Boston Metro West by Seniors Blue Book

RESOURCES FOR AGING WELL

WINTER-SUMMER 2016 FREE

BOSTON METRO WEST

And Surrounding Area AVAILABLE AT HUNDREDS OF LOCATIONS

BOSTON METRO WEST Winter–Summer 2016

Susan Wornick discusses the challenges of care giving at The Commons in Lincoln, a Benchmark Senior Living Community

Adult Day, Health at Home and Housing Comparison Grids

VA Benefits For Seniors Who Served

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Benefits Of Short-Term Rehab

FREE REFERRAL LINE 978.443.8318

Maestro-Connections Health Systems

Homecare with a difference 24 hours a day • 7 days a week SKILLED NURSING •

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978-794-1158

Call today for a free in-home/in-facility consultation

www.MaestroHomecare.com 439 South Union St. Suite 107 Lawrence MA, 01843

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I N D E P E N D E N T L I V I N G • A S S I S T E D L I V I N G • M E M O RY C A R E

The Arbors provides the highest quality assisted living programs, services and facilities. All residents enjoy daily activities, housekeeping and linen service, three meals a day in the dining room, 24-hour staffing and the security of knowing that personal care assistance is available. THE ARBORS AT WINTHROP

46 Lincoln St, Winthrop MA 02152 • (617) 207-3009

THE ARBORS ASSISTED LIVING AT STONEHAM

140 Franklin St, Stoneham MA 02180 • (781) 435-1958 arborsassistedliving.com

FIND OUT WHY PARK CENTER IS THE #1 CHO IN THE AREA.

Park Avenue Health Center’s program has helped hundred resume their daily lives.

Call us TODAY at 781.648.95

146 Park Avenue, Arlington, MA 024

A medically supervise healthcare center spec weekly activity progr for physically and cog compromised adults a Two convenient Cam Call 617-642-3899 more info and tours.

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When Routine Is Not Boring Jane Silverstain is enjoying the caressing rays of the morning sun. Her husband, Benjamin is seated next to her helping to hold her favorite coffee cup and steady her tremulous hands. Jane has Parkinson’s disease as well as dementia. Benjamin, also in his late 80’s had a recent heart attack and his chronic diabetes has decreased the sensation in his feet. A knock at the door by Mary, their caregiver, is a welcome interruption to their morning quiet time. It is time for their medications, assisting Jane with bathing and dressing the wounds from the ulcers on Benjamin’s feet. “Oh Mary, good to see you!” Mrs. Silverstain responds, acknowledging her with a big smile and recognizing Mary who has been her care giver for the last year. Jane will now accept assistance with activities of daily living and is cooperative. Benjamin can go grocery shopping after Mary dresses his wounds. Dementia is a subject that most people try to avoid but as the fastest growing disease worldwide each of us will be confronted by it directly or indirectly. In the United States there are already an estimated five million suffering from Alzheimer’s, the seventh leading cause of death. Home Health Agencies in their efforts to provide comprehensive skilled nursing care must also be well versed in addressing dementia cases. The fundamental principle is to set daily routines. In the case of 22 BOSTON METRO WEST – WINTER-SUMMER 2016

Jane small details such as a favorite cup, while it may not matter to the caregiver, may be crucial for the assisted person. Routines provide maximum independence with minimal assistance while maintaining the dignity of the individual by: n Maintaining functionality though daily exercise (mental and physical) n Reducing anxiety for the caregiver and the person with dementia n Giving the person with dementia the comfort needed to accomplish their daily tasks n Organizing the delivery of care by the caregiver n Decreasing the chance of challenging behaviors n Fostering independence n Increasing self-esteem and confidence n Adjusting routines as dementia progresses by simplifying complex tasks. As dementia cases are expected to increase, competency in caring for the individual with dementia is a big challenge. Family members and Home Health Agencies need to place emphasis on understanding the complex nature of dementia. It is easy to dress a wound or administer medications, but behind these needs is a person whose dignity and independence should be valued and upheld. Editor’s Note: This article was submitted by Moses Wananu, MD, Medical Director Golden Age Home Health LLC. See ad page 3.

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Psychiatric Nursing Wound Care Cardiac Care Rehabilitation after CABG, Heart Attack or Congestive

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Blood Pressure Management Stroke Rehabilitation To restore language and functional ability

Respiratory Services After hospitalization for COPD or Pneumonia

Orthopedic & Surgical Nursing Recovery Diabetes Management Complex Medical Management Home Infusion In home Blood Tests INR checks

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Behavioral Health Program* Pediatric Program* Physical & Occupational Therapy Speech Therapy Medical Social Work Skilled Nursing Home Health Aide Call Patti for Free Home Care Screening!

508-853-3797

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COMMUNITY RESOURCES AND SERVICES

HOW TO USE THIS GUIDE

Getting Started Is Easy COMMUNITY RESOURCES AND SERVICES

Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) 800-632-8175

ELDER ABUSE PREVENTION Check with local AOA. National Center on Elder Abuse 800-677-1116

SMOC (South Middlesex Opportunity Council) 300 Howard St, Framingham 01702 508-620-1230

National Domestic Violence Hotline 800-799-7233 Ombudsman for the Institutionalized Elderly 877-582-6995

18-65 Banking Program Consumer Assistance 617-956-1501

MetroWest Legal Services 63 Fountain St #304, Framingham 01702 508-620-1830

FINANCIAL SERVICES

New York Life Insurance Co – Gordon L. Szerlip (ad on page 47) 201 Jones Rd, 5th Fl, Waltham 02451 617-820-2534

AMADA Senior Care

(ad on page 77) 233 Needham St, Ste 300, Newton 02464 617-229-6567

Northwestern Mutual – Bruce Mozinski (ad on page 23) 257 Turnpike Rd, Ste 300 Southborough 01772 508-251-7223

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES Operation Able of Greater Boston 131 Tremont St, Ste 301, Boston 02111 617-542-4180

FITNESS & WELLNESS PROGRAMS

Senior Community Service Employment Program 877-872-5627

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PREFERRED hosPicE cARE PRoviDERs • Leading psychiatric

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24program hours care Salt Lake 801-478-2521

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Amedisys Home Health Care

Davis/Weber 866-203-5907

617-241-0003

Ascend Hospice

508-229-8390

Aseracare Hospice

781-235-0203

Beacon Hospice – Methuen

978-837-3333

Brookhaven Hospice

508-820-4800

Circle Home Inc

978-459-9343

Compassionate Care Hospice of Massachussetts

781-935-5550

Gentiva Hospice – a Kindred Affiliate

508-229-0912

Hallmark Health Hospice

781-338-7866

Hebrew Senior Life Hospice Care

781-234-9950

Home Health VNA

978-552-4000

Hospice of The Good Shepherd

617-969-6130

Kindred at Home

617-332-0813

Life Choice Hospice – North Andover

978-777-8222

Life Choice Hospice – Waltham

781-487-2201

www.ashbyhealthcare.com

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This section is alphabetical. You will find hundreds of different services and organizations that work with seniors and their families. This includes professional services, such as Adult Day, Care Management, Elder Law, Social Security, Senior Centers, etc...

ACTON Anytime Fitness – Acton – 501 Nagog Park, Acton 01720 978-263-4101 – 100 Powdermill Rd, Acton 01720 978-461-2800

Good Neighbor Energy Fund (Salvation Army) 800-334-3047

hospice providers

COMMUNITY RESOURCES AND SERVICES

SILVER SNEAKER FITNESS PROGRAM PROVIDERS

ENERGY RESOURCES Citizens Energy Heat Assistance (Joe4Oil) 617-338-6300

HOME HEALTH CARE AGENCIES

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AARP Tax Aide 888-227-7669

Elder Abuse Hotline Massachusetts Methuen 01844 800-922-2275

EMERGENCY RESPONSE SYSTEMS

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This section offers three different comparison grids; the first features Skilled Home Healthcare; the second contains Non-Medical and Personal Assistance at home, and the third grid showcases Hospice Services for end of life care. First Familiarize yourself with the different services that are offered by each agency. You will find definitions about each service at the beginning of this section. Many options exist; we hope this will help you find a provider to meet your specific needs.

HEALTH AT HOME HOUSING OPTIONS

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ASSISTED LIVING LIVING COMMUNITIES COMMUNITIES ASSISTED

PREFERRED ASSISTED LIVING COMMUNITIES

Christopher Heights of Marlborough

121 508-281-8001 83

Golden Pond

121 508-435-1250 87

Tidd Home

121 781-933-0248 16

99 Pleasant St, Marlborough 01752 50 W Main St, Hopkinton 01748 74 Elm St, Woburn 01801

ACTON Benchmark at Robbins Brook, 18 Devon Dr, Acton 01720

978-264-4666

$4,770

ANDOVER Atria Marland Place, 15 Stevens St, Andover 01810

978-475-4225

ARLINGTON Brightview Arlington, 1 Symmes Rd, Arlington 02474

Sunrise of Arlington, 1395 Massachusetts Ave, Arlington 02476

781-646-0837

781-643-2100

$6,900

AyER Nashoba Park, 15 Winthrop Ave, Ayer 01432

978-772-0707

bEDFORD Carleton-Willard Village, 100 Old Billerica Rd, Bedford 01730

781-275-8700

bILLERICA Billerica Crossings, 20 Charnstaffe Ln, Billerica 01821 Brightview Concord River, 199 Concord Rd, Billerica 01821

978-667-0898

978-262-1410

$4,125

bROOkLINE Center Communities of Brookline, 100 Centre St, Brookline 02446

617-363-8100

Goddard House, 165 Chestnut St, Brookline 02445

617-731-8500

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bURLINGTON Atria Longmeadow Place, 42 Mall Rd, Burlington 01803

781-270-9008

Stonebridge at Burlington, 50 Greenleaf Way, Burlington 01803

877-755-0104

Sunrise of Burlington, 24 Mall Rd, Burlington 01803

781-229-8100

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SENIOR HOUSING

First you should familiarize yourself with the many options available and determine which one is best for your needs. You will find definitions of each type of housing at the beginning of the housing section. Then turn to our easy to read comparison grids. The grids are divided into 3 categories, depending on the type of community: Independent Living and Retirement, Assisted Living, and Skilled Nursing. The buildings are listed by city or county so you can zero in on the specific areas you are looking for.

CAMbRIDGE Cadbury Commons, 66 Sherman St, Cambridge 02140 Cambridge Homes, 360 Mount Auburn St, Cambridge 02138 Sm = Small / C = Cats Only

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You will also find many feature articles throughout the publication. These articles are written by local experts on a variety of topics that can aid you in making the right choices.

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CONTENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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Power + Purpose: For Individuals With Mild Memory Loss See page 77.

172

Advertiser Index

4-5

How To Use This Guide

Letter from the Publisher / Contact Information

Service Area Map

COMMUNITY RESOURCES AND SERVICES 12

Adult Day Care

14-18

Adult Day Care Grids

12, 19

Advocacy for Seniors

19, 21

Aquatic Classes & Therapy

20-26

Area Agencies on Aging (AAA)

Bath Safety

Bill Payee Services

Care Management

Caregiver Support Services

Concierge Services

26, 27

Consumer Affairs

27, 28

Continuing Education Opportunities

28, 29

Dental Services

28, 30

Driving and License Information

Elder Abuse Prevention

Elder Law

Emergency Response Systems

30, 31

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Accessible Products

12-19

Employment Opportunities

Energy Resources

Financial Assistance

31, 32, 33

Financial Services

31, 34

Fitness & Wellness

34 VA Benefits For Seniors Who Served See page 82.

Food Resources

35-37

Food Pantries

Guardianship

Hearing Resources

Hearing / Deaf Products

Home Improvements & Modifications

Home Improvements & Supplies

39-40

Home Medical Equipment Loan Closets

40-48

Hospitals

Housing Placement & Resource Specialists

Legal Services (no fee)

49-55, 60 60 56, 57, 60

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Libraries Life Insurance Long Term Care Insurance

58-60

Medicare, Medicaid Information

58, 59

Medicare 2016 "In a Nutshell"

60, 61

Mental Health Services

Mobility Equipment

Move Management & Organizing Services

Oxygen Services

Prescription Assistance & Discounts

Probate

Rehabilitation Services

62, 63

Rehabilitation Facilities

63, 66

Respite Care

64-66

Reverse Mortgage Services

66,68

Reverse Mortgage Counseling

67, 68

Senior Activities & Entertainment

68-73

Senior Centers (COA)

73-75

Senior Health Clinics

75-78

Senior Organizations & Services

78, 79

Social Security

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COMMUNITY RESOURCES AND SERVICES 79

Support Groups

Tax Information

Transportation

74, 81-85

– Enrollment

– Veteran Medical Centers – Veteran Outpatient Clinics

– Veteran Services Other Area Medical Facilities

– Veteran Counseling

– Veteran Benefits Administration

– Veteran Cemetery

84, 85 85

Veteran Benefits - Commonwealth Veteran Services - Other

86-87

Vision Resources

87, 88

Volunteer Opportunities

89 92-99 90-102 102, 103, 113 106-110 2, 3, 104-110

Veteran Benefits and Services - Federal

81 81, 84

Pawsitive” Benefits Of Pet Visits In The Elder Community See page 13.

Subsidized Housing Resources

79-80

Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles

HOME HEALTH, NON-MEDICAL HOME HEALTH CARE, AND HOSPICE CARE Non-Medical Home Health Care Definitions Non-Medical Home Health Care Comparison Grid Non-Medical Home Health Care Agencies Home Health Definitions Home Health Agency Comparison Grid Home Health Agencies

111-113

Hospice Definitions

114-117

Hospice Agency Comparison Grid

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118, 119, 129 120-128

Housing Definitions Independent Living / Retirement Communities Comparison Grid Independent Living / Retirement Communities

132-142

Assisted Living Communities Comparison Grid

130-144 144-154

Assisted Living Communities Memory Care Assisted Living Communities Comparison Grid Memory Care Communities

160-171

Skilled Nursing Facilities Comparison Grid

156-171

Skilled Nursing Facilities

122-128

146-154

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FEATURE ARTICLES About Asthma Be An Engaged Healthcare Consumer Benefits Of Short-Term Rehab Closing The Financial Gap For A New Generation Of Retirees Demystifying The Service Agencies Acronyms Finding The Right Home Care Agency Government’s Decision Expands Retirement Flexibility Making Your Visits To An Elder Meaningful Medicare 2016 “In A Nutshell” Parkinson’s Disease – When You Need Support “Pawsitive” Benefits Of Pet Visits In The Elder Community Power + Purpose: For Individuals With Mild Memory Loss Reading Never Sounded So Good… Six Risks To Be Prepared For In Retirement VA Benefits For Seniors Who Served What Should You Look For In An Adult Community? When Routine Is Not Boring Why Assisted Living? You Sought An Expert When Buying A Long Term Care Insurance Policy... Indicates website link on seniorsbluebook.com

LETTER FROM THE PUBLISHER / CONTACT INFORMATION

DEAR VALUED READERS: Welcome to the Second Edition of the Boston Metro West Seniors Blue Book. Thank You to the many people who have called and emailed to compliment us on how valuable and comprehensive a resource guide Seniors Blue Book has already become. As a lifetime resident of Massachusetts it is heartwarming to have this guide so well accepted in such a short time. We are delighted to be publishing this new and expanded version. New to this edition are easy to read grids on Senior Adult Day Care along with eighteen new articles on a wide range of topics of interest to the senior community. Our goal is to provide the most comprehensive and up to date information available for seniors, their family members and professionals. We will again distribute 60,000 books to over one thousand local locations. Over 10,000 Baby Boomers turn 65 every day, driving the need for more resources along with the challenge of knowing where to find the resources

Susan Duggan Arayas Publisher Susan@SeniorsBlueBook.com 978.443.8318 The Seniors Blue Book PO Box 200, Sudbury, MA 01776 O: 978.443.8318, F: 978.443.3454 W: SeniorsBlueBook.com Bernadette de Isaza Art Director 10 BOSTON METRO WEST – WINTER-SUMMER 2016

that fit our needs and those of our loved ones. Fortunately we live in an area with one of the greatest concentrations of world class health, cultural and educational organizations available anywhere in the United States. Many of these organizations provide the wide array of services and programs highlighted in the pages of this book. Seek them out to learn how they can enhance and enrich |your life. Finally, I would like to thank our advertisers and the exceptional network of professionals in the Metro West area, who have helped us with the development, content and distribution of our books. Without them this publication would not be possible. Please call or email us directly anytime. We welcome your questions, suggestions and feedback so we can continually improve the value and ease of use of this Book. Your continued support will help us deliver the most comprehensive resource guide for everyone involved with the senior community in Boston Metro West. Thank You and Enjoy.

Susan Duggan Arayas

Publisher

Additional copies of this Directory are available FREE at most of the gathering places for seniors. Give us a call at 978.443.8318 and we will direct you to the location nearest you or go to www.SeniorsBlueBook.com and click on the “Find a Book” link to locate your closest distribution points. The contents of this book may not be reproduced either in whole or in part without consent of the publisher. Every effort has been made to include accurate data, however, the publisher cannot be held liable for material content or errors. Copyright 2016.

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ACCESSIBLE PRODUCTS

MV-1 of Massachusetts – A Herb Chambers Company

(ad on page 88) 91 Cambridge St, Burlington 01803 866-616-8421

Next Day Access

(ad on page 12) 53 Lakeview Ave, Tewksbury 01876 617-281-7988

ADULT DAY CARE PROGRAMS Programs are for elders providing purpose and stimulation. See page 14. ADVOCACY FOR SENIORS OUR PREFERRED PROVIDER

Community Legal Services And Counseling Center 1 West St, Cambridge 02139 617-661-1010 Disability Law Center – Boston 11 Beacon St, Ste 925, Boston 02108 617-723-8455 Harvard Legal Aid Bureau 23 Everett St, Cambridge 02138 617-495-4408 Legal Advocacy and Resource Center Inc 197 Friend St, 9th Fl, Boston 02114 866-778-0939 MA Executive Office of Elder Affairs 1 Ashburton Pl, 5th Fl, Boston 02108 617-727-7750

The MEDLAW Group (ad on page 26) 860-428-0217

MA Association of Older Americans 19 Temple Pl, 4th Fl, Boston 02111 617-426-0804

AARP Massachusetts 1 Beacon St, Ste 2301, Boston 02108 866-448-3621

MA Senior Action Council 150 Mount Vernon St, Boston 02125 617-284-1234

Center for Law and Education – Boston 99 Chauncy St, Ste 700, Boston 02111 617-451-0855

MA Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) Program (article on page 20)

800-892-0890

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Wheelchair Ramps Grab Bars, Stairlifts & Bathroom Safety

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Now it seems our hairy four legged friends are adding another skill to their resumes-“Well-being Ambassadors”. Long perceived as beneficial by caretakers in the health care field, pet visits are now seriously considered a valid component in the holistic treatment of older individuals suffering from depression, memory loss, physical hardships or cognitive impairment. There continues to be increasing accounts and scientific data to substantiate the positive impact of animal interaction. The American Heart Association attributes the lowering of blood pressure and heartrate to the increased release of the “happy hormone” Oxytocin during pet visits, while increased serotonin and dopamine levels can assist in calming the mind and then the body of many individuals. In all fairness, dogs do not have the monopoly on the animal Rx approach. A Perdue University study correlated the decrease in wandering and physical aggression with the addition of fish tanks in Alzheimer wings. Bird cages and outdoor bird feeders have become popular in day care centers and assisted living residences, providing a central location for impromptu socializing. And many a bunny, tame guinea pig or cat has been passed around, their silken coats providing soft, non- invasive sensory stimulation for all

participants, most noteworthy those individuals isolated due to extreme physical or cognitive impairments. Thinking outside the box, Activity Directors have introduced potbellied pigs and, yes, even a monkey, to the expanding Noah’s Ark of “medicinal” animals. Owning a pet requires dedication, responsible oversight, and physically demanding activities so for many elderly households, owning a pet isn’t a viable option. Pet visits at senior centers, adult day and assisted living centers and nursing homes can fill the void. Quite simply, animals provide non-judgmental acceptance and affection, redirection and diversion for agitated individuals, memory invoking catalysts for reminiscing, plausible study-backed heart health improvements and a shared subject that encourages communications and socializing. Pets can reach beyond language barriers, memory hiccups, immobilized limbs and emotional walls to the universal need to give and receive affection. Emotional, physical and cognitive well- being all addressed with one “prescription”; sans the usual three page side effects warning. Pet visits. Sounds like just what the doctor ordered.

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Editor’s Note: This article was submitted by Denise Thorud, Marketing and Outreach Coordinator for Windsor House Adult Day Health Care Centers. Indicates website link on seniorsbluebook.com

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The Community Family Lowell Center, 236 Broadway St, Lowell 01854

Nevins Adult Day Health Center, 12 Ingalls Ct, Methuen 01844

The Community Family Medford Ctr, 121 Washington St, Medford 02155

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Zdorovie Senior Services, 149A California St, Newton 02458

Otrada Adult Day Health Care Inc, 185 Second Ave, Needham 02494

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Medicare Advocacy Project 197 Friend St, Boston 02114 800-323-3205

Offers swimming lessons and water exercises for seniors. Check with local pools.

Mental Health Legal Advisors Committee 24 School St, 8th Fl, Boston 02108 617-338-2345 ext 4

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Metro West Legal Services 63 Fountain St # 304, Framingham 01702 508-620-1830

The MEDLAW Group (ad on page 26) 860-428-0217

Volunteer Lawyers Project of the Boston Bar Association 99 Chauncy St, Ste 400, Boston 02111 617-423-0648

YMCA – Cambridge 820 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge 02139 617-661-9622

FRAMINGHAM YMCA – Framingham 280 Old Connecticut Path Framingham 01701 508-879-4420

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A medically supervised adult day healthcare center specializing in weekly activity programming for physically and cognitively compromised adults aged 40 +. Two convenient Cambridge locations. Call 617-642-3899 for more info and tours. Indicates website link on seniorsbluebook.com

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Be an Engaged Healthcare Help Prevent Healthcare Errors, Consumer Fraud and Abuse Did you know that healthcare errors, fraud and abuse cost American taxpayer billions of dollars annually? Knowledgeable Medicare beneficiaries, family members and caregivers are the first line of defense in fighting Medicare fraud. The Massachusetts Senior Medicare Patrol (MA SMP) Program works with Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries, to prevent, detect, and report healthcare errors, fraud and abuse. We conduct regular free educational sessions at Councils on Aging, community centers and many other organizations to encourage consumers to take an active role in their healthcare. We give people the tools to help protect themselves and their loved ones. The MA SMP Program promotes the use of Personal Healthcare Journals to record all medical appointments, diagnostic procedures or prescriptions, and compare all journal entries against Medicare Summary Notices (MSN), Explanation of Benefits (EOB) and all healthcare bills, and to report any irregularities to appropriate authorities. Navigating one’s health benefits is often a disheartening task. The complexities of the everchanging healthcare system can be overwhelming and upsetting. Be vigilant about your health care and protect yourself and your loved ones from healthcare errors, fraud, abuse, and deceptive marketing schemes.

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We recommend that you: Protect your Medicare card as you would a credit card. n Detect any irregularities in your medical bills or statements from Medicare or other insurers by always reviewing them for accuracy. n Report any discrepancies/questionable activity to the MA SMP Program. n Trust your intuition. If something does not seem right, check it out! n

Be an engaged healthcare consumer, help save billions of American taxpayer dollars, and most importantly, be proactive in preventing harm to yourself or to a loved one. Join our team and become a MA SMP Program volunteer! Educate your peers, family members, caregivers and professionals about the importance of being an engaged healthcare consumer. Host or schedule an SMP informational/educational session at your organization, request an SMP brochure or obtain additional information, by contacting the MA SMP Program at 800-892-0890 or visit www.masmp. org. We offer sessions and materials in multiple languages. Editor’s Note: This article was submitted by Lucilia Prates, statewide director for the MA SMP Program, The MA SMP Program is located at Elder Services of the Merrimack Valley, Inc., 280 Merrimack Street, Suite 400, Lawrence, MA. For more information call 978-9461326 or email at lprates@esmv.org.

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HAVERHILL Cedardale Health & Fitness 931 Boston Rd, Haverhill 01835 978-373-1596

MARLBOROUGH Wayside Racquet & Swim Club 80 Broadmeadow St, Marlborough 01752 508-481-1797 YMCA – Central MA 416 Boston Post Rd, Marlborough 01752 774-463-0213

NATICK Longfellow Sports Club 203 Oak St, Natick 01760 508-653-4633

NEEDHAM YMCA – Needham 863 Great Plain Ave, Needham 02492 781-444-6400

READING YMCA – Reading 36 Arthur B Lord Dr, Reading 01867 781-944-9622

WALTHAM YMCA – Waltham 725 Lexington St, Waltham 02452 781-894-5295

WAYLAND The Longfellow Club 524 Boston Post Rd, Wayland 01778 508-358-7355

WESTBOROUGH Westboro Tennis & Swim Club 35 Chauncy St, Westborough 01581 508-366-1222

WOBURN YMCA – North Suburban 137 Lexington St, Woburn 01801 781-935-3270

AREA AGENCIES ON AGING (AAA) Eldercare Locator Nationwide Locates any Area Agency on Aging Nationwide 800-677-1116

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BayPath Elder Services Inc

(ad on page 23) 33 Boston Post Rd, Ste 500 Marlborough 01752 508-573-7200

Central MA Agency on Aging 360 W Boylston St, West Boylston 01583 508-852-5539

Elder Services of the Merrimack Valley Inc (ad on page 24) 280 Merrimack St, Ste 400 Lawrence 01843 978-946-1200

HESSCO (ad on page 23) One Merchant St, Sharon 02067 781-784-4944 Minuteman Senior Services

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Demystifying the Service Agencies COA. AAA. ASAP. It’s all part of the Acronyms confusing alphabet soup of service agencies for elders. And yes, it can be confusing trying to understand all the acronyms, what they stand for and precisely what each does. But have no fear, we’re here to help with a basic primer to understanding these different terms.

