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Elder Care 17TH ANNUAL

RESOURCE GUIDE

2015/2016

Published annually by the

fiftyplus advocate

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Dementia complications

By Micha Shalev / Owner: Dodge Park Rest Home ............................................ page

Spinach really does benefit your eyes

By Dr. Steven Nielsen / Nielsen Eye Center ....................................................page

Exploring possible housing options for your next stage in life

By Michelle Murdock ....................................................................... page

5 17 48

Massachusetts Resources ..................................... pages

6 - 46

National Resources .................................................... pages

51 - 53

Massachusetts Resources Index Adult Day Care.........................................pg 6

Elder Abuse.............................................pg.24

Housing Information & Referral................pg.38

Advocacy...................................................pg 6

Eye Care....................................................pg.24

Housing, Retirement Communities..........pg.39

Alcohol & Substance Abuse......................pg. 6

Family Caregiver Support..........................pg.24

Housing, Subsidized Elderly.....................pg.42

Alzheimer’s Care - See..........Home Care ...pg. 27

Family Support Services...........................pg.24

Information & Referral Services...............pg.42

Housing - Assisted Living ...pg. 34

Financial Assistance..................................pg.26

Insurance and Financial Assistance.........pg.42

Nursing Homes ...pg. 44

Fuel/Energy Assistance.............................pg.26

Legal Assistance.....................................pg.42

Banks.......................................................pg 11

Funeral Homes..........................................pg.26

Marketing to Seniors & Caregivers...........pg.44

Cemetery & Mausoleum............................pg.11

Geriatric Care Managers...........................pg.26

Mental Health.........................................pg.44

Community Services.................................pg.11

MA Government Agencies........................pg.26

Nursing Homes.......................................pg.44

Consumer Protection.................................pg.11

Health Care Education & Support...............pg.27

Nutrition.................................................pg.44

Councils on Aging and Senior Centers........pg.11

Health Care Services................................pg.27

Pension Plan Assistance..........................pg.45

Counseling Services..................................pg.20

Health Maintenance Organizations............pg.27

Prescription Drug Assistance...................pg.45

Cremation Services...................................pg.20

Hearing Aids.............................................pg.27

Real Estate Services...............................pg.45

Dental Services.........................................pg.20

Home Care...............................................pg.27

Rehabilitation Hospitals...........................pg.45

Disabled Services, Support.......................pg.20

Home Repair Services.............................pg.32

Rehabilitation & Skilled Nursing - See

Downsizing Services.................................pg.22

Hospice Care............................................pg.32

Nursing Homes...pg.44

Driver Safety.............................................pg.22

Hospitals........................................pg.33

Rest Homes............................................pg.45

Extended Care Facilities - See

Housing, Assisted Living............................pg.34

Senior Care Options (SCO) ......................pg.45

Nursing Homes ...pg.44

Housing Authorities...................................pg.36

Transportation........................................pg.45

Education/Employment Training................pg.22

Housing, Independent Living.......................pg.38

Veterans.................................................pg.46

Elder Care RESOURCE GUIDE 2015/2016

Published annually by the

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Dementia complications

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By Micha Shalev / Owner: Dodge Park Rest Home

Q: Why do people who have dementia become agitated?

A:

Agitation can be caused by many factors. A sudden change in surroundings or frustrating situations can cause people who have dementia to become agitated. For example, getting dressed or giving the wrong answer to a question may cause frustration. Being challenged about the confusion or an inability to do things caused by the dementia may also make the person agitated. As a result, the person may cry, become irritable, or try to hurt others in some way.

How can I deal with agitation?

One of the most important things you can do is avoid situations in which your loved one might become frustrated. Try to make your loved one’s tasks less difficult. For example, instead of expecting him or her to get dressed alone, try having them just put on only piece of the outfit (such as a jacket) on their own.

You can also try to limit the number of difficult situations your loved one must face. For example, if taking a bath or shower causes problems, have him or her take one every other day instead of every day. Also, you can schedule difficult activities for a time of day when your loved one tends to be less agitated. It’s helpful to give frequent reassurance and avoid contradicting them.

What if my loved one will not go to sleep at night?

Try one or more of the following: • Try to make them more aware of what time of day it is. Place clocks where they can see them.

• Keep curtains or blinds open so that they can tell when it is daytime and when it is nighttime.

• Limit the amount of caffeine they consume.

• Try to help your loved one get some exercise every day.

• • • •

Don’t let them take too many naps during the day.

Make their bedroom peaceful. It is easier to sleep in a quiet room.

At night, provide a night light or leave a dim light on. Total darkness can add to confusion.

If they have arthritis or another painful condition that interrupts their sleep, ask your doctor if it is okay to give your loved one medicine for pain right before bed.

What should I do if hallucinations are a problem?

If hallucinations are not making your loved one scared or anxious, you don’t need to do anything. It’s better not to confront people who have dementia about their hallucinations.

Arguing may just upset them.

However, if hallucinations are scary or upsetting, you can try to distract them by involving them in a pleasant activity.

What if wandering becomes a problem?

Sometimes very simple things can help with this problem. It is all right for your loved one to wander in a safe place, such as in a fenced yard. By providing a safe place, you may avoid confrontation. If this doesn’t work, remind them not to

go out a certain door by placing a stop sign on it or by putting a piece of furniture in front of it.

A ribbon tied across a door can serve as a similar reminder. Hiding the doorknob by placing a strip of cloth over it may also be helpful.

An alarm system will alert you that your loved one is trying to leave a certain area. Your alarm system could be something as just a few empty cans tied to a string on the doorknob. You might have to place special locks on the doors, but be aware that such locks might be dangerous if a house fire occurs.

Don’t use this method if your loved one will be left home alone.

Make sure they wear a medical bracelet with their name, address and medical conditions, in case they wander away from home.

Micha Shalev MHA CDP CDCM CADDCT is the owner of Dodge Park Rest Home and The Adult Day Club at Dodge Park located at 101 Randolph Road in Worcester. He is a graduate of the National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners program, and well known speaker covering Alzheimer’s and Dementia training topics. The programs at Dodge Park Rest Home specialized in providing care for individuals with dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. The facility is holding a FREE monthly support group meeting on the 2nd Tuesday of each month for spouses and children of individuals with dementia and/or Alzheimer’s disease. He can be reached at 508-853-8180 or by e-mail at m.shalev@dodgepark.com or view more information online at www.dodgepark.com

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Massachusetts Resources Adult Day Care Adult Day Club at Dodge Park 101 Randolph Rd., Worcester 508-853-8180; www.dodgepark.com Ad on page 23 Bellingham Council on Aging Social Day Care, 40 Blackstone St. Bellingham; 508-966-0398 www.bellingham.org/coa.htm Catholic Charities 10 Hammond St., Worcester 508-798-0191; www.ccworc.org Cooperative Elder Day Services 9 Meriam St., Suite 28, Lexington 617-491-1815 www.windsorhouse.org Ad on page 43 Salvation Army Adult Day Health Program 6 Baxter St., Quincy; 617-472-2345 Sancta Maria’s Windsor House 799 Concord Ave., Cambridge 617-491-1815 www.windsorhouse.org Ad on page 37 St. Francis Adult Day Health 101 Plantation St., Worcester, 508-752-2546; www.saintfrancisrehab.com Ad on page 37 Windsor House, Cambridge Adult Day Care 806 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge 617-547-7836; www.windsorhouse.org Ad on page 37 Windsor House, Framingham 89 Bethany Rd., Framingham 508-879-1771; www.windsorhouse.org Ad on page 37 Whitney Place Natick Three Vision Dr., Rte. 9 W., Natick 508-655-5000 www.salmonhealthandretirement.com/ Ad on page 16 Whitney Place Northborough 238 West Main St., Northborough 508-393-5655 www.salmonhealthandretirement.com/ Ad on page 16

Whitney Place Northbridge 85 Beaumont Dr., P.O. Box 940, Northbridge; 508-234-3434 www.salmonhealthandretirement.com/ Ad on page 16 Whitney Place Westborough Five Lyman St., Westborough 508-836-4354 www.salmonhealthandretirement.com Ad on page 16

Advocacy AARP Massachusetts 1 Beacon St., Suite 230, Boston 866-448-3621; http://states.aarp.org/ region/massachusetts; The state office of

Mass Pro 245 Winter St., Waltham 781-890-0011

Develops and disseminates innovative solutions that transform patient care by improving its safety, effectiveness, and efficiency. It works across the full continuum of patients, healthcare providers, purchasers, and payers to help transform the care delivery system. Provides health care information including such topics as home care, hospitalization, nursing care, hospitals and doctors

MA Senior Action Council 565 Warren St., Boston 617-442-3330; www.masssenioraction.org/

Committed to empowering seniors and AARP, a national organization, provides local others to act collectively to promote the rights information, advocacy and community service and well being of all people, particularly Boston Center for Independent Living vulnerable seniors

60 Temple Pl., 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 to the needs of people of all ages with a wide range of disabilities

Health Care for All 30 Winter St., Suite 1010, Boston 617-350-7279; www.hcfa.org/

Seeks to create a consumer-centered health care 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 Pl., 4th Fl., Boston 617-426-0804; www.oamass.org/

Medicare Advocacy Project 197 Friend St., Boston 800-323-3205; www.gbls.org/

Answers queries and provides free advice and legal representation to clients. Depending on the nature of the inquiry, MAP staff may ask individuals to come into the office or make a home visit for a full exploration of the issues involved in each case

Multi-Cultural Independent Living Center of Boston, Inc. 110 Claybourne St. Dorchester 617-436-5670; www.milcb.org/

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

Alcohol & Substance Abuse

Committed to preserving the dignity, quality of life, economic standing and health of the older people of Massachusetts, their Ad Care Hospital families and future generations 107 Lincoln St., Worcester

MASSPIRG (Massachusetts Public Interest Research Group) 44 Winter St., Boston 617-292-4800; www.masspirg.org/

508-799-9000; www.adcare.com/ Ad on page 19

Alzheimer’s Care

An advocate for the public interest. When (see Home Care p. 27, Housing, Assisted consumers are cheated or the voices of ordinary Living p. 34 and Nursing Homes p. 44) citizens are drowned out by special interest lobbyists, MASSPIRG speaks up and takes action

MA RESOURCES page 11

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Complete. No Extra Charges.

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Family Owned.

State Assistance Accepted.

www.CasperCremation.com

Casper Cremation Services 617-269-1930 / 800-314-1890 (Toll-Free) MA Licensed Funeral Providers

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More hands to help.

More privacy to enjoy.

More ways to heal.

Services include: • Short-term Rehabilitation • Nursing Care • Outpatient Rehabilitation • Skilled Memory Care • Assisted Living Memory Care at Fieldstone delivers more in so many ways. From private suites complete with private bathrooms and walk-in closets to all day restaurant-style dining to more personalized care.

With feel respected and highly valued.

To learn about The Overlook and our proud tradition of service call 888-765-4134.

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

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

Please reach out if we can ever be of service.

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New Cremation Options Available

• Easy payment solutions, including; up to 60 month financing, credit cards and direct debit options • Non-denominational • Floral Programs • Grief Resources • Pre-planning counselors

• Veterans and Police, Fire, EMS programs • Office on-site; Open 7 days a week, with 24/7 phone coverage and restrooms available.

• New Mausoleum including cremation niches and traditional burial entombment

Worcester County Memorial Park 217 Richards Avenue, Paxton, MA 01612 508-791-0350 • www.wcmp.org

Massachusetts Resources: continued from page 6 Assisted Living

(see Housing, Assisted Living p. 34)

Attorneys, Elder Law (see Legal Assistance p. 42)

Banks Bay State Savings Bank 28 Franklin St., Worcester 1-800-244-8161; 508-890-9000 www.baystatesavingsbank.com Ad on page 31

Cemetery & Mausoleum St. John’s Chapel Mausoleum 260 Cambridge St., Worcester 508-757-7415 Ad on page 28 & 29 St. John’s Cemetery 260 Cambridge St., Worcester 508-757-7415 Ad on page 28 & 29 Worcester County Memorial Park 217 Richards Avenue, Paxton 508-791-0350; www.wcmp.org Ad on page 10

Community Services Plantation Towers 501 Plantation St., Worcester 508-752-6800 Ad on page 33 YMCA Boroughs Family Branch 4 Valentine Drive, Westborough 508-870-1320; www.ymcaofcm.org Ad on page 46 YMCA Central Community Branch 766 Main St., Worcester 508-755-6101 ; www.ymcaofcm.org Ad on page 46 YMCA Greendale Family Branch 75 Shore Drive, Worcester, 508-852-6694; www.ymcaofcm.org Ad on page 46 YMCA Montachusett, Community Branch 55 Wallace Avenue, Fitchburg 978-343-4847; www.ymcaofcm.org Ad on page 46

Consumer Protection Assisted Living Ombudsman 800-AGE-INFO Advocates resident rights Community Care Ombudsman: Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder Affairs One Ashburton Pl., 5th Fl., Boston 617-727-7750, 800-AGE-INFO www.800.ageinfo.com; Assists and

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

Long Term Care Ombudsman: Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder Affairs; One Ashburton Pl., 5th Fl. Boston; 617-727-7750; 800-AGE-INFO Regional offices: Baypath Elder Services, Inc. 33 Boston Post Rd. West Marlborough; 508-573-7200; www.baypath.org; Serves Ashland,

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

Central MA Area Agency on Aging 360 W. Boylston St., W. Boylston 508-852-5539; www.seniorconnection.org Serves Auburn, Barre, Boylston, Grafton, Hardwick, Holden, Leicester, Millbury, New Braintree, Oakham, Paxton, Rutland, Shrewsbury, W. Boylston, 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 Dr., 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 Corp.

