Elder Care & Long Term Care Planning Resources

Local Resources

Seniors in need of housing can call the Burlington Council on Aging at (781) 270-1950 to make an appointment with an outreach worker to learn about affordable housing options. They may also call the Burlington Town Administrator’s office at (781) 270-1635 and the Burlington Housing Authority at (781) 272-7786.

Burlington Community Transportation Pilot Program
The town of Burlington offers a Community Transportation Program. This wonderful service provides 35-50 rides per month.  Any Burlington resident can qualify under one of the following criteria: Age (over 60); Disability, or Income 300% of the poverty level or $38,380/year). You only need to meet one to qualify! Call Marge McDonald at the Council on Aging for more information: 781-270-1953.

Burlington Council on Aging
61 Center Street, Burlington, MA
(781) 270-1950

Burlington Public Library
Weiss Ratings Guides
These are great! These publications rate providers of long-term care insurance, auto, homeowners, life, Medicare supplemental insurance, and Medicare, and Prescription Drug Coverage.
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Cooperative Elder Services
37 B Street, Burlington, MA
(781) 270-5751
Burlington’s adult day care center

Local Help with Fuel and Other Necessities

Minuteman Senior Services & SHINE (Serving the Health Needs of the Elderly)
26 Crosby Drive, Bedford, MA 01730
(781) 272-7177
(888) 222-6171 (toll free)
MassRelay: (800) 439-2370 (TTY/ASCII)
Email: elderinfo@minutemansenior.org
Help with in-home & residential care, caregiver support, public benefits, prescription drug coverage, Meals on Wheels, transportation, and money management. SHINE program provides free health insurance information and counseling.  

Assistive Devices

Easter Seals MA Senior Services
18 Chestnut Street, Suite 200, Worcester, MA
(800) 244-2756
(508) 471-1400
Easter Seals offers assistive technology, therapy, and independent living services for seniors with disabilities.

REquipment
PO Box 2068 Woburn, MA 01888 (Note: mail only)
Main Office (508) 713-9690
Toll-free (800) 261-9841
Fax (877) 844-1386
E-Mail: info@dmereuse.org
REquipment refurbishes home medical equipment and assistive technology and reassigns to seniors, individuals with disabilities, including children and veterans.

MassMATCH
877-508-3974 (Toll Free)
617-204-3851, 617-204-3815 (TTY)
Matches individuals with assistive technology and mobility devices. Many are free or low cost.

MassOptions
MassOptions connects elders, persons with disabilities, and caregivers, with agencies.