Let’s start with COAs, which stand for Councils on Aging, the local level of elder services. These councils are town or city based and generally serve just a single community. Councils on Aging are local volunteer organizations that offer information and direct services to seniors, their caregivers and other people with aging issues. COAs are part of the local government, and work with other senior agencies and city and town departments to provide social, recreational, health, safety and educational programs for seniors in their communities. Most COAs operate Senior Centers for area residents age 60 or older. COAs are also home to each town’s SHINE (Serving the Health Information Needs of Everyone) Program representatives, who provide free, confidential and unbiased health insurance information, assistance and counseling. ASAPs, or Aging Services Access Points, are private, non-profit, state-designated agencies under contract with the Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder Affairs to provide seniors and caregivers with

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access to a variety of programs and services. ASAPs manage the Massachusetts Home Care Program, Meals on Wheels, Money Management Program and Caregiver Support Program, as well as provide information and referrals for senior services. Many services are free, others are based on one’s ability to pay, and some are offered on a fee-for-service basis. ASAPs are supported by state and federal funds, as well as private donations. Federal funding is provided through regional Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs), which were established under the Older Americans Act to ensure that seniors have access to all essential services. AAAs solicit and contract with private vendors for services, administer the disbursement of funding, monitor programs for regulatory compliance and maintenance of quality, and generally coordinate operation of services and resources. Most ASAPs also serve as AAAs, but some locations in Massachusetts are served by separate agencies. There are 26 ASAPs across the Commonwealth, each serving a designated geographical area.

Editor’s Note: This article was submitted by Douglas Flynn. Flynn is the Caregiving MetroWest Program Manager with BayPath Elder Services, Inc. and may be reached at 508-573-7204 or by email at dflynn@baypath.org.

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33 Boston Post Road West Marlborough, MA 01752

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Information & Referral Care Management Homemaking & Personal Care Caregiver Support

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Canton • Dedham • Foxborough • Medfield • Millis • Norfolk Norwood • Plainville • Sharon • Walpole • Westwood • Wrentham

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www.healthyliving4me.org • 978-946-1211 We invite you to the Healthy Living Center of Excellence where you will find over a dozen programs which help you maintain your self-confidence and improve your overall health. The variety of programs encompasses many aspects of healthy living all designed to help you become a more active partner in your health care. • • • • • • •

Chronic Disease Self-Management Diabetes Self-Management Tomando Control de su Salud Living La Vida Dulce Chronic Pain Self-Management Cancer: Thriving and Surviving Better Choices, Better Health

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• Positive Self-Management • Healthy Eating for Program for HIV Successful Living in Older Adults • A Matter of Balance • Healthy IDEAS • A Matter of Balance - Spanish • EnhanceWellness • Tai Chi for Health Aging • Tai Chi for Arthritis • Powerful Tools for Caregivers

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Mystic Valley Elder Services Inc 300 Commercial St, Ste 19, Malden 02148 781-324-7705

Somerville / Cambridge Elder Services (ad on page 25) 61 Medford St, Somerville 02144 617-628-2601

Springwell (ad on page 25) 307 Waverley Oaks Rd #205 Waltham 02452 617-926-4100 BATH SAFETY

Next Day Access

(ad on page 12) 53 Lakeview Ave, Tewksbury 01876 617-281-7988

BILL PAYEE SERVICES Check with your local Area Agency on Aging

Public or private organizations which provide services to the elderly who need professional assistance to arrange appropriate care. Check with your local Area Agency on Aging

The Medlaw Group (ad on page 26) 860-428-0217

CAREGIVER SUPPORT SERVICES Check with local AOA. Caregiver Homes 209 W Central St, Ste 309 Natick 01760 866-797-2333

CONCIERGE SERVICES

The Medlaw Group (ad on page 26) 860-428-0217

CONSUMER AFFAIRS NATIONAL Centers for Disease Control 1600 Clifton Rd, Atlanta 30333 800-232-4636 • Private healthcare management • Accompaniment to medical appointments • Medication and diagnosis education • Disability advocacy • Navigation through medical and long term care insurances

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• Acquiring medically covered supplies and equipment • Assistance with Medicare appeals • Coordination of in- home private care and concierge medicine

860-428-0217 www.themedlawgroup.net

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Federal Trade Commission 600 Pennsylvania Av NW, Washington 20580 877-382-4357 National Center on Elder Abuse (National office) 302-831-3525 National Fraud Information Center PO Box 65868, Washington 20035 800-876-7060 Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC Complaint Center) 450 Fifth St NW, Washington 20549 U S Food & Drug Administration Information 10903 New Hampshire Ave Silver Spring 20993 888-463-6332 US Administration on Aging (AoA) Washington 20001 800-677-1116

LOCAL Better Business Bureau of Eastern MA 290 Donald Lynch Blvd, Ste 102 Marlborough 01752 508-652-4800 Consumer Protection for Seniors One Ashburton Pl, Boston 02108 617-727-8400 Massachusetts Do Not Call List 866-231-2255 National Center on Elder Abuse (Massachusetts Hotline) 800-922-2275

New England ADA Center 200 Portland St, Boston 02114 800-949-4232 Office of the Attorney General 1 Ashburton Pl, Boston 02108 617-727-2200 Securities & Exchange Commission (Boston Regional Office) 33 Arch St, Boston 02110 617-573-8900

CONTINUING EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES Check with local AOA, COA. A Senior Citizens Guide for College www.aseniorcitizenguideforcollege.com

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Boston University Evergreen Prgm 755 Commonwealth Av, Ste B18 Boston 02215 617-358-1350 Framingham State University 100 State St, Framingham 01701 508-620-1220 Harvard Institute for Learning in Retirement 51 Brattle St, Cambridge 02138 617-495-4072 Lifelong Learners (www.llaic.org) 10 Bethel Rd, Wellesley 02381 Lifelong Learning at Regis College 235 Wellesley St, Weston 02493 781-768-7135 Mount Ida College 777 Dedham St, Newton 02459 617-928-4500 Continued on next page Indicates website link on seniorsbluebook.com

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CONTINUING EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES continued Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Tufts University Tufts Univ Carmichael Hall, Medford 02155 617-627-5699 Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Brandeis (BOLLI) 415 South St, Waltham 02453 781-736-2992 Road Scholar Institute Network 11 Ave d’Lafayette, Boston 02111 800-454-5768 UMass Lowell – Div of Online Ed One University Ave, Lowell 01854 978-934-2474 UMass Boston 100 Morrisey Blvd, Boston 02125 617-287-6200 Wellesley – Weston Lifetime Learning PO Box 812248, Wellesley 02482 781-205-4204

DENTAL SERVICES

Sudbury Family Dental Care

(ad on page 29) 370 Boston Post Rd, Sudbury 01776 978-443-5193

DRIVING AND LICENSE INFORMATION RMV online www.massrmv.com

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LAWRENCE RMV Lawrence 73 Winthrop Ave, Lawrence 01843 617-351-4500

LOWELL RMV Lowell 77 Middlesex St, Lowell 01852 617 351-4500

MILFORD RMV Milford 14 Beach St, Milford 01757 617 351-4500

NATICK RMV Natick Mass Tpke Natick Eastbound Service Ctr Natick 01760 617-351-4500

WATERTOWN RMV Watertown 550 Arsenal St, Watertown 02472 617 351-4500

WILMINGTON RMV Wilmington 355 Middlesex Ave, Wilmington 01887 617 351-4500 AARP Driver Safety Program 888-227-7669

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DRIVING AND LICENSE INFORMATION continued from page 29 FRAMINGHAM Framingham AAA 653 Worcester Rd, Framingham 01701 508-875-2000

NEWTON Newton – AAA 281 Needham St, Newton 02464 617-332-9900 Newton – Wellesley’s Drive Safe Program 2014 Washington St, Newton 02462 617-243-6172

WESTWOOD Westwood – AAA 335 Providence Hwy, Westwood 02090 781-461-6800

ELDER ABUSE PREVENTION Check with local AOA. National Center on Elder Abuse 800-677-1116 National Domestic Violence Hotline 800-799-7233

Law Offices of Timothy R. Loff

1087 Beacon St, Ste. 201 Newton, MA 02459 www.LoffLaw.com info@LoffLaw.com

Ombudsman for the Institutionalized Elderly 877-582-6995 Elder Abuse Hotline Massachusetts Methuen 01844 800-922-2275 MetroWest Legal Services 63 Fountain St #304, Framingham 01702 508-620-1830

ELDER LAW

Law Offices of Timothy R Loff (ad on page 30)

1087 Beacon St, Ste 201, Newton 02459 617-332-7021

EMERGENCY RESPONSE SYSTEMS

AMADA Senior Care

(ad on page 91) 858 Washington St, 3rd Floor Ste 305 Dedham 02026 617-229-6567

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES Operation Able of Greater Boston 131 Tremont St, Ste 301, Boston 02111 617-542-4180 Elder Law • Estate Planning & Trusts • MassHealth/Medicaid Applications & Appeals • Guardianships & Conservatorships • Probate Matters • Will & Trust Administration

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ENERGY RESOURCES Citizens Energy Heat Assistance (Joe4Oil) 617-338-6300 Good Neighbor Energy Fund (Salvation Army) 800-334-3047 Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) 800-632-8175 SMOC (South Middlesex Opportunity Council) 300 Howard St, Framingham 01702 508-620-1230

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AARP Tax Aide 888-227-7669 18-65 Banking Program Consumer Assistance 617-956-1501

FINANCIAL SERVICES

New York Life Insurance Co – Gordon L. Szerlip

(ad on page 33) 201 Jones Rd, 5th Fl, Waltham 02451 617-820-2534

Northwestern Mutual – Bruce Mozinski (ad on page 57) 257 Turnpike Rd, Ste 300 Southborough 01772 508-251-7223

FITNESS & WELLNESS PROGRAMS SILVER SNEAKER FITNESS PROGRAM PROVIDERS ACTON Anytime Fitness – Acton – 5 01 Nagog Park, Acton 01720 978-263-4101 – 1 00 Powdermill Rd, Acton 01720 978-461-2800

FRAMINGHAM Anytime Fitness – Framingham 19 Temple St, Framingham 01702 508-405-1300

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Senior Community Service Employment Program 877-872-5627

HOPKINTON Curves – Hopkinton 77 Main St, Hopkinton 01748 508-435-5003

LOWELL Greater Lowell Family YMCA 35 YMCA Dr, Lowell 01852 978-454-7825

MARLBOROUGH New Life Health and Wellness 75 Felton St, Marlborough 01752 508-460-8348

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Government’s Decision Expands It’s not often the federal governRetirement Flexibility ment makes a decision that nearly everyone is happy with, but that’s what happened with a regulation that was recently finalized by the U.S. Treasury Department.

Changes to the regulations under Internal Revenue Code section 401(a)(9) allow individuals the ability to defer the distribution of their qualified assets beyond age 70 ½ through the purchase of a Qualifying Longevity Annuity Contract (QLAC). Generally, the new rules provide an exception to Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs) by allowing a QLAC to start making payments as late as age 85, meaning people can defer paying taxes on money that they may not need in early retirement. Letting you take RMDs when you want to. A QLAC can provide more flexibility for your retirement planning by allowing you to better match your retirement income to your needs, and the ability to control when taxes can be paid on your qualified assets. A QLAC will also ensure that you will not outlive your money, because as an annuity it provides guaranteed income for life. There are some limitations to QLACs. There is a cap on how much of your qualified money you can put into a QLAC. Contributions are limited to the lesser of $125,000 or 25% of the owner’s qualified account balances, less previous QLAC contributions. The 25% limit applies on a plan by plan basis and to IRAs

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on an aggregate basis. Also, QLACs can only be established through a deferred income annuity with no liquidity features. Other important rules you should be aware of include: n Eligible accounts include 401(a), 401(k), 403(b), governmental 457(b) or IRA, n Income payments must begin no later than the first day of the month following the owner’s attained age 85. n The contract must state from inception that it is intended to be a QLAC. n Once income starts, the payments must satisfy RMD rules. n The contract cannot have any cash surrender value or commutation benefit A QLAC can be a powerful tool for those who want more control of how and when they start taking money out of their qualified retirement accounts. The government has taken an important step in allowing people to have more flexibility with regard to their retirement assets. This opportunity is a serious consideration for many people nearing, or even in, retirement. Contact your tax/legal advisor for implications to your specific situation.

Editor’s Note: This educational third-party article is being provided as a courtesy by Gordon L. Szerlip. For additional information on the information or topic(s) discussed, please contact Gordon at New York Life Insurance 617-820-2534 or at glszerlip@ft.newyorklife.com.

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Together let’s plan for the future so you can continue all the good you do in your life.

*A licensed agent through New York Life Insurance Company and may be licensed to sell insurance through various other independent unaffiliated companies. The AARP Life Insurance and Annuity Program individual life insurance products are issued and provided by New York Life Insurance Company (New York, NY 10010) and individual annuity products are issued and provided by New York Life Insurance and Annuity Corporation (Newark, DE 19713) a whollyowned subsidiary of New York Life Insurance Company, not by AARP or its affiliates. These products are available to the public. AARP and its affiliates are not insurers. AARP does not employ or endorse agents, producers or brokers. AARP group life insurance products are available under the AARP Life Insurance Program and are issued and provided by New York Life Insurance Company (New York, NY 10010). AARP Membership is required for Program eligibility. Specific products, features and/or gifts not available in all states or countries. AARP has established the AARP Life Insurance Trust to hold group life insurance policies for the benefit of AARP members. Complete terms and conditions are set forth in the group policy issued by New York Life to the Trustee of the AARP Life Insurance Trust. (Group Policy forms AA-08, AA-66, AA-67, AA-68) New York Life Insurance Company pays royalty fees to AARP for the use of its intellectual property. These fees are used for the general purposes of AARP.

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FITNESS & WELLNESS PROGRAMS continued from page 31 MEDWAY Curves – Medway 78 Main St, Rte 109, Ste 23, Medway 02053 508-533-1200 MELROSE Anytime Fitness – Melrose 462 Main St, Melrose 02176 339-293-4076 MILFORD Gold’s Gym 196 E Main St, Milford 01757 508-473-4462 Midtown Family Fitness and Racquetball Club 51 Sumner St, Milford 01757 508-478-3030 NATICK LA Fitness 1 Dean Rd, Natick 01760 508-318-4073 NORTH ANDOVER Curves – North Andover 577 Chickering Rd, North Andover 01845 978-685-9955 READING Snap Fitness – Reading 46 Haven St, Reading 01867 484-334-2262 SOMERVILLE Somerville YMCA 101 Highland Ave, Somerville 02143 617-625-5050

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STONEHAM LA Fitness 121 Main St, Stoneham 02180 781-435-5999 TYNGBOROUGH Anytime Fitness – Tyngborough 440 Middlesex Rd, Tyngborough 01879 978-935-6668 WESTBOROUGH Boroughs Family Branch YMCA 4 Valente Dr, Westborough 01581 508-870-1320 Westboro Tennis & Swim Club 35 Chauncy St, Westborough 01581 508-366-1222 GET UP AND GO

Hebrew Rehabilitation Center 1200 Centre St, Boston 02131 617-363-8539 KEEP WALKING MASSACHUSETTS WALKING CLUB

Check with local COA. FOOD RESOURCES Check with local AOA, COA. Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Apply on-line at http://www.fns.usda.gov/ snap/eligibility Meals on Wheels & Dining Programs 800-882-2003

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Check with local AOA, COA. Each of the non-profit centers listed below will have its own conditions call for details and hours. ACTON Community Supper 12 Concord Rd, Acton 01720 978-263-5077 ASHLAND Town of Ashland 162 W Union St, Lower Level, Ashland 01721 508-881-0140 BEDFORD Bedford Community Table / Pantry Inc 12 Mudge Way, Ste 1, Bedford 01730 781-275-7355 BROOKLINE Brookline Emergency Food Pantry 15 St Paul St, Brookline 02446 617-566-4953 BURLINGTON Burlington Community Pantry 335 Cambridge St, Burlington 01803 781-270-6625 CAMBRIDGE Cambridge Economic Opportunity Committee Inc 11 Inman St, Cambridge 02139 617-868-2900 East End House 105 Spring St, Cambridge 02141 617-876-4444

Food for Free Committee 11 Inman St, Cambridge 02139 617-868-2900 Massachusetts Ave Baptist Church 146 Hampshire St, Cambridge 02139 617-868-4853 Salvation Army of Massachusetts 402 Mass Ave, Cambridge 02139 617-547-3400

CHELMSFORD Chelmsford Community Exchange 50 Rear Billerica Rd, Chelmsford 01824 978-250-3818 CONCORD Open Table 20 Lexington Rd, Concord 01742 978-369-2275

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DEVENS Loaves & Fishes Food Pantry 234 Barnum Rd, Devens 01434 978-772-4627 DRACUT Dracut Food Pantry 1934 Lakeview Ave, Dracut 01826 978-957-8600 FRAMINGHAM Framingham Civic League Inc 214 Concord St, Framingham 01702 508-875-5218 Salvation Army Food Pantry 35 Concord St, Framingham 01704 508-875-3341 Pearl Street Cupboard & Cafe 10 Pearl St, Framingham 01702 508-879-2063 Continued on next page Indicates website link on seniorsbluebook.com

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FOOD PANTRIES continued St Bridget’s Food Pantry 15 Wheeler Ave, Framingham 01702 508-875-5959

HOPKINTON Hopkinton Food Pantry 45 South St, Hopkinton 01748 508-435-6511

LAWRENCE Lazarus House Inc 412 Hampshire St, Lawrence 01842 978-689-8575 Ministerio Los Milagros de Jesus Inc 447 Essex St, Lawrence 01843 978-683-9949

LINCOLN St. Vincent de Paul Society (St Joseph’s Church) 142 Lincoln Rd, Lincoln 01773 781-899-2611

LOWELL Catholic Charities 70 Lawrence St, Lowell 01852 978-454-9946 Central Food Ministry Inc 370 W Sixth St, Lowell 01850 978-454-7445 Merrimack County Food Pantry Program 735 Broadway, Lowell 01854 978-454-7174 Open Pantry of Greater Lowell Inc 13 Hurd St, Lowell 01852 978-453-6693 36 BOSTON METRO WEST – WINTER-SUMMER 2016

Salvation Army of Massachusetts 150 Appleton St, Lowell 01852 978-458-3396

MALDEN Bread of Life 54 Eastern Ave, Malden 02148 781-397-0404

MARLBOROUGH Community Cupboard 255 Main St, Marlborough 01752 508-481-4080

MAYNARD Maynard Food Pantry 12 Bancroft St, Maynard 01754 978-897-8340

MEDFORD Community Cupboard Pantry 147 High St, Medford 02155 781-396-4549

MILFORD Daily Bread Food Pantry 21 Exchange St, Milford 01757 508-478-4225 Salvation Army of Massachusetts 29 Congress St, Milford 01757 508-473-0786

NATICK EFSP A Place to Turn 99 Hartford St, Natick 01760 508-655-8868

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NEWTON Centre St Food Pantry 11 Homer St, Newton 02459 617-340-9554 PEPPERELL PACH 17 Jersey St, Pepperell 01463 978-925-8052 SOMERVILLE Catholic Charities 270 Washington St, Somerville 02143 617-625-1920 Somerville Homeless Coalition 15 Franklin St, Somerville 02145 617-776-7687

Somerville – Cambridge Elder Services (ad on page 25) 61 Medford St, Somerville 02143 617-628-2601

SUDBURY Our Lady of Fatima Parish 160 Concord Rd, Sudbury 01776 978-443-7725 TEWKSBURY Town of Tewksbury 999 Whipple Rd, Tewksbury 01876 978-858-2273

WAKEFIELD Wakefield Interfaith Food Pantry 467 Main St, Wakefield 01880 781-245-2510

WALTHAM Jewish Family & Children’s Svc (JFCS) 1430 Main St, Waltham 02451 781-647-5327 Salvation Army of Massachusetts 33 Myrtle St, Waltham 02453 781-894-0413

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Natick Service Council 2 Webster St, Natick 01760 508-655-1791

Cameron Senior Center 20 Pleasant St, Westford 01886 978-399-2323

WOBURN Council of Social Concern 2 Merrimac St, Woburn 01801 781-935-6495 ext 208

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1087 Beacon St, Ste 201, Newton 02459 617-332-7021 MassGuardianshipAssociation.org www.massguardianshipassociation.org

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Hamilton CapTel

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American Speech Language Hearing Association 800-638-8255 Hearing Aid Helpline 800-521-5247 Hearing Helpline Better Hearing Institute 800-327-9355 National Hearing Aid Bank / Hear Now 800-648-4327

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National Institute on Deafness 800-241-1044 Sight & Hearing Association 800-992-0424 D.E.A.F Inc 215 Brighton Ave, Allston 02134 617-254-4041 MA Commission for the Deaf 600 Washington St, Boston 02111 617-740-1600

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Hamilton CapTel

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Next Day Access

(ad on page 12) 53 Lakeview Ave, Tewksbury 01876 617-281-7988

HOME IMPROVEMENTS & SUPPLIES

New England Home Medical Equipment (ad on page 39) 21 Alpha Rd, Chelmsford 01824 888-522-8285

HOME MEDICAL EQUIPMENT LOAN CLOSETS Check with local COA. The following organizations loan medical equipment to those in need. ASHLAND Ashland Council on Aging 162 W Union St, Ashland 01721 508-881-0140

CANTON REquipment DME Reuse Program – Canton 866-244-6156

LINCOLN Lincoln Council on Aging 16 Lincoln Rd, Lincoln 01773 781-259-8811 MARLBOROUGH The Wheelchair Recycler Inc 60 Carver Hill Rd, Marlborough 01752 508-460-6328 MEDFIELD Medfield Council on Aging 1 Ice House Rd, Medfield 02052 508-359-3665 NEEDHAM Needham Community Council 570 Hillside Ave, Needham 02492 781-444-2415

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NEWTONVILLE Newton Senior Center 345 Walnut St, Newtonville 02460 617-796-1660 SHERBORN Sherborn Council on Aging 19 Washington St, Sherborn 01770 508-651-7858 Continued on next page

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HOME MEDICAL EQUIPMENT LOAN CLOSETS continued SUDBURY Sudbury Senior Center 40 Fairbank Rd, Sudbury 01776 978-443-3055 WALTHAM Waltham Council on Aging 488 Main St, Waltham 02452 781-899-7228 WAYLAND Wayland Council on Aging 41 Cochituate Rd, Wayland 01778 508-358-2990 WELLESLEY Wellesley Friendly Aid 219 Washington St, Wellesley 02481 781-235-3960 HOSPITALS ACUTE HOSPITALS AYER Nashoba Valley Medical Center 200 Groton St, Ayer 01432 978-784-9000 BOSTON Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Ctr 330 Brookline Ave, Boston 02215 617-667-8000 One Deaconess Rd, Boston 02215 617-632-7000 Boston Medical Ctr Menino Pavilion 830-840 Harrison Ave, Boston 02118 617-414-5000

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Boston Medical Center Newton Pavilion 88 E Newton St, Boston 02118 617-414-5000 Brigham & Women’s Faulkner Hospital 1153 Centre St, Boston 02130 617-522-5800 Brigham & Women’s Hospital 75 Francis St, Boston 02115 617-732-5500 Carney Hospital 2100 Dorchester Ave, Boston 02124 617-296-4000 Dana Farber Cancer Institute 450 Brookline Ave, Boston 02215 617-632-3000 Kindred Hospital Boston 1515 Commonwealth Ave, Boston 02135 617-254-1100 Mass Eye & Ear Infirmary 243 Charles St, Boston 02114 617-523-7900 Mass General Hospital 55 Fruit St, Boston 02114 617-726-2000 New England Baptist Hospital 125 Parker Hill Ave, Boston 02120 617-754-5800 St Elizabeth’s Medical Center 736 Cambridge St, Boston 02135 617-789-3000 Tufts Medical Center 800 Washington St, Boston 02111 617-636-5000

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Lahey Hospital & Medical Center Burlington 41 Mall Rd, Burlington 01806 781-744-8330

Lowell General Hospital – Saints Campus 1 Hospital Dr, Lowell 01852 978-458-1411

CAMBRIDGE

Lowell General Hospital 295 Varnum Ave, Lowell 01854 978-937-6000

Cambridge Health Alliance – Cambridge 1493 Cambridge St, Cambridge 02139 617-498-1000 Mount Auburn Hospital 330 Mount Auburn St, Cambridge 02238 617-492-3500

CONCORD

MARLBOROUGH Marlborough Hospital 157 Union St, Marlborough 01752 508-485-1121

MEDFORD

Emerson Hospital Old Rd To Nine Acre Corner, Concord 01742 978-369-1400

Hallmark Health System – Lawrence 170 Governors Ave, Medford 02155 781-306-6000

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Cambridge Health Alliance – Whidden Hospital 103 Garland St, 3rd Fl, Level C Everett 02149 617-498-1000

Hallmark Health System – Melrose 585 Lebanon St, Melrose 02176 781-979-3000

FRAMINGHAM Metrowest Medical Center – Framingham Union Campus 115 Lincoln St, Framingham 01701 508-383-1000

LAWRENCE Lawrence General Hospital One General St, Lawrence 01842 978-683-4000

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METHUEN Holy Family Hospital 70 East St, Methuen 01844 978-687-0151

MILFORD Milford Regional Medical Center 14 Prospect St, Milford 01757 508-473-1190

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HOSPITALS continued NATICK Metrowest Medical Center – Leonard Morse Campus 67 Union St, Natick 01760 508-383-1000

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HOSPITALS – INPATIENT SATELLITE BOSTON Dana Farber Cancer Institute – Inpatient 75 Francis St, 6th Fl, 6 & 7, Boston 02115 617-632-3000

Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital – Needham 148 Chestnut St, Needham 02192 781-453-3000

New England Sinai Hospital – Inpatient Sat Carney Hospital 2100 Dorchester Ave, 3rd Fl, Boston 02124 781-344-0600

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Newton-Wellesley Hospital 2014 Washington St, Newton 02162 617-243-6000

Braintree Unit at Metrowest Medical Center 67 Union St, Natick 01760 508-848-5353

NORWOOD Norwood Hospital 800 Washington St, Norwood 02062 781-769-4000

SOMERVILLE Cambridge Health Alliance – Somerville 230 Highland Ave, Somerville 02143 617-591-4500

WINCHESTER Winchester Hospital – Member of Lahey Health 41 Highland Ave, Winchester 01890 781-729-9000

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HOSPITALS – SATELLITE ANDOVER Andover Surgery Center 138 Haverhill St, Units B&C, Andover 01810 978-687-0151

