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| DID YOU KNOW? |
WHERE CAN I GET HANDICAPPED EQUIPMENT?
Equipment may be obtained on Saturday mornings from 9:00 a.m. -
Noon only.
VISIT THE REAR ENTRANCE OF THE MALDEN MASONIC BUILDING,
TAKE A LEFT INTO THE DRIVEWAY BESIDE 123 EXCHANGE STREET,
(NEXT TO THE SHADOW BOX), CALL 781-324-9799!
WAKEFIELD SENIORS:
The Wakefield Council on Aging, 30 Converse Street, Wakefield, MA,
stores various handicapped equipment, at different times, for Wakefield
Residents, as a special service. Call Judy Luciano at 781-245-3312.
Equipment may be obtained on Saturday mornings from 9:00 a.m. -
Noon only.
VISIT THE REAR ENTRANCE OF THE MALDEN MASONIC BUILDING,
TAKE A LEFT INTO THE DRIVEWAY BESIDE 123 EXCHANGE STREET,
(NEXT TO THE SHADOW BOX), CALL 781-324-9799!
WAKEFIELD SENIORS:
The Wakefield Council on Aging, 30 Converse Street, Wakefield, MA,
stores various handicapped equipment, at different times, for Wakefield
Residents, as a special service. Call Judy Luciano at 781-245-3312.
WHERE DO I CALL TO GET MEALS DELIVERED TO MY HOME
AND RECEIVE OTHER HUMAN SERVICES?
Call: Mystic Valley Elder Services, Malden, MA, 781-324-7705
Visit: www.mves.org
AND RECEIVE OTHER HUMAN SERVICES?
Call: Mystic Valley Elder Services, Malden, MA, 781-324-7705
Visit: www.mves.org
IF I LIVE IN WAKEFIELD, WHO CAN WILL DELIVER GROCERIES?
CALL:
FARMLAND DELIVERY SERVICE, MAIN ST., WAKEFIELD
781-245-9797
Visit: www.thefarmland.com
CALL:
FARMLAND DELIVERY SERVICE, MAIN ST., WAKEFIELD
781-245-9797
Visit: www.thefarmland.com
MASS RELAY SERVICES
Hamilton Relay provides hearing impaired telephone service in
Massachusetts! Relay Service allows the disabled population to
communicate with each other and everyone else by using an operator
who types the conversation to the hearing impaired.
If you use Voice Carry Over (VCO), Speech to Speech (STS), or
Spanish Relay, there are 800 numbers to dial to access your service.
Please use these numbers to avoid delays in having your call
processed quickly!
VCO - 866-887-6619 STS - 866-645-9870 Spanish - 866-930-9252
MassRelay Customer Service is an excellent resource for information
on a wide variety of topics including equipment resources, relay
orientation and assistance in personalizing your relay experience with a
Customer Preference.
Contact them at 1-800-720-3480 (TTY), 1- 800-720-3479 (Voice) or
email at: www.customerservice@massrelay.com.
Hamilton Relay provides hearing impaired telephone service in
Massachusetts! Relay Service allows the disabled population to
communicate with each other and everyone else by using an operator
who types the conversation to the hearing impaired.
If you use Voice Carry Over (VCO), Speech to Speech (STS), or
Spanish Relay, there are 800 numbers to dial to access your service.
Please use these numbers to avoid delays in having your call
processed quickly!
VCO - 866-887-6619 STS - 866-645-9870 Spanish - 866-930-9252
MassRelay Customer Service is an excellent resource for information
on a wide variety of topics including equipment resources, relay
orientation and assistance in personalizing your relay experience with a
Customer Preference.
Contact them at 1-800-720-3480 (TTY), 1- 800-720-3479 (Voice) or
email at: www.customerservice@massrelay.com.
ALZHEIMER’S CAREGIVER GROUP
It is critical for any who are primary caregivers or have loved
ones in a facility to: 1) understand Alzheimer’s disease and
related dementias and how you can still play an important role in
your loved one’s life and, 2) acquire the tools needed to allow
you time for your life; less stress and less guilt. You can learn
that it is alright to be angry, to feel frustrated, to ask for help, to
recognize your limits, to make mistakes, to laugh and love, to
hope.
If you are interested in becoming part of this group, it meets the
2nd and 4th Wednesdays of each month at the Lucius Beebe
Memorial Library from 7:00 – 8:30pm. The group offers
educational materials, guest speakers and peer support.
Support group facilitator, Dawn Edwards, has been trained
through the Alzheimer’s Association. She has also completed
numerous hours of dementia related trainings and stays current
as to the latest research being done in the field. Please contact
her at 781-665-0273, if interested, or with any questions.
It is critical for any who are primary caregivers or have loved
ones in a facility to: 1) understand Alzheimer’s disease and
related dementias and how you can still play an important role in
your loved one’s life and, 2) acquire the tools needed to allow
you time for your life; less stress and less guilt. You can learn
that it is alright to be angry, to feel frustrated, to ask for help, to
recognize your limits, to make mistakes, to laugh and love, to
hope.
If you are interested in becoming part of this group, it meets the
2nd and 4th Wednesdays of each month at the Lucius Beebe
Memorial Library from 7:00 – 8:30pm. The group offers
educational materials, guest speakers and peer support.
Support group facilitator, Dawn Edwards, has been trained
through the Alzheimer’s Association. She has also completed
numerous hours of dementia related trainings and stays current
as to the latest research being done in the field. Please contact
her at 781-665-0273, if interested, or with any questions.
MASSACHUSETTS MENTOR
Founded in 1980, Massachusetts MENTOR is a leading home and
community-based services provider serving children and adults with
developmental and intellectual disabilities, and youth with emotional
and behavioral challenges, as well as their families. Residential
services including Therapeutic Foster Care and Shared-Living
Programs are provided by a network of local caregivers called
“Mentors” who share their homes and hearts with the individuals
served.
Contact Gregory Jones at 617-327-7010, Extension 2205, to learn how
becoming a Mentor can make a difference in the life of a child or adult
in your community or ask him for help if you need it.
Founded in 1980, Massachusetts MENTOR is a leading home and
community-based services provider serving children and adults with
developmental and intellectual disabilities, and youth with emotional
and behavioral challenges, as well as their families. Residential
services including Therapeutic Foster Care and Shared-Living
Programs are provided by a network of local caregivers called
“Mentors” who share their homes and hearts with the individuals
served.
Contact Gregory Jones at 617-327-7010, Extension 2205, to learn how
becoming a Mentor can make a difference in the life of a child or adult
in your community or ask him for help if you need it.
SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY HELP!
Need help with obtaining approval for Social Security or Supplemental
Disability Income?
Mr Jonathan Rodis of Winthrop specializes in this service. It is free of
charge. He also serves on Winthrop's Disability Commission. He can be
reached at 617-846-4975 or www.jrmarfan58@aol.com
Need help with obtaining approval for Social Security or Supplemental
Disability Income?
Mr Jonathan Rodis of Winthrop specializes in this service. It is free of
charge. He also serves on Winthrop's Disability Commission. He can be
reached at 617-846-4975 or www.jrmarfan58@aol.com
NEED INFORMATION AND HELP ON AUTISM RELATED ISSUES?
CALL 800-642-0249 or Email: info@disabilityinfo.org
CALL 800-642-0249 or Email: info@disabilityinfo.org