Crossroads Office Pk., 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

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

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

Tri-Valley, Inc. 10 Mill St., Dudley 508-949-6640; www.tves.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

Councils on Aging and Senior Centers

Abington Council on Aging 500 Gliniewicz Way, Abington 781-982-2145 Acton Council on Aging Senior Center, Town Hall 472 Main St., Acton; 978-264-9643 Ashland Council on Aging Town Hall, 101 Main St., Ashland 508-881-1471 Ashburnham Council on Aging One Memorial Dr., Ashburnham 978-827-5000 Athol Council on Aging Memorial Bldg., 584 Main St., Athol 978-249-8986 Attleboro Council on Aging 25 S. Main St., Attleboro 508-223-2235 Auburn Council on Aging Senior Center, 4 Goddard Dr., Auburn 508-832-7799; www.town.auburn..us Avon Council on Aging 65 E. Main St., Avon; 508-559-0060 Ayer Council on Aging Town Hall, 1 Main St., Ayer 978-772-8260; www.ayer..us Barre Council on Aging Town Hall, Barre; 978-355-5004 Bedford Council on Aging MA RESOURCES page 12

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Massachusetts Resources:

12 Mudge Way, Box 1-2, Bedford 01730 781-275-6825

Bellingham Council for the Aging 40 Blackstone St., Bellingham 508-966-0398; www.bellingham.org/ Belmont Council on Aging 23 Oakley Rd., Belmont; 617-484-5501 Berlin Council on Aging 135 Pleasant St., Berlin ; 978-838-7380 Berkley Council on Aging 1 N. Main St., Berkley; 508-823-8806 Billerica Council on Aging 25 Concord Rd., Billerica 978-671-0916; www.town.billerica..us Blackstone Council on Aging 15 Saint Paul St., Blackstone 508-876-9203 www.townofblackstone.org Bolton Council on Aging & Senior Center c/o Bolton Country Manor Town Hall, P.O. Box 342, Bolton 978-779-3313; www.townofbolton.com Boston Commission on Affairs of the Elderly City Hall, Rm. 271, Boston 617-635-4366; www.cityofboston.gov/elderly Boylston Council on Aging 221 Main St., Boylston; 508-869-6022 Boxborough Council on Aging Senior Center, 29 Middle St., Boxborough 978-263-1116 Braintree Council on Aging 71 Cleveland Ave., Braintree 781-848-1963 Bridgewater Office of Elder Affairs 10 Wally Kreuger Way, Bridgewater 508-697-0929 Brockton Council on Aging 10 Father Kenney Way, Brockton 508-580-7811 Brookfield Council on Aging Town Hall, Central St., Brookfield 508-867-2930 Brookline Council on Aging 93 Winchester St., Brookline 617-730-2756 Burlington Council on Aging Senior Center, 61 Center St., Burlington

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781-270-1950

Cambridge Council on Aging 806 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge 617-349-6220 Canton Council on Aging P.O. Box 54, Canton; 781-828-1323 Carlisle Council on Aging Town Hall, Carlisle; 978-371-2895 Carver Council on Aging P.O. Box 618, S. Carver; 508-866-4698 Charlton Senior Center 37 Main St., Charlton; 508-248-2231 www.townofcharlton.net/ Chelmsford Council on Aging 75 Groton Rd., N. Chelmsford 978-251-0533 Chelsea Council on Elder Affairs 10 Riley Way, Chelsea; 617-889-2520; www.ci.chelsea..us/Public.../Chelsea.../ elder%20affairs/ Clinton Senior Center 200 High St., Clinton; 978-365-9416 Cohasset Elder Affairs 3 N. Main St., Cohasset; 781-383-9112 www.townofcohasset.org/ Concord Council on Aging Senior Center, 105 Everett St., Concord 978-318-3020; www.concord.gov Gosnold Council on Aging P.O. Box 28, Cuttyhunk; 508-990-7408 Dartmouth Council on Aging 628 Dartmouth St., S. Dartmouth 508-999-4717; www.dartmouthcoa.org Dedham Council on Aging 735 Washington St., Dedham 781-326-1650 Dighton Council on Aging 300 Lincoln Ave., N. Dighton 508-823-0095; www.dighton.gov Douglas Council on Aging P.O. Box 1295, Douglas; 508-476-2283 Dover Council on Aging P.O. Box 250, Dover 508-785-2119; www.dover.org/ Dracut Council on Aging 951 Mammoth Rd., Dracut 978-957-2611; www.dracut-.us

Dudley Council on Aging 40 Schofield Ave., Dudley 508-949-8010; www.dudley.gov Duxbury Council on Aging 10 Mayflower St., Duxbury 781-934-5774; www.town.duxbury..us E. Brookfield Senior Center Pleasant St., E. Brookfield 508-867-0166 Eastham Council on Aging P.O. Box 1203, N. Eastham 508-255-6164; www.eastham.gov/ Public.../Eastham_Senior/index/ Everett Council on Aging 90 Chelsea St., Everett 617-394-2260; www.ci.everett..us/ Everett_files/aging/index.htm/ Fairhaven Council on Aging 229 Huttleston Ave., Fairhaven 508-979-4029 Fall River Council on Aging One Government Ctr., Fall River 508-324-2401 Fitchburg Council on Aging 14 Wallace Ave., Fitchburg; 978-345-9598 Framingham Council on Aging & Senior Center Callahan Senior Center 535 Union Ave., Framingham 508-532-5980; www.framingham.gov Franklin Council on Aging 80 W. Central St., Franklin 508-520-4945; www.franklin..us Freetown Council on Aging 227 Chace Rd., E. Freetown 508-763-9557; www.town.freetown..us Gardner Council on Aging 294 Pleasant St., Gardner; 978-630-4067 Grafton Senior Center Council on Aging 25 Main St., S. Grafton 508-839-9242; www.town.grafton..us Groton Council on Aging 173 Main St., Groton 978-448-1170; www.townofgroton.org Groveland Council on Aging 182 Main St., Groveland; 978-372-1101 Halifax Council on Aging MA RESOURCES page 13

Massachusetts Resources:

506 Plymouth St., Halifax 781-293-7313; www.halifax..us

Hamilton Council on Aging 299 Bay Rd., Hamilton 978-468-5595; www.hamilton.gov Hanover Council on Aging 624 Circuit St., Hanover 781-878-6361; www.hanover-.gov Hanson Council for Elder Affairs & Senior Center 132 Maquan St., Hanson; 781-293-2683 Harvard Council on Aging 13 Ayer St., Harvard 978-456-4120; www.harvard..us Haverhill Council on Aging 10 Welcome St., Haverhill 978-374-2390; www.ci.haverhill..us Hingham Dept. of Elder Services 224 Central St., Hingham 781-741-1458; www.hingham.gov Holbrook Council on Aging 9 Jewel Rd., Holbrook; 781-767-4617

Call 508-756-4696

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Holden Senior Center 1130 Main St., Holden; 508-829-0270 www.townofholden.net Holliston Council on Aging & Senior Center 150 Goulding St., Holliston 508-429-0622; 508-435-6022 www.townofholliston.us/senior_center Hopedale Council on Aging 43 Hope St., Hopedale; 508-634-2208 Hopkinton Council on Aging & Senior Center 28 Mayhew St., Hopkinton 508-497-9730 ; www.hopkintonma.gov/ home/government/departments/senior Hubbardston Council on Aging Town Hall, 7A Main St., P.O. Box 374 Hubbardston 978-928-5294; www.hubbardston.us Hudson Council on Aging & Senior Center 29 Church St., Hudson 978-568-9638; www.townofhudson.org

Lancaster Council on Aging & Senior Center Town Hall, 695 Main St., Lancaster 978-368-4355; www.ci.Lancaster..us Lakeville Council on Aging 294 Bedford St., Lakeville 508-947-7224; www.lakevillecoa.org Lawrence Council on Aging 155 Haverhill St., Lawrence 978-794-5884 ; www.cityoflawrence.com Leicester Council on Aging & Senior Center 40 Winslow Ave., Leicester 508-892-7016; www.leicester.org Leominster Council on Aging 5 Pond St., Leominster 978-534-7511; www.leominster-ma. gov/depts/programs/seniors Lexington Council on Aging & Senior Center 1475 MA Ave., Lexington 781-861-0194; www.ci.lexington..us MA RESOURCES page 14

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

Helping families for over 125 years.

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

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

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

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

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

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Massachusetts Resources:

Lincoln Council on Aging & Senior Center 15 Bedford Rd., P.O. Box 6353, Lincoln 781-259-8811 Littleton Council on Aging P.O. Box 1305, Littleton 978-952-2362 www.lincolntown.org/depts/coa.htm Lowell Council on Aging 276 Broadway St., Lowell 978-970-4131; www.lowell.gov Lunenburg Eagle House Senior Center 25 Memorial Dr., Lunenburg 978-582-4166; www.lunenburgonline.com Malden Council on Aging 200 Pleasant St., Malden 781-397-7144; www.ci.Malden..us Mansfield Council on Aging 255 Hope St., Mansfield; 508-261-7368 Marlborough Council on Aging & Senior Center 40 New St., Marlborough 508-485-6492; www.Marlborough.gov Marshfield Council on Aging 230 Webster St., Marshfield 781-834-5581; www.townofMarshfield.org Maynard Council on Aging Town Bldg., 195 Main St., Maynard 978-897-1009; www.townofMaynard.gov Medfield Council on Aging 1 Icehouse Rd., Medfield; 508-3593665; www.medfieldfoundation.org Medford Council on Aging 10l Riverside Ave., Medford 781-396-6010; www.medford.org Medway Council on Aging 76 Oakham St., Medway; 508-533-3210 Melrose Council on Aging 235 W. Foster St., Melrose; 781-665-4304 Mendon Council on Aging 62 Providence Rd., P.O. Box 2 Mendon 508-478-6175; www.mendon.net Merrimac Council on Aging 100 E. Main St., Merrimac; 978-346-9549 http://www.merrimac01860.info/pages/ merrimacma_bcomm/COA/index

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Methuen Council on Aging 77 Lowell St., Methuen 978-794-3296; www.cityofmethuen.net Middleborough Council on Aging 558 Plymouth St., Middleborough 508-946-2490; www.middleborough.com Milford Council on Aging 60 N Bow St., Milford 508-473-8334; www.milford..us Millbury Senior Center & Council on Aging 1 River St., Millbury; 508-865-9154 Millis Council on Aging 900 Main St., Millis 508-376-7051; www.millis.org Millville Council on Aging 40 Prospect St., P.O. Box 703, Millville 508-883-3523; www.millville.org Milton Council on Aging 10 Walnut St., Milton 617-898-4893; www.townofmilton.org Natick Council on Aging 117 E. Central St., Natick 508-647-6540; natick.gov/Public_ Documents/Natick_COA/index New Bedford Council on Aging 181 Hillman St., Blvd. #9, New Bedford 508-991-6250 New Braintree Senior Ctr. & Council on Aging 20 Memorial Dr., New Braintree 508-867-2071 Needham Council on Aging 83 Pickering St., Needham 781-455-7555; www.needhamonline.com Newton Council on Aging 345 Walnut St., Newtonville 617-796-1660; www.newtonseniors.org Norfolk Council on Aging 1 Liberty Ln., Norfolk 508-528-4430; www.virtualnorfolk.org N. Andover Council on Aging 120 R Main St., N. Andover 978-688-9560; www. townofnorthandover.com/ N. Attleboro Council on Aging 204 Elm St., N. Attleboro 508-699-0131 N. Brookfield Council on Aging & Senior Center

29 Forrest St., N. Brookfield 978-867-0220

Northborough Senior Center 119 Bearfoot St., Northborough 508-393-5035 www.town.northborough..us Northbridge Council on Aging & Senior Center 20 Highland St., Whitinsville 508-234-2002 N. Reading Council on Aging 157 Pk. St., North Reading 978-664-5600; www.northreading.gov Norton Council on Aging 55 W. Main St., Norton 508-285-0235; www.norton.org Norwell Council on Aging 293 Pine St., Norwell 781-659-7878; www.townofnorwell.net Norwood Council on Aging 275 Prospect St., Norwood 781-762-1201 Oakham Council on Aging Town Hall, 2 Colbrook Rd. P.O. Box 173, Oakham; 508-882-5251 Orange Council on Aging 135 E. Main St., Orange; 978-544-1113 Oxford Council on Aging 323 Main St., Oxford 508-987-6000; www.town.oxford.us Paxton Council on Aging 17 W. St., Paxton 508-756-2833; www.townofpaxton.net Pembroke Council on Aging 144 Center St., Pembroke 781-294-8220; www.townofpembrokemass.org Pepperell Council on Aging 37 Nashua Rd., Pepperell 978-433-0326; www.town.pepperell..us Petersham Council on Aging P.O. Box 4, Petersham; 978-724-3231 Phillipston Council on Aging 50 The Common, Phillipston 978-249-1734; www.phillipston.gov Plainville Council on Aging 9 School St., Plainville; 508-699-7384 Plymouth Council on Aging 10 Cordage Park Circle, Plymouth 508-830-4230; www.plymouth.gov MA RESOURCES page 18

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You don’t have to live with hearing loss.

Millions Millions of of Americans Americans needlessly needlessly suffer suffer from from hearing hearing loss. loss. IfIf you you are are having having hearing hearing problems, problems, the the Hearing Hearing Aid Aid Center Center at at Reliant Reliant Medical Medical Group Group can can help. help. Our Our certified certified audiologists audiologists will will carefully carefully evaluate evaluate your your hearing hearing and and then then fit fit you you with with aa digital digital hearing hearing aid aid that that can can be be customized customized to to your your individual individual needs. needs.

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Spinach really does benefit your eyes

By Dr. Steven Nielsen / Nielsen Eye Center

The health of our eyes is largely dependent on how we take care of them over the course of our lives.

This includes eating foods that are beneficial to eye health. In addition to the foods we eat, the following are important and easy ways to protect our eyes: •

•

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Wear sunglasses to protect your eyes from harmful UV rays.

Take nutritional supplements such as omega-3 to encourage better overall visual acuity.

Avoid rubbing your eyes since it can cause retinal and corneal damage.

While following these guidelines will assist in your eye health, there are still risks of developing other visionrelated problems such as macular degeneration. Macular degeneration, often age-related macular degeneration (AMD or

ARMD), is a medical condition that usually affects older adults and results in a loss of vision in the center of the visual field (the macula) because of damage to the retina.

There are two forms of the disease — dry and wet. AMD is a major cause of blindness and visual impairment in individuals age 50 and over. It affects more than 1.75 million individuals in the United States.

Macular degeneration can adversely affect and sometime

make it impossible to carry out every day functions such as reading, facial recognition and distinguishing colors.

One way to receive important nutrients for the eyes is to include spinach in your diet.

Spinach contains powerful antioxidants — lutein and zeaxanthin — needed for lowering the risk of developing macular degeneration.

Including raw spinach in the diet will benefit eye health over time.

