The Braintree Council on Aging is the officially designated agency to evaluate, promote and encourage new and existing activities and services for the older residents of our Community in order to promote their self reliance, independence and aging in place as long as possible.

A Community Focal Point, the COA is a highly visible place where anyone can receive information and services, or have access to all of our community resources.

For family members, friends and neighbors, it is a resource to support their efforts in caring for their elders.

For the community at large, it is a place to learn about the needs of older people and the services available to help them plan for a productive, fulfilling and healthy aging.

Services


Information and Referral: Provides Information and referral to available services in the community regarding matter such as Housing, Food Stamps, Legal Issues, Family Caregiving Assistance, Social support and activities, Case Management and much more.

Outreach: The Outreach Department assists seniors and their families in obtaining needed services which will prolong seniors independent living, improve their quality of life

Friendly Phone Calls: A volunteer makes phone calls to Seniors who are homebound, isolated and possibly in need of services.

Friendly Visitor Program: Sponsored by SSE, a Friendly Visitor will provide home based services to homebound seniors and frail elders.

Nutrition: Home delivered meals by the COA or SSE. Bi-monthly meals served at the COA. Call for reservations.


Transportation: for medical appointments, senior center activities, health clinics and shopping or hospital visits as scheduling allows. Once a month transportation to Boston or an out-of-area hospital is available. It is best to call as soon as you have an appointment. 781.848.1963

Senior Citizen Municipal Service Program

Also know as the "work-for-tax" program, seniors have the opportunity towork a maximum of 112 hours per fiscal year in any Town of Braintreedepartment in order to receive a $750.00 tax abatement on real estate taxes.
Every effort is made to match seniors' skills and interests with job requirements. Participants are placed in various town departments, such as the Council on Aging, Town Hall, Library and Schools. Additional information on this program and application forms are available at the Senior Center.

Shopping Bus: Tuesdays - Pickup at various locations to the Stop & Shop on Grove Street, Braintree. Call 781.848.1963 for information. Wednesday - shopping trips to Malls.

Healthcare: Blood pressure screenings, Flu clinic, health education programs.

Medical Equipment: Loan of wheelchairs, walkers, bath seats, and other equipment. Call for availability.

Shine: (Serving the Health Information Needs of Elders): Assistance with health plan selection, Medicare claims, Senior Pharmacy Program.

Financial Assistance: Social Security, SSI, Tax Abatements, Income Tax Assistance, Fuel and Emergency Assistance.

Tax Counseling: Trained volunteers are available to assist elders in the preparation of annual federal and state income tax returns.

Nutrition: Home delivered Special Diet Meals, Daily Lunch at the Senior Center, and a weekly Supper Club.


Monthly Newsletter: Up-to-date information on programs, services, and activities. Volunteers deliver to town buildings, libraries, pharmacies, banks, supermarkets, etc.

For a free copy of our complete newsletter each month
please e-mail or send a USPS MAIL to 71 Cleveland Avenue, Braintree, MA, 02184.
Please include your name, address, and the services you are interested in.

Recreation: A wide range of activities such as Day Trips, Arts & Crafts, Computer Classes, Tai Chi, Exercise, Strength Exercise, Cards Games, Tap & Line Dancing, Painting, Photography, and Educational Presentations.

:: Support Groups::

- Vision: provides practical and emotional support to individuals suffering from serious sight loss. Services are unique because they use a self-help approach and are available to individuals who are not legally blind.

- Triad: Community effort between senior citizens and law enforcement to reduce the criminal victimization of elderly persons and enhance the quality of life for all residents.
The following are two free programs of Triad:

"Are You Okay?" is an automated, confidential, computer telephone calling program operating 24 hours a day at the Sheriffs Department. This system takes the fear out of being alone and eases the concern of family and friends. A brochure is available.

Senior Key Guardian: This program provides numbered key tags for elders of Braintree. Each tag is assigned to an individual; a confidential file is maintained by the Police Department. Files contain information that assists the police in returning lost keys and in emergency situations.


:: Volunteer Information ::

The Braintree Council on Aging has many opportunities for persons of retirement age to participate more fully in the life of their community through volunteering.The COA is always in need of volunteers for existing programs. The COA Staff will assist anyone interested in starting or developing new services or programs for the residents of Braintree. Call the Council on Aging if you are interested now, or feel that you will want to be involved at some time.

VOLUNTEER POSITIONS AVAILABLE:

•To Deliver Special Diet Meals daily
• To Escort seniors on shopping trips and assist with bundles
• To Drive COA vans and bring seniors to and from medical appointments and to COA activities
• To deliver Monthly newsletters to various locations in town
• To teach computer classes, arts and crafts, photography, dancing, yoga, tai-chi, exercise classes and more.
• To assist with bi-monthly luncheons
• To make friendly phone calls to seniors who are isolated and homebound
• To assist with mailings, legislative alerts and fund raisers as needed

For more information on how to become a volunteer, please contact Sandra Young at 781-848-1963, by email Syoung@townofbraintreegov.org


Directions to our office



If you wish to make a donation to the Braintree Council on Aging please send check or money order to:

Braintree Council on Aging
71 Cleveland Avenue
Braintree, MA, 02184.

Make checks/money orders payable to
Braintree Council on Aging.

Board of Health sponsors clinics throughout the year
781-794-8090

Braintree Housing Authority
781-848-1484

Retired Senior Volunteer Program:
Volunteer Placement Agency
Tel: 781-329-5728