ARLINGTON Mt Auburn Hospital Radiation @ Arlington 22 Mill St, Ste 106, Arlington 02476 781-492-3500

ASHLAND Metrowest Mental Health 250 Eliot St, Ashland 01721 508-383-1000

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Brighton Marine Health Center Hanscom Air Force Base 1609 Egl, Bedford 01731 617-789-3000

New England Sports Medicine & Rehab Center @ Billerica 267 Boston Rd, Billerica 01862 781-935-5050

Lahey Hospital & Medical Center – Dept of Dermatology 20 Wall St, 2nd Fl, Burlington 01803 781-744-5100 – D ept Of Allergy 31 Mall Rd, 1st Fl, Burlington 01805 781-744-8796 – Weight Loss Center 50 Mall Rd, Ste G-03, Burlington 01805 781-744-5100

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CAMBRIDGE

Brigham & Women – Ambulatory Care Center 850 Boylston St, Brookline 02467 617-732-5500

Cambridge Family Health 237 Hampshire St, 1st Fl, Cambridge 02139 617-498-1000

BILLERICA

Hebrew Seniorlife Medical Group @ Center Communities 100 Centre St, Brookline 02446 617-325-8000 New England Baptist Radiology 830 Boylston St, Ste 208, Bsmt L Brookline 02467 617-754-5001

Cambridge Family Health North 2067 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge 02139 617-498-1000 East Cambridge Health Center 163 Gore St, Cambridge 02141 617-498-1000 Laboratory For Molecular Medicine 65 Landsdowne St, 3rd Fl, Cambridge 02139 617-726-2000

New England Baptist Surgicare 1 Brookline Pl, Ste 201, Brookline 02445 617-754-5002

Mt Auburn Mobile Pet Unit 799 Concord Av, 1st Fl, Cambridge 02138 617-492-3500

Newton-Wellesley Hospital Hand Surgery 830 Boylston St, Brookline 02467 617-243-6173

Mt Auburn Hospital Rehab Svcs 625 Mt Auburn St, 1st Fl, Cambridge 02138 617-499-5700

Partners Multiple Sclerosis Center One Brookline Pl, Ste 227, Brookline 02445 617-732-5500 William Arnold – Carol A Warfield 1 Brookline Pl, Ste 105, Brookline 02445 617-667-8000

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HOSPITALS continued Spaulding Outpatient Ctr Cambridge 1575 Cambridge St, 1st Fl Cambridge 02138 617-573-7000 Windsor Street Health Center 119 Windsor St, Cambridge 02139 617-498-1000

CANTON Hebrew SeniorLife Medical Group @ Orchard Cove 1 Del Pond Dr, Canton 02021 617-325-8000

CHELMSFORD Lowell General Hospital – Patient Service Ctr @ Drum Hill 10 Research Pl, Ste 100, Chelmsford 01863 978-937-6012 Woman’s Imaging Center 4 Meeting House Rd, Unit 13 Chelmsford 01824 978-244-1051

CONCORD Emerson Hospital – Radiation Oncology Rte 2 John Cumings Bldg, Concord 01742 978-726-2000 – B reast Care Center 747 Main St, Ground Fl, Concord 01742 978-287-3100 – MRI Center 131 Old Rd, 9 Acre Corner, Concord 01742 978-369-1400 – M ass Eye & Ear Infirmary 54 Baker St, Ste 303, Concord 01742 617-573-3006 44 BOSTON METRO WEST – WINTER-SUMMER 2016

DEDHAM New England Baptist Hospital Outpatient Care Center 40 Allied Dr, Dedham 02026 617-754-5001

EVERETT Anna May Powers Health Center Hamilton School 20 Nichols St, Everett 02149 617-498-1000 Everett Family Health Center 391 Broadway #201 & 204, Everett 02149 617-665-1001 Mass General Hospital – Everett Family Care 19-23 Norwood St, Everett 02149 617-726-2000 Women’s Health Center 96 Garland St, Everett 02149 617-498-1000

FRAMINGHAM Metrowest Health & Wellness Ctr 761 Worcester Rd, Fls 1 & 2 Framingham 01701 508-383-1000 Metrowest Medical Center Outpatient Primary 61 Lincoln St, Ste 101, Framingham 01702 508-383-1000 New England Rehab Sports M&R Center @Framingham 1094 Worcester Rd, Framingham 01702 508-935-5050

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GROTON Emerson Hospital Health Center 100 Boston Rd, 1st Fl, Ste B, Groton 01450 978-287-3100

LAWRENCE Holy Family Women’s Health Ctr 101 Amesbury St, Ste 103, Lawrence 01840 978-687-0156 HRI at Lawrence 101 Amesbury St, Ste 201, Lawrence 01841 978-732-3200 Lawrence General Hospital Xray 25 Marston St, Ste 305, Lawrence 01842 978-946-8094

LEXINGTON Beth Israel Deaconess Healthcare – Lexington 482 Bedford St, 1st/2nd Fls, Lexington 02421 781-667-3675 Lahey Outpatient Ctr – Lexington 16 Hayden Ave, Lexington 02421 781-744-8330

LOWELL Lowell General – Medical Oncology 2 Hospital Dr, 2nd Fl, Lowell 01852 978-458-1411 –W alk-In Center 1230 Bridge St, 1st Fl, Ste 1 Lowell 01850 978-934-8339

MALDEN Cambridge Health Alliance – Malden 195 Canal St, Malden 02148 781-665-1001 Community Counseling Svcs – Malden 178 Savin St, 2nd Fl, Malden 02148 781-322-7560 Malden Walk-In Clinic 100 Hospital Rd, Grd Fl, Malden 02148 781-338-7200

MARLBOROUGH Marlborough Hospital – Physical Rehab 340 Maple St, Ste 302, Marlborough 01752 508-485-1121

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Spaulding Outpatient Center – Framingham 570 Worcester Rd, Framingham 01702 617-720-6400

Metrowest Mental Health 200 E Main St, Marlborough 01752 508-383-1000

MEDFIELD Norwood Outpatient Center 45 Walpole St, Medfield 02052 508-668-0385

MEDFORD Family Medical Associates Southside Pl, 101 Main St, Ste 21 Medford 02155 781-979-3000 Lawrence Memorial Hospital – Medical Services 101 Main St, Ste 116, Medford 02155 978-396-9250 Continued on next page Indicates website link on seniorsbluebook.com

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HOSPITALS continued – Program 200 Governors Av, Grd Lvl, Medford 02155 781-396-9250 – Spaulding Outpatient Ctr Medford 101 Main St #101/11, Medford 02155 781-720-6400 – Urgent Care Center 100 Hospital Rd, Fls 1-3, Medford 02155 781-322-7560 Winchester Hospital – Community Health Institute 75 Riverside Ave, 1st Fl, Medford 02155 781-729-9000

MELROSE Health Image Women’s Imaging Ctr 830 Main St, 3rd Fl, Melrose 02176 781-979-3000 Melrose Wakefield Hosp Rehab Svcs 22 Corey St, Melrose 02176 781-979-3000

METHUEN Holy Family Hospital – Ambulatory Services 380 Merrimack St, 3rd Fl, Methuen 01844 978-687-0151

Metrowest Professional & Med Ctr 321 Fortune Blvd, 1st Fl, Milford 01757 508-383-1000 Milford Regional Medical Center – Cancer Center 20 Prospect St, 1st & 2nd Fl, Milford 01757 508-422-2201 – Occupational Hill Office Park 115 Water St, Milford 01757 508-473-1190 – Rehab & Sports Medicine 42 Cape Rd Plaza, Milford 01757 508-488-3890 UMass Memorial Medical Center Milford Radiology 91 Water St, 1st Fl, Milford 01757 508-334-0100

NATICK Newton Wellesley Ambulatory Care Center Natick 307 W Central St, Natick 01760 617-243-6000

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MILFORD

Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital Needham Physical Therapy 73 Chestnut St, Needham 02492 781-453-3000

Braintree Rehab Ctr Milford 25 Birch St, Milford 01757 508-858-5353

Wound Healing Ctr & Diabetes Ctr 145 Rosemary St, 1st Fl, Needham 02494 781-453-3000

Dana Farber Cancer Ctr @ Milford 20 Prospect St, 2nd Fl, Milford 01757 617-632-3000

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Mass General Radiation Oncology @ Newton-Wellesley 2014 Washington St, Newton 02462 617-726-2000

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Newton-Wellesley Sleep Center 2345 Commonwealth Ave, Newton 02466 617-243-6255

NORTH ANDOVER Lowell General Women’s Center 203 Turnpike St, 2nd Fl, N Andover 01845 978-458-1411

NORWOOD Guild Imaging Ctr of Norwood Hosp 825 Washington St, Ste 17, Norwood 02062 781-278-6001

READING Hallmark Health Outpatient Diabetes 30 Newcrossing Rd, Reading 01867 781-979-3000 Winchester Imaging Reading 20 Pond Meadow Dr, 1st Fl, Reading 01867 781-729-9000

SOMERVILLE Broadway Health Center 300 Broadway, Somerville 02143 617-498-1000 Cambridge Health Alliance Highland Building 236 Highland Av, 1st/2nd Fls, Somerville 02143 617-665-1000 Central St Health Center 26 Central St, 1st, 3rd & 4th Fls Somerville 02143 617-498-1000

Cambridge Health Alliance Specialty Center @ Assembly Square 5 Middlesex Ave, 1st Fl, Somerville 02145 617-665-1001 Union Square Family Health 337 Somerville Ave, 1st Fl, Somerville 02143 617-498-1000

SOUTHBOROUGH Marlborough Hospital Specialty 28 Newton St, 1st Fl, Southborough 01772 508-486-5801 STONEHAM Chem Center Radiation Oncology 48 Montvale Ave, Stoneham 02180 781-979-3000 Hallmark Health Hematology Oncology 41 Montvale Ave, 4th Fl, Stoneham 02180 781-979-3000 North Suburban Center One Montvale Ave, 5th Fl, Stoneham 02180 781-279-2788 Winchester Imaging Woodland Rd 3 Woodland Rd #300, 3rd Fl Stoneham 02180 781-756-2129

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Newton-Wellesley Hospital 2000 Washington St, Newton 02466 617-243-6173

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HOSPITALS continued WALTHAM Mass General Hospital West 40 Second Ave, Waltham 02451 781-487-4350 Mass General Hospital West Vascular Center 52 Second Ave, 2nd Fl, Waltham 02451 617-726-2000 Mt Auburn Hospital Imaging 355 Waverly Oaks Rd, Ste 15 Waltham 02452 617-499-5700 Newton–Wellesley Urgent Care Ctr 9 Hope Ave, 1st Fl, Ste 150 Devincent, Waltham 02453 781-243-3155

WELLESLEY Newton–Wellesley Outpatient Surgery Center 25 Washington St, Wellesley 02481 617-243-6255 Spaulding Outpatient Center – Wellesley 65 Walnut St, Wellesley 02181 781-720-6400

WESTBOROUGH Westborough Radiology 154 E Main St, Ste 5, Westborough 01581 508-870-0646

WILMINGTON Winchester Hospital Family 500 Salem St, Wilmington 01887 978-729-9000 48 BOSTON METRO WEST – WINTER-SUMMER 2016

WINCHESTER Winchester Hospital 620 Washington St, Winchester 01890 781-729-9000 – Ultrasound 1021 Main St, Winchester 01890 781-756-2126 – Mammogram / Ultrasound 955 Main St, 1st Fl, Winchester 01890 781-729-9000

WOBURN Winchester Hospital – Pain Management 444 Washington St, 1st Fl Woburn 01801 781-729-9000 – Sleep Disorder 12 Alfred St, 1st Fl, Woburn 01801 781-759-2215 – Outpatient 200 Unicorn Park Dr, Woburn 01801 781-729-9000 Winchester Imaging Center 7 Alfred St, 1st Fl, Woburn 01801 781-729-9000

NON-ACUTE HOSPITAL McLean Hospital Corporation 115 Mill St, Belmont 02478 617-855-2000

HOUSING PLACEMENT & RESOURCE SPECIALISTS Check with local COA, AOA.

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AARP Legal Services Network 1 Beacon St, Ste 2301, Boston 02108 866-330-0753 Greater Boston Legal Services 60 Gore St, Ste 203, Cambridge 02141 617-603-2700 MetroWest Legal Services 63 Fountain St, Ste 304, Framingham 01702 508-620-1830 National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (Mass Chapter) PO Box 67137, Chestnut Hill 02467 617-566-5640 Northeast Legal Aid 50 Island St, Ste 203, Lawrence 01840 978-686-6900 Northeast Legal Aid 35 John St, Ste 302, Lowell 01852 978-458-1465

LIBRARIES ACADEMIC LIBRARIES BROOKLINE New England Institute of Art Library 10 Brookline Pl West, Brookline 02445 888-624-0300

CAMBRIDGE Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts Library 215 First St, Cambridge 02142 800-736-6126

Longy School of Music of Bard College Bakalar Music Library 27 Garden St, Cambridge 02138 617-876-0956

FRAMINGHAM Framingham State University Center for Global Education Resource Library 100 State St, Framingham 01701 508-626-4654 MEDFORD Fletcher School Tufts University Edwin Ginn Library 160 Packard Ave, Medford 02155 617-627-5021

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PUBLIC LIBRARIES ACTON Acton Memorial Library 486 Main St, Acton 01720 978-929-6655 West Acton Citizen’s Library Assoc 21 Windsor Ave, Acton 01720 978-264-9652 ANDOVER Memorial Hall Library 2 N Main St, Andover 01810 978-623-8401 ARLINGTON Edith M Fox Library 175 Massachusetts Ave, Arlington 02474 781-316-3198 Robbins Library 700 Massachusetts Ave, Arlington 02476 781-316-3200 Continued on next page Indicates website link on seniorsbluebook.com

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LIBRARIES continued ASHBY Ashby Free Public Library 812 Main St, Ashby 01431 978-386-5377

ASHLAND Ashland Public Library 66 Front St, Ashland 01721 508-881-0134

AYER Ayer Library 26 E Main St, Ayer 01432 978-772-8250

BEDFORD Bedford Free Public Library 7 Mudge Way, Bedford 01730 781-275-9440

BELMONT Belmont Public Library 336 Concord Ave, Belmont 02478 617-489-2000

BERLIN Berlin Public Library 23 Carter St, Berlin 01503 978-838-2812

BILLERICA Billerica Public Library 15 Concord Rd, Billerica 01821 978-671-0948

BOLTON Bolton Public Library 738 Main St, Bolton 01740 978-779-2839

BOXBOROUGH Sargent Memorial Library 427 Massachusetts Ave, Boxborough 01719 978-263-4680

BROOKLINE Brookline Public Library 361 Washington St, Brookline 02445 617-730-2370

BURLINGTON Burlington Public Library 22 Sears St, Burlington 01803 781-270-1690

CAMBRIDGE Cambridge Public Library 449 Broadway, Cambridge 02138 617-349-4040

CANTON Canton Public Library 786 Washington St, Canton 02021 781-821-5027

CARLISLE Carlisle Gleason Public Library 22 Bedford Rd, Carlisle 01741 978-369-4898

CHELMSFORD Chelmsford Public Library 25 Boston Rd, Chelmsford 01824 978-256-5521

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Concord Free Public Library 129 Main St, Concord 01742 978-318-3300

DEDHAM Dedham Public Library 43 Church St, Dedham 02026 781-751-9280

DOVER Dover Town Library 56 Dedham St, Dover 02030 508-785-8113

DRACUT Dracut Moses Greeley Parker Memorial Library 28 Arlington St, Dracut 01826 978-454-5474

DUNSTABLE Dunstable Free Public Library 588 Main St, Dunstable 01827 978-649-7830

EVERETT Everett Parlin Memorial Library 410 Broadway, Everett 02149 617-394-2300

FRAMINGHAM Framingham Public Library 49 Lexington St, Framingham 01702 508-532-5570

GROTON Groton Public Library 99 Main St, Groton 01450 978-448-1167 HARVARD Harvard Public Library 4 Pond Rd, Harvard 01451 978-456-4114 HOLLISTON Holliston Public Library 752 Washington St, Holliston 01746 508-429-0617 HOPKINTON Hopkinton Public Library 13 Main St, Hopkinton 01748 508-497-9777

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HUDSON Hudson Public Library 3 Washington St at Wood Sq, Hudson 01749 978-568-9644 LAWRENCE Lawrence Public Library 51 Lawrence St, Lawrence 01841 978-620-3600 LEXINGTON Lexington Cary Memorial Library 1874 Massachusetts Ave, Lexington 02420 781-862-6288 LINCOLN Lincoln Public Library 3 Bedford Rd, Lincoln 01773 781-259-8465 Continued on next page Indicates website link on seniorsbluebook.com

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LIBRARIES continued LITTLETON Littleton Reuben Hoar Library 41 Shattuck St, Littleton 01460 978-540-2600

LOWELL Lowell Samuel S Pollard Memorial Library 401 Merrimack St, Lowell 01852 978-970-4120

MALDEN Malden Public Library 36 Salem St, Malden 02148 781-324-0218

MARLBOROUGH Marlborough Public Library 35 West Main St, Marlborough 01752 508-624-6900

MAYNARD Maynard Public Library 77 Nason St, Maynard 01754 978-897-1010

MEDFIELD Medfield Memorial Public Library 468 Main St, Medfield 02052 508-359-4544

MEDFORD Medford Public Library 111 High St, Medford 02155 781-395-7950

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MEDWAY Medway Public Library 26 High St, Medway 02053 508-533-3217

MELROSE Melrose Public Library 69 W Emerson St, Melrose 02176 781-665-2313

METHUEN Methuen Nevins Memorial Library 305 Broadway, Methuen 01844 978-686-4080

MILFORD Milford Town Library 80 Spruce St, Milford 01757 508-473-2145

MILLIS Millis Public Library 961 Main St, Millis 02054 508-376-8282

NATICK Natick Morse Institute Library 14 E Central St, Natick 01760 508-647-6520

NEEDHAM Needham Free Public Library 1139 Highland Ave, Needham 02494 781-455-7559

NEWTON CENTRE Newton Free Library 330 Homer St, Newton Centre 02459 617-796-1360

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North Andover Stevens Mem Libr 345 Main St, North Andover 01845 978-688-9505

NORTH READING North Reading Flint Mem Library 147 Park St, North Reading 01864 978-664-4942

NORTHBOROUGH Northborough Free Library 34 Main St, Northborough 01532 508-393-5025

NORWOOD Norwood Morrill Memorial Library 33 Walpole St, Norwood 02062 781-769-0200

PEPPERELL Pepperell Lawrence Library 15 Main St, Pepperell 01463 978-433-0332

READING Reading Public Library 64 Middlesex Ave, Reading 01867 781-944-0840

SHERBORN Sherborn Library 4 Sanger St, Sherborn 01770 508-653-0770

SHIRLEY Shirley Hazen Memorial Library 3 Keady Way, Shirley 01464 978-425-2620

SOMERVILLE Somerville Public Library 79 Highland Ave, Somerville 02143 617-623-5000 SOUTHBOROUGH Southborough Public Library 25 Main St, Southborough 01772 508-485-5031 STONEHAM Stoneham Public Library 431 Main St, Stoneham 02180 781-438-1324 STOW Stow Randall Library 19 Crescent St, Stow 01775 978-897-8572

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SUDBURY Sudbury Goodnow Library 21 Concord Rd, Sudbury 01776 978-443-1035 TEWKSBURY Tewksbury Public Library 300 Chandler St, Tewksbury 01876 978-640-4490 TOWNSEND Townsend Public Library 12 Dudley Rd, Townsend 01469 978-597-1714 TYNGSBOROUGH Tyngsborough Public Library 25 Bryants Ln, Tyngsborough 01879 978-649-7361 Continued on next page Indicates website link on seniorsbluebook.com

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LIBRARIES continued UPTON Upton Town Library 2 Main St, Upton 01568 508-529-6272

WAKEFIELD Wakefield Lucius Beebe Mem Libr 345 Main St, Wakefield 01880 781-246-6334

WALTHAM Waltham Public Library 735 Main St, Waltham 02451 781-314-3425

WATERTOWN Watertown Free Public Library 123 Main St, Watertown 02472 617-972-6431

WAYLAND Wayland Free Public Library 5 Concord Rd, Wayland 01778 508-358-2311

WELLESLEY Wellesley Free Library 530 Washington St, Wellesley 02482 781-235-1610

WESTFORD Westford J V Fletcher Library 50 Main St, Westford 01886 978-692-5555

WESTON Weston Public Library 87 School St, Weston 02493 781-786-6150

WESTWOOD Westwood Public Library 660 High St, Westwood 02090 781-326-7562

WILMINGTON Wilmington Memorial Library 175 Middlesex Ave, Wilmington 01887 978-658-2967

WINCHESTER Winchester Public Library 80 Washington St, Winchester 01890 781-721-7171

WOBURN Woburn Public Library 45 Pleasant St, Woburn 01801 781-933-0148

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ANDOVER

Westborough Public Library 55 W Main St, Westborough 01581 508-366-3050

Andover Historical Society Caroline Underhill Research Library 97 Main St, Andover 01810 978-475-2236

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LINCOLN

Frederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site Library 99 Warren St, Brookline 02445 617-566-1689

Walden Woods Project – The Thoreau Institute at Walden Woods 44 Baker Farm Rd, Lincoln 01773 781-259-4700

CAMBRIDGE

LOWELL

Volpe National Transportation Systems Center Volpe Technical Library and Information Center 55 Broadway, Cambridge 02142 617-494-2000

American Textile History Museum Osborne Library 491 Dutton St, Lowell 01854 978-441-0400

CONCORD Adjutant Generals Office Military Archives Branch 91 Everett St, Concord 01742 978-369-4807

DEDHAM Dedham Historical Society Library 612 High St, Dedham 02026 781-326-1385

LAWRENCE Lawrence History Center Immigrant City Archives Library 6 Essex St, Lawrence 01840 978-686-9230

LEXINGTON National Heritage Museum Van Gorden–Williams Library & Archives 33 Marrett Rd, Lexington 02421 781-457-4109

Lowell National Historical Park Lib 67 Kirk St, Lowell 01852 978-970-5241

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NEEDHAM Needham Historical Society Library 1147 Central Ave, Needham 02492 781-455-8860

NEWTON Newton History Museum Library 527 Washington St, Newton 02458 617-796-1450

NORTH ANDOVER North Andover Historical Society Archives 153 Academy Rd, North Andover 01845 978-686-4035

WALTHAM Suicide Prevention Resource Center SPRC Library 43 Foundry Ave, Waltham 02453 877-438-7772 Continued on page 60 Indicates website link on seniorsbluebook.com

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Six Risks to Be Prepared Long-Term Care Costs and Rising for in Retirement Healthcare Costs Top the List As baby boomers approach retirement, many may find themselves in different economic circumstances than what they planned for. Recent economic events have taught us the downside of risk, yet careful planning can help soften the impact. Northwestern Mutual says that your retirement plan can stay on track if you focus on these six key risks. n H ealth Care Risk. Rising medical and prescription drug costs, fewer employer-sponsored retiree benefits and limitations of Medicare are all impacting income and retirement savings. According to Medicare.gov, estimated health care costs for a 65-year-old range from $3,000 for someone in excellent health to $10,000 for someone in poor health, including premiums, deductibles and co-pays but not including long-term care, vision or dental expenses. n I nflation and Taxes: With inflation reducing purchasing power and taxes impacting liquidation strategies, less money will be available to spend or invest in retirement planning. n L ongevity Risk: Americans are living longer and the possibility exists that they could outlive their resources. There is a 10 percent chance that a 65-year old male will live to 97 years of age and a 1 percent chance the same male will live to 105 years of age.

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Legacy Risk: Many Americans want to leave a legacy, making an impact beyond their lifetime by leaving a financial gift to a loved one or a charity. It is necessary to balance this desire with the need to fund an individual’s retirement. n L ong-term Care Risk: The cost of care for an unexpected event, or long-term illness not covered by private insurance or Medicare is requiring more Americans to prematurely deplete their assets. A 2009 LIMRA (Life Insurance Marketing and Research Association) survey of pre-retirees and retirees aged 55 to 75 found that health care and long-term care expenses together account for between 12 and 15 percent of retirement expenses, depending on the household income1. n Market Risk: Participating in the stock market can give an individual’s retirement savings and income the potential to keep pace with inflation, however, volatility in investment markets can significantly affect retirement income and savings. n

Editor’s Note: This article prepared by Northwestern Mutual with the cooperation of Bruce Mozinski. Bruce Mozinski is based in Southborough, MA. To contact Bruce Mozinski, please call (508) 251-7223, e-mail at bruce.mozinski@ nm.com, or visit brucemozinski.com.

1.https://www.medicare.gov/find-a-plan/questions/ home.aspx, accessed August 22, 2011

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It’s just as easy to protect against the high cost of long-term care. The need for long-term care may not be the first thing you think of when you think of protecting your family, but preparing for it is easy. Bruce Mozinski CFP®, CLU®, CLTC Wealth Management Advisor (508) 251-7223 brucemozinski.com 05-2754 © 2014 Northwestern Long-Term Care Insurance policies contain exclusions and limitations. Policy forms: TT.LTC.(1010), TT.LTC.ML.(1010) is available only in New Jersey, New York, Ohio and Pennsylvania, TT.LTC.LP.(1010) is available only in Texas. The purpose of this material is for the marketing and solicitation of insurance. Long-term care insurance is triggered by an impairment of at least two activities of daily living, such as, eating, bathing, dressing, or a severe cognitive impairment such as Alzheimer’s Disease. Northwestern Mutual Investment Services, LLC (NMIS) (securities), a subsidiary of NM, broker-dealer, registered investment adviser, and member of FINRA and SIPC. Bruce M Mozinski, Insurance Agent(s) of NM. Bruce M Mozinski, Registered Representative(s) of NMIS. Bruce M Mozinski, Representative(s) of Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company®, (NMWMC) Milwaukee, WI, (investment management, trust services, and fee-based planning) subsidiary of NM, limited purpose federal savings bank. Representative(s) may also be an Investment Advisor Representative(s) of NMIS. Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards Inc. owns the certification marks CFP®, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ and CFP® (with flame design) in the U.S., which it awards to individuals who successfully complete CFP Board’s initial and ongoing certification requirements. Northwestern Long Term Care Insurance Company (long-term care insurance), a subsidiary of The Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance, Co., Milwaukee WI. 90-2359 LTC (0607) Indicates website link on seniorsbluebook.com

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Medicare 2016 “In A Nutshell” (Parts A, B & Medigap Plans) Original Medicare is a government health insurance program primarily for people age 65 and older. It has four main parts: A, B, C & D. The chart below is an example of how Parts A & B work together with a traditional Medicare supplement also known as a “Medigap Plan.” Medicare Part A Hospital Insurance

Medicare Part B Medical Insurance

Supplemental Policy Plans A - N Medigap

Generally no cost If you paid Medicare taxes while working

Most people will pay monthly $104.90 - $121.86

Premium varies by company, age, location & other factors.