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

Try this delicious recipe for a spinach smoothie (2 servings): Ingredients: 1 banana, medium size, sliced 2 cups baby spinach 1 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy) Optional ingredients: 10 almonds, soaked overnight 1 tablespoon flax seed oil 1 cup of any other fresh or frozen fruit like berries, mangos and peaches Crushed ice Instructions: Blend together the sliced bananas, spinach and about 1/2 cup of milk to make a smooth puree. There should not be any lumps. Next, add the remaining milk and blend it once again. Adjust the quantity of milk to get the desired consistency.

Serve immediately.

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Massachusetts Resources:

Plympton Council on Aging 5 Palmer Rd., Plympton; 781-585-5208
 own.plympton..us/hun/ca.html Princeton Council on Aging & Senior Center 18 Boylston Ave., Princeton 978-464-5977; Email: coa@town.Princeton.us Quincy Council on Aging 440 E Squantum St, Quincy, MA 02171 www.quincyma.gov/government/elderserv/ Randolph Council on Aging & Senior Center 16 Fencourt Ave., Randolph 781-961-0930; www.townofrandolph.com Raynham Council on Aging 2215 King Philip St., Raynham 508-824-2740; www.town.raynham..us/ Reading Elder Services & Senior Center Center: 49 Pleasant St., Reading 781-942-6794 Administrative: 16 Lowell St., Reading; 781-942-6608, www.ci.reading..us/ Rehoboth Council on Aging 55 Bay State Rd., Rehoboth 508-252-3372; www.town.rehoboth..us Rochester Council on Aging 67 Dexter Ln., Rochester; 508-763-8723 www.rochesterseniorcenter.com/ Rockland Council on Aging 394 Union St., Rockland 781-871-1266; www.rockland-.gov Rowley Council on Aging 39 Central St., Rowley 978-948-7637; www.town.rowley..us Royalston Council on Aging Town Hall, Royalston; 978-249-8882 Rutland Council on Aging & Senior Center 53 Glenwood Rd., Rutland 508-886-7945 Email: rutlandcoa@charterinternet.com Scituate Council on Aging 27 Brook St., Scituate 781-545-8722; www.town.scituate..us Sharon Council on Aging 219 Massapoag Ave. P.O. Box 20, Sharon 781-784-8000; www.townofsharon.net Sherborn Council on Aging 19 Washington St., P.O. Box 186, Sherborn; 508-651-2020

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www.sherborn.org Shirley Council on Aging 5 Parker Rd., Shirley Center, Shirley 978-425-2600, ext: 285 Shrewsbury Council on Aging 98 Maple Ave., Shrewsbury 508-841-8640; www.shrewsbury.gov Somerset Council on Aging 1458 County St., Somerset 508-646-2833 Somerville Council on Aging 167 Holland St., Somerville 617-625-6600; www.somerville.gov Southboro Council on Aging & Senior Center 9 Cordaville Rd., Southborough 508-229-4453; www. southboroughtown.com Southbridge Council on Aging & Senior Center 6 LaRochelle Way, Southbridge 508-765-1985; www.ci.southbridge..us Spencer Council on Aging & Senior Center 40 Wall St., Spencer 508-885-7546; www.spencer.gov Sterling Council on Aging & Senior Center Mary Ellen Butterick Bldg. ,1 Park St., Sterling; 978-422-3032; www.town. sterling.us Stow Council on Aging & Senior Center Town Bldg., 380 Great Rd., Stow 978-897-1880; www.stow-.gov/Pages/ Stow_COA/index/ Sturbridge Council on Aging 480 Main St., Sturbridge; 508-3477575; www.town.Sturbridge..us Sudbury Council on Aging Fairbanks Community Center 40 Fairbanks Rd., Sudbury 01766 978-443-3055; www.sudbury..us Stoneham Council on Aging 136 Elm St., Stoneham 781-438-1157; www.ci.stoneham.us Stoughton Council on Aging 110 Rockland St., Stoughton 781-344-8882; www.stoughton.org Sudbury Council on Aging 40 Fairbank Rd., Sudbury 978-443-3055; www.sudbury..us

Sutton Senior Center 19 Hough Rd., Sutton 508-234-0703; www.sutton.org Swansea Council on Aging 458 Ocean Grove Ave., Swansea 508-676-6772 www.swanseacoa.webs.com Taunton Council on Aging & Senior Center 30 Olney St., Taunton 508-821-1425; www.taunton.gov Templeton Council on Aging & Senior Center 135 Patriots Rd., Templeton 978-632-4592; Email: coa@templeton1.org Tewksbury Council on Aging & Senior Center 175 Chandler St., Tewksbury 978-640-4482; www.tewksbury.info/ seniorcenter Townsend Council on Aging & Senior Center 222 Main St., Townsend 978-597-1710; www.townsend..us Tyngsborough Council on Aging & Senior Center 180 Lakeview Ave., Tyngsborough 978-649-9211; www.tyngsboroughma. gov/government/departments/coa Upton Council on Aging & Senior Center One Centennial Crt., Upton 508-529-4558; http://www.upton. ma.us/Pages/UptonMA_coa/index Uxbridge Council on Aging & Senior Center 36 S. Main St., Uxbridge; 508-278-8622 Wakefield Council on Aging & Senior Center 30 Converse St., Wakefield 781-245-3312; www.wakefield..us Walpole Council on Aging & Senior Center Town Hall, Walpole; 508-668-3330 Waltham Council on Aging & Senior Center 488 Main St., Waltham 781-899-7228; www.city.waltham..us Wareham Council on Aging 48 Marion Rd., Wareham 508-291-3130; www.wareham..us MA RESOURCES page 20

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AdCare Hospital Celebrates over 40 Years of Helping People Cope with Addiction ®

ADCARE HOSPITAL is dedicated to helping adults of all ages overcome the disease of addiction.

From hospital-level of treatment to outpatient services, ADCARE stands for Alcohol & Drug Care.

If you or someone close needs the special care we provide, call

1-800-ALCOHOL (252-6465) ADCARE OUTPATIENT SERVICES-WORCESTER 508-799-9000

www.adcare.com

Preserving Memories with Dignity Cremation and affordable funeral options The Shaw-Majercik Funeral Home provides affordable cremation and traditional funeral services.

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Massachusetts Resources:

Warren Council on Aging & Senior Center 2252 Main St., Warren; 413-436-5662 Warwick Council on Aging Town Hall, Warwick; 978-544-6315 Wayland Council on Aging & Senior Center 41 Cochituate Rd., Wayland 508-358-2990; www.wayland..us Watertown Council on Aging & Senior Center 31 Marshall St., Watertown 617-972-6490; www.ci.watertown.us Webster Council on Aging & Senior Center 116 School St., Webster; 508-949-3845 Wellesley Council on Aging 219 Washington St., Wellesley 781-235-3961 ;www.wellesley.gov/ pages/Wellesley_COA/ Wendell Council on Aging 32 W. St., Wendell; 978-544-2020 Wenham Council on Aging & Senior Center 10 School St., Wenham 978-468-5529; www.wenhamcoa.org W. Boylston Council on Aging 120 Prescott St., W. Boylston 508-835-6916; www.westboylston.gov W. Bridgewater Council on Aging 97 W. Center St., W. Bridgewater 508-894-1262 www.town.west-bridgewater.us W. Brookfield Council on Aging & Senior Center 73 Central St., W. Brookfield 508-867-1407 Westborough Council on Aging & Senior Center 4 Rogers Rd., Westborough 508-366-3000; http://www.town. westborough.ma.us/public_documents/ WestboroughMA_Aging/index Westford Council on Aging & Senior Center 20 Pleasant St., P.O. Box 2223, Westford 978-692-5523, www.westford.gov Westminster Council on Aging & Senior Center 127 Main St., Westminster 978-874-7402; www.westminster.org

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W. Newbury Council on Aging & Senior Center 381 Main St., W. Newbury; 978-363-1104 Westport Council on Aging & Senior Center 75 Reed Rd., Westport; 508-636-1026; www.westport.com Weston Council on Aging & Senior Center 20 Alphabet La., Weston; 781-893-0154; www.weston.govoffice.com Weymouth Dept. of Elder Services 182 Green St., N. Weymouth 781-682-6140 Westwood Council on Aging & Senior Center 210 Nahatan St., Westwood 781-329-8799 www.townhall.westwood..us Whitman Council on Aging & Senior Center 16 Hayden Ave., Whitman; 781-447-7619 Wilmington Council on Aging & Senior Center 15 School St., Wilmington 978-657-7595; www.town.wilmington.us Winchendon Council on Aging & Senior Center 52 Murdock Ave., Winchendon 978-297-3155; www.coa. winchendonweb.com Winchester Council on Aging 109 Skillings Rd., Winchester 781-721-7136 Woburn Council on Aging & Senior Center 144 School St., Woburn 781-937-7899; www.ci.woburn.us Worcester Senior Center 128 Providence St., Worcester 508-799-1232; www.worcester.gov Wrentham Council on Aging & Senior Center 400 Taunton St., P.O. Box 480, Wrentham 508-384-5425; www.wrentham.us

Counseling Services Ad Care Hospital 107 Lincoln St., Worcester, 508-799-9000; www.adcare.com Ad on page 19

Cremation Services Casper Cremation 187 Dorchester St., South Boston, 617-269-1930; 1-800-314-1890 www.casperfuneralservices.com Ad on page 7 Shaw-Majercik Funeral Home 48 School St., Webster; 800-943-6278; www.shaw-majercik.com Ad on page 19 St. John’s Cemetery 260 Cambridge St., Worcester, 508-757-7415 Ad on page 28 & 29 Worcester County Memorial Park 217 Richards Avenue, Paxton 508-791-0350; www.wcmp.org Ad on page 10

Dental Services All Dental 76 Otis St., Westborough 508-870-1911; www.alldentals.com Ad on page 30

Disabled Services, Support

Alzheimer’s Association 311 Arsenal St., Watertown Helpline: 800-272-3900 617-868-6718; www.alz.org American Cancer Society 30 Speen St., Framingham 508-270-4600; www.cancer.org American Diabetes Association 330 Congress St., Suite 5, Boston 617-482-4580; 800-342-2383 www.diabetes.org American Heart Association 20 Speen St., Framingham 508-620-1700; 800-242-8721 www.americanheart.org American Parkinson’s Disease 715 Albany St., Suite C329, Boston 617-638-8466; 800-651-8466 www.apda.org American Stroke Association 20 Speen St., Framingham 508-620-1700; 888-478-7653 www.strokeassociation.org MA RESOURCES page 22

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When you’re looking for support for a serious illness Look to Hope.

HopeHealth is here with compassion and a full complement of medical, care management and support services, including home-based physician care, counseling, caregiver support, hospice care, and dementia and Alzheimer’s services. All dedicated to helping those facing serious illness or loss find Hope.

Just call Hope. At 508.957.0200 or visit HopeHealthCo.org.

Hope Hospice | Hope HouseCalls | Hope Dementia & Alzheimer’s Services Hope Care for Kids | Hope Community Care | Hope Academy

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

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

Eligible tenants pay 30% of monthly income.

HUD Section 8 Subsidy and USDA /RD Rental Assistance

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

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Arthritis Foundation 29 Crafts St., Suite 450, Newton 800-766-9449; www.arthritis.org/ chapters/ Massachusetts Audio Journal Radio Program 799 W. Boylston St., Worcester 508-797-1117 www.audiojournal.net

Newton-Wellesley Hospital, Newton 781-235-7811 Parkinson’s Disease & Movement Disorders Center Beth Israel, 330 Brookline Ave. Boston; 617-667-9885 South Shore Hospital Weymouth 781-383-9394 Southwood Community Hospital Canton 508-668-0385

MA Association for the Blind Main Office: 200 Ivy St., Brookline 617-738-5110; http://www. mabcommunity.org/mabvi/home Office: 799 W. Boylston St., Worcester 508-854-0700 The Massachusetts Chapter of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society 9 Erie Dr., Suite 101, Natick 508-810-1300; 800-688-6572 www.lls.org/ma Massachusetts Commission for the Blind 600 Washington St., Boston, 617-727-5550; http://www.mass.gov/ eohhs/gov/departments/mcb Massachusetts Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing 600 Washington St., Boston, 02111 617-326-7546 www.mass.gov/mcdhh Central MA.Office: 340 Main St., Suite 700, Worcester, 508-754-4084 Nat. Multiple Sclerosis Society MA. Chapter 101A First Ave., Suite 6, Waltham 781-890-4990; 800-493-9255 www.msnewengland.org Parkinson’s Disease Locations: Bedford Council on Aging 1-2 Mudge Way, Bedford; 781-275-6825 Emerson Hospital Concord 978-256-1605 Milford Regional Hospital Milford; 508-473-1190 Massachusetts General Hospital NPF Center of Excellence Ambulatory Care Center 15 Parkman St., Boston; 617-726-2000

SellMomsHouse.com Northborough; 774-696-6124 www.sellmomshouse.com Ad on page 49

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.

Downsizing Services Driver Safety AARP 55 ALIVE www.aarp.org/drive/; A Driver safety program,

safe driving tips a nd information about classes held statewide

Assoc. for Driver Rehabilitation Specialists 800-290-2344; www.Driver-ed.org

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

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

Central MA Safety Council 186 W. Boylston St., W. Boylston 508-835-2333; 800-298-9996 www.centralsafety.org

Offers 1 hour driving evaluations f or seniors

Registry of Motors Vehicles Medical Affairs Branch for handicap plates P.O. Box 199100, Boston; 800-858-3926; http://www.massrmv.com/rmv/medical/

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

Education/Employment Training Assumption College 500 Salisbury St., Worcester 508-767-7000; www.assumption.edu/

Babson College Babson Pk., 231 Forest St., Wellesley 781-235-1200; www.Babson.edu/

Free for seniors in Wellesley and Needham

Becker College 61 Sever St., Worcester ; 508-791-9241 www.beckercollege.edu Boston University Evergreen Program 808 Commonwealth Ave., Rm. 112, Boston; 617-353-9852; www.bu.edu/lifelong/evergreen Bridgewater State University John Joseph Moakley Center Rm. 211, Bridgewater 508-531-2788; 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 Elderhostel, Inc. 11 Ave. de Lafayette, Boston 800-454-5768; www.Elderhostel.org Experience Works. Inc., (formerly Green Thumb, Inc., N.E.)

