Use this Link to find your Elected Officials http://www.wheredoivotema.com/electedofficials.php
Boston ElderINFO
is a single point of contact that provides
a wide range of information on services available to elders. Boston Elder
Info will make referrals to a number of resources based on the needs
of the elder.
http://www.elderinfo.org
Executive Office of Elder Affairs
works to promote the dignity,
independence and rights of Massachusetts elders, and to support
their families, through advocacy and the development and management
of programs and services.
Elder Affairs
The Boston Commission on Affairs of the Elderly
is committed
to enhancing the quality of life for Boston's senior citizens through
planning, coordinating, and monitoring the delivery of services to
the elderly.
http://www.ci.boston.ma.us/elderly/
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health rates nursing
homes according to established criteria. This tool can be used to help
people find the right facility for themselves or a loved one.
http://www.magnet.state.ma.us/dph/qtool2
1-800-AGE-INFO
is a public/private resource that helps users locate
information about eldercare and caregiver services in Massachusetts.
http://www.800ageinfo.com/
The Prescription Advantage Program is a state-funded
program that helps Massachusetts elders with their prescription
drug expenses.
http://www.800ageinfo.com/Programs/pa.cfm
The Community Care Ombudsman Program of the Executive
Office of Elder Affairs assists elders experiencing problems or
concerned with in-home
or community-based services.
Call 800-882-2003 TTD/TTY 800-872-0166
The Assisted Living Ombudsman Program of the Executive
Office of Elder Affairs mediates and attempts to resolve problems
or conflicts that arise between assisted living facilities and
their residents
Call 800-882-2003 TTD/TTY 800-872-0166