$166 annual deductible.

These plans generally pay the Part A & B deductibles, the 20% not covered by Part B & other Medicare eligible benefits.

$1,288 deductible (per hospital stay) It is possible to pay $1,260 several times a year. Plan covers: Inpatient hospital care, home health care services, hospice, inpatient skilled nursing & more. Providers are paid by Medicare assignment. No coverage outside USA.

80/20 after deductible. Plan covers: health care providers, ambulance, emergency care, outpatient surgical, preventive services and other Medicare approved benefits. Most doctors accept Medicare patients. No out-of-pocket maximum.

No out-of-pocket maximum.

Limited dental and vision services

Many people add a Medigap plan, Part D or an Advantage Plan (Part C) to fill the “gaps” in the coverage.

When this coordinates with Medicare, many benefits are 100% covered Plans coordinate with any doctor or hospital that accepts Medicare Can provide benefits outside USA Plans are only available through insurance companies. People should add a Part D plan to cover prescription drugs. Must have Part A & B to enroll.

For more information visit www.medicare.gov or call 1-800-MEDICARE. There is no additional cost to use the services of a full time insurance professional. Please call us or a broker in your local area for additional assistance. This article was written by Craig N. Anderson, President of Anderson Benefits, Inc. located in Salt Lake City, Utah. To contact call: 877-363-9575 or craig@andersonbenefits.com 58 BOSTON METRO WEST – WINTER-SUMMER 2016

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(Part C Advantage Plans & Part D) Medicare Advantage plans are governed by Medicare. They are only offered through insurance companies that have an annual contract with Medicare. They are NOT the same as Medigap policies. They must cover all Medicare approved services. Most Advantage plans include Part D prescription drug coverage. Advantage Plans Part C Instead of a Medigap Plan

Medicare Part D Drug Program

Premium varies by company and coverage. (Same premium for all ages).

Part B premium ($104.90 - $121.86) is still paid. Companies have annual contracts with Medicare.

Plans are generally a variation of the following:

There are many plan types available: PPO, HMO, PFFS, etc. Plans have co-pays and /or coinsurance for covered benefits & services.

Deductible (Phase I) $0 - $360 deductible Initial Coverage (Phase II) co-pay coverage until the total cost of the drugs = $3,310

Plans have an annual out-of pocket maximum.

Coverage Gap (Phase III) The member now pays almost all costs: 58% coinsurance or co-pay for covered generic drugs. 45% coinsurance for covered brand name drugs. You stay here until member has paid $4,850

Plans may have additional services and discounts, including dental, vision, emergency & more.

Catastrophic Coverage (Phase IV) For the remaining calendar year, covered drugs are: $2.95 / $7.40 or 5% depending on drug tier.

There is an Annual Election Period (AEP) which runs from October 15 - December 7 of each year. This is time to make changes in company or coverage.

Part D can be separate with medigap & PFFS plans. There is a penalty for late enrollment into Part D.

Preventive care is covered 100%.

Must have Part A & B to enroll.

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Annual Election Period is Oct 15 - Dec 7 each year Must have Part A or B to enroll.

For more information visit www.medicare.gov or call 1-800-MEDICARE. This information is the opinion of the author and intended as an easy to read summary. This is not a contract. Additional limitations and exclusions may apply to services. In the event of any inconsistencies with Medicare or with a published medical insurers certificate, the certificate / Medicare will control. Prepared 12/2015 Indicates website link on seniorsbluebook.com

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LIBRARIES continued from page 55 WATERTOWN Perkins School for the Blind Samuel P Hayes Research Library 175 N Beacon St, Watertown 02472 617-972-7251

WELLESLEY Massachusetts Horticultural Society Library 900 Washington St, Wellesley 02482 617-933-4912

LIFE INSURANCE

New York Life Insurance Co – Gordon L. Szerlip

(ad on page 33) 201 Jones Rd, 5th Fl, Waltham 02451 617-820-2534

Northwestern Mutual – Bruce Mozinski (ad on page 57) 257 Turnpike Rd, Ste 300 Southborough 01772 508-251-7223

LONG TERM CARE INSURANCE

New York Life Insurance Co – Gordon L. Szerlip

(ad on page 33) 201 Jones Rd, 5th Fl, Waltham 02451 617-820-2534

Northwestern Mutual – Bruce Mozinski (ad on page 57) 257 Turnpike Rd, Ste 300 Southborough 01772 508-251-7223

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MEDICARE & MEDICAID INFORMATION

MA Senior Medicare Patrol (SHP) Program (article on page 20) 800-892-0890

Medicaid Hotline 800-221-3943 Medicare & Medicaid Claims 800-633-4227 Medicare Helpline 800-633-4227 Medicare/Medicaid Fraud Hotline 800-447-8477 Massachusetts Health 800-322-1448 SHINE (Serving Health Information Needs of Elders) 800-243-4636 Check with your local COA

MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES US Dept of Health & Human Services SAMHSA 1 Choke Cherry Rd, Rockville 20857 877-726-4727 National Suicide Prevention Hotline 800-273-8255 The Samaritans Statewide CRISIS HOT LINE 877-870-4673 Massachusetts State Dept of Health & Human Services One Ashburton Pl, Boston 02108 617-573-1600

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The Samaritans 41 West St, 4th Fl, Boston 02111 617-536-2460

MOBILITY EQUIPMENT

MV-1 of Massachusetts – A Herb Chambers Company

(ad on page 88) 91 Cambridge St, Burlington 01803 866-616-8421

Next Day Access

(ad on page 12) 53 Lakeview Ave, Tewksbury 01876 617-281-7988

New England Home Medical Equipment (ad on page 39) 21 Alpha Rd, Chelmsford 01824 888-522-8285

MOVE MANAGEMENT & ORGANIZING SERVICES

www.NASMM.ORG OXYGEN SERVICES

New England Home Medical Equipment (ad on page 39) 21 Alpha Rd, Chelmsford 01824 888-522-8285

PRESCRIPTION ASSISTANCE & DISCOUNTS AARP Prescription Discount Program 800-456-2277

Benefits CheckUp 202-479-1200 Lily Patient Assistance Program 877-795-4559 Medical Prescription Discount Card 800-377-1614 Medicare Prescription Drug Card 800-633-4227 Merck Patient Assistance Program 800-727-5400 Novartis Medicare Drug Plan Assistance Line 800-620-3292 Pfizer Pfriends 866-706-2400

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MA Suicide Prevention Program 250 Washington St, 4th Fl, Boston 02108 617-624-5438

Pharmaceutical Assistance for the Aged & Disabled (PAAD) 800-792-9745 Prescriptions Benefits 800-334-8134 Rx PhRMA 800-762-4636 MassMedLine 866-633-1617 Prescription Advantage 800-243-4636 option 1 The Shine Program 800-243-4636 option 2

PROBATE

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1087 Beacon St, Ste 201, Newton 02459 617-332-7021

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REHABILITATION SERVICES

Natick Visiting Nurse Association (ad on page 105)

Provide physical, occupational and speech therapy in your home.

209 W Central St, Natick 01760 508-653-3081

24 Hours Care

United Cerebral Palsy of MetroBoston

(ad on page 101) 73 Lexington St, Newton 02466 617-792-0500

Golden Age Home Health

(ad on page 3) 329 W Main St, Northborough 01532 508-853-3797

Home Care Solutions Inc

(ad on page 105) 176 E Main St, Westborough 01581 508-366-1766

Hotel & Home Recovery

(ad on page 105) 300 First Ave, Needham 02494 617-542-9991

Maestro-Connections Health Systems

(ad on Inside Front Cover) 439 S Union St, Ste 107 Lawrence 01843 978-794-1158

(ad on page 102) 71 Arsenal St, Watertown 02472 617-926-5480

REHABILITATION FACILITIES Most skilled nursing facilities offer different levels of rehabilitation services. Please see our skilled nursing grid on pages 132-143 for details. ARLINGTON

Park Avenue Health Center

(ad on page 62) 146 Park Ave, Arlington 02476 781-648-9530

CHESTNUT HILL

EPOCH Senior Healthcare of Chestnut Hill (ad on page 157) 615 Heath St, Chestnut Hill 02467 617-420-7774

FIND OUT WHY PARK AVENUE HEALTH CENTER IS THE #1 CHOICE FOR REHAB IN THE AREA. Park Avenue Health Center’s advanced rehab program has helped hundreds of patients heal and resume their daily lives. Call us TODAY at 781.648.9530 to schedule a tour. 146 Park Avenue, Arlington, MA 02476 I www.ParkAvenueHC.com

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CANTON

Benchmark Senior Living at The Commons

Cornerstone at Canton

(ad on page 144) 1 Harvest Cir, Lincoln 01773 877-587-2875

WATERTOWN

Watertown Health Center

(ad on page 159) 59 Coolidge Hill Rd, Watertown 02472 617-924-1130

WESTON

EPOCH Senior Healthcare of Weston (ad on page 157)

75 Norumbega Rd, Weston 02193 781-257-7398

RESPITE CARE Respite is a period of rest or relief for those who give constant care to an ill person. Many skilled nursing facilities and assisted living communities offer this service.

Alzheimer’s Association Helpline (ad on page 76) 800-272-3900

ARLINGTON

Park Avenue Health Center

(ad on page 62) 146 Park Ave, Arlington 02476 781-648-9530

CAMBRIDGE

Cambridge Homes

(ad on page 131) 360 Mt Auburn St, Cambridge 02138 617-876-0369

(ad on page 131) 175 Revere St, Canton 02021 781-821-3616

CHESTNUT HILL

Boylston Place at Chestnut Hill (ad on page 157)

615 Heath St, Chestnut Hill 02467 617-244-6400

POCH Senior Healthcare E of Chestnut Hill (ad on page 157) 615 Heath St, Chestnut Hill 02467 617-420-7774

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CONCORD

Concord Park (ad on page 131)

68 Commonwealth Ave, Concord 01742 978-369-4728

HOPKINTON

Golden Pond

(ad on page 143) 50 W Main St, Hopkinton 01748 508-435-1250

LINCOLN

Benchmark Senior Living at The Commons in Lincoln (ad on page 144) 1 Harvest Cir, Lincoln 01773 877-587-2875

MARLBOROUGH

Robbie’s Place (ad on page 105)

400 Hemenway St, Marlborough 01752 508-573-1200 Continued on page 66

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Closing the Financial Gap for a Retirement has become a bit more New Generation complicated in recent years. Retirees can no longer rely on just of Retirees Social Security, employer-sponsored retirement plans, and personal savings—what’s known as the “three-legged stool” of retirement planning. Many of today’s retirees simply do not have the employer-sponsored plans their parents did, and therefore need to rely more closely on personal savings and other assets to close the gap and meet their financial needs. Additionally, with increased longevity and medical expenses, planning for the unknown is difficult. That’s why Home Equity Conversion Mortgages (HECMs) are growing in popularity. If you’re 62 or older, a HECM can help you tap into the equity of your existing home and turn it into cash that can be used today, or a line of credit that will be there when you need it. It also can help to preserve invested assets, leaving them intact to continue earning for you. In short, a HECM can give you more power to live better. Do you want to make some needed or desired home improvements? Get additional funds to help cover unexpected medical expenses, or supplement your income? A HECM can help by eliminating your existing mortgage payment and freeing up cash to use for those purposes and others as well. (As the homeowner, you’d remain responsible for proper-

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ty taxes, homeowners insurance, and property maintenance. A HECM is a home-secured debt payable upon default or a maturity event.) You can receive your loan funds as a lump sum, a line of credit, a monthly payment, or any combination of these. (If you elect a fixedrate loan, you will receive a single disbursement lump sum payment. Other payment options are available only for adjustable rate mortgages.) The HECM loan program was created by the Federal Housing Administration specifically for homeowners age 62 and older, and has been growing in popularity. Today, many consumers and their financial advisors view HECMs, in the right circumstances, as a smart solution to help qualified homeowners achieve their retirement goals. Remember, this is not your parents’ retirement planning! It’s yours. You owe it to yourself to explore all of your available financial options, including a HECM loan. If you think a HECM may be right for you, contact me at Reverse Mortgage Funding LLC at 508.282.6329. Editor’s Note: Submitted by Stephen R. Pepe, JD, an experienced HECM specialist with Reverse Mortgage Funding LLC (NMLS# 485943). contact him at 508.282.6329 or spepe@reversefunding.com.

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METHUEN

Methuen Village

(ad on page 131) 4 Gleason St, Methuen 01844 978-685-2220

MILFORD

Cornerstone at Milford

(ad on page 131) 11 Birch St, Milford 01757 508-473-0035

STONEHAM

Arbors Assisted Living at Stoneham, The (ad on page 144) 140 Franklin St, Stoneham 02180 781-435-1958

SUDBURY

Orchard Hill

(ad on page 143) 761 Boston Post Rd, Sudbury 01776 978-443-0080

TEWKSBURY

Peregrine’s Landing at Tewksbury (ad on page 145)

2580 Main St, Tewksbury 01876 978-657-0800

WATERTOWN

Watertown Health Center

(ad on page 159) 59 Coolidge Hill Rd, Watertown 02472 617-924-1130

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Bridges by EPOCH at Westford

(ad on Back Cover) 108 Littleton Rd, Westford 01886 978-692-9541

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EPOCH of Weston Senior Healthcare, Memory Care Assisted Living (ad on pages 145, 157) 75 Norumbega Rd, Weston 02193 781-257-7398

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REVERSE MORTGAGE SERVICES

Reverse Mortgages Funding LLC (ad on page 65) 57 Jefferson St, Milford 01757 508-282-6329

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American Consumer Credit Counseling 130 Rumford Av #202, Auburndale 02466 800-769-3571 Community Service Network Inc 52 Broadway, Stoneham 02180 781-438-1977 Credit Card Management Svcs Inc 180 Massachusetts Ave, Ste 303 Arlington 02474 781-646-2648 HOME (Homeowner Options for Massachusetts Elders) 87 Hale St, 2nd Fl, Lowell 01851 978-970-0012

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SENIOR CENTERS / COUNCIL ON AGING (COA)

ARLINGTON Arlington Council on Aging 27 Maple St, Arlington 02476 781-316-3400

ASHBY Ashby Council on Aging 895 Main St, Ashby 01431 978-386-2424

ASHLAND Ashland Council on Aging 162 W Union St, Ashland 01721 508-881-0140

AYER Ayer Council on Aging 18 Pond St, Ayer 01432 978-772-8260

BEDFORD Bedford Council on Aging 12 Mudge Way, Bedford 01730 781-275-6825

BELMONT Belmont Council on Aging 266 Beech St, Belmont 02478 617-993-2970

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Acton Council on Aging 50 Audubon Dr, Acton 01720 978-929-6652

Berlin Council on Aging 23 Linden St, Berlin 01503 978-838-2750

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Andover Council on Aging 36 Bartlet St, Andover 01810 978-623-8321

Billerica Council on Aging 25 Concord Rd, Billerica 01821 978-671-0916

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Bolton Council on Aging 600 Main St, Bolton 01740 978-779-3313

BOXBOROUGH Boxborough Council on Aging 29 Middle Rd, Boxborough 01719 978-263-1116

BROOKLINE Brookline Council on Aging 93 Winchester St, Brookline 02446 617-730-2777

BURLINGTON Burlington Council on Aging 61 Center St, Burlington 01803 781-270-1953

CAMBRIDGE Cambridge Council on Aging 806 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge 02139 617-349-6220

CANTON Canton Council on Aging 500 Pleasant St, Canton 02021 781-828-1323

CARLISLE Carlisle Council on Aging 66 Westford St, Carlisle 01741 978-371-2895

N CHELMSFORD Chelmsford Council on Aging 75 Groton Rd, N Chelmsford 01863 978-251-0533

CONCORD Concord Council on Aging 1276 Main St, Concord 01742 978-318-3020 DEDHAM Dedham Council on Aging 735 Washington St, Dedham 02026 781-326-1650 DOVER Dover Council on Aging 4 Springdale Ave, Dover 02030 508-315-5734 DRACUT Dracut Council on Aging 951 Mammoth Rd, Dracut 01826 978-957-2611

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DUNSTABLE Dunstable Council on Aging 511 Main St, Dunstable 01827 978-649-4514 EVERETT Everett Council on Aging 90 Chelsea St, Everett 02149 617-394-5003 FRAMINGHAM Framingham Council on Aging 535 Union Ave, Framingham 01702 508-532-5980 GROTON Groton Council on Aging 173 Main St, Groton 01450 978-448-1170 Continued on next page Indicates website link on seniorsbluebook.com

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SENIOR CENTERS / COUNCIL ON AGING continued HARVARD Harvard Council on Aging 13 Ayer Rd, Harvard 01451 978-456-4120

HOLLISTON Holliston Council on Aging 150 Goulding St, Holliston 01746 508-429-0622

HOPKINTON Hopkinton Council on Aging 28 Mayhew St, Hopkinton 01748 508-497-9730

HUDSON Hudson Council on Aging 29 Church St, Hudson 01749 978-568-9638

LAWRENCE Lawrence Council on Aging 155 Haverhill St, Lawrence 01840 978-620-3540

LEXINGTON Lexington Council on Aging 39 Marrett Road, Lexington 02421 781-698-4840

LINCOLN Lincoln Council on Aging 16 Lincoln Rd, Lincoln 01773 781-259-8811

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LITTLETON Littleton Council on Aging 33 Shattuck St, Littleton 01460 978-540-2470

LOWELL Lowell Council on Aging 276 Broadway St, Lowell 01854 978-970-4131

MALDEN Malden Council on Aging 7 Washington St, Malden 02148 781-397-7144

MARLBOROUGH Marlborough Council on Aging 40 New St, Marlborough 01752 508-485-6492

MAYNARD Maynard Council on Aging 50 Brown St, Maynard 01754 978-897-1009

MEDFIELD Medfield Council on Aging One Icehouse Rd, Medfield 02052 508-359-3665

MEDFORD Medford Council on Aging 10l Riverside Ave, Medford 02155 781-396-6010

MEDWAY Medway Council on Aging 76 Oakland St, Medway 02053 508-533-3210

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Melrose Council on Aging 235 W Foster St, Melrose 02176 781-665-4304

METHUEN Methuen Council on Aging 77 Lowell St, Methuen 01844 978-983-8825

MILFORD Milford Council on Aging 60 N Bow St, Milford 01757 508-473-8334

MILLIS Millis Council on Aging 900 Main St, Millis 02054 508-376-7051

NATICK Natick Council on Aging 117 E Central St, Natick 01760 508-647-6540

NEEDHAM Needham Council on Aging 300 Hillside Ave, Needham 02492 781-455-7555

NEWTONVILLE Newton Council on Aging 345 Walnut St, Newtonville 02460 617-796-1660

NORTH ANDOVER North Andover Council on Aging 120R Main St, North Andover 01845 978-688-9560

NORTH READING North Reading Council on Aging 157 Park St, North Reading 01864 978-664-5600 NORTHBOROUGH Northborough Council on Aging 119 Bearfoot Rd, Northborough 01532 508-393-5035 NORWOOD Norwood Council on Aging 275 Prospect St, Norwood 02062 781-762-1201 PEPPERELL Pepperell Council on Aging 37 Nashua Rd, Pepperell 01463 978-433-0326

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READING Reading Council on Aging 16 Lowell St, Reading 01867 781-942-6658 SHERBORN Sherborn Council on Aging 19 Washington St, Sherborn 01770 508-651-7858 SHIRLEY Shirley Council on Aging 9 Parker Rd, Shirley 01464 978-425-1390 SOMERVILLE Somerville Council on Aging 167 Holland St, Somerville 02144 617-625-6600 Continued on next page Indicates website link on seniorsbluebook.com

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SENIOR CENTERS / COUNCIL ON AGING continued SOUTHBOROUGH Southborough Council on Aging 9 Cordaville Rd, Southborough 01772 508-229-4453 STONEHAM Stoneham Council on Aging 136 Elm St, Stoneham 02180 781-438-1157 STOW Stow Council on Aging 380 Great Rd, Stow 01775 978-897-1880 SUDBURY Sudbury Council on Aging 40 Fairbank Rd, Sudbury 01766 978-443-3055 TEWKSBURY Tewksbury Council on Aging 175 Chandler St, Tewksbury 01876 978-640-4482 TOWNSEND Townsend Council on Aging 16 Dudley Rd, Townsend 01469 978-597-1710 TYNGSBOROUGH Tyngsborough Council on Aging 169 Westford Rd, Tyngsborough 01879 978-649-9211 UPTON Upton Council on Aging 2 Farm St, Upton 01568 508-529-4558

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WAKEFIELD Wakefield Council on Aging 30 Converse St, Wakefield 01880 781-245-3312 WALTHAM Waltham Council on Aging 488 Main St, Waltham 02452 781-899-7228 WATERTOWN Watertown Council on Aging 31 Marshall St, Watertown 02472 617-972-6490 WAYLAND Wayland Council on Aging 41 Cochituate Rd, Wayland 01778 508-358-2990 WELLESLEY HILLS Wellesley Council on Aging 219 Washington St, Wellesley Hills 02481 781-263-1529 WESTBOROUGH Westborough Council on Aging 4 Rogers Rd, Westborough 01581 508-366-3000 WESTFORD Westford Council on Aging 20 Pleasant St, Westford 01886 978-692-5523 WESTON Weston Council on Aging 20 Alphabet Ln, Weston 02493 781-786-6280

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WILMINGTON Wilmington Council on Aging 15 School St, Wilmington 01887 978-657-7595 WINCHESTER Winchester Council on Aging 109 Skillings Rd, Winchester 01890 781-721-7136 WOBURN Woburn Council on Aging 144 School St, Woburn 01801 781-937-7899 SENIOR HEALTH CLINICS Health clinics usually provide more comprehensive health and related services than a traditional medical practice. Services may include physicians who specialize in geriatrics, a nurse practitioner, a Medical Social Worker and, in many cases, financial discounts may be available. COMMUNITY HEALTH CLINICS – PRIMARY CAMBRIDGE CHA Cambridge Family Health 237 Hampshire St, Cambridge 02139 617-575-5570 CHA Cambridge Family Health North 2067 Mass Ave, Cambridge 02140 617-575-5570

CHA East Cambridge Health Center 163 Gore St, Cambridge 02141 617-665-3000 CHA Windsor Street Health Center 119 Windsor St, Cambridge 02139 617-665-3600

EVERETT MGH Everett Family Care 19 Norwood St, Everett 02149 617-394-7500 FRAMINGHAM Edward M Kennedy Community Health Center Waverly St 354 Waverly St, Framingham 01702 508-270-5700 MetroWest Free Medical First Parish Church 110 Edgell Rd, Framingham 01702 508-656-0885

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WESTWOOD Westwood Council on Aging 60 Nahatan St, Westwood 02090 781-329-8799

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LAWRENCE Greater Lawrence Family Health Center –N orth site 150 Park St, Lawrence 01841 978-685-1770 – S outh Site 73D Winthrop Ave, Plz 114, Lawrence 01843 978-686-3017 –W est site 700 Essex St, Lawrence 01840 978-689-2400 Greater Lawrence Family Health Center Inc 34 Haverhill St, Lawrence 01841 978-686-0090 Continued on next page Indicates website link on seniorsbluebook.com

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CHA Union Square Family Health 337 Somerville Ave, Somerville 02143 617-665-3370

Lowell Community Health Center – 1 61 Jackson St, Lowell 01852 978-937-9700 – Metta Health Center 135 Jackson St, Lowell 01852 978-441-1700

SUDBURY MetroWest Free Medical Congregation Beth El 105 Hudson Rd, Sudbury 01776 508-656-0740

MALDEN CHA Malden Family Medicine Ctr 195 Canal St, Malden 02148 781-338-0500 METHUEN Methuen Family Health Center 70 East St, Methuen 01844 978-683-3491 MILFORD Edward M Kennedy Community Health Center Milford 42 Cape Rd, Milford 01757 800-853-2288 SOMERVILLE CHA Broadway Health Center 300 Broadway, 1st Fl, Somerville 02145 617-284-7000

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WALTHAM Joseph M Smith Community Health Center Waltham 564 Main St, Waltham 02452 781-693-3800 COMMUNITY HEALTH CLINICS – DENTAL SCHOOLS BOSTON Boston University Dental School 100 E Newton St, Boston 02118 617-638-4701 Forsyth Institute for Dental Hygiene 140 The Fenway, Boston 02115 617-732-2800 ext5 Harvard Dental School 188 Longwood Ave, Boston 02115 617-432-1434

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American Cancer Society 250 Williams St NW, Atlanta 30303 800-227-2345

CAMBRIDGE

American Council of the Blind 2200 Wilson Blvd, Ste 650, Arlington 22201 800-424-8666

CHA Windsor Street Health Center 119 Windsor St, Cambridge 02139 617-665-3600

FRAMINGHAM Edward M Kennedy Community Health Center Dental Services 32 Concord St, Framingham 01702 508-270-2635

LOWELL Middlesex Community College Talbot Building 44 Middle St, Lowell 01852 978-656-3250

NEWTON Mount Ida College 77 Dedham St, Newton 02459 617-928-7360

WALTHAM Joseph M Smith Community Health Center Waltham 564 Main St, Waltham 02452 781-693-3800

SENIOR ORGANIZATIONS & SERVICES NATIONAL

Alzheimer’s Association

225 N Michigan Ave, Fl 17, Chicago 60601 800-272-3900

American Diabetes Association 1701 North Beauregard St, Arlington 22311 800-342-2383 American Heart Association 7272 Greenville Ave, Dallas 75231 800-242-8721 American Kidney Fund 11921 Rockville Pike #300, Rockville 20852 800-638-8299

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Tufts Dental School 1 Kneeland St, Boston 02111 617-636-6828

American Liver Foundation 39 Broadway, Ste 2700, New York 10006 800-465-4837 American Lung Association 55 W Wacker Dr, Ste 1150, Chicago 60601 800-586-4872

American Parkinson Disease Association (ad on page 79) 135 Parkinson Ave, Staten Island 10305 800-651-8466 American Stroke Association 800-553-6321 Arthritis Foundation 1330 Peachtree St, Atlanta 30309 800-283-7800 Arthritis Information Hotline 800-444-4993 Easter Seals Society 223 S Wacker Dr, Ste 2400, Chicago 60606 800-221-6827 Continued on next page Indicates website link on seniorsbluebook.com

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SENIOR ORGANIZATIONS & SERVICES continued Huntington’s Disease Society of America 505 Eighth Ave, Ste 902, New York 10018 800-345-4372

National Osteoporosis Foundation 1150 17th St NW #850, Washington 20036 800-223-9994 National Parkinson Foundation 200 SE First St, Ste 800, Miami 33131 800-473-4636

Leukemia and Lymphoma Society 1311 Maramoneck Ave, Ste 310 White Plains 10605 800-286-8159

United Ostomy Associations of America Inc 2489 Rice St, Ste 275, Roseville 55113 800-826-0826

Lupus Foundation of America 2000 L St NW, Ste 410, Washington 20036 202-349-1155

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Muscular Dystrophy Association 222 S Riverside Plaza #1500, Chicago 60606 800-572-1717 National Council on Aging 1901 L St NW, 4th Fl, Washington 20036 800-424-9046 National Family Caregivers Assoc 800-896-3650 National Kidney Foundation Inc 30 E 33rd St, New York 10016 800-622-9010 National Multiple Sclerosis Society 800-344-4867

AARP – Local Chapter Information One Beacon St, Ste 2301, Boston 02108 866-448-3621

Alzheimer’s Association MA/NH (ad on page 76)

480 Pleasant St, Watertown 02472 800-272-3900 American Cancer Society – Central New England Region 42 Nagog Park, Ste 110, Acton 01720 781-894-6633 American Liver Foundation – New England 88 Winchester St, Newton 02461 617-527-5600

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living with mild memory loss.

