Elder Care Advice
If you are just starting the elder care planning process, Elder Care Advice is a great first step. Elder Care Advice is a free service that offers information, education, and advice to elders and their families residing in our service area. Whether your needs include home care, assisted living, skilled nursing, or simply guidance and direction, Elder Care Advice can suggest alternatives appropriate for your unique situation.After scheduling an appointment at your convenience, an Elder Care Advisor will visit your home or workplace to meet with you and any other family members. Elder Care Advisors are specially-trained professionals that provide information about a wide range of elder care topics including housing options, dementia care, health insurance, care planning, community resources, and more.
During your in-home visit, an Elder Care Advisor can:
After your visit, the Elder Care Advisor will: Answer questions & offer advice
Help with navigation of the elder care network
Educate about community resources
Assist with planning for care
Provide connections to elder care providers, services, and programs
Mail a customized packet of information that contains educational and consumer materials related to your specific needs
Provide connections to elder care service providers and community programs in your area
Follow up via telephone to review materials and answer any additional questions
For more information, please call (781) 324-7705 or send an e-mail to Information Services.