Truro, for example, showcases local artists. Several offer computer training. Chatham and Hyannis are among the councils that sponsor walking groups. Bourne has a support group for women veterans and grandparents raising grandchildren. All councils offer social activities, like movies and trips, as well as health screenings, legal counseling and volunteer opportunities.
Councils have outreach workers who can help with care management and crisis intervention.
Most councils host the Elder Services Nutrition Program, which offers congregate as well as home-delivered meals. Check with the council in your town to see if specific services or activities are available and to find out what other services are offered. Councils also have free newsletters that list programs for the upcoming month. Councils provide counseling on health-care insurance and benefits, usually through the Capewide program called Serving the Health Information Needs of Seniors, which uses specially trained volunteers. Most councils also provide help with tax forms and filing for fuel assistance.