55 Lake St., Gardner 01440 978-632-5050; www.experienceworks.org International Institute 125 Amesbury St., Lawrence; 978-687-0981 MA Bay Community College 50 Oakland St., Wellesley 781-237-1100; www.massbay.edu Massasoit Community College 1 Massasoit Blvd., Brockton 800-CAREERS; www.Massasoit.mass.edu MA Board of Higher Education One Ashburton Pl., Rm. 1401, Boston 617-994-6950; www.mass.edu Income-eligible seniors may attend any state, regional or community college without paying tuition Quincy College 34 Coddington St., Quincy 617-984-1700; www.quincycollege.edu/ MA RESOURCES page 24

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U nsurpassed in A menities

A n Uncompromised Senior-Living Experience

Living Well

S

ituated on a park-like campus, Southgate offers all levels of care on-site.

Independent Living, Assisted Living, Nursing and Rehabilitation services.

CONTACT: Patricia LaCross: 508.842.8331 or toll free at 1.800.492.8331 VISIT US ONLINE: www.southgateatshrewsbury.com | 30 Julio Drive, Shrewsbury, MA 01545

Our adult day care is there for you.

• Supervised care up to 12 hours per day. More affordable than any other care option.

• The day club allows members to spend the day in a comfortable, stimulating environment.

• Perfect for working caregivers or to give you a respite from caregiving.

• Memory impaired welcome.

“Caring for your family members since 1967.”

• Daily Activities Include: Exercise, Music, Art and Intergenerational Programs, among others.

• Meals included.

• You can choose a schedule that fits your lifestyle; 1 day or as many as 7 days a week.

• Transportation in our safe van or handicap bus is available.

The AdulT dAy Club at Dodge Park

101 Randolph Road, Worcester, MA • www.dodgepark.com Call Ben or Mike at 508-853-8180 for a free, no obligation tour.

Day Club available 7am - 7pm, Seven DayS a Week. you ChooSe only the hourS you Want!

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Massachusetts Resources:

Quinsigamond Community College 670 W. Boylston St., Worcester 508-853-2300; www.qcc.mass.edu/ SeniorNet Elder Services of the Merrimack Valley, Inc. 360 Merrimack St., Lawrence 800-892-0890; www.elderservices. tripod.com/ University of Massachusetts Boston Gerontology Institute & Dept.

Wheatley Bldg., 3rd Fl., Rm. 124A 100 Morrissey Blvd., Boston 617-287-7300; www.geront.umb.edu/ University of MA at Lowell One University Ave., Lowell 978-934-4000; www.uml.edu/ Worcester City Manager's Office of Employment and Training 10 Mechanic St., Suite 103, Worcester 508-799-1590 Worcester Polytechnic Institute 100 Institute Rd., Worcester 508-831-5000; www.wpi.edu Worcester Institute for Senior Education Assumption College, Worcester 508-767-7176 Worcester State College 486 Chandler St., Worcester, 508-929-8900; www.worcester.edu (Intergenerational Urban Institute)

Elder Abuse Elder Abuse Hotline 800-922-2275; www.ageinfo.com

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

Eye Care Nielsen Eye Center 300 Congress St., Suite 201, Quincy, 617-845-4103; www.golasik.net/ Ad on page 9

Family Caregiver Support American Cancer Society www.cancer.org/docroot/home/index.asp Offers discussion board, support groups and resources

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Regional Offices: 350 Plantation St., Worcester 508-270-4600 30 Speen St., Framingham 508-270-4600 18 Tremont St., Suite #700, 617-878-4100

Faith in Action 877-324-8411; www.fiavolunteers.org

9 Riverside Rd., Weston 781-314-2600

Fifty Plus Caregivers 131 Lincoln St., Worcester 508-752-2512; www.fiftypluscaregivers. com/; Provides listings of caregiving

25 Stuart St., Boston 617-556-7400 American Diabetes Association 330 Congress St., 5th Fl., Boston 888-DIABETES; www.diabetes.org Provides research, information and advocacy American Stroke Association 20 Speen St., Framingham 508-620-1700; www.americanheart.org Provides outreach, support group info.

The Arthritis Foundation 29 Crafts St., Suite 450, Newton 617-244-1800; www.arthritis.org Offers message boards, information and advocacy Caregiver Alliance of Suffolk County 2315 Washington St., Boston 617-277-7416 ext 136 www.caregiveralliance.org Offers caregivers support, counseling, information, respite, information and referral Catholic Charities, Archdiocese of Boston 75 Kneeland St., 8th Fl., Boston 617-482-5440; www.ccab.org Offers social service programs for Eastern MA seniors such as home visiting, adult day health, visiting nurse services and basic services such as food, fuel, utility, and rental assistance Central Massachusetts Family Caregiver Support Program Central Massachusetts Agency on Aging 360 West Boylston St., West Boylston 508-852-5539 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

Volunteers help those in need by providing non-medical assistance with tasks such as picking up a few groceries or running errands, providing a ride to the doctor, friendly visiting (talking and listening,) reading, or helping to pay bills

programs, services, information, education and links to help family caregivers assist elderly loved ones. It also offers pertinent late breaking news

The MA Family Caregiver Support Program 800-AGE-INFO ; www.mass.gov/pageID =elderstopic&&L=2&sid=Eelders&L0=H ome&L1=Caregiver+Support/

Empowers elders and caregivers by providing information, education, support and services that enhance quality of life. It is administered by the Executive Office of Elder Affairs, in coordination with the Area Agencies on Aging/ Aging Services Access Points throughout the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

The National Multiple Sclerosis Society 101A First Ave., Suite 6, Waltham 781-890-4990; www.msnewengland.org Offers education, support and advocacy

The Wellness Community 1039 Chestnut St., Newton; 617-332-1919 www.wellnesscommunity.org/ Offers cancer support, in-person and online support groups

Family Support Services

Mary Ann Morse Healthcare Center 45 Union St., Natick, 508-433-4400; www.Maryannmorse.org Ad on page 25 Windsor House, Cambridge - Adult Day Care 806 Massachusetts Ave.,Cambridge, 617-547-7836; www.windsorhouse.org Ad on page 37

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Massachusetts Resources: Financial Assistance

AARP www.aarp.org/money/financial_planning/

Offers information and worksheets to assist with financial planning issues

Massachusetts Department of Transitional Assistance 800-249-2007; 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 MA. 100 Morrissey Blvd., Boston www.pensionaction.org/ Offers the following programs:

New England Pension Ast. 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

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

Southern Middlesex Opportunity Council 300 Howard St., Framingham 508-620-1230; 800-286-6776 www.smoc.org

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

South Shore Community Action Council 265 S. Meadow Rd., Plymouth 508-746-6707; www.sscac.org

Serves Cohasset, Hingham, Hull, Norwell, Scituate

Tri-City Community Action Program, Inc. (Tri-CAP) 110 Pleasant St., Malden; 781-3226284; www.tri-cap.org/Trienrgy.htm Serves Everett, Malden, Medford.

National Pension Lawyers’ Network 617-287-7324

Worcester Community Action Council 484 Main St., 2nd Fl., Worcester 508-754-1176; 800-545-4577 www.wcac.net/

Fuel / Energy Assistance

Funeral Homes

A no-cost referral service that connects workers and retirees with more than 600 attorneys from across 50 states and the District of Columbia who can help individuals understand and enforce their pension rights.

Lawyers represent workers, retirees and their families in pension matters on a regular-fee, reduced-fee, and/or pro bono basis

MA Department of Housing & Community Development 617-573-1100; 800-632-8175 www.mass.gov/dhcd

Administers the Weatherization Assistance, Heating Energy Assistance, Retrofit Task Weatherization Assistance and LowIncome Home Energy Assistance programs

Montachusett Opportunity Council (MOC) 66 Day St., Fitchburg; 978-342-7025; www.mocinc.org/energy.htm

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

Quincy Community Action 1509 Hancock St., Quincy; 617-479-8181 Serves Braintree, Milton, Quincy, Weymouth

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

Mercadante Funeral Home 370 Plantation St., Worcester, 01605 508-754-0486; 1-800-854-0486 Ad on page 53 Shaw-Majercik Funeral Home 48 School St., Webster 01570 800-943-6278 www.shaw-majercik.com/ Ad on page 19

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

UMass Memorial Medical Center Worcester; 508-334-1000 (connecting to all departments) www.umassmemorialhealthcare.org Ad on page 2

MA Government Agencies Appellate Tax Board 100 Cambridge St., Suite 200, Boston 617-727-3100; www.mass.gov/atb

Appeals local decisions on abatements, deferments, and exemptions

Attorney General’s Office 1 Ashburton Pl., Boston 617-727-2200; www.ago.state..us Services include:

Consumer Hotline: 617-727-8400 Information and referral to local c onsumer offices Elder Hotline: 888-AG-ELDER Information, referrals, problem resolution Executive Office of Elder Affairs One Ashburton Pl., Rm. 517, Boston 617-727-7750; www.eld.state..us www.800ageinfo.com/ Elder Affairs directs and oversees the implementation of family caregiver services, statewide information and referral, the Massachusetts Home Care Program, nutrition programs, protective services programs, assisted living certification and supported housing services, the SHINE program, and the Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts MA Commonwealth - Registry of Vital Records and Statistics, General Public 150 Mt. Vernon St., Boston ; 617-740-2600 mass.gov/dph/rvrs/; Provides copies of birth and death certificates MA Dept. of Transitional Assistance 1 Ashburton Place; 11th Fl., Boston; 800-249-2007; www.mass.gov/dta Office of the Governor State House, Rm. 360, Boston 617-725-4005; www.mass.gov MA Assoc. of Councils on Aging 116 Pleasant St., Rm 3109 Easthampton ; 413-527-6425 www.mcoaonline.com/ MA Division of Insurance One South Station, 5th Fl., Boston 02111 617-521-7777; www.mass.gov/doi MA RESOURCES page 27

Massachusetts Resources:

Massachusetts Dept. of Revenue P.O. Box 7010, Boston 800-392-6089; www.dor.state..us Massachusetts General Court State House, Boston; www.mass.gov/legis Massachusetts Senate 24 Beacon St., Boston; 617-722-1276 MA House of Representatives 24 Beacon St., Boston 617-722-2356 Massachusetts Office on Disability 1 Ashburton Pl. 1305, Boston 02108 617-727-7440; 800-322-2020 www.mass.gov/mod/ Advocacy information and referrals for seniors with disabilities

Social Security Administration 800-772-1213; www.socialsecurity.gov Social Security Regional Offices:

166 Main St., Brockton; 508-586-3522 80 Everett Ave., Chelsea; 800-772-1213 Philbin Federal Bldg., 881 Main St.,1st Fl., Fitchburg; 978-343-4526 115 Freeport St., Dorchester; 617-282-4159 100 Concord St., 2nd Fl., Framingham 508-875-5047 Heywood Pl., 55 Lake St., Gardner 978-632-1004 151 Warren St., Suite 300, Lowell 508-452-5509 Malden Govt. Center, 200 Pleasant St., Rm 251 ,Malden 781-388-2854 53 N. 6th St., New Bedford; 508-999-3101 1 Edgewater Dr., Suite 102, Norwood 781-769-0560 4200 Washington St., Roslindale 617-327-0491 10 Malcolm X Blvd., Roxbury 617-427-5329 Suite 210N, 1250 Hancock St., Quincy 800-772-1213 Davis Square, 240 Elm St., Somerville 800-772-1213 104 Dean St., Taunton; 508-823-5117 50 Prospect St., 2nd Fl. ,Waltham 800-772-1213 51 Myrtle St., 1st Fl. Madison Pl., Worcester; 508-753-4105

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Health Care Education & Support MA Dept. of Public Health Central Region Health Office 180 Bean St., W. Boylston; 866-627-7968 MA Dept. of Public Health 250 Washington St., Boston 617- 624-6001; www.mass.gov/dph MA Family Caregiver Support Program 800-AGE-INFO; www.800ageinfo.com/

Provides information, education, support, services that enhance quality of life for caregivers

Massachusetts Health Decisions 84 Billings St., Sharon; 781-784-1966

A non-profit organization that provides public and professional education on ethical issues in health care, including those at end of life

MassPRO 245 Winter St., Waltham 781-890-0011

Collects, interprets, and shares data with caregivers to enhance patient outcomes, prevent illness and disease

Health Insurance Counseling Serving the Health Insurance Needs of Elders (SHINE) 800–AGE–INFO; www.800ageinfo.com for a complete list of state sites

Regional office, 508-422-9931 The SHINE (Serving the Health Information Needs of Elders) Program provides health insurance counseling services to elderly and disabled adults. SHINE counselors are trained to handle complex questions about Medicare, Medicare supplements, Medicare Health Maintenance Organizations, public benefits with health care components, Medicaid, free hospital care, prescription drug assistance programs, drug discount cards, and long-term health insurance

Health Care Services

All Dental 76 Otis St., Westborough; 508-870-1911 www.alldentals.com Ad on page 30 Reliant Medical Group 630 Plantation St., Worcester 1-800-283-2556 www.reliantmedicalgroup.org Ad on page 55

Health Maintenance Organizations Blue Cross/Blue Shield 401 Park Dr., Boston 1-800-678-2265 TDD 1-800-522-1254 www.bluecross.com/medicare Ad on page 56 YMCA Boroughs Family Branch 4 Valentine Drive, Westborough 508-870-1320; www.ymcaofcm.org Ad on page 46 YMCA Central Community Branch 766 Main St., Worcester 508-755-6101 ; www.ymcaofcm.org Ad on page 46 YMCA Greendale Family Branch 75 Shore Drive, Worcester, 508-852-6694; www.ymcaofcm.org Ad on page 46 YMCA Montachusett Community Branch 55 Wallace Avenue, Fitchburg 978-343-4847; www.ymcaofcm.org Ad on page 46

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

Home Care

Aging Service Access Points

State’s Non-Profit 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 Rd. West, Marlborough 01752; 508-573-7200; www.baypath.org/ MA RESOURCES page 30

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Burial Options in a LOW COST MAUSOLEUM OPTION

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

• Price comparable to average cost of earth burial.

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

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

• Meticulous care even after all family members are deceased.

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

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

• Easy monthly payment plans are available.

