-232-9500 800-865-3384 www.boston.va.gov Disabled American Veterans VA Regional Office JFK Fed Bldg, Government Ctr. Boston (617) 303-5675 www.dav.org Massachusetts Department of Veterans Services Executive Office for Administration and Finance 600 Washington St., 7th Floor, Boston 617-210-5480 https://www.mass.gov/orgs/ massachusetts-department-of-

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

VA Boston Healthcare System www.boston.va.gov Main contact #: 800-698-2411 Brockton Division 940 Belmont Street Brockton 508-583-4500; 800-865-3384 Jamaica Plain Division 150 S. Huntington Avenue, Boston 617-232-9500 800-865-3384 West Roxbury Division 1400 VFW Parkway West Roxbury 617-323-7700 800-865-3384 VA Boston Healthcare System’s consolidated facility consists of the

Jamaica Plain campus, located in the heart of Boston’s Longwood Medical Community; the West Roxbury campus, located on the Dedham line; and the Brockton campus, located 20 miles south of Boston in the City of Brockton.

U.S. Veterans Administration Regional Office, JFK Federal Bldg.

15 New Sudbury St., Boston 800-827-1000 www.va.gov Veterans Crisis Line 1-800-273-8255 Veterans, Inc. 69 Grove St., Worcester 508-552-1055; 800-482-2565 email: info@veteransinc.org www.veteransinc.org Veterans Inc. is a national leader in ending homelessness in veterans. It is the largest provider of support services to veterans and their families in New England. Veterans Inc.’s clinical case management approach addresses

Experienced local senior care for total peace of mind.

PROVIDING: Bathing & Dressing Assistance • Grooming • Assistance with Walking • Medication Reminders • Errands • Shopping • Light Housekeeping • Meal Preparation • Friendly Companionship • Flexible Hourly Care • Respite Care for Families • Live-In Care

978.287.2002 VisitingAngels.com/Sudbury Each Visiting Angels agency is independently owned and operated. ®2022 Visiting Angels is a registered trademark of Living Assistance Services, Inc.

the “total veteran,” incorporating job training and employment services, health and wellness, and supportive services ranging from transportation to legal advice.

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Pictured above: Allison Karsay, SALMON’s Director of Resident Success & Events welcoming SALMON’s newest resident to the cottages at Medway.

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