Service |
Description |
INFORMATIONAL AND REFERRAL |
Assistance in getting the proper help for solving personal problems is given daily at our center. Call 508-830-4230 for assistance.
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NUTRITION |
A hot lunch is served in our Senior Center dining room year round, Monday through Friday, between 11:30 - Noon, except holidays. Reservations are requested at least two days in advance. A Donation of $2.00 is requested.
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MEALS-ON-WHEELS |
Meals on wheels are delivered year-round, Monday through Friday under authorization of Old Colony Elderly Services (OCES) for elders who satisfy the criteria. Each request for this service must be evaluated by a social worker. For information, call OCES @ 1-800-242-0246.
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WELLNESS PROGRAM |
Activities include twice weekly sessions of Low-Impact Aerobic and Line-Dancing, Tai-Chi, YOGA, blood pressure clinics, diet and weight. For information call: 508-830-4230
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HEARING TESTS |
Given by a Hearing Consultant on the second Wednesday of each month at 10 Cordage Park Circle, Suite #108- 10:00 AM to 12 Noon by appointment only. Tests are given free of charge. Please call 508-830-4230 to make an appointment.
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FOOTCARE SERVICE |
A nurse provides a half-hour treatment for $27.00. Home visits can also be arranged. Please call 508-830-4230 for an appointment.
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SOCIAL SERVICES |
Social Workers on our staff will interview clients with personal needs or problems, counsel and suggested remedies and outside referrals to other agencies are offered.
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LEGAL ASSISTANCE: |
A local attorney is available once a month, free of charge, for assistance with wills and personal legal problems. Other services are provided by Southeastern Legal Assistance Corporation concerning public benefits, housing problems, health issues, consumer protection, nursing home issues and elderly abuse issues.
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S.H.I.N.E. (Serving Health Information Needs of elders) |
This program provides trained volunteers to help elders understand their health insurance needs, review present coverage to prevent paying for unnecessary or duplicate coverage, help process health benefit claims, inform elders of their rights under Medicare and make referrals to various agencies when appropriate.
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SOCIAL SECURITY AND SSI ASSISTANCE |
Social Worker and Director work closely with Socail Security and SSI, therefore able to assit with applications and phone calls.
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SOCIALIZATION ACTIVITIES |
Special luncheons, birthday and holiday parties, arts and crafts, humanities, privately sponsored bus trips, cards and other activities are planned throughout the year.
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IDENTIFICATION CARDS |
For reduced fares on public transit systems of Massachusetts through GATRA administrative staff are provided at various times throughout the year. Please consult the newsletter for dates and times.
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HOUSING |
Assistance is given in finding housing, and referrals are made to the Plymouth Housing Authority.
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EMPLOYMENT |
Many programs are available through government sponsored and private sector. Included are Citizens for Citizens, Tax Credit Program.
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NEWSLETTER |
The bi-monthly newsletter "Not So Old News" contains current programs and services, luncheon menu, up-coming events and other useful information.
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AARP TAX-AIDE PROGRAM |
Provides volunteer training and assistance to help elders file income-tax forms. Training for this service begins in January of each year. Tax return appointments begin in February and are on-going through April 15th.
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