Elder

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Health

Why do I need a health care proxy?

Should I discuss my end-of-life wishes with my medical providers?

Where can I get health insurance counseling and What is the SHINE Program?

How do I apply for Meals on Wheels?

Finance

How do I protect myself from fraud?

Who can I call to do a simple will for me?

Will my utilities be shut off if I can’t pay my bills?

What is MassHealth Estate Recovery?

Local Services

I live in Beverly, Essex, Gloucester, Hamilton, Ipswich, Manchester-by-the-Sea, Rockport, Topsfield, or Wenham. How do I get connected to services? http://seniorcareinc.org

I live in Lynn, Lynnfield, Nahant, Saugus or Swampscott. How do I get connected to services? https://www.glss.net/About-GLSS/Who-We-Are/About-Us

I live in Amesbury, Andover, Billerica, Boxford, Chelmsford, Dracut, Dunstable, Georgetown, Groveland, Haverhill, Lawrence, Lowell, Merrimac, Methuen, Newbury, Newburyport, North Andover, Rowley, Salisbury, Tewksbury, Tyngsboro, Westford, West Newbury, Danvers, Marblehead, Peabody, Middleton and Salem. How do I get connected to services? https://agespan.org/

Additional Resources

What is a guardian or conservator?

Where can I find information about what programs and services are available to elders?

What is the Council on Aging?

How do I report elder abuse?