COUNCILS ON AGING
| Councils On Aging The Councils on Aging are dedicated to enhancing the quality of life of the area’s senior citizens. The COA’s primary focus is to provide information on available resources, and to advocate for and refer clients to community agencies. They also offer health education and services, and a wide range of cultural, educational and recreational programs and activities, with an aim to promote healthy aging and as full participation as possible. The COA’s are run independently by each town. Programs and services vary. Below is a general description of the types of services available, followed by contact information in the various towns, where more complete information can be obtained. Programs and Services:Cultural, educational and recreational activities (board games; cards-poker, bridge, cribbage; painting, ceramics, woodcutting; art gallery; trips to museums, shows and musical events; needlepoint and knitting; tennis and hiking; lessons and courses; humanities seminars; bingo; movies, cook-outs, etc.)
Exercise classes (strength training; low impact aerobics; yoga) Fuel Assistance intake site (all ages)
Groups and clubs (quilting; Red “Mad Hatters”; knitting; book club, etc.)
Health care insurance information (SHINE) Hearing (tests) Home visits (friendly visitor; coordinate home chore assistance program; home care referrals; home visits for homebound) Legal and tax assistance
Medical equipment loans
Newsletter
Podiatrist
Public health programs (Blood pressure clinics; diabetes & cholesterol screening; flu and hepatitis vaccine clinics; diabetes monitoring, health education and prevention programs, wellness seminars, annual health fair, adult immunization program, emergency preparedness) Senior dining (Meals on Wheels; congregate lunch; food pantry; cooking classes; men’s breakfast; others) Senior safety support (telephone reassurance program and TRIAD program in conjunction with police; elders-at-risk assessment) Social services assistance (help with financial needs, housing, Food Stamps and MassHealth applications) Support groups (mental health; drug and alcohol; Helping our Women/cancer; domestic violence; hate crime victim; AIDS; caregivers; others) Transportation (COA events; medical appointments; personal appointments; shopping) And More
Area Councils on Aging: Brewster Chatham Eastham 1405 Nauset Rd., N. Eastham, MA 02651 508-255-6164 Hours: Mon.-Thu. 8 am-4 pm, Fri. 8 am-3:30 pm Director: Sandra Szedlak Website: Eastham COA Harwich Orleans 150 Rock Harbor Road, Orleans, MA 02653 508-255-6333 Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8:30am-4:30 pm Director: Susan Curcio Website: Orleans COA Provincetown 26 Alden Street, Provincetown, MA 02657 508-487-7080 Hours: Director: Valerie Carrano Website: Provincetown COA Truro 25 Library Lane, Truro, MA 02666 508-487-2462 Hours: Mon.-Thu. 8:30 am-4 pm, Fri. 8:30 am-1:30 pm. Director: Cheryl Grenier Website: Truro COA Wellfleet 715 Old King’s Hwy, Wellfleet, MA 02667 508-349-2800 Hours: 8 am-4 pm Mon.-Fri. Director: Suzanne Grout Thomas Website: Wellfleet COA PLEASE WRITE ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS BELOW. OTHER COMMENTS ARE ALSO WELCOME. |
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