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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.
HESSCO Elder ServicesOne Merchant Street |
781-784-4944 |
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.
Millis Council on AgingDirector: Patty Kayo |
508-376-7047 |
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.
Agent: John Wypyszinski
508-376-7059
HESSCO Elder Services’ nutrition program operates a Meals on Wheels program serving the south Norfolk County area. Home delivered hot lunch meals are available five days a week to people 60 years of age or older, and their spouses, who have limited mobility and are unable to prepare meals because they lack the physical, emotional or cognitive ability to attend a meal site or prepare a nutritious meal.
781-784-4944
HESSCO Elder Services’ nutrition program operates hot lunch programs serving individuals 60 years and older, and their spouses, who live in the south Norfolk County area. A confidential donation of $3.00 for each meal is suggested.
Meals are available at:
900 Main Street
Millis, MA 02054
508-376-7056
Meal times: Monday-Friday, 12 p.m.
Exchange Street
Millis, MA
508-376-5034
Distribution: Wednesday 10 a.m. and Saturdays 10 a.m.
800-573-2763
Internet orders
$50 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 orders
Milford Family Pharmacy105 East Main StreetMilford, 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
Services: Pickup and delivery, wash, dry, fold laundry
Senior Van
508-376-7051
Hours: 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
The Millis Council on Aging offers transportation services to seniors and persons with disabilities who reside in the town. Transportation is offered via bus and volunteer drivers. Two buses are handicapped accessible with a hydraulic lift ramp. All transportation is by appointment only. Reservations must be made at least 48 hours in advance by calling the Senior Center. Priority is given to medical appointments. Transportation is also made available for weekly shopping trips to local shopping centers. Based on availability, transportation is offered to the Senior Center for activities, nursing home visits, local hairdresser appointments, voting, post office, banking, town offices and the library. Passengers riding the van must be fully capable of getting on and off the van with only minimal assistance from the driver. Suggested donations: $2 per person per trip locally; $3 to Bellingham, Medway; $5 to Natick, Norwood, Milford, Newton; and $25 round trip, plus tolls and parking for Boston.
Millis Library, Local History Room
961 Main Street
Millis, MA
Contact Shirley Riga at 413-537-7582 or shirley_riga@yahoo.com or visit shirleyriga.com for more information.
Last Wednesday of the month, 6-7:30 p.m. (first meeting May 25, 2016)
Open to all parents and caregivers caring for a child or adult child with a chronic illness or special needs. Snacks will be provided.
900 Main Street
Millis, MA 02054
508-376-7051
Respite program details: program is by referral only.
Cost: $35 per day (includes transportation, lunch, snacks)
Millis Housing AuthorityContact: Candace Loewen 508-376-2361 73 units for age 60 and over |
Kennedy Terrace310 Exchange Street 508-376-8181 Age 60 and over |
King Terrace411 Union Street 508-376-8181 Age 60 and over and disabled |