Arlington, MA Senior Care Resources
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Arlington MA Council on Aging
| Arlington Council on Aging Senior Center 27 Maple St Arlington, MA 02476 781-316-3400 |
The mission of the Council on Aging (COA) is to provide advocacy and support services to help Arlington elders live dignified and independent lives. The Council's primary responsibilities are to design, promote, and implement services to address the identified needs of the community's elder population and to coordinate existing services in the community. The COA works in concert with public and private agencies and providers in the area, and with the Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder Affairs. |
| Arlington Senior Center 27 Maple St Arlington, MA 02476 781 316-3421 |
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| "Eating Together" Meal Sites Senior Center 27 Maple St. Arlington, MA 02476 781-316-3423 Hauser Building 37 Drake Village Arlington, MA 02476 781-648-7500 |
Minuteman Senior Services' meal sites serve hot, nutritionally balanced meals in a congenial atmosphere. Suggested donation is $2.00. Transportation available. Reservations should be made one day in advance. |
Arlington MA Senior Citizen and Health Care Services
| Arlington Senior Center Newsletter | News & info for senior citizens in Arlington, MA |
| Dial-A-Ride Taxi Program 781-316-3400 |
Reduced-fare taxi rides within Arlington for residents 60 years and older or disabled and income eligible. Call the Council on Aging for more information. |
| Maida Pharmacy 121 Massachusetts Ave Arlington, MA 02474 781-643-7840 |
Maida Pharmacy is a third generation family-owned professional pharmacy serving Arlington and surrounding communities since 1933. |
| Arlington MA Food Pantry Church of Our Savior 21 Marathon St. Arlington, MA 02474 781-316-3166 |
Second Tuesday and last Saturday of each month, 9:30-11:30 a.m., for Arlington residents. Emergency food packages are available during the month. |
| Arlington MA Fire Department Community Safety Building 112 Mystic Street Arlington, MA 02474 781-316-3800 |
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| Arlington MA Police Department 112 Mystic Street Arlington, MA 02476 781-316-3900 (administration) 781-643-1212 (police business) |
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Arlington MA Health and Residential Facilities
| Lawrence Memorial Hospital of Medford 170 Governors Ave Medford, MA 02155< 781-306-6000 |
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| Arlington Housing Authority 4 Winslow Street, Arlington, MA 02476 781-646-3400 x16 |
The Arlington Housing Authority provides subsidized housing for elderly, low-income families, and disabled persons. Both housing project models and subsidized apartment models are available. The Housing Authority does not provide emergency shelter. A waiting list usually exists for subsidized housing. |
| Sunrise of Arlington Senior Living Assisted Living 1395 Massachusetts Avenue Arlington, MA 02476 781-643-2100 |
Sunrise of Arlington is located minutes from Arlington center and offers Assisted Living, Alzheimer's & Memory Care, and Short term stays |
| Neville Place at Fresh Pond Assisted Living Neville Place at Fresh Pond 650 Concord Avenue Cambridge MA 02138 617-497-8700 |
Neville Community Partners developed a senior living campus featuring Neville Place, as well as Neville Center, a skilled nursing facility offering short-term rehabilitation and long-term care services. Neville Place serves local seniors throughout Cambridge, MA as well as in the neighboring towns of Arlington, Belmont and Watertown, MA. |
MetroWest Boston MA Health Care and Senior Citizen Services
| Alzheimer's Assoc of MA and NH 617.868.6718 311 Arsenal Street Watertown, MA 02472 |
The Alzheimer's Association has a wealth of resources for families facing Alzheimer's disease - information, support groups, local medical resources, news, and events. They provide a great of funding for Alzheimer's research and sponsor many fund-raising events across the country. |
| Minuteman Senior Services 24 Third Avenue Burlington, MA 01803 781.272.7177 |
Minuteman Senior Services is an Aging Services Access Point (ASAP) serving Arlington, Massachusetts and surrounding communities. ASAPs operate under a state contract to coordinate and deliver a wide range of services to senior citizens in their regions. |
| Meals on Wheels 888-222-6171 |
For seniors who live alone and cannot prepare food for themselves, Meals on Wheels can be a godsend. Friendly volunteers deliver meals and often can provide some social stimulation in an otherwise lonely day. Recipients must be at least 60 years old. Services can be for a short period, such as recovery from surgery, or for an indefinite period. Meals are federally subsidized under the Older Americans Act. |
| MBTA - "The Ride" 1-888-844-0355 |
THE RIDE serves 62 Massachusetts towns with service for registered customers. Vehicles have lifts to accommodate as many as possible for this invaluable paratransit service. |
| Lahey Clinic 41 Mall Rd Burlington, MA 781-744-5100 |
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| MA Assisted Living Facilities Association (MASS-ALFA) 135 Beaver Street Waltham, MA 02451 781.622.5999 |
The Massachusetts Assisted Living Facilities Association (Mass ALFA) is a not-for-profit association that provides information and advocacy for operators of assisted living facilities in Massachusetts. It is a good resource for finding a residence via their searchable database of Massachusetts facilities. |
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