For these trips, MART provides the van and driver, with pickups at individual homes in Lunenburg. Sometimes the client is shuttled to Fitchburg, to join other riders, or taken directly to their destination. A companion may accompany the client at no additional cost. Top Information and Referral Information on local and area services is available at the Eagle House. Assistance is provided by the Director of the Council on Aging and Eagle House Senior Center, or an Outreach worker, who have a myriad of resource material.
Staff is prepared to answer any questions pertaining to elder services and programs.
Referrals are made to area agencies such as MOC Elder Services Nutrition Program, Montachusett Home Care Corporation, Diversified Nursing Service, Nashoba Nursing Services, Legal Assistance, Lunenburg Housing Authority, AARP, and others. The Eagle House Outreach Worker is responsible for visiting homes to assess the needs of an elder, meet with residents or families, make necessary referrals, and to determine eligibility for Meals on Wheels. The Outreach Worker also distributes File of Life forms and informs elders about programs and services available at the Eagle House. Top Council on Aging Newsletter The Council on Aging Newsletter is printed 11 times a year, with three or four issues mailed to all Lunenburg elders. At other times, copies can be picked up at the Eagle House, Town Hall, Ritter Memorial Library, Pearl Brook Apartments Community Room as well as several other locations.