While you are facing what may be the biggest challenge of your life, we want to help you live your best life. Research has clearly shown that staying active is the most powerful way to manage your disease. Education: Knowledge is power. Learn more about Alzheimer’s disease and related disorders by attending an education program in-person or online. Education programs are open to people living with a diagnosis or those who are concerned about their memory, family members, and friends. Consider attending Coping with Early Memory Loss, where you will learn about ways to actively manage your disease and develop coping strategies to live life today. Legal and Financial, presented by elder law attorneys in the community, offers information on organizing and managing finances in order to best prepare for the future. Consultation: Sometimes it is difficult to know what questions to ask and where to start. Speak with a trained Care Consultant to address your unique concerns and prepare for the future. Consultations are confidential and free of charge.

Alz Meet Ups: Staying active is a powerful way to manage your disease. Alz Meet Ups offer a unique and enjoyable opportunity for you to connect with others who are also living with mild memory loss. Give yourself the benefit of new experiences by joining with others for art, nature, lectures, fitness or coffee. Advocacy: No one understands this disease like the person who is living it. You can be a powerful voice for research and programs that will make a difference. We can help you to become an effective advocate for Alzheimer’s issues.

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Power + Purpose: For The Alzheimer’s Association Individuals With MA/NH Chapter’s Power + Purpose program is for people Mild Memory Loss

The Alzheimer’s Association is working towards effective treatments and someday a cure. Our vision is a world without Alzheimer’s — until that day we want to help you. To get started, attend an education program, create your plan with an expert, discover Alz Meet Ups happening near you or get involved with the cause! Call us at 800.272.3900 Editor’s Note: This article was submitted by Russel Martin, Public Relations and Marketing Manager, Alzheimer’s Association. Massachusetts and New Hampshire Chapter Indicates website link on seniorsbluebook.com

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SENIOR ORGANIZATIONS & SERVICES continued from page 76 American Lung Association of the Northeast 460 Totten Pond Rd Ste 400, Waltham 02451 800-499-LUNG

APDA Info & Referral Center – Boston

(ad on page 79) 72 E Concord St C3, Boston 02118 617-638-8466

Arthritis Foundation – Massachusetts 29 Crafts St, Ste 450, Newton 02458 617-244-1800 Bay State Council of the Blind 57 Grandview Ave, Watertown 02472 617-923-4519 Easter Seals – Massachusetts 484 Main St, Worcester 01618 800-244-2756 Leukemia & Lymphoma Society – Massachusetts Chapter 9 Erie Dr, Natick 01760 508-810-1300 Multiple Sclerosis of Greater New England 101A First Ave, Waltham 02451 800-344-4867 Muscular Dystrophy Association – Massachusetts 33 Lyman St, Westborough 01581 508-898-3375 National Kidney Foundation – New England 85 Astor Ave, Ste 2, Norwood 02062 781-278-5040

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New England Diabetes Association 10 Speen St, 2nd Fl, Framingham 01701 617-482-4580 NOF Metrowest Osteoporosis Support Group Framingham 01701 508-954-7729 NPF Center of Excellence Massachusetts 830 15 Parkman St, Boston 02114 617-724-9234 Ostomy Association of Boston 508-270-4656

United Cerebral Palsy of MetroBoston

(ad on page 102) 71 Arsenal St, Watertown 02472 617-926-5480

SOCIAL SECURITY Social Security Administration Medicare Claims 800-633-4227 Social Security Offices – Cambridge 10 Fawcett St, 1st Fl, Cambridge 02138 800-772-1213 – Framingham 100 Concord St, Framingham 01702 800-772-1213 – Lawrence 439 S Union St, Ste 208, Lawrence 01843 800-772-1213 – Lowell 151 Warren St, Lowell 01852 800-772-1213

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SUBSIDIZED HOUSING RESOURCES HUD 800-225-5342 Boston Regional Office 10 Causeway St, 3rd Fl, Boston 02222 617-994-8200

SUPPORT GROUPS

American Diabetes Association 800-342-2383 American Heart Association 800-242-8721 American Lung Association 800-586-4872

American Parkinson Disease Association (ad on page 79) 800-651-8466

American Stroke Association 800-553-6321 Arthritis Foundation 800-283-7800 Leukemia and Lymphoma Society 800-286-8159 National Family Caregivers Assoc 800-896-3650

Alzheimer’s Association Helpline (ad on page 76)

National Parkinson Foundation 800-327-4545

American Cancer Society 800-227-2345

New England Carcinoid Connection www.carcinoid – newengland.org PO Box 366282, Boston 02136

American Council of the Blind 800-424-8666

United Cerebral Palsy of MetroBoston (ad on page 102)

800-272-3900

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– Malden 192 Commercial St, Malden 02148 800-772-1213 – Norwood 1 Edgewater Dr, Norwood 02062 800-772-1213 – Waltham 135 Beaver St, Ste 120, Waltham 02452 800-772-1213

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Parkinson’s Disease – When Hearing your doctor say, “You You Need Support have Parkinson’s disease,” is a life-changing moment. However, there is much an individual with Parkinson’s disease can do to live every day to the fullest.

The American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) is the country’s largest grassroots organization serving those touched by Parkinson’s disease. What makes APDA unique is that we are in cities, towns, and communities across the U.S. Throughout our nationwide network of Chapters and Information & Referral Centers, Centers for Advanced Research, Specialized Centers in Young Onset, Veterans and Rehabilitation Resources, and countless support groups, we are able to quickly reach people and connect them to resources that will provide the best outcomes as they navigate Parkinson’s disease. Parkinson’s disease is a progressive neurological movement disorder. Every nine minutes an American is diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease and there are 60,000 new cases each year in the U.S. alone. It can begin with a tremor, difficulty writing, stooped posture, stiff muscles, or slightly slurred speech; symptoms are different for every person. APDA’s mission is to provide information, education, and support to all impacted by the disease and to fund scientific research into the causes, prevention, treatments and ultimately the cure. We take pride in the fact

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that we are in your community and many others across the country serving people with Parkinson’s disease to provide support from the day of diagnosis throughout the Parkinson journey. We have also been a funding partner in most major Parkinson’s disease discoveries and we will continue to fund research initiatives that can stop the devastation of living with this disabling disease. APDA is here to help with: n Health and wellness initiatives delivering programs to help people maintain independence and optimism n Education and support programs connecting people with Parkinson’s in local communities n Expedited and innovative research to develop promising clinical approaches and better outcomes and funding the next generation of scientists dedicated to finding new treatments and a cure. To learn more call the American Parkinson Disease Association at 800-223-2732 or visit our website at www.apdaparkinson.org. For information about Massachusetts programs, call 800-651-8466 or visit the APDA MA website at www. apdama.org Editor’s Note: This article was submitted by Stephanie Paul, Vice President, spaul@apdaparkinson.org

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Check with local COA TRANSPORTATION GreaterBoston Metrowest 34 Deloss St Fl 1, Framingham 01702 508-309-7375 Lowell Regional Transit Authority 145 Thorndike St, Lowell 01852 978-452-6161 MBTA 10 Park Plz, Ste 3910, Boston 02116 617-222-3200 MetroWest Regl Transit Authority 37 Waverly St, Framingham 01702 508-935-2222 Montachusett Regional Transit Authority 1427R Water St, Fitchburg 01420 978-345-7711 National Ctr on Sr Transportation 1425 K St NW, Ste 200, WDC 20005 866-528-6278

VETERAN BENEFITS AND SERVICES – FEDERAL – VA HEALTHCARE ENROLLMENT

VA Boston (ad on pages 74, 83) –H ealthcare Enrollment & Eligibility Center VABostonVets@VA.gov 800-865-3384

VA New England Healthcare Enrollment

(ad on pages 74, 83) – outside of Boston area 844-822-2737

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West Roxbury Campus (ad on pages 74, 83)

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1400 VFW Pkwy, West Roxbury 02132 617-323-7700 – Urgent Care 857-203-5425

Jamaica Plain Campus

(ad on pages 74, 83) –M -F 8am-4pm 150 S Huntington Ave, Jamaica Plain 02130 617-232-9500 –U rgent Care 857-364-5250

Brockton Campus

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(ad on pages 74, 83) – 2 4/7 940 Belmont St, Brockton 02301 508-583-4500 –U rgent Care 774-826-2318 – VETERAN SERVICES COMMUNITY BASED OUTPATIENT CLINICS

Boston Outpatient Clinic

(ad on pages 74, 83) – M-F 8am-4:30pm 251 Causeway St, Boston 02114 617-248-1000

Framingham Community Based Outpatient Clinic

(ad on pages 74, 83) – M-F 8am-4:30pm 61 Lincoln St, Ste 112 Framingham 01702 508-628-0205 Continued on page 84

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VA Benefits for Seniors Who Served The Department of Veterans Affairs offers a variety of service connected compensation and non-service connected pension benefits to Veterans and their dependents, some of which are particularly relevant to senior Veterans. Below is a summary of available VA compensation and pension benefits that may be most relevant to senior Veterans and their dependents. Service connected compensation Service connected disability compensation may be paid for chronic injuries, disabilities, or diseases, that were incurred in, aggravated by, or presumed to be related to, a Veteran’s Active Duty military service. Requirements for establishing service connection include 1) an event, injury, or illness in service, 2) evidence of a current chronic condition, and 3) the establishment of a link or nexus, between the current condition and the in-service event. Veterans who are in need of higher levels of care due to a service connected disability may be eligible for service connected Aid and Attendance benefits, or Special Monthly Compensation, as described below. Aid and Attendance To support a claim for aid and attendance, the evidence must show that due to disabilities, you 1) require the aid of another person in order to perform personal functions required in everyday living, such as

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bathing, feeding, dressing yourself, attending to the wants of nature, adjusting prosthetic devices, or protecting yourself from the hazards of your daily environment, or 2) are bedridden, in that your disability or disabilities requires that you remain in bed apart from any prescribed course of convalescence or treatment. Spousal Aid and Attendance Benefits A Veteran who is eligible to collect a dependency allowance for service connected compensation purposes, ie is rated 30 percent or higher, may be eligible to receive an additional monthly stipend, if his or her spouse meets the above mentioned requirements for the establishment of aid and attendance. Non-service connected benefits Non-service connected disability pension is paid based on a Veteran’s service, current level of disability, and financial qualifications. To qualify for pension, a Veteran must have served at least 90 days of continuous Active Duty service, or generally 24 months after September 7, 1980, have been discharged under other than dishonorable conditions, and have served at least one day of Active Duty during a period of war (combat service not required). There must be a finding of permanent and total disability, which can be established by: 1) attaining the age of 55, 2) being in Continued on page 85

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Lowell Community Based Outpatient Clinic

(ad on pages 74, 83) – M-F 8am-4:30pm 130 Marshall Rd, Lowell 01852 978-671-9000

Quincy Community Based Outpatient Clinic

(ad on pages 74, 83) – M W F 7:30am-4pm, T Th 8am-4:30pm Quincy Medical Center 110 W Squantum St, Quincy 02169 774-826-3070 – VETERAN SERVICES OTHER AREA MEDICAL FACILITIES Edith Nourse Rogers Memorial Veterans Hospital 200 Springs Rd, Bedford 01730 781-687-2000 Worcester Community Based Outpatient Clinic 605 Lincoln St, Worcester 01605 508-856-0104 – VETERAN SERVICES COUNSELING SERVICES For veterans and immediate family members

Boston VA Vet Center

(ad on pages 74, 83) 7 Drydock Ave, Ste 2070, Boston 02210 857-203-3001

Worcester VA Vet Center (ad on pages 74, 83) 691 Grafton St, Worcester 01604 508-753-7902

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Veterans Crisis Line www.veteranscrisisline.net 800-273-8255 ext 1 – VETERAN BENEFITS ADMIN Boston Regional Benefit Office JFK Federal Bldg, 15 New Sudbury St Boston 02203 800-827-1000 VA Compensation & Pensions – S ervice Connected Disabilities & Income Support JFK Federal Bldg, 15 New Sudbury St Boston 02203 800-827-1000 VA Education Benefits 888-442-4551 VA Home Loan Benefits 888-827-3702 Life Insurance Center 800-669-8477 VA Caregiver Support for Those Caring for Veterans 855-260-3274 – VA NATIONAL CEMETERY

Massachusetts National Cemetery Connery Ave, Bourne 02532 508-563-7113

VA Cemetery Administration –B urial Benefits Bourne 02532 800-535-1117

VETERAN BENEFITS COMMONWEALTH Massachusetts Dept of Veterans Services (DVS) 600 Washington St, 7th Fl, Boston 02111 617-210-5480

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receipt of Social Security Disability pension, or 3) residing in an accredited nursing home. Veterans must additionally meet certain income and net worth requirements, with consideration given to qualifying deductible medical expenses. Veterans in need of higher levels of care may be eligible for non-service connected Aid and Attendance benefits, or special monthly pension. The requirements for establishing this higher level of care are as noted above, however special monthly pension does not require that this need for additional care be related to any service connected condition. Survivor’s Benefits The surviving spouse of a Veteran may be eligible for Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC), or service connected death benefits if the Veteran’s death is determined to be related to service. A surviving spouse may also be eligible for nonservice connected Survivor’s Pension

Commonwealth of Massachusetts S.A.V.E.Team – L inks Mass Vets to State and Federal Resources 617-210-5743 / 888-844-2838 Massachusetts Veterans Advisor www.massvetsadvisor.org Lists Town Vet Service Officers (VSO) Check with local Town Hall

based on income and net worth, if the Veteran met the above listed service requirements for non-service connected pension. Additional benefits may also be paid to surviving spouses if a need for higher levels of care, or Aid and Attendance is established. More Information Information, to include payment rate tables for both service connected and non-service connected benefits can be found at www. va.gov. Compensation and pension benefits are tax-free, and are not paid concurrently, rather the Veteran will receive whichever benefit is greater. To apply for any benefits, contact your local Veterans Service Organization or apply online at www. ebenefits.va.gov.

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Editor’s Note: This article was submitted by David Hencke, Veteran Outreach Coordinator, US Dept. of Veteran Affairs, VA Boston Healthcare System.

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Reading Never Sounded The Perkins Library in Watertown So Good… is the free public library for people who have difficulty reading regular sized print.

This includes people who are blind, visually impaired, physically unable to hold a book or reading disabled. People often associate Perkins exclusively with vision loss but it is important to know that many more people may qualify for this service. If a person has arthritis, paralysis, or any other condition which makes it difficult to hold a book or turn the pages, they are eligible. Perhaps they have 20/20 vision but the book is not accessible. Eligible people apply to become a member of the Perkins Library by completing an application. The application needs to be signed by a certifying authority such as a doctor, social worker, an activities director, or professionals in the medical and human service arena. Patrons can then choose to have books sent to them automatically based on their reading interests or call to request a specific title. Some patrons get one book a month; others get ten books a week. The choice is theirs. Everything is free. n

erkins audio books and magazines P are delivered by mail via a door to door service -- no postage needed. Easy-to-use playback equipment

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is loaned to the patron, free-ofcharge. The Library has access to over 17,000 books in Large Print. Newspapers can be read by phone. The television schedule is even available. Thousands of books can be downloaded at any time of the day or night.

Like many public libraries, Perkins loans movies on DVDs, but Perkins books are special. DVDs from Perkins have a separate sound track where a narrator describes key visual elements of the film so that a person with vision loss is not left guessing. The sound track never interferes with the dialogue. A loyal patron reflecting on almost fifty years of using these services offered the following, “Talking Books have probably been the single most important influence on my entire life. Some people say we are what we eat; I think we are what we read.” To become a member of the Library or for more information about our services, Please contact Debby King at 617-972-7376 or email debby. king@perkins.org. Editor’s Note: This article was submitted by Debby King, Library Outreach Coordinator at The Perkins Library.

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NATIONAL American Council of the Blind 800-424-8666 American Foundation of the Blind 800-232-5463 Foundation Fighting Blindness 800-683-5555 Library for the Handicapped 800-685-2136 Lighthouse International 800-829-0500 National Eye Care Project Helpline 800-222-3937 North American Resource Line for Braille 800-272-4553 Prevent Blindness America 800-221-3004 Recorded magazines 888-724-6423

Lions Club Belmont 1 Common St, Belmont 02478 617-484-9816 Lions Club Natick 9 Lincoln St, Natick 01760 508-653-9446 MAB Community Services 200 Ivy St, Brookline 02446 617-738-5110 Mass Lions Eye Research Fund Inc PO Box 6050, New Bedford 02742 MA Commission for the Blind 600 Washington St, Boston 02111 617-727-5550

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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Sight & Hearing Association 800-992-0424

AARP Give Back www.aarp.org/giving-back

Vision Council of America 800-424-8422

Senior Corp 1201 New York Ave NW, Washington 20525 800-942-2677

Lions International (Clubs & Organizations) 300 W 22nd St, Oak Brook 60523 630-571-5466

LOCAL Carroll Center for the Blind – Senior Vision Services 770 Centre St, Newton 02458 617-969-6200

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Community Teamwork Inc 155 Merrimack St, Lowell 01852 978-459-0551 ITN Greater Boston Metrowest 34 Deloss St, Fl 1, Framingham 01702 508-309-7375

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280 Merrimack St, Ste 400, Lawrence 01843 978-946-1326 RSVP Middlesex County 300 Commercial St, Ste 19, Malden 02148 781-324-7705 RSVP MVCSC 264 Essex St, Lawrence 01840 978-686-9407 RSVP Norfolk County 614 High St, Dedham 02026 781-329-5728 RSVP Retired Senior Volunteer Program – City of Boston 617-635-1794 SCORE Northeast Massachusetts Lynn Area Chamber of Commerce Lynn 01904 978-922-9441

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SOAR 55 492 Waltham St, West Newton 02465 617-969-5906 ext 120 SOAR 55 Satellite Framingham Public Library 49 Lexington St, Framingham 01702 508-532-5570 ext 4353 United Way of Acton – Boxborough 537 Massachusetts Ave, Acton 01720 978-263-1777 United Way of Massachusetts Bay and Merrimack Valley 51 Sleeper St, Boston 02210 617-624-8000 United Way of North Central MA 649 John Fitch Hwy, Fitchburg 01420 978-345-1572 United Way of Tri-County Inc 46 Park St, Framingham 01702 508-872-3291

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24 HOUR CONTACT – Refers to someone being available 24 hours a day to speak with you.

MED-ALERT AVAILABLE – Personal medical alert products activated by pushing a button.

BONDED – Being bonded means that a bonding company has secured money that is available to the consumer in the event they file a claim against the company.

MEDICATION REMINDER – Assistance with reminding an individual about medications but not dispensing medications.

HOMEMAKER / COMPANION – Non-medical assistance with meal preparation, laundry, light housekeeping, errands, activities, outings, companionship and other household duties. INSURED – This refers to what happens if someone gets hurt on the job. If the company isn’t insured, then the claim gets filed against the homeowner’s insurance. If the company is insured, then the claim gets filed against the company’s insurance.

MINIMUM HOURS PER VISIT – This refers to the minimum number of hours that an agency provides service.

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TRANSPORTATION – Rides to shopping, appointments and other outings. WORKER’S COMP – Insurance that covers medical and rehabilitation costs and lost wages for employees injured at work.

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You Sought an Expert When Buying a Do The Same When It Long Term Care Comes to Filing A Claim Insurance Policy… Long Term Care Insurance (“LTCi”) policies are designed to cover care costs not traditionally paid by other insurances, including support at home for activities of daily living (ADL’s) like bathing, dressing, walking, etc. It is estimated that over 70% of seniors will have a need for these types of services. After purchasing a policy, few consider the critical elements of managing a LTCi claim: 1) successfully filing a claim, 2) maximizing a LTCi policy by actively managing an efficient care plan and 3) sustaining a claim to continue receiving uninterrupted payment to ensure continuity of care. When it comes time to file a claim, often during a time of crisis, most rely on themselves, a family member or friend, or even the insurance company’s Claims Department for advice and support during the process. This could be a very costly and frustrating mistake! There are many pitfalls to avoid when filing a claim, some resulting in a frustrating delay or denial of a claim, while others can result in hundreds of thousands of dollars of reduced benefits. Hopefully, the same careful planning and thoughtful approach that one used to guide their decision to purchase a LTCi policy, will lead them to seek the advice and guidance of a trained professional that specializes in advocating on their behalf and serves as a buffer between them and the insurance company.

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Over the last 30 years, there have been many different LTCi policies offered to Massachusetts residents, adding to the challenge of understanding and managing the claims process. Often, many of the important details are not listed on the policy paperwork that one may be holding. It is important to fully understand the policy basics to include: covered benefits, elimination period, maximum daily benefits, inflation riders, and restoration of benefits, to name a few. However, the “devil is in the details” when it comes to a LTCi policy. Without knowing what to ask and even “how to ask it”, you may not get all of the facts, even when calling the insurance carrier’s Claims Department. The good news for LTCi policy holders, is that there are a few specialized resources that can help educate, support and advocate on their behalf. Be certain that your resource is truly an expert and performs this service as an integral part of their business. Consider seeking advice, even BEFORE you need to make a claim, limiting the anxiety. Editor’s Note: This article was authored by Colin Preis, Owner or AMADA Senior Care. AMADA is a locally-owned, nationally recognized home care company specializing in assisting those with Long Term Care Insurance.

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health Care staffing Inc – Care solutions Inc 105 508-366-5689 101 781-828-9600 101 508-545-0164

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102 617-926-5480 IBC 978-263-1212 IBC 978-244-0200

United Cerebral Palsy of MetroBoston

Visiting Angels of Acton

Visiting Angels of Chelmsford

877-616-3404 877-616-3404

Always Best Care Senior Services – Sudbury

Always Best Care Senior Services – Westborough

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Always Best Care Senior Services – Belmont

AMADA senior Care

781-598-2454 781-281-1626

All Care Resources

781-245-1880

101 617-792-0500

781-828-0221

Alliance Homecare Visiting Nurses

ABC Home Healthcare

24 hours Care

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IFC 978-794-1158

Maestro-Connections health systems

21st Century Home Care Inc

105 617-542-9991

hotel & home Recovery

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Care with Care HomeHealth Care LLC

Caring Companion Home Care

Centrus Premier Home Care Inc

101 508-359-4675

508-282-5020 781-349-8178

BrightStar Care of Milford & Worcester

Care For Life Home Health Agency

Care Resolutions Inc

617-332-7600 781-224-3600

Bayada Home Health Care Inc

978-323-9729

Avenue Homecare Services Inc

Best Home Care

508-281-6070 617-663-4881

Around the Clock Home Healthcare

978-710-4232

Arbor Homecare Services LLC

At Home Senior Care Inc

781-281-7485

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MINIMUM HRS pER VISIT

978-459-7771 508-244-1530 617-623-1732

Commonwealth Nursing Services

Complete VNA

Deriviere Medical Corporation

508-318-4885 781-559-0220

Extended Family of Wayland

FirstLight HomeCare of West Suburban Boston

781-396-2633

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Greater Medford VNA

508-853-3797

781-373-1113

Epic Health Services Company

508-318-2874

Ensure Healthcare Services Inc

golden Age home health

508-485-8080

Divine Health LLC

105 508-653-8512

781-483-4460

Commonwealth Caregivers Inc

Distinguished Care Options

508-433-1300

Comfort Zone Home Care

781-223-6630

ComForcare Senior Services – Woburn 978-664-6700

978-256-2468

ComForcare Senior Services – Westford

781-721-5522

781-255-6910

ComForcare Senior Services – Norwood

Comfort Keepers – North Reading

781-821-2800

ComForcare Senior Services – Canton

Comfort Keepers – Woburn

781-891-8800

Charismark Home Care

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home helpers – Wayland

781-239-0060 978-552-4000

Home Care Assistance

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Happy at Home

781-281-2235

781-338-7800

Hallmark Health VNA

Home Again Health Care LLC

978-667-2600

Guardian Angel Senior Services Inc

781-449-0402

Griswold Home Care – Needham & Worchester

health Care staffing Inc – Care solutions Inc 105 508-366-5689

978-475-0820 978-475-0820

Griswold Home Care – Andover

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MINIMUM HRS pER VISIT

781-402-0060 781-662-2273 508-647-3773 978-725-5995 781-352-4660 781-314-0153 508-626-1944

Home Instead Senior Care – Lexington

Home Instead Senior Care – Melrose

Home Instead Senior Care – MetroWest

Home Instead Senior Care – North Andover

Home Instead Senior Care – Norwood

Home Instead Senior Care – Waltham

Homewatch CareGivers Serving Metrowest

978-897-9000 781-416-2000

Keystone Homecare and Private Duty Nurses

LivHome

617-202-9090 781-862-3300

Metropolitan Home Care

Minute Women Home Care

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Interim HealthCare

Maestro-Connections health systems

617-928-1010 781-321-6300

HouseWorks

Intercity Home Care

105 617-542-9991

508-393-8338

Home Instead Senior Care – Greater Worcester County

hotel & home Recovery

978-256-5950

Home Instead Senior Care – Chelmsford

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Right at Home – Westborough

Senior Helpers – Boston

Senior Helpers – Westford

Senior Homecare Solutions LLC

Seniors Helping Seniors – Metrowest

Seniors Helping Seniors of Greater Boston

617-597-1500

978-448-6988

Right at Home – Groton 781-548-1700

781-275-1400

Right at Home – Bedford

Right at Home – Newton

978-251-0170

Personal Touch Home Aides Inc

Right at Home – Somerville

781-290-4000

Partners HealthCare at Home – Private care

617-623-3211

978-455-4035

Nizhoni Health Systems

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Abundant Home Health Care Alternative Home Health Care Beyond Healthcare Agency BrightStar Care Norwood

617-795-2171 978-657-7444 781-932-1166 781-269-7997

BrightStar Care Wakefield Hebrew Senior Life New England Nurses Inc

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Visiting Angels of Sudbury

Visiting Nurse & Community Health

781-395-0023 617-795-2727

Visiting Angels of Medford

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Visiting Angels of Newton

Visiting Angels of Chelmsford

978-828-9200

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508-366-1330

Specialty Home Care Services

781-205-4930

Seniors Helping Seniors of MetroNorth

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Finding The Right Home Decisions regarding the wellbeing Care Agency and care of our loved ones are some of the most important and difficult decisions we will face in our lifetimes. We may feel that we did all the right things or we made a terrible mistake. One of the most important decisions is selecting the best Home Care Agency to provide ongoing care to our loved ones in their home.

