Community Resources
Resources on Aging
Lexington Human Services Department (https://www.lexingtonma.gov/316/human-services ) and Senior Services (https://www.lexingtonma.gov/354/senior-services )
The Lexington Human Services Department provides a variety of services for the senior community, including consultation and assistance, emergency financial assistance, referral and short term case management and counselling services related to life changes as we age.
Another resource is Minuteman Senior Services (https://www.minutemansenior.org ).
This website gives a lot of information you might find useful:
https://www.mass.gov/info-details/caregiver-help-and-information#how-can-the-family-caregiver-support-program-help?-
https://www.mass.gov/family-
- Find issues of the Massachusetts Family Caregiving Support Program Newsletter here: https://www.mass.gov/lists/eoea-newsletter-for-caregiver-specialists#2021-
- Find Family Caregiver Support Specialist Locations and contact info for Family Caregiver support Specialist Agency Locations here: https://www.mass.gov/location-details/family-caregiver-support-specialist-location
There are two programs. The Senior Service’s nutrition program, in collaboration with Minuteman Senior Services, offers lunch Monday, Wednesday and Friday for a suggested donation. For individuals who have difficulty shopping and cooking on their own, Meals on Wheels are home delivered daily by volunteers . https://www.minutemansenior.org/our-services/senior-nutrition/meals-on-wheels . The Senior Center Lex Café serves communal meals at noon on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, but not during COVID. Reservations are required (781-325-1613, at least 24 hours in advance).
A list of activities can be found in the SAGE newsletter, published every other month and mailed to all residents 65 and older. The latest newsletter can be found by clicking on the Newsletter link at https://www.lexingtonma.gov/354/senior-services.
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