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

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

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

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

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

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Caring Atmosphere CHOICES FOR I N-GROUND BURIAL

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

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

I have worked with many families during the difficult time of the loss of a loved one and know the importance of pre-planning. You will reduce your family’s anxiety and make sure your own wishes are carried out by scheduling a no-obligation, information meeting with my office.

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

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

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Massachusetts Resources:

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 02720 800-427-2101; www.bristolelder.org/ Serves Attleboro, Berkley, Dighton, Fall River, Freetown, Mansfield, N. Attleborough, Norton, Raynham, Rehoboth, Seekonk, Somerset, Swansea, Taunton Central MA Agency on Aging, Inc. 360 W. Boylston St., W. Boylston; 800244-3032; 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,

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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

Century Home Care 65 Water St., Worcester 1-888-292-1809; www.centurycares. com; Ad on page 35 Coastline Elderly Services, Inc. 1646 Purchase St., New Bedford 508-999-6400;www.coastlineelderly.org/ serves Acushnet, Dartmouth, Fairhaven,

Gosnold, Marion, Mattapoisett, New Bedford, Rochester Bridgewater, Whitman

Commission on Affairs of the Elderly One City Hall Plaza, Rm. 806, 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 Serv. of Merrimack Valley, Inc. Riverwalk, Bldg. 5; 360 Merrimack St., Lawrence; 978-683-7747; 800-8920890; 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 Serv. of Worcester Area, Inc. 411 Chandler St., Worcester; 508-7561545; www.eswa.org/; Serves Auburn, Barre,

Boylston, Grafton, Hardwick, Holden, Leicester, Millbury, New Braintree, Oakham, Paxton, Rutland, Shrewsbury, W. Boylston, Worcester MA RESOURCES page 31

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ETHOS 555 Amory St., Jamaica Plain 617-522-6700; www.ethocare.org/

Minuteman Home Care 24 Third Ave., Burlington; 781-272-7177 www.Minutemansenior.org/

Family Services of Central MA 21 Harvard St., Worcester 508-756-4646; 508-756-4696 Ad on page 13 Franklin County Home Care 330 Montague City Rd., Turners Falls 413-773-5555; www.fchcc.org/clc/

Montachusett Home Care Corp.

Crossroads Office Park Leominster; 800-734-7312 www.montachusetthomecare.com/

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

Serves Athol, Petersham, Phillipston and Royalston

HESSCO Elder Services One Merchant St., Sharon ; 781-7844944; 800-462-5221; www.hessco.org/; Serves Canton, Dedham, Foxborough, Medfield, Millis, Norfolk, Norwood, Plainville, Sharon, Walpole, Westwood, Wrentham

Hope Health 765 Attucks Lane, Hyannis, 508-957-0200; www.HopeHealthCo.org/ Ad on page 21

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

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

Notre Dame Health Care 555 Plantation St., Worcester 508-852-3011 www.notredamehealthcare.org Ad on page 9 Old Colony Elderly Services, Inc. 144 Main St., Brockton 508-584-1561; 800-242-0246 www.oc-elderly.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 MA Health/Medicaid Customer Service Center 800-841-2900; www.state..us/masshealth/ Combines

medical care, prescriptions, social services, and long-term care services so frail individuals can remain living independently in his or her home MA RESOURCES page 32

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508-890-9000 | 800-244-8161 | www.baystatesavingsbank.com Auburn: 123 Auburn St. | Holden: 628 Main St. Each depositor is insured by the FDIC to at least $250,000. All deposits above the FDIC insurance amount are insured by the Depositors Insurance Fund (DIF).

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Massachusetts Resources:

Senior Care Options Program MA Health Customer Service Center www.state..us/masshealth 888-885-0884 Springwell, Inc. 125 Walnut St., Watertown 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 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

Umass Memorial Home Health (Health Alliance) 25 Tucker Drive, Leominster 978-728-0621; www.Umassmemorial. org/our-care/home-health Ad on page 2 VNA Care Network Foundation Hospice Residence Elizabeth Evarts de Rham Home 65 Chilton St., Cambridge 617-661-4944 www.vnacarenetwork.org Ad on page 34 VNA Care Network Foundation Hospice Residence Stanley R. Tippett Home 920 South St., Needham 781-433-5800 www.vnacarenetwork.org Ad on page 34 VNA Care Network Foundation Hospice Residence Rose Monahan Home 10 Judith Road, Worcester 508-421-5120 www.vnacarenetwork.org Ad on page 34 VNA Care Network Foundation Boston - 500 Rutherford Avenue, Suite 200, Charlestown; 617-426-5555 www.vnacarenetwork.org Ad on page 34

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VNA Care Network Foundation Danvers - 199 Rosewood Drive, Suite180, Danvers; 978-777-6100 www.vnacarenetwork.org Ad on page 34 VNA Care Network Foundation Gloucester - 8 Angle St., Gloucester 978-283-2020 www.vnacarenetwork.org Ad on page 34 VNA Care Network Foundation Quincy - 300 Crown Colony Drive, Suite 108 ; 617-657-5400 www.vnacarenetwork.org Ad on page 34 VNA Care Network Foundation Leominster Office - 493 Lancaster St., 978-537-2322 www.vnacarenetwork.org Ad on page 34 VNA Care Network Foundation Needham - 254 Second Avenue, Suite 200 ; 781-455-6661 www.vnacarenetwork.org Ad on page 34 VNA Care Network Foundation Southborough Office - 333 Turnpike Road; 508-786-0693 www.vnacarenetwork.org Ad on page 34 VNA Care Network Foundation Weymouth Office - 97 Libbey Industrial Parkway, Suite 301, 617-426-5555 www.vnacarenetwork.org Ad on page 34 VNA Care Network Foundation Woburn - 100 Trade Center, Suite G-500, 781-569-2888; www.vnacarenetwork.org Ad on page 34 VNA Care Network Foundation Worcester - 120 Thomas St., 508-756-7176 Referral Center: 800-728-1862 www.vnacarenetwork.org Ad on page 34

Home Repair Services Elder Home Repair/Maintenance Pro. (CMHA) 7-11 Bellevue St., Worcester 508-755-1105; www.cmhaonline.org

Home Modification Loan Program Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission 27-43 Wormwood St., Boston, 617-204-3637; www.mass.gov Provides loans to finance eligible modifications including ramps, accessible bathrooms, grab bars, visual safety alarm systems Montachusett Opportunity Council Elder Services 66 Day St., Fitchburg 978-345-8501 Email: elder@gis.net; Provides minor home adaptations to improve h
 ome safety Rcap Solutions, Inc. Gardner - 205 School St.; 978-630-6600 Worcester - 470 Main St. www.rcapsolutions.org Provides housing repairs and rehabilitation Rebuilding Together Worcester P.O. Box 2774, Worcester; 508-842-8833
 www.rebuildingtogetherworcester.org/ Provides renovations for elderly to improve home safety

Hospice Care Dodge Park Rest Home 101 Randolph Rd., Worcester 508-853-8180; www.dodgepark.com/ Ad on page 50 Hope Health 765 Attucks Lane,Hyannis 508-957-0200 www.HopeHealthCo.org Ad on page 21 Notre Dame Health Care 555 Plantation St., Worcester 508-852-3011 www.notredamehealthcare.org Ad on page 9 Oasis at Dodge Park 102 Randolph Road, Worcester

Opens Fall 2015 Contact Dodge Park Rest Home for more info (508) 853-8180 http://dodgepark.com/category/oasis-atdodge-park/

Ad on page 41 Salmon VNA Hospice Care 42 Beaumont St., PO Box 940 Northbridge; 508-266-6402 www.salmonhealthandretirement.com/ Ad on page 16

Provides low cost emergency home repairs MA RESOURCES page 33

Massachusetts Resources: VNA Care Network Foundation Hospice Residence Elizabeth Evarts de Rham Home 65 Chilton St., Cambridge 617-661-4944 http://www.vnacarenetwork.org Ad on page 34 VNA Care Network Foundation Hospice Residence Stanley R. Tippett Home 920 South St., Needham; 781-433-5800 http://www.vnacarenetwork.org Ad on page 34 VNA Care Network Foundation Hospice Residence Rose Monahan Home 10 Judith Road, Worcester 508-421-5120 http://www.vnacarenetwork.org Ad on page 34 VNA Care Network Foundation Boston - 500 Rutherford Avenue, Suite 200, Charlestown; 617-426-5555 http://www.vnacarenetwork.org Ad on page 34

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VNA Care Network Foundation Danvers - 199 Rosewood Drive, Suite180, Danvers; 978-777-6100 http://www.vnacarenetwork.org Ad on page 34 VNA Care Network Foundation Gloucester - 8 Angle St., Gloucester 978-283-2020; www.vnacarenetwork.org Ad on page 34 VNA Care Network Foundation Quincy - 300 Crown Colony Drive, Suite 108 617-657-5400 ; www.vnacarenetwork.org Ad on page 34 VNA Care Network Foundation Leominster Office - 493 Lancaster St., 978-537-2322; www.vnacarenetwork.org Ad on page 34 VNA Care Network Foundation Needham - 254 Second Avenue, Suite 200 781-455-6661; www.vnacarenetwork.org Ad on page 34 VNA Care Network Foundation Southborough Office - 333 Turnpike Rd. 508-786-0693; www.vnacarenetwork.org Ad on page 34

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VNA Care Network Foundation Weymouth Office - 97 Libbey Industrial Parkway, Suite 301, 617-426-5555 www.vnacarenetwork.org Ad on page 34 VNA Care Network Foundation Woburn - 100 Trade Center, Suite G-500, 781-569-2888 www.vnacarenetwork.org Ad on page 34 VNA Care Network Foundation Worcester - 120 Thomas St., in line: 508-756-7176 Referral Center: 800-728-1862 http://www.vnacarenetwork.org Ad on page 34

Hospitals Clinton Hospital - Umass Memorial 201 Highland St., Clinton; 978-368-3000 www.Umassmemorialhealthcare. org/ clinton-hospital/; Ad on page 2 MA RESOURCES page 34

…Live every sense of the word. Here 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)

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Health Alliance Hospital - Umass Memorial Burbank Campus - 60 Hospital Rd., Fitchburg; 978-343-5000 Leominster Campus - 60 Hospital Rd., Leominster ; 978-466-2000 www.Umassmemorialhealthcare. org/ healthalliance-hospital/ Ad on page 2 Marlborough Hospital - Umass Memorial 157 Union St., Marlborough; 508-481-5000 www.Umassmemorialhealthcare. org/ Marlborough-hospital/ Ad on page 2 Umass Memorial Medical Center Hahnenn Campus - 281 Lincoln St., Worcester, Memorial Campus - 119 Belmont St., Worcester, University Campus - 55 Lake Ave. North, Worcester 508-334-1000 (to all campuses); www.

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Housing, Assisted Living

Cooperative Elder Day Services 9 Meriam St., Suite 28, Lexington 617-491-1815 www.windsorhouse.org/ Ad on page 43 Family Services of Central MA 21 Harvard St., Worcester, 01609 508-756-4646; 508-756-4696 Ad on page 13 Heritage at Framingham 747 Water St., Framingham 508-788-6050 www.heritageassistedliving.org Ad on page 25 Mary Ann Morse Healthcare Center 45 Union St., Natick 508-433-4400; www.Maryannmorse.org Ad on page 25 Notre Dame Health Care 555 Plantation St., Worcester 508-852-3011 www.notredamehealthcare.org Ad on page 9

Oasis at Dodge Park 102 Randolph Road, Worcester

Opens Fall 2015 Contact Dodge Park Rest Home for more info (508) 853-8180 http://dodgepark.com/category/oasis-atdodge-park/

Ad on page 41 Oosterman Rest Home 93 Laurel St, Melrose 781-665-3188; www.

Oostermanresthome.com Ad on page 30 Overlook, The 88 Masonic Home Road, Charlton (508) 434-2335 www.overlookcommunities.org/ Ad on page 8

Sancta Maria’s Windsor House 799 Concord Ave., Cambridge 02138; 617-491-1815 www.windsorhouse.org Ad on page 37 MA RESOURCES page 36

REDEFINING health care at home Whether you need skilled nursing care, in-home physical therapy, help getting your medications in order, or even grocery shopping, we can help.

800.728.1862 | www.vnacarenetwork.org

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Massachusetts Resources:

Southgate at Shrewsbury 30 Julio Dr., Shrewsbury 508-842-8331 www.southgateatshrewsbury.com Ad on page 23 Rogerson House Memory Impaired Facility 434 Jamaicaway, Boston Rogersonhouse.org 617-983-2306 Salmon VNA Health & Retirement 42 Beaumont St., PO Box 940 Northbridge; 508-266-6402 www.salmonhealthandretirement.com Ad on page 16 Tatnuck Park at Worcester 340 May St. Worcester; 507-755-7277 www.tatnuckparkworcester.com Ad on page 37 Whitney Place Natick Three Vision Dr., Rte. 9 W., Natick 508-655-5000 www.salmonhealthandretirement.com Ad on page 16 Whitney Place Northborough 238 West Main St., Northborough 508-393-5655 www.salmonhealthandretirement.com/ Ad on page 16 Whitney Place Northbridge 85 Beaumont Dr., P.O. Box 940, Northbridge; 508-234-3434 www.salmonhealthandretirement.com Ad on page 16 Whitney Place Westborough Five Lyman St., Westborough 508-836-4354 www.salmonhealthandretirement.com/ Ad on page 16 Willows Westborough One Lyman St., Westborough 508-366-4730 www.salmonhealthandretirement.com Ad on page 16 Willows Worcester 101 Barry Rd., Worcester 508-755-0088 www.salmonhealthandretirement.com Ad on page 16 Windsor House, Cambridge - Adult Day Care 806 Massachusetts Ave. Cambridge, 02139 617-547-7836; www.windsorhouse.org Ad on page 37

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Windsor House, Framingham 89 Bethany Rd., Framingham, 01702 508-879-1771; www.windsorhouse.org Ad on page 37

