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Legal
Community Legal Aid – 515 Main St, Fitchburg, MA 01420 (855) 252-5342
Health Services
LifePath – 101 Munson Street, Suite 201, Greenfield, MA 01301 (413) 773-5555
LifePath – Age and Dementia Friendly Program
Medicare – 1-800-633-4227 – (TTY 1-877-486-2048)
MassHealth – 1-800-841-2900
— MassHealth Application for Health Coverage for Seniors and People Needing Long-Term-Care Services (SACA-2 printable application)
—Medicare Savings Programs Application (also known as Buy-ins)
Social Security Administration 1-800-772-1213 – (TTY 1-800-325-0778)
Gardner Office – 354 Main St STE 2, Gardner, MA 01440 (844) 371-8116
Fitchburg Office – 881 Main St #1, Fitchburg, MA 01420 (877) 319-0728
Emerson Hospital – Free Classes for People with Parkinson’s and Caregivers
Medicare: Find and compare doctors, nursing homes, and other providers
Prescription Advantage – Provides a Special Enrollment Period one time per year if your Prescription Drug Plan needs to be changed. For more information or to download an application or apply online, visit the Prescription Advantage Web Page.
Financial Assistance
SNAP – Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program 1-833-712-8027
Fuel Assistance – N. E. Farm Workers’ Council, 473 Maine St., Fitchburg, MA 01420 978-342-4520
Meals on Wheels – Contact LifePath ( 413-773-5555) or Athol Council on Aging (978-249-8986)
FYI
Aging, Community, and the Power of Podcasting – ‘Greenfield Community College, a regional leader in lifelong learning, established Older Adults Seeking, Inspiring and Serving (OASIS) to further engage older adult learners. OASIS was created to ensure we not only support their continued learning but also benefit from the valuable insights they have to share.” “Backyard” evokes a setting: comfortable, familiar, inviting—but perhaps most importantly, the podcast is conceived by, run by, and for local older adults.‘ The page includes a link to instructions for tuning in to podcasts.
30 Credit Card Scams to Avoid – A comprehensive guide on credit card scams, how to avoid them, and what to do if you are scammed.
NeedyMeds Webinars – Webinars to stay informed about state-sponsored prescription drug assistance program for seniors and people with disabilities in Massachusetts.t a variety of health-related issues.
Literacy Volunteers of Athol/Orange – 568 Main Street, Athol, MA 01331 (978) 249-5381
Paying For Senior Care – Lots of good information for older adults.
Daily Caring – Helpful information and practical tips that make caring for your parent, spouse, relative, or friend a little bit easier. You can sign up for a daily newsletter.
Caring.com– More helpful information for caregivers and for seniors looking for senior living and senior care options
Dementia Guide – Guide to having difficult end-of-life conversation with older adults with dementia
Resume Builder – Some useful information for seniors wanting to re-enter the job market
Around The Area
Seeds of Solidarity Farm – Deb and Ricky Habib – 165 Chestnut Hill Rd., Orange