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Not sure where to start? An excellent starting point for any caregiver is a call to your local ASAP's information and referral department to learn about all the services and resources available in your area. The ASAP information and referral department can provide valuable guidance and assistance throughout your caregiving journey. Your town's Council on Aging is another essential tool to help you understand and access available resources for your loved one.
10 Mill St. Dudley, MA 01571
800-286-6640; 508-949-6640
www.trivalleyinc.org
360 West Boylston Street West Boylston, MA 01583
508-852-5539; 800-244-3032 (V/TDD)
CMAAging@ SeniorConnection.org
www.seniorconnection.org
Aging Services Access Points, commonly referred to as ASAPs, are one-stop entry points for all of the services and benefits available to seniors in Massachusetts. 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 such as home care, housing options, public benefits, legal assistance, hospice care, the ombudsman program, health insurance, senior companions and adult day care.
While most ASAPs also serve as federal Area Agencies on Aging, which receive and disburse federal funding under the Older Americans Act, the communities in the coverage area of Tri-Valley, Elder Services of Worcester Area, Inc. and Montachusett Home Care Corporation are served by the Central Massachusetts Agency on Aging.
Director: Josie Dutil 40 Blackstone Street Bellingham, MA 02019
508-966-0398
www.bellinghamma.org/ council-aging-senior-center
Councils on Aging (COAs) 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/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 Program representatives, who provide free, confidential and unbiased health insurance information, assistance and counseling.
Contact: Bob Greenhalgh Municipal Complex 10 Mechanic Street Bellingham, MA 02019
774-292-2437
Municipal Complex 10 Mechanic Street Bellingham, MA 02019
508-657-2800
CommDisability@BellinghamMA.org
Meals on Wheels are provided short-term or long-term to homebound elders age 60 and older who are unable to prepare a nutritionally balanced meal for themselves.
St. Blaise Roman Catholic Church 1158 South Main Street Bellingham, MA
508-966-1274
Distribution: Wednesday, 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Note: Bellingham residents only; must show ID.
800-573-2763
www.peapod.com
Internet orders $60 minimum order, fee $9.95, $100 or more, fee $6.95
781-694-5442
www.rochebros.com
No minimum order, fee $9.95 for internet orders, $14.95 for call-in order
Milford, MA 01757
774-233-0483
Free delivery Monday through Friday. Allow 24 hours for delivery. Blister packs and flow packs available.
10 Central Street Framingham, MA
508-788-8001
Pickup and delivery, wash, dry, fold laundry
Runs on a fixed route Monday-Friday from Bellingham to the Franklin Forge Park train station. Nominal fee charged for all ages. For more information and schedules go to www.GATRA.org.
508-657-2709
Rides in-town and surrounding area (up to 10 miles) Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Curb to curb with door to door service as needed under ADA. Donations accepted. No fee. Arrangments must be made during normal operating hours; no later than the day before service is needed (Monday rides must be requested by 3 p.m. on Friday).
Limited long-distance transportation for medical appointments in Boston, Framingham, Worcester and Providence available (minimum 10 days’ notice, $25 donation requested).
877-278-4464; 508-278-4464
508-943-9353
774-745-7752
800-854-9928
Bellingham Senior Center 40 Blackstone Street Bellingham, MA 02019
www.bellinghamma.org/ Pages/BellinghamMA_Senior Services/Dayprogramflyer.pdf
Program schedule: Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Cost: $35 per day (includes light breakfast, luncheon meal, snack); transportation free for Bellingham residents, $10 per day for out of town members
40 Blackstone Street Bellingham, MA 02019
town.franklin.ma.us/Pages/ FranklinMA_Senior/ccbrochure14.pdf
Eligibility: Care recipient must be age 60 or older with a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s, a related dementia or a significant chronic medical condition and must be Franklin or Bellingham residents; means test required for discounted rate Cost: Private pay households at $12 per hour; discounted rate households at $8 per hour; two-hour minimum and six-hour maximum of weekly service Schedule: Services offered Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-8p.m. and weekends on a limited basis Services: Trained and screened companion employed by Franklin Senior Center can provide meal or snack preparation; conversation, reading, writing, playing games or cards; contact emergency services if necessary, with family permission; no homemaking service, personal care or lifting is permitted
Click here for our full list of Home Care Agencies that service MetroWest, MA..
Director. Monique Bergeron
10 Wrentham Manor Bellingham, MA 02019
508-883-4999
Depot Court, Wrentham Manor
Check out other nearby towns on the clickable map or check out resources by category throughout the MetroWest region in our Local Resources section.
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