The first task is deciding between a medical homecare and a non-medical home care agency. Non-medical home care cannot dose medications, provide injections or wound care. Most clients at home will require the type of care provided by a non-medical home care agency. When choosing potential home care agencies, make sure that the agency has the skills that match your loved one needs. Meet with the decision makers involved, develop a list of the things you want to see, and make sure your list addresses the following: oes the agency have liability D insurance? Request a copy of the certification. n Is one of the agency owners or directors involved in the meetings? n Does the home care agency provide a personal assessment; do they provide a home safety assessment and what are the charges? n What are their hours of operation? How do they handle calls and issues outside normal hours of opern

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ations? Most crises do not happen between 9 AM and 5 PM. n What is their back up plan if a caregiver becomes sick, has a transportation issue or a delay because of bad weather? How adept are they at crisis management? n Have they received a referral from a competing home care agency? That is one of the key indicators that a home care agency is known and respected in the field. n How does the home care agency screen its caregivers? Are the caregivers bonded? n How did you hear about the agency? Is it a direct referral from someone who has worked with the agency? Ask for previous client testimonials and contact information. And make the calls! Many excellent non-medical home care agencies exist today. If you get good answers during your due diligence process, you have probably found a great agency for the care of your loved one. Remember that the agency and their caregivers must have the skills and personality to work with your family and be a good fit with family members to make a cohesive care team for your loved one. Editorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Note: This article was submitted by Carol L. Kilduff Director / Owner of Visiting Angels Chelmsford. She can be reached at 978-244-0200.

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24 HOUR CARE – Refers to “round the clock treatment” in a home environment. The care may be shared by multiple caregivers or by a single caregiver. CARDIAC CARE – Refers to services including patient assessment, specific diet information, and management of the disease process, medication management and education. Cardiac care is a program designed to help a person with heart disease return to health. Cardiac care may consist of exercise, modifying risk factors to prevent further heart damage, or psychological rehabilitation.

DIABETIC CARE – Refers to services including patient assessment specific diet information, management of the disease process, medication management and education on all the above. Services are provided by Registered Nurse under the supervision of a M.D. Some agencies may have certified diabetic nurse instructors or cardiac care specialty RN’s in their employ. ENTERAL FEEDING – Enteral feeding, or tube feeding, is a way to deliver nutrients through a tube if you cannot take food or drink through your mouth.

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HOSPICE – Refers to a comprehensive program of care to patients and families facing a life threatening illness. Hospice emphasizes palliative rather than curative treatment. The dying are comforted. Professional medical care is given, and sophisticated symptom relief provided. INTRAVENOUS THERAPY (IV) – Refers to any medical treatments/ medications that need to be introduced into the body via a patient’s veins. Numerous IV Therapies can be provided in a patient’s home under supervision of a MD. Some of these include: inter-infective/antibiotic therapies, hydration therapy, pain management, chemotherapy and central line care and maintenance. PRIVATE DUTY PERSONAL CARE – Assistance with Activities of Daily Living (ADL’s), homemaking, companionship and other non-medical in home care. These services are available for hire after, or in conjunction with, Medicare certified services. Private payment, Medicaid and Veterans Benefits are a few of the ways personal care can be paid for. PSYCHIATRIC CARE – Refers to the agencies’ ability to offer services related to psychiatric support with the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment

of mental illness. Services may include counseling or administering of medications. SOCIAL WORKER – A clinical social worker whose purpose in health care is to enhance, promote, maintain, and restore the best possible social abilities of the patient or family. Services provided may be preventive, developmental, or remedial in nature. THERAPY SERVICES (ST, PT, OT, RT) –

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HOUR MINIMUM – The least number of hours a Non-Medical Home Care Agency will be available for hire. Medicare certified Home Health Agencies are not on a specified time frame.

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Speech Therapy – Refers to services to assess and treat speech and swallowing disorders. Speech therapy can treat speech, language, cognitive skills or swallowing. Physical Therapy – Refers to services for the treatment and the rehabilitation process where a physical therapist will often stretch, strengthen, facilitate muscles, challenge balance, test coordination abilities, teach home exercise programs and enhance basic mobility skills. Occupational Therapy – Refers to services to assess and treat patients to improve their ability to perform tasks in their daily living and working environments. Patients may have mental, physical, developmental, or emotional disabilities. Therapists also help them to develop, recover, or maintain daily living and work skills. Occupational therapists help clients not only to improve their basic motor functions and reasoning abilities, but also to compensate for permanent loss of function. Continued on page 113 Indicates website link on seniorsbluebook.com 103

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Making Your Visits to An Many family members strugElder Meaningful gle, feel guilty or don’t know what to do or say when visiting their loved one in a facility.

There are many different activities you can try to make the most of your time together. Based on their capabilities, most elders enjoy keeping busy, with both their minds and their hands. When in a facility, always check with the nurses regarding their limits and be aware when they need to rest. Try these ideas; n Look at photos, picture books, play cards, board games, puzzles, do crafts n Make a scrapbook with them about their life, listen to their stories and experiences. n If you can take them out, go to the park, a museum, etc. n Bring your pet (if in a facility, they need to approve first) n Watch musicals, comedies or TV shows from their era n Read aloud newspapers or books and discuss Most elders enjoy and benefit from music, art and touch. Explore art books and magazines. Different colors and images promote conversation, memories and emotions. Play music they love. You can always find things on YouTube. If you aren’t sure, try Big Band, Gospel, or Show tunes. Many times, even those with dementia, can recall BOSTON METRO WEST – WINTER-SUMMER 2016

lyrics or tunes. If they have some range of motion…dance! If they are unable to get out of their wheelchair or bed, encourage movement like swaying arms. Most people enjoy and benefit from touch. Giving a gentle massage, hugs, and holding hands often brings comfort (be aware of signs of pain if they are non-verbal) if you cannot think of what to do or say, simply hold your loved one’s hand and tell them you love them. Take responsibility for making these visits worthwhile. Turn something you may view as a chore into a fun event. Take the challenge of creating a memorable visit that you both will enjoy. If one idea doesn’t succeed, keep trying. And something that brings joy one week, may cause agitation or boredom the next. Remember, you are there because you love them. Even if they don’t always remember you, you remember them. Don’t give up, don’t stop going, especially if they are nearing the end of life. I always say, “I cannot change one’s diagnosis, but I can change the way someone lives out their days.” So can you. Editor’s Note: This article was submitted by Melissa Plourde, LSW, CDP Private Pay Manager for Care Solutions, Health Care Staffing.

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HOSPICE (See definition in home health grid definitions) Services Provided: N-Nurse – Assesses patient’s physical needs, develops and coordinates the plan of care, ensures symptom control and management, provides patient/family teaching as needed. SSW-Social Worker – Assesses patient and family emotional and social needs, develops a plan of care, provides counseling, referrals and support to meet identified needs. Chaplain – Assesses patient and family spiritual needs, develops a plan of care, provides counseling, assists with memorial preparations. Home Health Aide – Provides direct personal care to patient, emotional support to patient and family, reports identified needs to RN. Volunteer – Provides respite and needed non-medical services for patients and their families, offers support at time of death and during bereavement. Levels of Care: RO-Routine Care – Occurs when regularly scheduled visits are adequate in maintaining the individual’s symptom management. Care is provided at the individual’s residence, this can be their private home, a retirement community, an assisted living, or a skilled nursing facility. RE-Respite Care – Provided when the family needs time to rest or go out of town for a short time. Ideally, this

service is provided for five consecutive days. Care may be provided in a long-term care facility depending on the condition of the individual. Hospice is responsible for financial arrangements with the Long-term care facility, at no cost to the patient or the family. GIP – General In-Patient Care – Provided in a skilled nursing facility when the symptoms cannot be managed elsewhere. The skilled nursing facility must have 24-hour R.N. coverage as deemed by Medicare guidelines. General in-patient care is usually short in duration. This level of care is usually due to symptoms which are out of control and more intensive nursing services are required. If an individual is at a care facility, room and board are covered by hospice during this period.

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CC-Continuous Care – Provided to prevent the individual from going to the hospital when a crisis occurs. Continuous care also is given when more help is needed to assist the individual and family in coping with the crisis. This level of care is usually provided at the individual’s residence no matter where that may be. The criteria for continuous care may include: Severe pain or symptoms which are out of control, psychotic episodes, breakdown of caregiver, imminent death and family unable to cope. Continuous care is typically reserved for end of life or other criContinued on next page Indicates website link on seniorsbluebook.com 1113

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Hospice Care Definitions continued ses that requires a constant presence by a nurse or care team. 24/7 ADMISSIONS – Can a patient be admitted to the particular hospice agency 24/7? If a patient qualifies for hospice care, they should be admitted as early as the family requests. Many agencies admit patients to hospice, 24/7, evenings weekends, and holidays. GRIEF SUPPORT GROUPS – Grief is the normal and universal reaction humans have to the loss of those they love. When your loved one passes, you may go through a period of bereavement and experience grief. Each hospice agency will have a grief and bereavement support program. Many provide grief groups that meet and address issues of grief in a supportive group setting. INDIGENT PATIENTS – Does the hospice accept non funded or indigent patients? This is usually on a case by case basis and at the determination of the hospice company. Many have a non-profit organization that can help support the care of non-covered patients. Many Hospice agencies utilize social workers to help find resources for indigent families. LICENSED MASSAGE THERAPY – Massage has become one of the fastest growing trends in therapy for hospice patients. Used as a method for relaxation to alleviate stress, anx-

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iety and pain with a light hands-on approach, as well as providing an alternative to those who can’t take medication or prefer not to, massage therapy has become essential in hospice care. This is not reimbursed by Medicare; it is an added benefit that select hospice companies have decided to provide for their patients. MUSIC THERAPY – Music Therapy is an established healthcare profession that uses music to address physical, emotional, cognitive, and social needs of individuals. A music therapist is not just a music performer, but actually trained in counseling and music. A music therapist creates goals and objectives for their patients and uses music activities and music experiences (listening, composition, improvisation, or playing/singing a familiar song) in order to achieve those goals. This is not reimbursed by Medicare; it is an added benefit that select hospice companies have decided to provide to their patients. PAIN PUMPS AVAILABLE – Many patients have their symptoms controlled through oral medications. Some situations require a pain pump where medications are administered through an IV pump. If this is the situation, inquire with the hospice RN case manager to see if pain pumps are available through their agency.

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PET THERAPY – There’s nothing like a visit from a four-legged creature to brighten the day of a terminally ill patient. Pet therapy teams visit with patients wherever they reside – at home or in professional care settings.

For some patients, contact with these gentle animals evokes memories of pets in their lives, past or present. Studies have shown many benefits of pet companionship, ranging from reduced blood pressure and anxiety to relief from boredom, pain and loneliness. This service is not reimbursed by Medicare, it is an added benefit that select hospice companies have decided to provide for their patients. VA CONTRACT – If the patient is not a Medicare recipient and is covered by the VA, the VA will make payments directly to their contracted agencies. If a patient is a Veteran, but is a Medicare Recipient, they may choose any Medicare approved hospice agency for their care.

TRACH CARE – Refers to care administered to patients who have

undergone a tracheotomy. A tracheotomy is a surgical procedure in which a cut or opening is made in the windpipe (trachea). The surgeon inserts a tube into the opening to bypass an obstruction, allow air to get to the lungs, or remove secretions. WOUND CARE – Refers to services for providing diagnosis and treatment for ulcers, pressure sores and other wounds. Treatments may include but is not limited to irrigations, dressing, and wound vacs. Some agencies may employ specialty nurses to provide and instruct in care specifically for patients with more complicated wounds.

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Home Health Care Definitions continued from page 103 Respiratory Therapy – Refers to services for care of patients with deficiencies and abnormalities associated with the cardiopulmonary system. It may include the therapeutic use of medical gases and their equipment, environmental control systems, humidification, aerosols, ventilator support, bronchi pulmonary drainage and exercise, respiratory rehabilitation, assistance with cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and maintenance of natural, artificial, and mechanical airways.

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PCP-OVERSIGHT – Can the hospice patient retain their own primary care physician in addition to the hospice medical director? All hospice organizations require a medical director, a physician to oversee their care. Many times the hospice medical director will work in conjunction with the patient’s own physician. The patient, family and hospice team can determine which physicians will oversee the care and certify the hospice eligibility criteria.

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SENIOR HOUSING DEFINITIONS

Senior Housing Definitions prohibited by law to promote these AGE RESTRICTIONS – Some commuservices without a specific license. nities have a restriction on the youngest age they are allowed to accept. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING & These restrictions vary by community. URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD) – helps apartment owners offer reduced ALZHEIMER’S / DEMENTIA rents to low-income tenants. ASSISTED LIVING COMMUNITY – Licensed assisted living facility or HOUSING CHOICE VOUCHER skilled nursing facility that specialize PROGRAM – in delivering care to victims of Alz(Sec 8) - find your own place and use heimer’s and dementia. Communities the voucher to pay for all or part of are typically bedroom-style rental the rent. Participating households are units with common areas for dining required to pay the greater of 10% of and activities. Many are locked for their gross annual income or 30% of residents’ safety. Specifically trained their adjusted income towards rent. staff usually serves the special needs To qualify, a household’s annual inof this population. Amenities vary come must not exceed the applicable for each community. income limit for the area as adjusted by family size. ASSISTED LIVING COMMUNITY – (Sec 236) Property owners in this proTypically apartment-style with kitchgram make mortgage payments that enettes and private baths. Some are based on a 1% mortgage interest offer companion accommodations. rate. HUD then provides a subsidy to Personal assistance with Activitheir lender to cover the difference ties of Daily Living (ADLs) bathing, between 1% and the market interest grooming, dressing, toileting, eating rate on the property’s loan. Particiand ambulation. Rates vary from an pating households are required to pay all-inclusive to base rates with levels rent equal to the greater of 30% of of care. Amenities vary for each their adjusted income (not to exceed community. the market rent) or the basic rent amount set by HUD for that particuDAY CARE – Any provider can elect to lar property. Any amount paid by the provide day/night services on a short household that is more than basic or long term basis. Rates typically rent is considered excess rent, which include a place to rest, one or two the owner pays back to HUD in repaymeals and snacks and activities for ment of the subsidy. the day. Licensed communities are

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INTERMEDIATE CARE – 24 hour inpatient care residents who need licensed nursing supervision and supportive care, but do not require continuous nursing care. Residents may receive full assistance with ADL’s and transfers. Residents receive meds from a nurse following a doctor’s orders and may receive outpatient rehab services. Facilities may use a nurse as a their consultant and the residents receive periodic assessments from a licensed practitioner. MEDICAID WAIVER – An assisted living waiver may be used to transition individuals out of nursing facilities or to provide persons at risk of institutionalization with options for remaining in their communities. Assisted living waivers are designed to provide an alternative to more costly nursing home care. PRICE DEPENDENT ON LEVELS OF CARE – Flexible levels of service geared to accommodate different needs over time. Rates may vary depending on the changing levels of care while one maintains the same physical residence. PUBLIC HOUSING (PH) – affordable apartments for low-income families, the elderly and persons with disabilities.

RESIDENTIAL HOME – Assisted living homes are private residential homes that typically have a small number of residents who live together and receive care from live-in caretakers. Adult family homes offer room and board for seniors who want a more private, home-like community. Assistance with activities of daily living such as bathing and dressing are provided. Amenities and nursing services vary greatly between homes. Ask about their services when you tour. They are also referred to as personal board and care homes. Most accept private pay; Medicaid in some instances.

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INDEPENDENT HOUSING – Apartments and communities for adults 55+ with little or no senior support services (e.g. no meals, etc...)

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RESPITE CARE / SHORT-TERM STAY – Otherwise known as a short-term stay. Any provider of IL, AL, ALZ or SNF care can elect to provide fully furnished accommodations to a person for a short period of time. Rates usually quoted on a daily basis and are typically inclusive of all services and amenities. RETIREMENT COMMUNITY – Housing designed specifically for mature adults. Typically Studio, 1 BR or 2 BR rental apartments with full kitchens, and private baths are available. Services include meal plans, transportation, housekeeping, laundry and maintenance. Amenities are usually abundant; formal libraries, computer stations, swimming pools, gardens, Continued on page 129 Indicates website link on seniorsbluebook.com 119

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What Should You Look For In An If you are contemplating a move Adult Community? to an adult living community for the lifestyle, support and peace of mind it offers, you may find the selection process a bit daunting.

There is a great deal to think about – it is, after all, your future you are planning. The truth is the process can be a rewarding one resulting in a better understanding of what you require and what you want, bringing about a gratifying lifestyle change. Before you begin, take into account your current needs and possible changes in them over time, as well as your financial situation. Once you have done that, you can start looking at your options. Information on communities can be easily attained by visiting their websites, or calling and requesting brochures. When you have narrowed down your possibilities, schedule visits at times that are convenient for you– spacing visits out enough to avoid information overload. Below is a handy initial evaluation checklist that will help you quickly slim down your options. It includes topics that you may not normally think to consider, and allows you to more easily compare one community to another. After each visit, ask yourself: n I s

the location close to shops, doctor’s offices, a pharmacy, and other destinations important to me? n I s the location convenient for family and friends? If the facility is not in my town, are there hotels nearby for when family visits? 120 BOSTON METRO WEST – WINTER-SUMMER 2016

n W hat

living arrangements are available – apartments, private rooms, shared rooms? n W hat are the fees and what is included? nA re the buildings and the grounds wellkept and attractive? nA re the common spaces pleasant and appealing? nH ow many rooms are there where residents can spend time with each other and with visiting family members? nA re the dining rooms clean and attractive? Can the community cater to specific dietary needs or special requests? nD o I like the food? Can visiting family members join me for meals? n I s there a private room available for family celebrations or private family dinners? n I s there a posted, varied schedule of activities and events, and do they interest me? nD id I feel comfortable during my visit? Could I see myself living there?

In addition, visit the communities you are partial to more than once. To be sure you are getting the complete picture; stop in, without an appointment, at various times of day. Lastly, take your time so that you are sure to make the best lifestyle choice for you. Editor’s Note: This article was submitted by Elizabeth Dupree. Elizabeth Dupree is a Senior Director of Community Relations with Benchmark Senior Living Continuing Care Retirement Communities and may be reached at 203-323-2323 or by email at edupree@ benchmarkquality.com.

”

– Will and Bev Reed, Residents

The Commons in Lincoln, you can do the things you love because we take care of everything else for you. That includes housekeeping, lawn care and chef prepared meals that will tantalize your taste buds. All this leaves you time to enjoy whatever you please, from nature walks on nearby trails to cultural attractions only minutes away in Boston. It is all part of our Lifecare Advantage.

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“

We lived in New Hampshire, where we had lots of outdoor activities. We still have that here. Now our friends are coming down to visit here and they are really sort of jealous. We have the best of both worlds.

Call 1- 877-219-6116 to schedule a personal tour, or visit www.TheCommonsInLincoln.com/visit to take a video tour of the Reeds’ home.

222 Sandy Pond Road | Lincoln, MA 01773

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615 Heath St, Chestnut Hill 02467

360 Mount Auburn St, Cambridge 02138

68 Commonwealth Ave, Concord 01742

50 W Main St, Hopkinton 01748

55 Essex St, Cambridge 02139

131 617-499-7147 69

143 508-435-1250 38

131 978-369-4728 67 $4,950

131 617-876-0369 44 $4,700

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46 Lincoln St, Winthrop 02152

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55 Essex St, Cambridge 02139

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360 Mount Auburn St, Cambridge 02138

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Cadbury Commons, 66 Sherman St, Cambridge 02140

Stonebridge at Burlington, 50 Greenleaf Wy, Burlington 01803

Atria Longmeadow Place, 42 Mall Rd, Burlington 01803

Center Communities of Brookline, 100 Centre St, Brookline 02446

Carleton-Willard Village, 100 Old Billerica Rd, Bedford 01730

Residence at Valley Farm, The, 369 Pond St, Ashland 01721

Atria Marland Place, 15 Stevens St, Andover 01810

1 Harvest Cir, Lincoln 01773

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74 Elm St, Woburn 01801

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781-272-0080

781-270-9008

Burlington

617-363-8100

BrooKline

781-275-8700

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508-532-3197

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Brookdale Cushing Park, 300 W Farm Pond Rd, 01702

781- 251-9330

Traditions of Dedham, 735 Washington St, Dedham 02026

508-409-4673

$3,000

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781-234-9500

NewBridge on the Charles, 5000 Great Meadow Rd, 02026

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Newbury Court, 100 Newbury Ct, Concord 01742

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68 Commonwealth Ave, Concord 01742

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157 617-244-6400 48 $5,300

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615 Heath St, Chestnut Hill 02467

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Orchard Cove, 1 Del Pond Dr, Canton 02021

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Mary Immaculate Health/Care, 191 Maple St, Lawrence 01841

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Meadows at New Horizons, The 400 Hemenway St, Marlborough 01752

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D’Youville Life & Wellness Community – Bruyere Gardens 975 Varnum Ave, Lowell 01854

1 Harvest Cir, Lincoln 01773

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781-218-3308

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978-569-1023

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781-863-9660

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978-682-1614

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Brookhaven at Lexington, 1010 Waltham St, Lexington 02421

143 508-435-1250 38

HopKinton

978-448-4122

groton

508-788-6050

Berkeley Retirement Home, The, 150 Berkeley St, Lawrence 01841

50 W Main St, Hopkinton 01748

golden pond

Rivercourt Residences, 8 W Main St, Rte 225, Groton 01450

Heritage at Framingham, 747 Water St, Framingham 01701

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Lasell Village, 120 Seminary Ave, Newton 02466

978-725-3300

Edgewood, 575 Osgood St, North Andover 01845

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978-458-0099

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978-686-2582

Brightview North Andover, 1275 Turnpike St, N Andover 01845

Brookdale North Chelmsford, 4 Technology Dr 01863

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617-965-7707

Cabot Park Village at Newton, 280 Newtonville Av, 02460

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781-455-9080

Residences at Wingate, The, 235 Gould St, Needham 02494

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North Hill, 865 Central Ave, Needham 02492

$5,500

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781-444-6655

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Kindred AL Avery Crossings, 110 West St, Needham 02494

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508-651-1811

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Sherwood Village, 145 Mill St, Natick 01760

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781-899-5505

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508-898-3490

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781-235-1614

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Waterstone at Wellesley, 23 Washington St, Wellesley 02481

508-358-0700

Traditions of Wayland, 10 Green Wy, Wayland 01778

Wellesley

508-358-2800

WAylAnd

617-924-8100

Carriage House at Lee’s Farm, 134 Boston Post Rd, 01778

Residence at Watertown Square, The, 20 Summer St, 02472

781-466-9912

Waltham Crossings, 126 Smith St, Waltham 02451

WAtertoWn

781-893-2557

Leland Home, The, 21 Newton St, Waltham 02453

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978-640-0194

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617-776-0260

Somerville Home, 117 Summer St, Somerville 02143

Bayberry at Emerald Court, 2000 Emerald Ct, Tewksbury 01876

617-776-4420

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Jeanne Jugan Residence, 186 Highland Ave, Somerville 02143

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74 Elm St, Woburn 01801

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144 781-933-0248 16

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New Horizons at Choate, 21 Warren Ave, Woburn 01801

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781-756-1026

Country Club Heights Brightview, 3 Rehabilitation Wy, 01801

46 Lincoln St, Winthrop 02152

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Gables at Winchester, The, 299 Cambridge St, Winchester 01890

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Wilmington

LOWEST STarTING PrICE $1,913

COVErED ParKING

978-988-2300

# OF UNITS 340

FITNESS CENTEr

781-493-6805

SCHEDULED TraNSPOrTaTION

Windsor Place of Wilmington, 92 West St, Wilmington 01887

PHONE #

WestWood

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Fox Hill Village, 10 Longwood Dr, Westwood 02090

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and other social gathering spaces. Rates are monthly, and are typically based on size/location of apartment. SECURED UNIT – A secured unit dedicated to Alzheimer’s/Dementia residents to prevent wandering outside the community without supervision. SKILLED CARE – 24 hour licensed nursing services, eight hours of which are RN covered. Patient may receive rehab services either inpatient or outpatient and may be fully dependent for ADL’s. Patients receive medications by an RN according to a licensed physicians orders. SKILLED NURSING FACILITY – Facilities provide 24/7 care for residents and offer full assistance with ADL’s. Daily rates typically include a furnished bedroom and a private or shared bath, meals, activities, transportation, phone service, cable television and all personal/ nursing care. Payor sources usually accepted are Medicare, Medicaid, VA, some insurance plans and private sources.

