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Community Resources
Programs that provide hot meals on a regular basis primarily for older adults who may be at risk for nutritional deficits and social isolation without assistance. Congregate meals are often combined with recreational, educational and social activities, and programs may include access to health services and/or information. Some programs are also open to caregivers, spouses and/or adults with disabilities.
The Council on Aging offers a variety of services and programs including congregate meals on Tuesdays and Thursdays from September-May, wellness clinics, transportation, outreach, health insurance counseling, friendly visitor program, income tax preparation, handyman assistance for small jobs around the house, and numerous classes, special events and trips. It also has an equipment loan program…
COA services Lowell & surrounding towns but no one is turned away due to residence. Programs offered include nutrition, health, recreation, health insurance counseling (SHINE), transportation, information & referral. On-site lunches are provided 7 days/week; meals on wheels can be arranged for homebound individuals. The COA provides blood pressure and podiatry clinics, a fitness program,…
The Council On Aging offers a variety of services and programs, including but not limited to, transportation within Chelmsford and into Lowell, weekday congregate lunches, meals on wheels, tax preparation assistance, insurance counseling, an intergenerational program, Senior Tax Rebate Program, trips and social activities. Outreach staff make home visits, provide I&R, and respond to emergency…
The COA offers a variety of programs and services including, but not limited to, weekday lunch at center; health clinics; health insurance counseling; senior tax abatement program; notary public; income tax preparation; office hours for veterans; monthly lecture series; many educational, wellness and recreational activities, classes and events. The COA has a Medical Equipment Loan…
The Amesbury COA offers a variety of services and programs including information and referral, recreational activities, workshops/speakers, health and wellness clinics, exercise and fitness activities, weekday hot lunch, SHINE program, and transportation to medical appointments and shopping. Its Amesbury Caregiver Essentials (ACE) is a free program that provides caregivers with the resources needed to manage…