Transportation is available if you contact the Council on Aging at 841-8640 for an appointment. Meals on Wheels are available for homebound seniors who meet certain requirements. Lunch is offered five times a week, and evening meals are also available when necessary. The Senior Center offers ID cards at a cost of one dollar. These cards are helpful for using public transportation and providing identification.
Cards are always availible by appointment.
After filling out a simple form, a phone call is made every day by a computer at a designated time. If the caller does not respond, the police will investigate to make sure that the person is ok. This can be a lifesaving program for someone who does not have daily contact with others. Contact the Council on Aging for more information or for a sign-up form. It is designed to ensure that seniors in Massachusetts have access to accurate information regarding health care options.