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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.
Tri-Valley, Inc.10 Mill St. |
800-286-6640; 508-949-6640 |
Central Massachusetts Agency on Aging360 West Boylston Street |
508-852-5539; |
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. BayPath also serves as a federal Area Agency on Aging (AAA), receiving and disbursing federal funding under the Older Americans Act.
Franklin Council on AgingDirector: Danielle Hopkins |
508-613-1310 |
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.
Veterans BenefitsAgent: Dale Kurtz 80 West Central St. 508-520-4973 |
Commission on Persons with DisabilitiesChairman: Mary O’Neil 355 East Central Street 508-520-3050 |
https://www.neighborbrigade.org/
FranklinMA@neighborbrigade.org
Neighbor Brigade is a non-profit organization that establishes and mobilizes community-based networks of volunteers to provide immediate and free assistance to neighbors experiencing sudden crises such as cancer treatment, illness, accident or other tragedy. Neighbor Brigade volunteers provide critical support services such as home-delivered meals, transportation to and from medical appointments and home maintenance help.
Friends of Franklin Elders508-528-5658 | Contact: Sheila Hooper Financial assistance, volunteer support. |
Society of Saint Vincent de Paul, St. Mary’s Church1 Church Square 508-528-0020 Financial help, fuel assistance, housing, food assistance, transportation, medicine, clothing, free used durable medical equipment |
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.
800-286-6640; 508-949-6640
43 West Central Street
Franklin, MA
Franklin residents only; must bring proof of residency.
508-966-1274
Tuesday-Friday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
800-573-2763
Internet orders
$60 minimum order, fee $9.95, $100 or more, fee $6.95
781-694-5442
No minimum order, fee $9.95 for internet orders, $14.95 for call-in order
Milford Family Pharmacy105 East Main StreetMilford, MA 01757 774-233-0483 info@milfordcentralpharmacy.com www.milfordcentralpharmacy.org Free delivery Monday through Friday. Allow 24 hours for delivery. Blister packs and flow packs available. |
2 Central Street
Framingham, MA
508-788-8001
https://www.countryfreshlinens.com/
Pickup and delivery, wash, dry, fold laundry
GATRA Greater Attleboro Taunton Regional Transit Authority800-698-7676 Curb-to-curb transportation for passengers who meet the Americans with Disabilities Act requirements and/or are age 60 and above. Rides will go up to a 15-mile radius. You must call to make a reservation Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Ride Service is offered Monday through Friday from 6 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. and on Saturdays from 1 a.m. to 5 p.m. For routes specifically in Franklin, fare information and a downloadable schedule click here. |
Miles for Health800-698-7676 http://www.gatra.org/index.php/special-services/miles-for-health/ GATRA’s Miles for Health is shared long distance medical transportation serving seniors and people with disabilities in the towns of Franklin, Foxboro, Norfolk, and Wrentham. You must make a reservation, 48 hours advance. Boston Schedule: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday. Appointments must be made between the hours of 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. All Other Trips: All other long distance medical trips, such as Burlington, Framingham, Newton-Wellesley, and Worcester, will be scheduled for Wednesdays. Appointments must be made between the hours of 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. |
FISH of Franklin508-528-2121 FISH is an all-volunteer, nonprofit organization that provides free transportation to Franklin residents to medical appointments. Ride Services are available Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Franklin residents only. Reservations needed 3-5 days in advance. Donations accepted, but regardless rider pays gas. |
Blackstone Valley Limo877-278-4464; 508-278-4464 |
JYL Transportation774-745-7752 |
MART (Medicaid Transportation)800-854-9928 |
King Courrier508-943-9353 |
Home Helpers Home Care – Franklin295 Turnpike Street, Suite 3R (781) 828-9600 |
Caregiver Support GroupFranklin Senior Center For more information, call the Senior Center at 508-520-4945 Caregiver Support Group meets the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month at 4 p.m. Respite care for a loved one during the meeting is available. Please call ahead to make arrangements for respite. |
Low Vision Support GroupFranklin Senior Center10 Daniel McCahill Street Call Maggie Gundersen and Kathy Kubit at 508-520-4945 Groups meets the second Tuesday of the month, 1 p.m. Individual Assistance and Training also available, by appointment, every Tuesday and Thursday. |
Hearing Loss Support GroupFranklin Senior Center For more information, call the Senior Center at 508-520-4945 Group meets the second Wednesdays of the month, 1 p.m. Please RSVP |
Franklin – Memory CafeFranklin Senior Center10 Daniel McCahill Street 508-520-4945 Group meets the fourth Monday of the month, 3 p.m. Offering people with dementia and their care partners the opportunity to socialize with others in a similar circumstances in a safe, engaging and welcoming environment. |
Note: Scheduling of support groups is subject to change. Please call to confirm time, location and space availability before attending.
The Sunshine Club Franklin Senior Center Supportive Day Program10 Daniel McCahill Street 508-520-4945 Program schedule: Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. www.franklinma.gov/franklin-senior-center/ |
Companion Caregivers Franklin Senior Center In-Home Respite Program10 Daniel McCahill Street 508-520-4945 www.franklinma.gov/franklin-senior-center/ 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 residents; means test required for discounted rate |
Franklin Housing AuthorityDirector: Lisa Audette 508-528-2220 Locations: Central Park Terrace, Theron Metcalf Congregate Housing, Winter Street Apartments |
Eaton PlaceContact: Sandra Doane 508-528-0554 |
656 King Street
Franklin, MA 02038
508-520-1150 | 1-888-923-2641
Traditional Units: 61
Alzheimer/Dementia Special Care Units: 20
4 Forge Hill Road
Franklin, MA 02038
508-504-1175
Benchmark Senior Living at Forge Hill – Franklin
Traditional Units: 85
Alzheimer/Dementia Special Care Units: 12
130 Chestnut Street
Franklin, MA 02038
508-528-4600
Number of beds: 82
Medicare certified, Medicaid certified
272 E. Central Street
Franklin, MA 02038
866-389-2727