Elder Care Servies Serving Cohasset, MA

The Agency on Aging will continually assess the changing needs of elders and their caregivers, and that we, along with others in the aging network, will strive to provide leadership in addressing those needs. We shall proactively carry out a wide range of functions, including planning, funding, monitoring and evaluation, promotion of interagency linkages, information sharing, professional education, technical assistance and advocacy -- all designed to lead to the development of a comprehensive and coordinated community-based system serving each city and town in our planning and service area. This service system shall assist older persons in leading independent, meaningful and dignified lives in their own homes and communities for as long as possible.

Legal assistance for elders. Tenants and housing rights, Nursing Home issues,Defence against Guardianships, Bennefits problems, Social Security, SSI, Veterans Benefits, Pension Problems.

At HESSCO Elder Services we've dedicated ourselves to finding solutions to help those over sixty take full advantage of their later years. Our goal is to make it easier for older individuals and their families to access a comprehensive system of health and supportive services. Serving the towns of Canton, Dedham, Foxboro, Medfield, Millis, Norfolk, Norwood, Plainville, Sharon, Walpole, Westwood, and Wrentham. www.800ageinfo.com/map.

MassMedLine is the state of Massachusetts' pharmacy counseling program. MassMedLine will help answer questions about less costly medication alternatives and provides help with enrolling in prescription drug programs.

The Old Colony Planning Council is the designated Area Agency on Aging (AAA) for twenty-three communities in southeastern Massachusetts. As the designated AAA for this region, the agency is responsible for the establishment of a comprehensive, coordinated system of community-based supportive services and nutrition services for the elders in our region.

Provide information, referrals and services regarding issues related to aging and caregiving to people over the age of 60 and people with disabilities of any age.