Housing Authorities Acton Housing Authority 68 Windsor Ave., Acton; 978-263-5339 Athol Housing Authority P O Box 207, Athol; 978-249-4848 Auburn Housing Authority 200 N. Oxford St., Auburn 508-832-3852 Braintree Housing Authority 25 Roosevelt Rd., Braintree 781-848-1484 Cohasset Housing Authority 60 Elm St., Cohasset; 781-383-1948 Concord Housing Authority Peter Bulkeley Terrace 115 Stow St., Concord 978-369-8435 Elderly Subsidized Dracut Housing 113 Parker Ave. Dracut 978-957-3515 Framingham Housing Authority 1 John J. Brady Dr., Framingham 508-879-7562 Hingham Housing Authority 30 Thaxter St., Hingham; 781-741-1417 Holbrook Housing Authority 1 Holbrook Crt., Holbrook 781-767-0024 Holden Housing Authority 9 Flagler Dr., Holden; 508-829-9182 Holliston Housing Authority 492 Washington St., Cole Court Holliston; 508-429-6266 Hudson Housing Authority 8 Brigham Circle, Hudson 978-562-9268 Hull Housing Authority 6 Atlantic House Crt., Hull 781-925-4544 Leominster Housing Authority 100 Main St., Leominster 978-537-5300 Lexington Housing Authority One Countryside Village, Lexington 781-861-0900

Lowell Housing Authority P.O. Box 60, Lowell; 978-937-3500 Malden Housing Authority 630 Salem St., Malden; 781-322-9460 Mansfield Housing Authority 22 Bicentennial Crt., Mansfield 508-339-6890 Marlborough Housing Authority 240 Main St., Marlborough 508-624-6908 Maynard Housing Authority 15 Powder Mill Circle, Maynard 978-897-8738 Medford Housing Authority 121 Riverside Ave., Medford 781-396-7200 Medway Housing Authority 600 Mahan Circle, Medway 508-533-2434 Melrose Housing Authority 910 Main St., Melrose 02176 781-665-1622 Merrimack Housing Authority 52 Merrimack Village, Merrimack 978-388-2022, ext. 5 Methuen Housing Authority 25 Jade St., Methuen; 978-682-8607 Milton Housing Authority 65 Miller Ave., Milton; 617-698-2169 Middleborough Housing Authority P.O. Box 502, Middleborough 508-947-3824 Milford Housing Authority 45 Birmingham Crt., Milford 508-473-9521 Millis Housing Authority 310 Exchange St., Millis; 508-376-8181 Milton Housing Authority 65 Miller Ave., Milton; 617-698-2169 Natick Housing Authority 4 Cottage St., Natick; 508-653-2971 Needham Housing Authority 28 Captain Robert Cooke Dr. Needham; 781-444-3011 Newton Housing Authority 82 Lincoln St. Newton Highlands 617-964-8080 N. Andover Housing Authority P.O. Box 373, N. Andover; 978-682-3932 MA RESOURCES page 38

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ADULT DAY HEALTH

Sharing the Caring…

Windsor House strives to improve the quality of life for participants and their families. Windsor House has an excellent track record keeping elders in their homes.

Count on us for:

• Skilled Nursing Care 24 hours/day • Short-term Rehabilitation and Long-term care • Secure Dementia Unit • Physical, Occupational, Speech, and Restorative Therapy

• Pain Management • Wound Care • IV Therapy • Adult Day Health Program • Respite Care • Pastoral Care • Daily Mass • Caregiver Support Group

101 Plantation Street, Worcester, MA 01604 508.755.8605 Visit us at www.SaintFrancisRehab.com

Nursing Services Specialized Care Companionship & Fun Nutritious Meals Social Services Transportation Caregivers Services Care Coordination Therapeutic Activities Framingham Windsor House

Sancta Maria’s Windsor House

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89 Bethany Road, Framingham

799 Concord Ave., Cambridge

Cambridge Windsor House

806 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge

617-547-7836

www.windsorhouse.org

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N. Reading Housing Authority Peabody Crt., N. Reading; 978-664-2982 Norwood Housing Authority 40 William Shyne Circle, Norwood 781-762-8155 Oxford Housing Authority 23 Wheelock St., Oxford; 508-987-5055 Pembroke Housing Authority Kilcommons Dr., Pembroke 781-293-3088 Plymouth Housing Authority P.O. Box 3537, Plymouth; 508-746-2105 Quincy Housing Authority 80 Clay St., Quincy; 617-847-4350 Reading Housing Authority 23 Frank D Tanner Dr., Reading 781-944-6755 Scituate Housing Authority 791 Country Way, Scituate 781-545-3375 Shrewsbury Housing Authority 36 N. Quinsigamond Ave., Shrewsbury 508-757-0323 Somerville Housing Authority 30 Memorial Rd., Somerville 617-625-1152 Southbridge Housing Authority 60 Charlton St., Southbridge 508-765-5858 Stoughton Housing Authority 4 Capen St., Stoughton; 781-344-6599 Stow Housing Authority 8 Birmingham Circle, Hudson 978-897-4400 Taunton Housing Authority 30 Olney St., Taunton; 508-823-6308 Tewksbury Housing Authority Saunders Circle, Tewksbury 978-851-7392 ext. 7 Wakefield Housing Authority 26 Crescent St., Wakefield 781-245-7328 Walpole Housing Authority 8 Diamond Terrace, Walpole 508-660-9973 Watertown Housing Authority 55 Waverley Ave., Watertown 617-923-3950 Serves Allston, Belmont, Brighton, Cambridge, Newton, Waltham, Watertown

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Wayland Housing Authority 106 Main St., Wayland 01778 508-655-6310 Webster Housing Authority 10 Golden Hghts., Webster 01570 508-943-1634 Wellesley Housing Authority 109 Barton Rd., Wellesley 781-235-0223 W. Boylston Housing Authority 87 Maple Ave., W. Boylston 508-835-6060 W. Brookfield Housing Authority 29 E. Main St., W. Brookfield 508-867-5891 Westborough Housing Authority 2 Rogers Rd., Westborough 508-366-1225 Weymouth Housing Authority 402 Essex St., Weymouth; 781-331-2323 Winchendon Housing Authority 108 Ipswitch Dr.: 508-297-2280 67 Hyde Pk. Dr.: 508-297-1023 Winchester Housing Authority 13 Westley St., Winchester 781-721-5718 Woburn Housing Authority 59 Campbell St., Woburn 781-935-0818 Worcester Housing Authority 40 Belmont St., Worcester 508-635-3000

Housing, Independent Living

Congregational Retirement Homes 200 West Foster St., Melrose, MA 02176 781-665-6334; www.peabodyproperties. com; Ad on page 4 Heritage at Framingham 747 Water St.,Framingham; 508-788-6050 www.heritageassistedliving.org Ad on page 25 Mary Ann Morse Healthcare Center 45 Union St., Natick 508-433-4400; www.Maryannmorse.org Ad on page 25

Plantation Towers 501 Plantation St., Worcester 508-752-6800 Ad on page 33 Salmon VNA Health & Retirement 42 Beaumont St., PO Box 940 Northbridge; 508-266-6402 www.salmonhealthandretirement.com/ Ad on page 16 Southgate at Shrewsbury 30 Julio Dr., Shrewsbury 508-842-8331 www.southgateatshrewsbury.com/ Ad on page 23 Summerhill Glen Apartments (Beacon Communities) 121 Summer Hill Glen, Maynard www.Summerhillglenbc.com Ad on page 49 Willows Westborough One Lyman St., Westborough 508-366-4730 www.salmonhealthandretirement.com Ad on page 16 Willows Worcester 101 Barry Rd., Worcester 01609 508-755-0088 www.salmonhealthandretirement.com Ad on page 16

Housing Information & Referral

Central MA Housing Alliance 7-11 Bellevue St., Worcester 508-791-7265; www.cmhaonline.org Housing, tenant and landlord issues

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

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

MA Access: The Accessible Housing Registry 18 Tremont St., Suite 401, Boston 800-466-3111; www.mnip-net.org

Online resource assists those with disabilities find rental housing in Massachusetts

MA Aging Services Association 180 Wells Ave., Suite 105, Newton; 617244-2999; www.massaging.org/; Providing listings of elder housing and care services

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Massachusetts Dept. of Housing and Community Development 100 Cambridge St., Suite 300, Boston 617-573-1100; www.mass.gov/dhcd/

Metro. Boston Housing Partnership 125 Lincoln St., 5th Fl., Boston 617-859-0400; 800-272-0990; www.mbhp.org/

MA Housing Finance Agency 1 Beacon St., Boston 617-854-1000; 617-451-3480 www.masshousing.com/

Nursing Home Rating Guide www.mass.gov/dph/qtool2/

Public housing options and how to find more information in your area. Publishes “How to Obtain Housing Assistance in Massachusetts”

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

Provides loans to make access modifications to homes for individuals with disabilities; offers rental voucher assistance to homeless, elderly, disabled, and low- and moderate-income residents of Boston and 29 surrounding communities The state inspects nursing homes at least every 9-15 months to assess compliance with federal standards of care such as adequacy of staffing, quality of care and cleanliness of facilities. It also investigates complaints and serious incidents occurring within a nursing home. Consumers can evaluate and compare facilities in five categories: administration, nursing, resident rights, kitchen/food services and environment

Plantation Towers 501 Plantation St., Worcester 508-752-6800 Ad on page 33 U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development Thomas P. O’Neill Jr. Fed. Bldg.

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

Enforces fair housing laws: conducts training, outreach, and compliance monitoring: and works with state and local agencies to administer fair housing programs

Housing, Retirement Communities Southgate at Shrewsbury 30 Julio Dr., Shrewsbury 508-842-8331 www.southgateatshrewsbury.com/ Ad on page 23 MA RESOURCES page 42

Now Accepting Applications 1 and 2 Bedroom Waiting List

Subsidized through HUD’s Section 8 Program for the elderly and handicapped. Rents are based on 30% of adjusted monthly income. Conveniently situated in downtown Gardner, Binnall House features air conditioning, wall-to-wall carpeting, and modern applianced kitchens. Other features include solarium, activity rooms and an active senior population.

Binnall House Quality ~ Reputation ~ Location Mon. - Fri. 8:30a.m. to 4:30p.m.

125 Connors St., Gardner, MA 01440 • 978-632-9650 • TDD 800-545-1833

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Newly Remodeled ApARtmeNts with a contemporary flair

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

• Within the building amenities include:

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

Green Hill Towers

27 Mount Vernon Street, Worcester, MA 01605 • Office Open Daily 8:30am - 5:00pm 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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RESERVATIONS BEING ACCEPTED - OPENING FALL 2015

A Revolutionary Alzheimer’s and Dementia Residential Care Facility for the Elderly in Central Massachusetts Bringing LIFE to those we serve

OASIS 102 RANDOLPH ROAD, WORCESTER - AT THE SITE OF THE OLD ODD FELLOWS HOME

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Massachusetts Resources:

Willows Westborough One Lyman St., Westborough 508-366-4730 www.salmonhealthandretirement.com/ Ad on page 16 Willows Worcester 101 Barry Rd., Worcester 508-755-0088 www.salmonhealthandretirement.com Ad on page 16

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

Binnall House 125 Connor St., Gardner 978-632-9650 www.binnallhouse.com Ad on page 39 Blackstone Housing Corp.

8 1/2 Early Village Dr., Blackstone 508-883-9802; TDD: 508-883-9802 Ad on page 25 Colony Retirement Homes Inc. I & II 485 Grove St., Worcester, 508-852-5285 www.colonyretirementhomes.com/ colony-1-2 Ad on page 47 Colony Retirement Homes Inc. III 101 Chadwick St., Worcester 508-755-0444 www.colonyretirementhomes.com/ colony-3 Ad on page 47 Colony Retirement Homes Inc. IV 123 Holden St., Worcester, 508-853-221 www.colonyretirementhomes.com/ colony-4 Ad on page 47 Colony Retirement Homes of Holden 68 Reservoir St., Holden 508-829-4300 www.colonyretirementhomes.com/ colony-holden Ad on page 47 Congregational Retirement Homes 200 West Foster St., Melrose, MA 02176 781-665-6334; www.peabodyproperties.com; Ad on page 4

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Framingham Green 136 Maynard Rd., Framingham 508-872-0500 www.peabodyproperties.com Ad on page 4 Green Hill Towers 27 Mount Vernon St. Worcester 508-755-6062; TDD: 508-755-0228 Ad on page 40 Hawthorne Hill Elderly Housing 106 Main St., Rutland 508-886-6920; TDD: 1-800-439-2370 Ad on page 21 Irving Square Apartments 75 Irving St., Framingham, 01710 508-875-4400 www.peabodyproperties.com Ad on page 4 Sherwood Village 143-145 Mill St. Natick, 508-651-1811 Ad on page 15 Summerhill Glen Apartments (Beacon Communities) 121 Summer Hill Glen, Maynard www.Summerhillglenbc.com Ad on page 49

Information & Referral Services

800-Age-Info Resources for MA Elders 800-Age-Info; www.800-ageinfo.com/ Family Services of Central MA 21 Harvard St., Worcester 508-756-4646; 508-756-4696 Ad on page 13 Fifty Plus Advocate Newspaper 32 South St., Westborough 508-366-5500 Ad on page 25 Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder Affairs 1 Ashburton Pl., 5th Fl., Boston 617-727-7750; www.eld.state..us/

The state secretary representing seniors.

Provides resources and info for seniors and caregivers

Insurance & Financial Assistance Massachusetts Division of Health Care Finance and Policy 617-988-3100; www.mass.gov/dhcfp

Administers the Health Safety Net, a fund set up to help pay for health services for certain low income uninsured and underinsured individuals

Massachusetts Division of Medicare Advocacy Project 197 Friend St., Boston; 800-323-3205

Answers telephone queries and provides free advice and legal representation

Medicaid Managed Care Recipient Help Line: 800-682-1062 Medicaid/MAHealth 800-841-2900; www.ssgov.com Enrollment Centers: Revere: 300 Ocean Ave., Suite 4000, 02151; 781-485-2500, 800-322-1448 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 Elder Legal Services Project 781-893-4793; www.bc.edu/schools/ law/ services/ academic/programs/ clinical/lab

Serves Belmont, Brookline, Needham, Newton, Waltham, Watertown, Wellesley and Weston with free legal assistance to people over 60. Will handle landlord/tenant issues, will creation and estate planning, consumer problems, personal finances, government benefits like Medicare and Medicaid, and more. The staff also works to MA RESOURCES page 43

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keep elders informed about changes in the laws affecting senior citizens and teaches them how to protect their rights

Disability Law Center, Inc. 11 Beacon St., Suite 925, Boston 800-872-9992; www.dlc-.org

Provides free legal assistance and information to people with disabilities throughout Massachusetts

Durbin and Veglia 275R Main St., Oxford 508-987-3981; 508-987-3982 www.durbinandveglia.com/ Ad on page 48 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 thirty-one additional cities and towns

Harvard Legal Aid Bureau 23 Everett St., 1st Fl., Cambridge 617-495-4408

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Email: hlab@law.harvard.edu - www. law.harvard.edu/studorgs/hlab/ -Provides free legal services to low-income people in Middlesex and Suffolk counties Law Offices of Michael D. Gorman 160 Doyle Road, Holden ; 508-4381198; www.mikeGormanlaw.com Ad on page 43 Legal Assistance Corp. of Central Massachusetts Volunteer Lawyers Service 405 Main St., 4th Fl., Worcester 800649-3718; 508-752-3718 79 Elm St., Southbridge 01550 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 Pl., Boston; 888-2435337; www.ago.state..us 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.ssbar.org MA Law Reform Institute 617-357-0700; www.mlri.org Nonprofit legal services support center.