TRACH CARE - Refers to care administered to patients who have undergone a tracheotomy. A tracheotomy is a surgical procedure in which a cut or opening is made in the windpipe (trachea). The surgeon inserts a tube into the opening to bypass an obstruction, allow air to get to the lungs, or remove secretions. VENTILATOR - Moves breatheable air into and out of the lungs, to provide the mechanism of breathing for a patient who is physically unable to breathe, or is breathing insufficiently. WANDERGUARD - Offered at some facilities. A resident with memory loss or confusion wears a small discrete pendant. Each external door in the care home is fitted with a radio detector which detects when a pendant moves near an exit. The WanderGuard will sound an audible alarm, alerting the staff of a patient wandering.

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ASSISTED LIVING COMMUNITIES

Why Assisted Living? It’s no secret that many seniors do better living in an Assisted Living community than at home alone or in a nursing home. Why is this? Research points to four major reasons: healthy diets, companionship, meaningful activity, and wellness care. Too often, people living alone fail to eat nutritious meals. But we all know the importance that diet plays in our overall health. Seniors who have a well-balanced diet tend to recover from illness more rapidly, spend less time in the hospital, and have a better sense of overall well-being and increased energy. Who isn’t happier when you are feeling energized? When one walks into an assisted living community you see people reading, chatting and playing games in the living room, taking art and computer classes, and baking muffins in a group cooking class. Active, involved people are more alert and healthy. That’s why most assisted living communities offer a wide array of social and fitness activities, live entertainment, educational events, and opportunities for spiritual growth. All this activity offers plenty of companionship, another major “happiness factor” in assisted living communities. Research shows that the more time older adults spend socially with friends and family, the more likely they are to report happiness and enjoyment in their lives without a lot of stress and

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worry. Conversely, social isolation can lead to premature death, lower general well-being, depression and a high level of disability from chronic diseases. It turns out that good friends and laughter really are the best medicine! Speaking about medicine, assisted living communities offer on-site personal wellness care and help with managing medications which plays a huge role in keeping seniors healthy. The average octogenarian takes a minimum of five medications daily. Medication-related errors are a leading cause of hospitalizations for seniors. Assisted living offers daily reminders to residents to take their medications in the right dosage and on time, and will keep family members and doctors informed about any medication-related concerns and changes in health. This helps seniors remain healthier and more independent for as long as possible. There are a number of resources available to you if you are considering assisted living or memory care, so do your research and you’ll find tools to help you determine when it is time for assisted living, whether you can afford assisted living, and checklists for your assisted living tour. Editor’s Note: This article was written by Nancy Crowley, RN, BS, Director of Quality Improvement and Education at Senior Living Residences. For more information on Senior Living Residences, you may visit www.SeniorLivingResidences.com.

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We believe that

as we age,

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independence. With researched-based arts, learning and ďŹ tness programs and leadership in brain healthy cooking, we help our residents stay sharp, social and independent.

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175 Revere St, Canton 02021

Cornerstone at Canton

68 Commonwealth Ave, Concord 01742

Concord Park

360 Mount Auburn St, Cambridge 02138

Cambridge Homes

615 Heath St, Chestnut Hill 02467

Boylston Place at Chestnut Hill

1 Harvest Cir, Lincoln 01773

131 781-821-3616 73 $3,400

131 978-369-4728 67 $4,950

131 617-876-0369 44 $4,700

157 617-244-6400 48 $5,300

121 877-587-2875 40 $5,400 144

144 617-207-3009 90 $3,425

144 781-435-1958 84 $4,925

PETS

Benchmark Senior Living at The Commons

46 Lincoln St, Winthrop 02152

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PHONE #

140 Franklin St, Stoneham 02180

# OF UNITS

PREFERRED ASSISTED LIVING COMMUNITIES

LOWEST STARTING PRICE

Arbors Assisted Living at Stoneham, The

ASSISTED LIVING COMMUNITIES

ASSISTED LIVING COMMUNITIES HEALTH AT HOME ASSISTED - NON LIVING MEDICAL COMMUNITIES HOME CARE SCHEDULED TRANSPORTATION DAY CARE RESPITE / SHORT TERM STAY AGE RESTRICTIONS PRICE DEPENDENT LEVELS OF CARE GERIPSYCH WANDERGUARD SECURED MEMORY CARE UNIT SKILLED NURSING FACILITY PRIVATE ROOMS SEMI-PRIVATE ROOMS RESIDENTIAL HOME REST HOME MEDICAID

Cornerstone at Milford

Sm = Small / C = Cats Only

74 Elm St, Woburn 01801

Tidd Home, The

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400 Hemenway St, Marlborough 01752

Robbie's Place

2580 Main St, Tewksbury 01876

Peregrineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Landing at Tewksbury

761 Boston Post Rd, Sudbury 01776

Orchard Hill

650 Concord Ave, Cambridge 02138

Neville Place

15 Winthrop Ave, Ayer 01432

Nashoba Park

4 Gleason St, Methuen 01844

Methuen Village

55 Essex St, Cambridge 02139

JFK Apartments

50 W Main St, Hopkinton 01748

Golden Pond

11 Birch St, Milford 01757

$3,620 TC

$3,985 MR TC

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144 781-933-0248 16

105 508-573-1200 22

145 978-657-0800 50 $4,200

143 978-443-0080 45

131 617-497-8700 73

131 978-772-0707 73

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131 617-499-7147 131 978-685-2220 91

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131 508-473-0035 65

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Sunrise of Arlington, 1395 Massachusetts Ave, Arlington 02476

Carleton-Willard Village, 100 Old Billerica Rd, Bedford 01730

15 Winthrop Ave, Ayer 01432

781-275-8700

BEDFORD 60

131 978-772-0707 73

AYER

508-532-3197

Residence at Valley Farm, The, 369 Pond St, Ashland 01721

Nashoba Park

508-881-1360

Mill Pond, 84 Myrtle St, Ashland 01721

ASHLAND

781-646-0837

Brightview Arlington, 1 Symmes Rd, Arlington 02474

ARLINGTON

978-475-4225

ANDOVER

# OF UNITS

978-264-4666

$6,900

$3,985 MR TC

$5,720

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$4,770

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Atria Marland Place, 15 Stevens St, Andover 01810

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Benchmark at Robbins Brook, 18 Devon Dr, Acton 01720

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978-262-1410

Brightview Concord River, 199 Concord Rd, Billerica 01821

617-731-8500

Goddard House, 165 Chestnut St, Brookline 02445

781-229-8100

Sunrise of Burlington, 24 Mall Rd, Burlington 01803

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Orchard Cove, 1 Del Pond Dr, Canton 02021

175 Revere St, Canton 02021

Cornerstone at Canton

Youville House, 1573 Cambridge St, Cambridge 02138

650 Concord Ave, Cambridge 02138

Neville Place

55 Essex St, Cambridge 02139

JFK Apartments

360 Mount Auburn St, Cambridge 02138

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$5,800

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$4,125

$3,300

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781-821-0820

131 781-821-3616 73 $3,400

CANTON

617-491-1234

131 617-497-8700 73

131 617-499-7147

131 617-876-0369 44 $4,700

617-868-0575

CAMBRIDGE

781-272-0080

Stonebridge at Burlington, 50 Greenleaf Wy, Burlington 01803

Cadbury Commons, 66 Sherman St, Cambridge 02140

781-270-9008

Atria Longmeadow Place, 42 Mall Rd, Burlington 01803

BURLINGTON

617-363-8100

Center Communities of Brookline, 100 Centre St, Brookline 02446

BROOKLINE

978-667-0898

Billerica Crossings, 20 Charnstaffe Ln, Billerica 01821

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Concord Park

781-251-9330

Traditions of Dedham, 735 Washington St, Dedham 02026

Brookdale Cushing Park, 300 W Farm Pond Rd, Framingham 01702

781-234-9500

NewBridge on the Charles, 5000 Great Meadow Rd, Dedham 02026

508-409-4673

FRAMINGHAM

781-407-7711

DEDHAM

978-369-5155

$5,350 TC

$3,950

$5,000

131 978-369-4728 67 $4,950

CONCORD

Brookdale Dedham, 391 Common St, Dedham 02026

Gardens at Newbury Court, 100 Newbury Ct, Concord 01742

68 Commonwealth Ave, Concord 01742

157 617-244-6400 48 $5,300

CHESTNUT HILL

# OF UNITS

Boylston Place at Chestnut Hill

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615 Heath St, Chestnut Hill 02467

PHONE #

CHELMSFORD

LOWEST STARTING PRICE

Chelmsford Crossings, 199 Chelmsford St, Chelmsford 01824

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Sm, C

PETS

$4,800

$4,500

508-460-5200

New Horizons at Marlborough, 400 Hemenway St, 01752

$2,400

400 $1,700

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508-281-8001

Christopher Heights of Marlborough, 99 Pleasant St, 01752

MARLBOROUGH

781-324-0150

MALDEN 781-218-3308

&= Call

106

& $4,200

121 877-587-2875 40 $5,400 144

LINCOLN

781-861-3535

LEXINGTON

978-682-7575

LAWRENCE

Davenport Memorial Home, 70 Salem St, Malden 02148

Sm = Small / C = Cats Only

143 508-435-1250 87

HOPKINTON

978-448-4122

Atria Maplewood Place, 295 Broadway, Malden 02148

1 Harvest Cir, Lincoln 01773

Benchmark Senior Living at The Commons

Youville Place, 10 Pelham Rd, Ste 2000, Lexington 02421

Margueriteâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s House, 189 Maple St, Lawrence 01841

50 W Main St, Hopkinton 01748

Golden Pond

Rivercourt Residences, 8 W Main St, Rte 225, Groton 01450

508-788-6050

Heritage at Framingham, 747 Water St, Framingham 01701

GROTON

508-788-8000

Carmel Terrace, 933 Central St, Framingham 01701

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Whitcomb House, 245 West St, Milford 01757

11 Birch St, Milford 01757

Cornerstone at Milford

Blaire House LTCF of Milford, 20 Claflin St, Milford 01757

4 Gleason St, Methuen 01844

Methuen Village

877-401-4890

131 508-473-0035 65

508-473-1272

MILFORD

131 978-685-2220 91

978-682-4324

METHUEN

781-665-3188

Oosterman’s Melrose Rest Home, 93 Laurel St, Melrose 02176

Grace Morgan House , 489 Prospect St, Methuen 01844

781-665-0521

Fitch Home Inc, The, 75 Lake Ave, Melrose 02176

MELROSE

105 508-573-1200 22

$3,600

$3,550

$3,350 TC

$3,400

& &

LOWEST STARTING PRICE

400 Hemenway St, Marlborough 01752

# OF UNITS

MARLBOROUGH (cont’d)

PETS

Robbie's Place

ASSISTED LIVING COMMUNITIES continued

781-444-6655 781-455-9080

Kindred AL Avery Crossings, 110 West St, Needham 02494

Residences at Wingate, The, 235 Gould St, Needham 02494

617-928-0007 617-527-5657

Falls at Cordingly Dam, The, 2300 Washington St, Newton 02462

Mt Ida Rest Home Inc, 32 Newtonville Ave, Newton 02460

508-393-2368

Whitney Place Assisted Living, 238 W Main St, Northborough 01532

Sm = Small / C = Cats Only

&= Call

$3,700

& &

$6,000

$3,990

$5,500

$6,300

$4,230

Indicates website link on seniorsbluebook.com

781-762-1333

NORWOOD

508-351-9355

NORTHBOROUGH

978-458-0099

Coleman House, 112 W Main St, Northborough 01532

Brookdale North Chelmsford, 4 Technology Dr, N Chelmsford 01863

978-686-2582

Brightview North Andover, 1275 Turnpike St, North Andover 01845

NORTH CHELMSFORD

978-683-1300

NORTH ANDOVER

617-527-0023

Ashland Farm at North Andover, 700 Chickering Rd, N Andover 01845

Pette House at Stone Institute, 277 Elliot St, Newton Upper Falls 02164

Sunrise of Norwood, 86 Saunders Rd, Norwood 02062

NEWTON UPPER FALLS

617-965-9400

Evans Park At Newton Corner, 430 Centre St, Newton 02458

NEWTON

781-444-2266

NEEDHAM

508-655-3344

NATICK

Avita of Needham, 880 Greendale Ave, Needham 02492

Whitney Place AL Residences at Natick, 3 Vision Dr, Rte 9 W, 01760

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PHONE #

5140 BOSTON METRO WEST – WINTER-SUMMER 2016 617-776-9800 617-776-9800

Visiting Nurse Sr Liv Cmnty, 405 Alewife Brook Pkwy, 02144

& & &

$4,700 TC

761 Boston Post Rd, Sudbury 01776

Orchard Hill

866-333-6002

Life Care Center of Stoneham, 25 Woodland Rd, Stoneham 02180

143 978-443-0080 45

SUDBURY

781-438-0580

Fuller House of Stoneham, 32 Franklin St, Stoneham 02180

140 Franklin St, Stoneham 02180

$3,400

Arbors Assisted Living at Stoneham, The 144 781-435-1958 84 $4,925

STONEHAM

617-776-0260

Visiting Nurse Assisted Living, 259 Lowell St, Somerville 02144

SOMERVILLE

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Somerville Home, 117 Summer St, Somerville 02143

# OF UNITS 83

LOWEST STARTING PRICE

781-944-9200

READING

Sm, C

PETS

Residence at Pearl Street, The, 75 Pearl St, Reading 01867

ASSISTED LIVING COMMUNITIES continued

781-466-9912

617-924-8100

Residence at Watertown Square, The, 20 Summer St, Watertown 02472

Traditions of Wayland, 10 Green Wy, Wayland 01778

Sm = Small / C = Cats Only

&= Call

Whitney Place Assisted Living, Five Lyman St, Westborough 01581

Scandinavian Living Center, 206 Waltham St, West Newton 02465

$4,700

$3,800

$3,690

$2,369

$5,275

$7,675

$4,700

$4,500

$5,450

$5,800

107 $3,000

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508-898-3490

WESTBOROUGH

617-527-6566

WEST NEWTON

781-235-1614

WELLESLEY

508-652-6300 508-358-0700

Sunrise Sr Liv of Wayland, 285 Commonwealth Rd, Wayland 01778

Waterstone at Wellesley, 23 Washington St, Wellesley 02481

508-358-2800

Carriage House at Lee’s Farm , 134 Boston Post Rd, Wayland 01778

WAYLAND

617-923-7779

Brigham House, 341 Mount Auburn St, Watertown 02472

WATERTOWN

781-893-2557

Waltham Crossings, 126 Smith St, Waltham 02451

WALTHAM

781-245-4778

WAKEFIELD

Leland Home, The, 21 Newton St, Waltham 02453

Oosterman’s Rest Home Inc, 706 Main St, Wakefield 01880

2580 Main St, Tewksbury 01876

145 978-657-0800 50 $4,200

978-851-3121

Peregrine’s Landing at Tewksbury

978-640-0194

Blaire House Of Tewsbury, 10 Erlin Ter, Tewksbury 01876

TEWKSBURY

Bayberry at Emerald Court, 2000 Emerald Ct, Tewksbury 01876

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142 BOSTON METRO WEST – WINTER-SUMMER 2016 781-932-8000

Sm = Small / C = Cats Only

74 Elm St, Woburn 01801

&= Call

144 781-933-0248 16

781-935-4094

WOBURN

New Horizons at Choate, 21 Warren Ave, Woburn 01801

Tidd Home, The

$4,875

$6,300

123 $6,450

$4,214

$4,100

144 617-207-3009 90 $3,425

Country Club Heights – Brightview, 3 Rehabilitation Wy, 01801

46 Lincoln St, Winthrop 02152

Arbors at Winthrop, The

781-729-0497

Winchester Mount Vernon House, 110 Mount Vernon St, 01890

WINTHROP

781-756-1026

WINCHESTER

978-988-2300

WILMINGTON

Gables at Winchester, The , 299 Cambridge St, Winchester 01890

Windsor Place of Wilmington, 92 West St, Wilmington 01887

781-893-2936

# OF UNITS

781-899-5505

LOWEST STARTING PRICE

Sunrise of Weston, 135 North Ave, Weston 02493

WESTON

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PETS

Maplewood at Weston , 99 Norumbega Rd, Weston 02493

ASSISTED LIVING COMMUNITIES continued

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&= Call

Sm = Small / C = Cats Only

50 West Main Street Hopkinton, Massachusetts, 01748 Phone: 508-435-1250 Fax: 508-435-2213

Promoting Peace of Mind The Lodge Independent/Assisted

Country View Memory Care

Pond View Geriatric Psychiatry

508.435.1250 • www.goldenpondal.com

ASSISTED HEALTH ATLIVING HOME COMMUNITIES -COMMUNITIES NON MEDICAL HOME CARE ASSISTED LIVING

“Honoring resident choice, dignity and independence.”

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978-443-0080

www.orchard-hill.com 761 Boston Post Road Sudbury, MA 01776

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HEALTH AT HOME ASSISTED - NONLIVING MEDICAL COMMUNITIES HOME CARE MEMORY CARE ASSISTED LIVING COMMUNITIES

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• A Federal-era Victorian décor licensed residential care facility • Non-profit • Long- and short-term residence • 16 private suites with bath • Three meals served daily and afternoon tea and snacks • Housekeeping, laundry, concierge, wellness activities, social events • Medication management • RN consultation •

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46 Lincoln St, Winthrop MA 02152 • (617) 207-3009

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140 Franklin St, Stoneham MA 02180 • (781) 435-1958 arborsassistedliving.com

You know about us, but do you know about our levels of service coming in 2016? Assisted Living, Memory Care, Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation.

www.TheCommonsInLincoln.com | 1-877-587-2875 222 Sandy Pond Rd. | Lincoln, MA 01773

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1 Sgt William B Terry Dr, Hingham 02043

Bridges of epocH at Hingham

140 University Ave, Westwood 02090

Bridges by epocH at Westwood

108 Littleton Rd, Westford 01886

Bridges by epocH at Westford

1 Harvest Cir, Lincoln 01773

Benchmark senior living at the commons

46 Lincoln St, Winthrop 02152

arbors at Winthrop, the

140 Franklin St, Stoneham 02180

121 144

144

781-749-7114

781-251-6630

978-692-9541

877-587-2875

617-207-3009

54 $7,760

64 $7,425

54 $7,760

32 $5,400

89 $4,000

arbors assisted living at stoneham, the 144 781-435-1958 84 $4,250 l

sECUREd COURtYARd dR. Visits NURsE ON stAFF dAY CARE REspitE / shORt tERM stAY skiLLEd NURsiNG FACiLitY pRiVAtE ROOMs sEMi-pRiVAtE ROOMs REsidENtiAL hOME pRiCE ALL iNCLUsiVE MEdiCAid

preferred memory care assisted living communities

MEMORY CARE AssistEd LiViNG COMMUNitiEs

MEMORY CARE ASSISTED LIVING COMMUNITIES MEMORY CARE ASSISTED LIVING COMMUNITIES

pEts

BC = Back Cover

$5,512 TC

$5,250 TC

& &

$6,270

50 $3,550

25 $5,650

19 $6,950

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978-475-4225

Atria Marland Place, 15 Stevens St, Andover 01810

Sm = Small / C = Cats Only

978-475-0944

&= Call

978-264-4666

acton

978-657-0800

617-497-8700

978-685-2220

508-435-1250

781-257-7398

508-473-0035

781-821-3616

978-369-4728

andover

145

131

143

145

131

Academy Manor, 89 Morton St, Andover 01810

Benchmark at Robbins Brook, 18 Devon Dr, Acton 01720

2580 Main St, Tewksbury 01876

peregrineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s landing at tewksbury

650 Concord Ave, Cambridge 02138

neville place

4 Gleason St, Methuen 01844

methuen village

50 W Main St, Hopkinton 01748

golden pond

75 Norumbega Rd, Weston 02493

epocH of Weston

11 Birch St, Milford 01757

cornerstone at milford

175 Revere St, Canton 02021

cornerstone at canton

68 Commonwealth Ave, Concord 01742

concord park

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2148 BOSTON METRO WEST â&#x20AC;&#x201C; WINTER-SUMMER 2016 781-270-9008 781-272-0080 781-229-8100

Atria Longmeadow Place, 42 Mall Rd, Burlington 01803

Stonebridge at Burlington, 50 Greenleaf Way, Burlington 01803

Sunrise of Burlington, 24 Mall Rd, Burlington 01803

Burlington

617-731-8500

Brookline

978-262-1410

Brightview Concord River, 199 Concord Rd, Billerica 01821

Goddard House, 165 Chestnut St, Brookline 02445

978-667-0898

Billerica Crossings, 20 Charnstaffe Ln, Billerica 01821

Billerica

508-532-3197

$5,190

$6,100

$8,300

$6,540

$6,135

$3,600

LOWEst stARtiNG pRiCE

asHland

781-643-2100

Sunrise of Arlington, 1395 Massachusetts Ave, Arlington 02476

sECUREd COURtYARd dR. Visits NURsE ON stAFF dAY CARE REspitE / shORt tERM stAY skiLLEd NURsiNG FACiLitY pRiVAtE ROOMs sEMi-pRiVAtE ROOMs REsidENtiAL hOME pRiCE ALL iNCLUsiVE MEdiCAid

Residence at Valley Farm, The, 369 Pond St, Ashland 01721

781-646-0837

arlington

# OF UNits

Brightview Arlington , 1 Symmes Rd, Arlington 02474

MEMORY CARE AssistEd LiViNG COMMUNitiEs continued

MEMORY MEMORY CARE CARE ASSISTED ASSISTED LIVING LIVING COMMUNITIES COMMUNITIES

pEts

617-497-8700

781-821-3616

978-369-5155

978-369-4728

781-251-9330

Traditions of Dedham, 735 Washington St, Dedham 02026

Sm = Small / C = Cats Only

BC = Back Cover

1 Sgt William B Terry Dr, Hingham 02043

Bridges of epocH at Hingham &= Call

$6,400

$5,500

$5,875

$4,750

54 $7,760

19 $6,950

25 $5,650

& $5,512 15 TC

Indicates website link on seniorsbluebook.com

781-749-7114

HingHam

978-448-4122

groton

508-788-6050

Heritage at Framingham, 747 Water St, Framingham 01701

Rivercourt Residences, 8 W Main St, Rte 225, Groton 01450

508-409-4673

Brookdale Cushing Park, 300 W Farm Pond Rd, Framingham 01702

framingHam

781-407-7711 781-234-9500

Brookdale Dedham, 391 Common St, Dedham 02026

dedHam

131

concord

131

canton

131

866-344-4946

NewBridge on the Charles, 5000 Great Meadow Rd, Dedham 02026

Gardens at Newbury Court, 100 Newbury Ct, Concord 01742

68 Commonwealth Ave, Concord 01742

concord park

175 Revere St, Canton 02021

cornerstone at canton

650 Concord Ave, Cambridge 02138

neville place

Cadbury Commons, 66 Sherman St, Cambridge 02140

camBridge

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3150 BOSTON METRO WEST – WINTER-SUMMER 2016

Hearthstone at New Horizons Marlborough, 400 Hemenway St, 01752

Atria Maplewood Place, 295 Broadway, Malden 02148

1 Harvest Cir, Lincoln 01773

Benchmark senior living at the commons

781-861-3535

Youville Place, 10 Pelham Rd, Ste 2000, Lexington 02421

877-587-2875

508-841-9898

marlBorougH

781-218-3308

malden

121 144

lincoln

781-862-8151

Liberty House, 30 Watertown St, Lexington 02173

lexington

508-435-1250

$6,900

$5,995

32 $5,400

# OF UNits

143

LOWEst stARtiNG pRiCE

50 W Main St, Hopkinton 01748

phONE #

Hopkinton

sECUREd COURtYARd dR. Visits NURsE ON stAFF dAY CARE REspitE / shORt tERM stAY skiLLEd NURsiNG FACiLitY pRiVAtE ROOMs sEMi-pRiVAtE ROOMs REsidENtiAL hOME pRiCE ALL iNCLUsiVE MEdiCAid

golden pond

MEMORY CARE AssistEd LiViNG COMMUNitiEs continued

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pEts

978-685-2220

877-401-4890

508-473-0035

781-455-9080

Residences at Wingate, The, 235 Gould St, Needham 02494

617-928-0007

Falls at Cordingly Dam, The, 2300 Washington St, Newton 02462

978-725-3300

Brightview North Andover, 1275 Turnpike St, North Andover 01845

Edgewood, 575 Osgood St, North Andover 01845

Sm = Small / C = Cats Only

BC = Back Cover

&= Call

Brookdale North Chelmsford, 4 Technology Dr, North Chelmsford 01863

& & &

$6,000

$6,300

$6,180

$3,600

$4,550

$5,250 TC

Indicates website link on seniorsbluebook.com

978-458-0099

nortH cHelmsford

978-683-1300 978-686-2582

Ashland Farm at North Andover, 700 Chickering Rd, N Andover 01845

nortH andover

617-965-9400

Evans Park at Newton Corner, 430 Centre St, Newton 02458

neWton

781-444-2266

needHam

508-655-3344

natick

131

508-473-1272

milford

131

Avita of Needham, 880 Greendale Ave, Needham 02492

Whitney Place AL Residences at Natick, 3 Vision Dr, Rte 9 W, 01760

Whitcomb House, 245 West St, Milford 01757

11 Birch St, Milford 01757

cornerstone at milford

Blaire House LTCF of Milford, 20 Claflin St, Milford 01757

4 Gleason St, Methuen 01844

methuen village

metHuen

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Whitney Place Assisted Living, 238 W Main St, Northborough 01532

stoneHam

781-944-9200

reading

781-762-1333

norWood

508-393-5655

nortHBorougH

$4,700

$3,700

978-640-0194 978-851-3121

Blaire House of Tewsbury, 10 Erlin Ter, Tewksbury 01876

teWksBury

Bayberry at Emerald Court, 2000 Emerald Ct, Tewksbury 01876

140 Franklin St, Stoneham 02180

$4,800

arbors assisted living at stoneham, the 144 781-435-1958 84 $4,250

Residence at Pearl Street, The, 75 Pearl St, Reading 01867

phONE # 978-934-0000

sECUREd COURtYARd dR. Visits NURsE ON stAFF dAY CARE REspitE / shORt tERM stAY skiLLEd NURsiNG FACiLitY pRiVAtE ROOMs sEMi-pRiVAtE ROOMs REsidENtiAL hOME pRiCE ALL iNCLUsiVE MEdiCAid