Promotes social and economic justice through advocacy, education and legal action MetroWest Legal Services 63 Fountain St., Suite 304, Framingham 508-620-1830; www.mwlegal.org Provides free, civil legal representation to l owincome people who live in MetroWest area Mental Health Legal Advisors Committee 399 Washington St., Suite 320, Boston 617-338-2347; 800-342-9092 www.mass.gov/mhlac Provides legal referrals, information and advice with regard to mental health issues Pension Assist. Project Gerontology MA RESOURCES page 44

cost-effective estate planning Serving the greater Boston area since 1979 ARLINGTON BURLINGTON MILTON CONCORD GROTON Open Monday through Friday Saturday Program in Arlington Services Provided: x Exercise Classes x Nursing Care x Wide variety of daily activities x Healthy & delicious meals, with breakfast and hot lunch x Door-to-Door transportation x Memory Care Program x Social services coordination & caregiver support www.elderdayservices.com 781-863-1166

solutions for your family Mass Health Applications Guardianship & Conservatorships Wills, Trusts & Estates Special Needs Trusts

The LawofOffices

Michael D. Gorman, LLC P: 508-438-1198 | F: 508-438-1441 | mike@mikegormanlaw.com 160 Doyle Road | Holden, MA

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Institute Umass-Boston 100 Morrissey Blvd., Boston 617-287-7300 www.pensionaction.org/nepap.htm

Offers counseling and assistance for c itizens on their pension rights

Marketing to Seniors & Caregivers

Beacon Communities Two Center Plaza, Suite 700, Boston 617- 574-1100 www.Summerhillglenbc.com Ad on page 49 Cooperative Elder Day Services 9 Meriam St., Suite 28, Lexington 617-491-1815 www.windsorhouse.org Ad on page 43 Fifty Plus Advocate Newspaper 32 South St.; Westborough; 508-366-5500 www.fiftyplusadvocate.com Ad on page 25 www.fiftypluscaregivers.com 131 Lincoln St., Worcester 508-752-2512 x 5

Mental Health MA Dept. of Mental Health 25 Staniford St. Boston ; 617-626-8000 www.mass.gov/dmh/ Catholic Charities Family Counseling & Guidance Ctr. 40 Independence Ave., Braintree 781-848-7840 MA Dept. of Mental Health, 165 Quincy St., Brockton; 508-897-2000 MA Dept. of Mental Health Westborough State Hospital P.O. Box 288, Lyman St., Westborough 508-616-3500 MA Dept. of Mental Health P.O. Box 387, Tewksbury; 978-863-5000 NAMI of Massachusetts 400 W. Cummings Pk., Suite 6650, Woburn 01801; 800-370-9085; www. namimass.org/; Provides information, support

and referral services to individuals with various forms of mental illness and their families

MA Department of Mental Health Central MA Area Worcester State Hospital 305 Belmont St., Worcester

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508-508-368-3300 www.state..us/dmh UMass Memorial Mental Health Clinic 361 Plantation St., Worcester 508-334-2537 Ad on page 2

Nursing Homes

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

Whitney Place Natick Three Vision Dr., Rte. 9 W., Natick 508-655-5000 www.salmonhealthandretirement.com/ Ad on page 16 Whitney Place Northborough 238 West Main St., Northborough 508-393-5655 www.salmonhealthandretirement.com/ Ad on page 16 Whitney Place Northbridge 85 Beaumont Dr., P.O. Box 940, Northbridge; 508-234-3434 www.salmonhealthandretirement.com/ Ad on page 16 Whitney Place Westborough 5 Lyman St., Westborough 508-836-4354 www.salmonhealthandretirement.com/ Ad on page 16 Hope Health 765 Attucks Lane, Hyannis 508-957-0200; www.HopeHealthCo.org/ Ad on page 21 Mary Ann Morse Healthcare Center 45 Union St., Natick, 508-433-4400; www.Maryannmorse.org Ad on page 25 Notre Dame Health Care 555 Plantation St., Worcester 508-852-3011 www.notredamehealthcare.org Ad on page 9 Oosterman Rest Home 93 Laurel St, Melrose, 781-665-3188; www.Oostermanresthome.com/ Ad on page 30 Overlook, The 88 Masonic Home Road, Charlton (508) 434-2335; overlookcommunities.org/ Ad on page 8

Salmon VNA Health & Retirement 42 Beaumont St., PO Box 940 Northbridge; 508-266-6402 www.salmonhealthandretirement.com Ad on page 16 St. Francis Nursing & Rehabilitation 101 Plantation St., Worcester 508-755-8605; www.saintfrancisrehab.com Ad on page 37 Southgate at Shrewsbury 30 Julio Dr., Shrewsbury; 508-842-8331 www.southgateatshrewsbury.com Ad on page 23

Nutrition Massachusetts Elderly Nutrition Program Information 617-727-7150; www.mass.gov

Provides nutritious meals at home through meals on wheels and Congregate meal sites

Food Stamp Program (SNAP) 866-950-FOOD

Helps low-income people buy food

Worcester County affiliates: Fitchburg: 473 Main St.; 978-665-8700 Milford: 25 Birch St. ;508-634-7100 Southbridge: 79 North St. 508-765-2400 Worcester: 9 Walnut St.; 508-767-3100 www.gettingfoodstamps.or Project Bread Food Stamp Hotline 800-645-8333; www.projectbread.org For food stamp applications Farmers' Market Program 617-626-1700; Provides coupons redeemable for fresh produce at participating Farmers' Markets throughout the growing season — usually July through October Greater Boston Food Bank 800-645-8333; www.projectbread.org/ To find a local food pantry, also helps lowincome people buy food Worcester County Food Bank 474 Boston Turnpike, Shrewsbury 508-842-3663; www.foodbank.org FindafoodpantryinWorcesterCounty,Metrowest

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Massachusetts Resources: Pension Plan Assistance

N. E. Pension Assistance Project, Gerontology Institute University of Massachusetts Boston 100 Morrissey Blvd., Boston 617-287-7307; 888-425-6067 FAX: 617-287-7080; www.pensionaction.org

Help locating pension funds, explaining pension provisions and addressing pension eligibility issues. Free, confidential counseling and assistance. Provides list of specialized attorneys and financial advisors

Prescription Drug Assistance MA Med Line 866-633-1617; www.ssmedline.com

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

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

Real Estate Services Law Offices of Michael D. Gorman 160 Doyle Road, Holden 508-438-1198 www.mikeGormanlaw.com Ad on page 43 SellMomsHouse.com Northborough; 774-696-6124 www.sellmomshouse.com Ad on page 49

Rehabilitation Hospitals Ad Care Hospital 107 Lincoln St., Worcester; 508-799-9000 www.adcare.com Ad on page 19

Rehabilitation & Skilled Nursing Services (see Nursing Homes p. 44)

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Rest Homes Congregational Retirement Homes 200 West Foster St., Melrose, MA 02176 781-665-6334; www.peabodyproperties. com; Ad on page 4 Dodge Park Rest Home 101 Randolph Rd.; Worcester 508-853-8180; www.dodgepark.com Ad on page 50 Oasis at Dodge Park 102 Randolph Road, Worcester Opens Fall 2015 Contact Dodge Park Rest Home for more info (508) 853-8180 http://dodgepark.com/category/oasis-atdodge-park/

Ad on page 41 Oosterman Rest Home 93 Laurel St, Melrose; 781-665-3188; www.Oostermanresthome.com Ad on page 30

Senior Care Options (SCO) /Health Insurance

All Dental 76 Otis St., Westborough 01581 508-870-1911; www.alldentals.com Ad on page 30 Blue Cross/Blue Shield 401 Park Dr., Boston; 800-678-2265 TDD 1-800-522-1254 www.bluecross.com/medicare Ad on page 56

Transportation The RIDE, MBTA 800-533-6282 www.jv-theride.com/ or Email THERIDE@mbta.com/

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

SCM Elderbus 124 Southbridge Rd. Charlton 508-248-1050 www.scmelderbus.org

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

Sutton, Wales, Warren and Webster

Cohasset Elder Affairs 3 N. Main St., Cohasset 781-383-9112 (24 hours in advance) www.townofcohasset.org/ elderaffairs/ transportation/ Gardner Community Action Committee 294 Pleasant St.Gardner; 508-632-8700 Medical transportation Northwest Worcester County

throughout

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

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

Montachusett Regional Transit Authority 1427 Water St., Fitchburg 01420 978-345-7711 www.montachusettrta.org Serves Ayer, Fitchburg, Sterling, Winchendon

Framingham Public Transp. -The Lift Memorial Bldg., Rm. B14 150 Concord St., Framingham 508-620-4852 Merrimack Valley Regional Transit Authority 85 Railroad Ave., Haverhill 01835 978-469-6878 www.mvrta.com Road Runner 113 Thorndike St., Lowell www.Irta.com

Serves Central Massachusetts, Groton, Pepperell

Marlborough Council on AgingTransportation Marlborough Senior Center 40 New St., Marlborough 508-485-6492 Newton Dept. of Human Services Newton City Hall, 1000 Commonwealth Ave., Newton 617-552-7170; Provides Medical/ Ambulances for Newton residences

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Massachusetts Resources:

AVCOA Assabet Valley Councils on Aging Transportation 1 Centre Dr., Northborough 508-393-1600

Serves Boylston, Marlborough, Northborough, Southborough, Westborough

Oxford Council on Aging 323 Main St.,Oxford; 508-987-6000 www.town.oxford..us Spencer Eldervan Dispatcher 157 Main St., Spencer; 508-885-7545 Uxbridge Council on Aging 36 S. Main St.,Uxbridge 508-278-8622 South Shore Courtesy Coach 55 Fogg Rd., S. Weymouth 781-340-4350

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Provides curb-to-curb service for individuals 60 and older: Medical appts.; Elder Shopper (grocery shopping; ADA for handicapped individuals who cannot take public bus)

MAB Community Services 799 W. Boylston St., Worcester 508-854-0700; 888-613-2777 www.blind.org

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

For appointments at South Shore Hospital or affiliated physicians whose office is within a mile radius

Programs for Active Older Adults

Water-walking Yoga & Pilates Tennis Pickleball Swimming & More!

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

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

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HELPING YOU LIVE BETTER

Veterans

Worcester Regional Transit Authority (WRTA) Bus Service: 508-791-9782 Van Division: 508-798-4015 www.therta.com

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

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Exploring possible housing options for your next stage in life

By Michelle Murdock

Is it time for your next chapter in life? Are you an empty nester, retired, need assistance or moving on to a new stage in your life and wondering what different types of housing you should consider? Whether you are downsizing, trying to determine if you can afford to stay in your current home, or need to learn more about support services, to help get you started here is a general overview of some of the available housing options for elders. and interest, reverse mortgages Department of Housing and Reverse Mortgage For those who wish to remain pay the homeowner. In addition Urban Development (HUD). sponsors counseling in their current home, a reverse to being age 62 or older, the HUD mortgage may be one option to homeowner must also own his/ agencies throughout the country consider. A reverse mortgage is a her home outright, or have a low that can provide advice on special type of home loan that lets mortgage balance that can be buying a home, renting, defaults, seniors age 62+ convert a portion paid off at closing with proceeds foreclosures, and credit issues. of the equity in their home into from the reverse loan. You must The official reverse mortgage cash. It can be used to supplement also have the financial resources consumer booklet approved by Social Security, meet unexpected to pay ongoing property charges the U.S. Department of Housing medical costs, and make home including taxes and insurance, and and Urban Development can be found online at http://www. improvements or modifications you must live in the home.

Counseling is required prior to ncoa.org/news-ncoa-publications/ and more. Unlike a home equity loan where borrowers must make applying for a reverse mortgage publications/ncoa_re verse_ monthly payments on principal and is provided by the U.S. mortgage_booklet_073109.pdf HOUSING OPTIONS page 54

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❖ Corp. Business Law

❖ Long-Term Care Planning

❖ Guardianships

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Caring for your memory impaired loved one!

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

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

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National Resources Assistance & Advocacy AARP

601 E St., NW, Washington, DC 20049 888-687-2277; www.aarp.org ; Nonprofit organization that offers information and resources, educational programs, advocacy, community services and support for adults 50 and older

Alzheimer’s Caregivers online support www.thealzheimerspouse.com; Education, information and support to persons caring for someone with a progressive memory problem

Alzheimer’s Association

225 N. Michigan Ave., Fl. 17, Chicago, Ill. 60601 800-272.3900; www.alz.org Support, education, information and outreach

American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging (AAHSA)

2519 Connecticut Ave., NW; 202-783-2242; www.aahsa.org; Offers free publications on selecting housing and care options and provides lists of accredited care communities

American Society of Aging (ASA)

833 Market St., Suite 511; San Francisco, CA 94103; 415-974-9600; www.asaging.org A nonprofit organization committed to enhancing the knowledge and skills of those working with older adults and their families

Assisted Living Federation of America (ALFA)

1650 King St., Suite 602; Alexandria VA 22314 703-894-1805; www.alfa.org Provides information and education to consumers, industry partners and researchers. Offers an online directory of homes and services by city and state

Beyond Indigo

www.beyondindigo.com; This membership online support site provides emotional support and information to caregivers facing terminal illness, death and dying, and bereavement. Contains a message board organized by topic, information for caregivers, and tools and resource

Children of Aging Parents (CAPS)

P.O. Box 167, Richboro, PA 18954; 800-227-7294; www.caps4caregivers.org; Helps adult children understand the needs and concerns of everyone involved in the caregiving relationship. Extensive national information resource files and publications on a variety of caregiver issues are available

Family Caregiver Alliance 180 Montgomery St., Suite 1100, San Francisco, CA 94104; 800-445-8106; www.caregiver.org

Addresses the needs of families and friends providing long-term care at home. It offers programs at national, state and local level to support and sustain caregivers

Gray Panthers

1612 K St., NW, Suite 300, Washington, DC 20006; 800-280-5362; www.graypanthers.org; Citizen activist group working on senior issues

Medicare Rights Center

520 Eighth Ave., N Wing, 3rd Fl., NY, NY 10018 212-869-3850; www.medicarerights.org An independent source of Medicare information, assistance and advocacy which works toward helping older adults and people with disabilities get quality, affordable health care

National Alliance for Caregiving

4720 Montgomery La., 5th Fl., Bethesda, MD 20814; www.caregiving.org ; info@caregiving.org; A national resource for caregiving, consisting of an alliance of 25 national organizations, that increases public awareness, develops national programs and conducts research regarding caregiving. Offers a searchable resource database called the Family Care Resource Connection

National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers

1604 N. Country Club Rd., Tucson, AZ 85716-3102; 520-881-8008; www.caremanager.org Association of professional practitioners whose purpose is the development, advancement and promotion of humane and dignified social, psychological and health care for the elderly and their families through counseling, treatment and the delivery of concrete services by qualified, certified providers

National Family Caregivers Assoc.

10400 Connecticut Ave., Suite 500, Kensington, MD 20895-3944; 301-942-6430; 800-896-3650; www.nfcacares.org; A nonprofit organization dedicated to providing support and assistance to caregivers through information, education, public awareness and advocacy. Offers caregiving tips, advocacy updates and online resources

National Family Caregivers Support Program

www.aoa.govprofaoaprog Health and Human resources offers online guide that provides information, support and assistance

The National Respite Locator Service

www.chtop.orgARCH.html; Helps parents, caregivers and professionals find respite services in their state and local area to match their specific needs

Older Women’s League (OWL)

3300 N. Fairfax Dr., Suite 218, Arlington VA 22201; 703-812-7990; www.owl-national.org Provides support and lobbying on issues of concern to senior women

The Well Spouse Foundation

30 E. 40th St., NY, NY 10016; 800-838-0879; www. wellspouse.org; National, nonprofit membership organization that gives support to wives, husbands, and partners of the chronically ill and/or disabled.

Bimonthly newsletter, Mainstay, mutual aid support groups, letter writing support groups, an annual conference and other regional and weekend meetings around the country. The organization also works to make health care professionals and the general public aware of the great difficulties caregivers face every day

Consumer Protection Better Business Bureau's Wise Giving Alliance

4200 Wilson Blvd., Suite 800, Arlington, VA 22203; www.bbb.orguscharity; Collects and distributes information on hundreds of nonprofit organizations that solicit nationally or have national or international program services. Includes reports on charities, alerts, tips on giving

Consumer Action Website

www.consumeraction.gov Offers a consumer assistance handbook

U.S. Postal Service, Inspection Service Operations Support Group: Mail Fraud

www.postalinspectors.uspis.gov Mail fraud order forms, information and reports

National Association of Insurance Commissioners

2301 McGee St., Suite 800, Kansas City, MO www.naic.org; Publishes Consumers’ Guides

Government Agencies Administration on Aging / U.S.

Department of Health and Human Services; Washington, DC 20201; 202-6190724; www.aoa.gov; Oversees the National Family Caregiver Support Program

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

7500 Security Blvd., Baltimore, MD 21244 800-633-422; www.cms.hhs.gov; Official depository for information on Medicare and Medicaid NATIONAL RESOURCES page 52

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Executive Office of the President, The White House

1600 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20500; 202-456-1414; www.whitehouse.gov; Correspondence to the president, and requests for Presidential Greetings

Federal Information Center

888-878-3256; www.pueblo.gsa.gov Provides the answers to questions about the Federal Government and everyday consumer issues

FirstGov for Seniors

800-333-4636; www.usa.govTopicsSeniors. shtml; Online government resources including information on consumer protection, education, health, legal, finances and retirement. Also includes links to other government agencies

Hospital Compare

www.hospitalcompare.hhs.gov Provides information about how well hospitals care for patients with certain medical conditions or surgical procedures, and results from a survey of patients about the quality of care they received during a recent hospital stay

U.S. Senate Legislation & Records

http://www.senate.gov/legislative/legislative_home. htm; Provides documentation of recent legislative activity, a search for bills, roll call votes and Congressional records

U.S. House of Representatives Office of the Clerk

www.clerk.house.gov; Provides documentation of recent floor activity, a search for bills, roll call votes and Congressional records

Women’s Health Information Center U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Serv.

800-994-9662; www.womenshealth.gov Offers resources for caregivers

Health Care Education & Support Alzheimer’s Association

Internal Revenue Service

225 N. Michigan Ave., Fl. 17 ; 800-272-3900; www.alz.org ; The association is involved in research and support, and is dedicated to finding preventions, treatments and, eventually, a cure for Alzheimer dementia. Provides information care consultation, and supportive services

Meals on Wheels program

American Academy of Family Physicians

800-829-1040; www.irs.gov

To learn about the program: www.mowaa.org To find a program: www.mealcall.org Provide home delivered meals for frail elders

Nursing Home Compare

www.medicare.govnhcompare; Provides detailed information about the past performance of every Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in the country

National Association of Area Agencies on Aging

1730 Rhode Island Ave., NW, Suite 1200 Washington, DC 20036; 202-872-0888 www.n4a.org; The umbrella organization for the 655 Area Agencies on Aging throughout the United States provides information and access services and coordinates and administers programs for adults such as community and home-based services

National Institutes of Health

9000 Rockville Pike, Bethesda, Md. 20892 www.health.nih.gov; Provides leadership and direction to programs designed to improve the health of the nation by conducting and supporting research: in the causes, diagnosis, prevention, and cure of diseases. Offers a database of health issues, provides resources

Social Security Administration

Office of Public Inquiries Windsor Park Bldg 6401 Security Blvd., Baltimore, MD 21235; 800-772-1213; www.ssa.gov

P.O. Box 11210, Shawnee Mission, KS 662071210; 800-274-2237; www.aafp.org Provides national lists of family doctors

American Cancer Society 866-228-4327; www.cancer.org Support groups, discussion board

American Diabetes Association

1701 N. Beauregard St., Alexandria VA 22311 800-342-2383; www.diabetes.org Provides research, information and advocacy.

Links to programs in Massachusetts

American Geriatrics Society

The Empire State Bldg., 350 5th Ave., Suite 801, NY, N.Y. 10118; 212-308-1414; www. americangeriatrics.org; Provides health links, booklets on health care. Professional organization of health care providers dedicated to improving the health and well-being of all older adults

American Health Care Association

1201 L St., NW, Washington, DC 20005 202-842-4444; www.ahcancal.org Represents the long term care community to the nation at large to government, business leaders, and the general public. It also provides lnformation, education and administrative tools

The Arthritis Foundation

P.O. Box 7669, Atlanta GA 30357; 800-283-7800; www.arthritis.org; Provides information regarding drug treatments and pain management; message boards

National Council on Aging Benefits Checkup

www.benefitscheckup.org; Free, online screening service helps seniors check their eligibility for various benefits programs: Seniors with low income and limited resources, including those that fall within the poverty threshold, can access updated information on a comprehensive listing of federal, state, and local programs

Better Vision Institute

1700 Diagonal Rd., Suite 500, Arlington, VA 22314; 703-548-4560; www.thevisioncouncil.org Publishes vision education pamphlets, conducts consumer outreach

Healthfinder/U.S. Department of Health & Human Services healthfinder.gov; P.O. Box 1133, Washington, DC 20013; www.healthfinder.gov; Contains a

health information library, caregiver section, health care services and systems information and a directory of organizations, including government agencies, clearinghouses, non-profits and universities

Medic Alert Foundation International

2323 Colorado Ave., Turlock, CA 95382; 888-6334298; www.medicalert.org; emergency medical identification cards and bracelets

Merck

www.merck.com; Pharmaceutical products and services company that discovers, develops, manufactures and markets a broad range of medicines.

It offers manuals on health and aging, geriatrics, diagnosis and therapy

National Osteoporosis Foundation 1232 22nd St., NW; Washington DC 20037; 800-223-9994 ; www.nof.org Offers education, advocacy, doctor locater

National Parkinson Foundation 1501 N.W. 9th Ave., Miami Fla. 33136-1494 800-327-4545; www.parkinson.org

Offers education, training and outreach and links to local chapters

National Stroke Association

9707 E. Easter La., Bldg B, Centennial CO 80112; 800-787-6537; www.stroke.org; Provides outreach to stroke survivors and their caregivers through a national call center

The Eldercare Locator

800-677-1116; www.aoa.govcaregivers Assistance to long distance caregivers

Web.md www.webmd.com; Provides services that help

physicians, consumers, providers and health plans navigate the complexity of the healthcare system

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Home Care

Assisted Living Federation of America

National Association for Home Care and Hospice

228 Seventh St., SE, Washington, DC 20003 202-547-7424; www.nahc.org;Trade association representing the interests and concerns of home care agencies, hospices, home care aide organizations, and medical equipment suppliers

Hospice

1650 King St., Suite 602, Alexandria, VA 22314; 703-894-1805; www.alfa.org ; An association exclusively dedicated to the assisted living industry and the population it serves. Offers a directory of providers, a checklist of things to look for when looking for assisted living, definition of this type of housing and other information and guidance

Legal Assistance

1700 Diagonal Rd., Suite 625, Alexandria, VA 22314; 703-837-1500; www.nhpco.org Publishes a nationwide directory of hospices

Housing Alternatives American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging

2519 Connecticut Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20008; 202-783-2242; www.aahsa.org Resources and information about not-for-profit nursing homes,continuing care retirement communities, assisted living and senior housing facilities, and home and community-based service providers

The Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA) 950 F St., NW, Washington, D.C. 20005 202-835-3400; www.phrma.org; Offers a list of drug companies that provide drugs at a discount for those who meet eligibility requirements

Physician’s Desk Reference (PDR)

American Bar Association

National Hospice and Palliative Care Org.

Prescription Drug Assistance

Commission on the Legal Problems of the Elderly 740 15th St. NW, Washington, DC 20005 202-662-1000; www.abanet.org; Publishes guides to obtaining legal help, attorney locator, and legal aid

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)

www.RxAssist.org; Patient assistance program developed by Express Scripts Specialty Distribution Services, Inc. (ESSDS) provides qualified low-income individuals and families with access to generic versions of brand name medications

Veterans

1801 L St., NW, Washington, DC 20507 202-663-4900; 800-669-4000; www.eeoc.gov Handles age-discrimination employment complaints

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs 810 Vermont Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20420; 800-827-1000; www.va.gov

National Senior Citizens Law Center 1444 Eye St., NW Suite 1100; Washington, DC 20005 ; 202-289-6976; www.nsclc.org

Disabled American Veterans P.O. Box 14301, Cincinnati, OH 45250 877-426-2838; www.dav.org

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Exploring possible housing options for your next stage in life continued from page 48

55+ Housing In Massachusetts, 55+ communities are age-restricted housing developments that require at least one member of each household to be age 55 or older. Other members of the household may be younger, but all residents must be at least 18. 55+ communities are designed for the active, independent retiree and offer no medical services or personal care assistance. The amenities offered vary by community, but often include exercise facilities, a clubhouse, indoor/outdoor pools, hobby and craft clubs, security and maintenance. Some communities are themed and may include a golf course.

While there can be different amenities and rules at some of these communities, the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) and the Housing for Older Persons Act, which says that housing must include at least one person who is 55 or older in at least 80 percent of the occupied units, regulates these communities. Like other senior living options, research is required to determine if a 55+ community is right for you. Questions to ask when thinking about 55+ housing include financial status of the developer, details of rules and regulations and if there is money set aside for maintenance.

Assisted Living According to the Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder Affairs, one of the most rapidly growing forms of residential long-term care in Massachusetts is Assisted Living.

A typical assisted living facility resident would usually be a senior citizen who does not need the level of care offered by a nursing home but prefers more companionship and needs some assistance in day-to-day living. Assisted Living Residences (ALRs) are designed for those adults who may need help with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, meals, and housecleaning or medication reminders. And while specific services may vary by facility, most ALRs offer a combination of housing, meals and personal care services to adults on a rental basis.

They are not designed for people who need serious medical care.

According to the Mass. gov website, “the underlying philosophy of assisted living is based on providing needed services to residents in a way that enhances their autonomy, privacy and individuality.”

Continuing Care Retirement Community In addition to assisted living facilities, a newer option is the Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC). At a CCRC, accommodations for independent living, assisted living, and nursing home care are all on the same campus offering residents a continuum of care. As described on the Mass.gov website, “CCRCs offer a supportive environment in which elders can live amongst their peers and receive services that will allow them to ‘age in place’.

As their personal and health care needs change, elders can receive increasingly comprehensive care

while remaining in the familiar setting of the community.”

In addition to the monthly service fees, many CCRCs require a one-time entrance fee. Entrance fees vary from one community to another depending on the type of housing and services and the extent of health care that is provided.

Per the Mass.gov website, “all CCRCs are required to have a "declining-refundable" entrance fee, which means when a resident leaves the community, they or their estate, will receive a refund of a portion of the entrance fee after subtracting no more than 1 percent for every month the resident lived at the community.” The entrance fees often range anywhere from $100,000 to $300,000 depending on the size of the unit. Monthly fees typically cover a variety of different services that may include a meal plan (usually in a community dining hall), security and grounds, transportation, housekeeping and laundry, emergency assistance, and social and recreational activities.

Investing in a CCRC requires research and comparison of costs and services. Among the issues to be considered are what type of health services are provided in the independent and assisted living units, who decides when a resident needs a higher level of care, staffing ratios and availability in the nursing home facility, and what types of insurance are accepted.

To read more about CCRCs, including an overview, general services and amenities, issues with health care services, and financial considerations, visit http://www.mass.gov/elders/ housing/ccrc.

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