Sunrise of Norwood, 86 Saunders Rd, Norwood 02062

# OF UNits

nortH cHelmsford (cont’d)

LOWEst stARtiNG pRiCE

The Atrium at Drum Hill, 2 Technology Dr, North Chelmsford 01863

MEMORY CARE AssistEd LiViNG COMMUNitiEs continued

MEMORY CARE ASSISTED LIVING COMMUNITIES MEMORY CARE ASSISTED LIVING COMMUNITIES

pEts

978-657-0800

508-358-0700

Traditions of Wayland, 10 Green Wy, Wayland 01778

Sm = Small / C = Cats Only

BC = Back Cover

Maplewood at Weston , 99 Norumbega Rd, Weston 02493

75 Norumbega Rd, Weston 02493

epocH of Weston

108 Littleton Rd, Westford 01886

Bridges by epocH at Westford

508-898-3490

978-692-9541

145

$5,525

$4,500

$5,950

$4,950

$6,000

$7,100

54 $7,760

50 $3,550

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781-899-5505

781-257-7398

Weston

Westford

&= Call

Whitney Place Assisted Living, Five Lyman St, Westborough 01581

508-652-6300

Sunrise of Wayland, 285 Commonwealth Rd, Wayland 01778

WestBorougH

508-358-2800

Carriage House at Lee’s Farm, 134 Boston Post Rd, Wayland 01778

Wayland

617-924-8100

WatertoWn

781-466-9912

Waltham Crossings, 126 Smith St, Waltham 02451

Residence at Watertown Square, The, 20 Summer St, Watertown 02472

781-891-0840

WaltHam

145

Dorothy Frances Home, 704 Beaver St, Waltham 02452

2580 Main St, Tewksbury 01876

peregrine’s landing at tewksbury

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617-207-3009

&= Call

$6,175

$8,950

$6,500

$6,299

$5,400

89 $4,000

64 $7,425

Indicates website link on seniorsbluebook.com

781-935-3333

Monarch Homes, 857 Main St, Woburn 01801

BC = Back Cover

781-932-0350

Hearthstone at Choate Woburn, 23 Warren Ave, Woburn 01801

Sm = Small / C = Cats Only

781-935-4094

WoBurn

144

WintHrop

978-988-2300

Wilmington

781-320-1999

Country Club Heights Brightview, 3 Rehabilitation Wy, Woburn 01801

46 Lincoln St, Winthrop 02152

arbors at Winthrop, the

Windsor Place of Wilmington, 92 West St, Wilmington 01887

White Oak Cottages at Fox Hill, 6 Longwood Dr, Westwood 02090

Ad ON pAGE #

781-251-6630

# OF UNits

LOWEst stARtiNG pRiCE

140 University Ave, Westwood 02090

phONE #

WestWood

sECUREd COURtYARd dR. Visits NURsE ON stAFF dAY CARE REspitE / shORt tERM stAY skiLLEd NURsiNG FACiLitY pRiVAtE ROOMs sEMi-pRiVAtE ROOMs REsidENtiAL hOME pRiCE ALL iNCLUsiVE MEdiCAid

Bridges by epocH at Westwood

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ID UT

KS TX

MA CT PA NJ

MO MS AL

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Benefits of Short-term Short-term rehabilitation is Rehab designed to help people make a safe and comfortable transition between post-acute care and home. Typically lasting 21 days or less, short-term rehab can be extremely beneficial following a surgery or hospitalization after an injury, stroke or major medical issue. One big benefit of short-term rehab is that it can target a variety of needs. Many programs offer physical, occupational, speech, respiratory and cardiac rehabilitation services. By offering a comprehensive array of therapies and rehabilitative services, short-term rehabs can address each patient’s unique needs. Another benefit of short-term rehab facilities is a more comfortable environment. Hospitals can often feel clinical, but the right rehab facility is clean and modern with a warm, comforting ambiance. Many rehab centers also offer amenities such as rehabilitation gyms, concierge services, private rooms and bathrooms, and cable TV and WiFi access. Staff is key to the rehabilitation experience, too. It’s essential they are qualified and experienced, but it’s also important to be attentive, caring and empathetic. Employing a sufficient number of staff is critical

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as well, as health and recovery issues can arise when patients’ needs aren’t met promptly. Short-term rehab programs are often located within skilled nursing facilities, meaning that if a short-term rehab patient’s health takes a turn, they are able to easily move that patient into skilled nursing for more intensive care until a strong recovery is made. This puts less stress on the patient during a vulnerable time, as transitioning between facilities can be difficult and disorienting. When choosing shortterm rehab care, it’s important to select a program that meets your needs. Do your research: ask lots of questions, talk to current or former patients and have loved ones visit the facility. Not only does an informed decision make for a more comfortable rehab experience, it can maximize recovery. To learn more about the short-term rehab programs at EPOCH Senior Healthcare of Weston and EPOCH Senior Healthcare of Chestnut Hill, please call 781-891-0777. Editor’s Note: This article was submitted by Rodney Gonsalves, Regional VP of Operations at Epoch Senior Living.

Short-Term Rehabiliation Provider of Choice

for Boston-area seniors and their families.

EPOCH Senior Healthcare of Weston & EPOCH Senior Healthcare of Chestnut Hill

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EPOCH Senior Living is the

To get back on your feet and home again safely following an illness or injury, call your EPOCH community of choice today! EPOCH Senior Healthcare centers provide: • Physical, Occupational & Speech Therapies • Respiratory Therapy • Pulmonary Rehabilitation treating COPD, Chronic Bronchitis, Emphysema, Asthma, Cystic Fibrosis, Pneumonia, etc. • Cardiac Rehabilitation for Congestive Heart Failure, Post Myocardial Infarction, Coronary Artery Disease, Cardiac Arrhythmia, Post Cardiac Interventions, etc. • Continued Exercise & Wellness Education to Keep You Safe at Home

781-257-7398

www.EPOCHWestonSHC.com

75 Norumbega Road Weston, MA 02493

617-420-7774

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615 Heath Street Chestnut Hill, MA 02467

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About Asthma For fifteen million Americans, something as simple as breathing isn’t all that simple. According to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, people with asthma may experience wheezing, coughing, increased mucous production, and difficulty breathing, all as a result of inflammation and/or obstruction of the airways. But while many of us think of asthma as being a disease that begins in childhood, the onset of symptoms can begin well into adulthood and middle age. Asthma is often triggered by allergens such as dust and pet dander, but symptoms can also be brought on by exercise, cold weather, or illnesses such as pertussis or bronchitis. Some long-term diseases such as Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, also known as COPD, can cause asthmalike symptoms as well. Tobacco smokers, who are at high risk for developing COPD, often develop asthma, so it is imperative that smokers who experience shortness of breath or tightness in the chest consult with their doctor promptly to receive a proper diagnosis and stabilize their symptoms. Diagnosing asthma begins with a thorough medical exam and a detailed history of the onset of symptoms. Certain breathing tests can be done by your doctor to come to a more accurate diagnosis. Since asthma is a potentially life-threatening condition, it is important to be aware of its presence and become ed-

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ucated on how to treat any symptoms immediately when they occur. “The first step in treating mild to moderate asthma is by trying to remove the trigger, which is the real culprit,” says Dr. Essam Alansari, a board-certified pulmonologist at Watertown Health Center in Watertown, MA. “If an asthmatic person knows they are allergic to a certain substance, we will aim to ensure that their environment stays as free of the allergen as possible.” Inhalation treatments are most common, with lightweight, easyto-carry inhalers or “puffers” that dispense a measured dose of steroidal or bronchodilator medication prescribed for the majority of asthma patients. An inhaler dose, or “puff” instantly expands the airways so the patient can breathe deeply and comfortably. Children, first-time users, or older patients may benefit from the addition of a “spacer”, a specially designed chamber that fits onto the inhaler with a molded mouthpiece, making inhaler use easier and simpler. In more severe cases of asthma, oral medication may be necessary to manage the symptoms. “Asthma can strike at any age,” asserts Dr. Alansari. If breathing becomes uncomfortable or labored, he stresses that early diagnosis and intervention are essential to ensure good health and quality of life. Editor’s Note: This article was submitted by Elena Kazakevich, Director of Business Development at Synergy Health Centers.

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epOcH of Weston senior Healthcare 157 781-257-7398 130

121 877-587-2875 32 $545 144

Life Care Ctr of Acton, 1 Great Rd, Acton 01720

59 Coolidge Hill Rd, Watertown 02172

Watertown Health center

146 Park Ave, Arlington 02476

park avenue Health center

615 Heath St, Chestnut Hill 02467

978-263-9101

actOn 146

159 617-924-1130 158

62 781-648-9530 89

$387

epOcH senior Healthcare of chestnut Hill 157 617-420-7774 135 $398

75 Norumbega Rd, Weston 02493

# of beds

1 Harvest Cir, Lincoln 01773

lowest daily rate

preferred skilled nursing facilities

private rooms semi-private rooms ventilator trach care dialysis wanderguard secured memory care unit respite / short term stay long-term care short-term care skilled care intermediate care

Benchmark senior living at the commons

skilled nursing facilities

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MA MC

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135

162

617-497-0600

Neville Ctr at Fresh Pond , 640 Concord Ave, Cambridge 02138

112

119

124

135

123

& &

$475

$380

$393

MA MC

PP VA MA MC HM

MA MC

VA MA MC PP PI LT VA MA MC HM O

617-864-4267

camBridge

617-731-1050

BrOOkline

978-667-2166

Billerica

617-489-1200

BelmOnt

781-275-8700

BedfOrd

978-772-1704

ayer

62 781-648-9530 89

Cambridge Rehab & Nursing, 8 Dana St, Cambridge 02138

CareOne at Brookline, 99 Park St, Brookline 02416

Life Care Ctr of Merrimack Valley, 80 Boston Rd, Rte 3, Billerica 01862

Belmont Manor Nursing Home Inc, 34 Agassiz Ave, Belmont 02478

Carleton-Willard Village, 100 Old Billerica Rd, Bedford 01730

Apple Valley Ctr, 400 Groton Rd, Ayer 01432

146 Park Ave, Arlington 02476

park avenue Health center

978-470-3434

Wingate at Andover, 80 Andover St, Andover 01810

arlingtOn

978-475-0944

andOver

Academy Manor, 89 Morton St, Andover 01810

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Hellenic Nursing & Rehab Ctr, 601 Sherman St, Canton 02021

Kindred Nursing & Rehab – Tower Hill, 1 Meadowbrook Wy, Canton 02021

978-256-0231

Sunny Acres Nursing Home Inc, 254 Billerica Rd, Chelmsford 01824

124

& &

Golden Living Ctr – Heathwood, 188 Florence St, Chestnut Hill 02467

615 Heath St, Chestnut Hill 02467

617-332-4730

epOcH senior Healthcare of chestnut Hill 157 617-420-7774 135 $398

cHestnut Hill

978-256-3151

Palm Skilled Nurs & Ctr for Rehab, 40 Parkhurst Rd, Chelmsford 01824

164

154

& & &

private rooms semi-private rooms ventilator trach care dialysis wanderguard secured memory care unit respite / short term stay long-term care short-term care skilled care intermediate care

cHelmsfOrd

781-821-0820

cantOn

Commons Residence at Orchard Cove, 1 Del Pond Dr, Canton 02021

141

# of beds

617-868-2200

camBridge (cont’d)

lowest daily rate

Sancta Maria Nursing Facility, 799 Concord Ave, Cambridge 02138

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MA MC

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508-872-5250 508-872-8801 508-877-3300 508-879-6420 508-879-8000

Countryside Nursing Home Inc, 153 Winter St, Framingham 01701

Kathleen Daniel, 485 Franklin St, Framingham 01702

Oak Knoll Healthcare Ctr, 9 Arbetter Dr, Framingham 01701

Resident Care Rehab & Nurs Ctr, 228 Concord St, Framingham 01701

St Patrick’s Manor, 863 Central St, Framingham 01701

303

123

124

101

183

123

& & & & &

$285

& &

$335

$450

l l

MA MC

VA MA

PP PI LT MA MC HM

MA MC

VA MA MC

MA MC

PP PI LT MA MC

PP PI MC HM

PP PI LT MA MC HM

508-879-6100

508-872-6750

Carlyle House, 342 Winter St, Framingham 01702

Bethany Health Care Ctr, 97 Bethany Rd, Framingham 01702

framingHam

617-387-6560

everett

781-234-9500 781-461-9663

Hebrew Rehab Ctr at NewBridge, 5000 Great Meadow Rd, Dedham 02026

Kindred Transitional Care & Rehab – Highgate, 10 Carematrix Dr, 02026

Rehab & Nursing Ctr at Everett, The, 289 Elm St, Everett 02149

781-329-1520

dedHam

111

978-369-5151 978-369-6889

133

978-287-3620

978-371-3400

Golden LivingCenter – Dedham, 1007 East St, Dedham 02026

Walden Health & Rehab Ctr, 785 Main St, Concord 01742

Emerson Rehab & Transitional Care Unit 133 Old Road To Nine Acre Corner, Concord 01742 Rivercrest Rehab & Long Term Care Facility at Newbury Court 80 Deaconess Rd, Concord 01742

CareOne at Concord, 57 Old Road To Nine Acre Corner, Concord 01742

cOncOrd

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The Berkeley Ret Home & Nurs Ctr, 150 Berkeley St, Lawrence 01841

Wood Mill Ctr, 800 Essex St, Lawrence 01841

1 Harvest Cir, Lincoln 01773

Benchmark senior living at the commons

781-862-8151

& &

& & &

121 877-587-2875 32 $545 144

lincOln

168

781-778-3624

Pine Knoll Nursing Ctr, 30 Watertown St, Lexington 02173

120

781-861-8630

231

Excel Ctr for Nursing & Rehab at Lexington 840 Emerson Gardens Rd, Lexington 02420 Lexington Health Care Ctr, 178 Lowell St, Lexington 02420

lexingtOn

978-685-6321

MI Nursing/Restorative Ctr, 172 Lawrence St, Lawrence 01841

laWrence

781-762-0703

HOllistOn

127

# of beds

978-372-7700

lowest daily rate

Timothy Daniels House, 84 Elm St, Holliston 01746

phone #

HaverHill

private rooms semi-private rooms ventilator trach care dialysis wanderguard secured memory care unit respite / short term stay long-term care short-term care skilled care intermediate care

Wingate at Haverhill, 190 North Ave, Haverhill 01830

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PP PI LT VA MC HM

VA MA MC

MA MC

VA MA MC

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MA MC

VA MA MC

payment methods*

978-454-8086 978-458-1271

Willow Manor, 30 Princeton Blvd, Lowell 01851

Wingate at Belvidere Rehab & Skilled Nurs, 500 Wentworth Av, 01852

135

144

196

118

111

123

$370

$378

$308

$305

& & &

MA MC

PP PI LT VA MA MC HM O VA MA MC

VA MA MC

MA MC PP PI MA MC HM MA MC PP LT VA MA MC HM O

MA MC

VA MA MC PP LT MA MC HM VA MA MC

MA MC

781-762-0703

medfield

508-481-6123

The Reservoir Ctr for Health & Rehab, 400 Bolton St, Marlborough 01752

Thomas Upham House, 519 Main St, Medfield 02052

508-485-4040

Marlborough Hills Healthcare Ctr, 121 Northboro Rd E, 01752

marlBOrOugH

781-324-5600

malden

978-454-5438

Town & Country Health Care Ctr, 259 Baldwin St, Lowell 01851

Golden LivingCenter – Dexter House, 120 Main St, Malden 02148

978-459-0546 978-458-8773

169

978-458-3388

Heritage Skilled Nursing & Rehab, 841 Merrimack St, Lowell 01854

241

978-569-1000

Northwood Rehab & Health Care, 1010 Varnum Ave, Lowell 01854

160

120

978-454-5644

lOWell

978-486-3512

littletOn

CareOne at Lowell, 19 Varnum St, Lowell 01850 D’Youville Life & Wellness Cmnty – Short-term Rehab & Long-Term Care, 981 Varnum Ave, Lowell 01854 Fairhaven Healthcare Ctr, 476 Varnum Ave, Lowell 01854

Life Care Ctr of Nashoba Valley, 191 Foster St, Littleton 01460

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Golden LivingCenter – Melrose, 40 Martin St, Melrose 02176

Golden LivingCenter – The Elmhurst, 743 Main St, Melrose 02176

978-686-3906 978-682-7611

Methuen Health & Rehab, 480 Jackson St, Methuen 01844

Nevins Nursing & Rehab Centre, 10 Ingalls Ct, Methuen 01844

metHuen

781-665-3950

EPOCH Senior Healthcare of Melrose, 15 Green St, Melrose 02176

melrOse

508-533-6634

medWay

781-396-4400

Medford Rehab & Nursing Ctr, 300 Winthrop St, Medford 02155

Medway Country Manor, 115 Holliston St, Medway 02053

781-391-0800

Glen Ridge Nursing Care Ctr, 120 Murray St, Medford 02155

# of beds 154

106

123

142

160

224

$345

$315

& & &

lowest daily rate

781-391-5400

medfOrd

private rooms semi-private rooms ventilator trach care dialysis wanderguard secured memory care unit respite / short term stay long-term care short-term care skilled care intermediate care

Courtyard Nursing Care Ctr, 200 Governors Ave, Medford 02155

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PP PI LT MA MC HM

MA MC

PP PI LT MA MC HM O AS MC

MA MC

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508-473-0435 508-473-6414

Countryside Health Care of Milford, 1 Countryside Dr, Milford 01757

Milford Ctr, 10 Veterans Memorial Dr, MIlford 01757

508-433-4400 781-762-0703

Mary Ann Morse Nursing & Rehab, 45 Union St, Natick 01760

Riverbend of South Natick, 34 S Lincoln St, Natick 01760

781-443-6599 781-455-9090

Skilled Nursing Facility at North Hill, 865 Central Ave, Needham 02492

Wingate at Needham, 589 Highland Ave, Needham 02494

617-244-5407 617-969-2300 617-663-7100

Golden LivingCenter – Chetwynde, 1650 Washington St, Newton 02465

Golden LivingCenter – West Newton, 25 Armory St, Newton 02465

Lasell House, 120 Seminary Ave, Newton 02466

119

202

136

120

$405

$415

$421

& &

$240

& & &

PP PI LT MA MC HM O PP PI LT VA MA MC HM O MC

PP PI LT MA MC HM

MA MC

PP MA MC

VA MA MC

MA MC

VA MA MC

MA MC

VA MA MC

617-969-4660

CareOne at Newton, 2101 Washington St, Newton 02465

neWtOn

781-449-4040

Briarwood Rehab & Healthcare, 150 Lincoln St, Needham 02492

needHam

114

508-655-1000 124

508-655-3344

131

Beaumont Rehab & Skilled Nursing Ctr at Natick 3 Vision Dr, 2nd Fl, Natick 01760 Eliot Ctr For Health & Rehab, 168 West Central St, Natick 01760

natick

508-473-1272

milfOrd

Blaire House LTCF of Milford, 20 Claflin St, Milford 01757

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Sutton Hill Ctr, 1801 Turnpike St, North Andover 01845

Beaumont Rehab & Skilled Nursing Ctr – Northboro 238 W Main St, Northborough 01532 Coleman House, 112 W Main St, Northborough 01532

Meadow View Ctr, 134 North St, North Reading 01864

978-685-8086

Prescott House, 140 Prescott St, North Andover 01845

508-351-9355

508-393-2368

nOrtHBOrOugH

978-276-2000

nOrtH reading

978-725-3300

Edgewood, 575 Osgood St, North Andover 01845

nOrtH andOver

617-527-0023 20

112

100

126

neWtOn upper falls

# of beds

617-332-8481

$388

& & &

lowest daily rate

Stone Institute, The, 277 Elliot St, Newton Upper Falls 02164

phone #

neWtOn (cont’d)

l l

private rooms semi-private rooms ventilator trach care dialysis wanderguard secured memory care unit respite / short term stay long-term care short-term care skilled care intermediate care

Waban Health Ctr, 20 Kinmonth Rd, Newton 02468

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MA MC

PP PI LT VA MA MC HM

MA MC

VA MC

MA MC

VA MA MC

payment methods*

781-769-2200 781-762-0703

Golden LivingCenter â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Norwood, 460 Washington St, Norwood 02062

Victoria Haven Nursing Facility, 137 Nichols St, Norwood 02062

781-438-8515 781-662-2545

Bear Hill Nursing Ctr at Wakefield, 11 North St, Stoneham 02180

Life Care Ctr of Stoneham, 25 Woodland Rd, Stoneham 02180

131

169

$285

& & &

$372

& &

VA MA MC

PP PI LT MA MC HM

VA MA MC

MA MC

VA MA MC

MA MC

PP PI LT VA MA MC HM O

MA MC

VA MA MC

978-851-3121

teWksBury

978-443-2722

Wingate at Sudbury Rehab & Skilled Nurs, 136 Boston Post Rd, 01776

Blaire House LTCF of Tewksbury, 10 Erlin Ter, Tewksbury 01876

978-443-9000

Sudbury Pines Extended Care, 642 Boston Post Rd, Sudbury 01776

sudBury

781-438-1116

stOneHam

617-776-4420

sOmerville

123

781-942-1210

Arnold House Nursing Home, 490 William St, Stoneham 02180

Jeanne Jugan Residence, 186 Highland Ave, Somerville 02143

140

191

124

781-944-4410

reading

781-762-6880

Ellis Nursing Home, The, 135 Ellis Ave, Norwood 02062

Daniels House Nursing Home, 59 Middlesex Ave, Reading 01867 Wingate at Reading Rehab & Skilled Nursing Residence 1364 Main St, Reading 01867

781-762-7700

nOrWOOd

Charlwell House, 305 Walpole St, Norwood 02062

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123

781-237-2161 781-237-6400

Newton Wellesley Ctr for Alzheimer’s, 694 Worcester Rd, Wellesley 02482

Wellesley

508-653-8500

Wayland

110

159 617-924-1130 158

Elizabeth Seton Residence, 125 Oakland St, Wellesley 02181

Wayland Nursing & Rehab Ctr, 188 Commonwealth Rd, Wayland 01778

59 Coolidge Hill Rd, Watertown 02172

Watertown Health center

781-899-8600

Meadow Green Nursing & Rehab Ctr, 45 Woburn St, Waltham 02154

WatertOWn

781-893-0240

Maristhill Nursing & Rehab Ctr, 66 Newton St, Waltham 02154

145

$398

& &

private rooms semi-private rooms ventilator trach care dialysis wanderguard secured memory care unit respite / short term stay long-term care short-term care skilled care intermediate care

WaltHam

781-245-7600

Wakefield Ctr, 1 Bathol St, Wakefield 01880

# of beds

781-246-0211

Wakefield

lowest daily rate

Greenwood Nursing & Rehab Ctr, 90 Greenwood St, Wakefield 01880

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PP PI LT MA MC HM

MA MC

VA MA MC

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781-729-9595

Winchester Nursing Ctr Inc, 223 Swanton St, Winchester 01890

140

121

123

142

132

& &

$480

& &

MA MC

PP PI VA MA MC HM

PP PI LT VA MA MC HM

MA MC

VA MA MC

781-933-8175

WOBurn

781-729-9370

Aberjona Nursing Ctr Inc, 184 Swanton St, Winchester 01890

WincHester

978-658-2700

Woodbriar Health Ctr, 90 West St, Wilmington 01887

WilmingtOn

781-326-5652

WestWOOd

978-988-0888

Woburn Nursing Ctr Inc, 18 Frances St, Woburn 01801

123

157 781-257-7398 130

CareOne at Wilmington, 750 Woburn St, Wilmington 01887

Clark House Nurs Ctr at Fox Hill Village, 30 Longwood Dr, Westwood 02090

75 Norumbega Rd, Weston 02493

epOcH of Weston senior Healthcare

WestOn

978-392-1144

WestfOrd

508-871-2000

Westford House, 3 Park Dr, Westford 01886

117

508-366-9131

Kindred Transitional Care & Rehab – Westborough, 8 Colonial Dr, 01581 Whittier Westborough Transitional Care Unit 150 Flanders Rd, Westborough 01581

152

508-898-3490

Beaumont Rehab & Skilled Nursing – Westborough, 3 Lyman St, 01581

WestBOrOugH

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Advertiser Index 101

24 Hours Care

105

Natick VNA

Alzheimer's Association

New England Home Medical Equipment

Amada Senior Care

New York Life Insurance Company

American Parkinson Disease Association

Next Day Access

Baypath Elder Services

Northwestern Mutual

144 BC

Benchmark Senior Living at The Commons Bridges by EPOCH

101

Care Resolutions, Inc.

105

Care Solutions, Inc.

19 24 145 157 3 143

143 62 145 65

Orchard Hill Park Avenue Health Center Peregrine’s Landing at Tewksbury RMF Reverse Mortgage Funding, LLC

Cooperative Elder Services

131

Elder Services of the Merrimack Valley Inc. EPOCH Memory Care Assisted Living of Weston EPOCH Senior Healthcare of Weston & Chestnut Hill

Somerville - Cambridge Elder Services

Springwell

Sudbury Family Dental Care

Golden Age Home Health

144

The Arbors Stoneham & Winthrop

Golden Pond Assisted Living

121

The Commons in Lincoln

SLR Senior Living Residences

The MEDLAW Group

Hamilton CapTel

HESSCO Elder Services

144

The Tidd Home

101

Home Helpers Norwood & Wayland

102

United Cerebral Palsy of Metro Boston

105

HHR Hotel & Home Recovery

Law Offices of Timothy R. Loff

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Maestro-Connections Health Systems

74, 83 Inside Back Cover

VA Boston Healthcare System Visiting Angels of Chelmsford & Acton

159

Watertown Health Center

Minuteman Senior Services

WCRN News & Talk Radio

MV-1 of Massachusetts – A Herb Chambers Co.

Windsor House

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