Guide to Massachusetts State Agencies
and Community Resources for Aging

 

Massachusetts Aging and Adult Services
Web site: http:/http://www.massaging.org/content/consumers/types.htm/


Massachusetts Center for Personal Assistance Services (PAS)
Web site: http://www.pascenter.org/state_based_stats/index.php?state=massachusetts


Massachusetts Attorney General's Office
Attorney General of Massachusetts
It is Attorney General Tom Reilly's priority to be a voice and an advocate for those in this state who are unable to do so for themselves.
(617) 727-2200
Web site: http://www.ago.state.ma.us/sp.cfm?pageid=966


Massachusetts Board of Nursing
Web Site: http://www.mass.gov/dpl/boards/rn/


Massachusetts Department of Social Services
General Information: 1-800-332-6347
TTY for hearing impaired: 1-800-925-4434
311 West Saratoga Street
Baltimore, Massachusetts 21201

We promote programs and services for older adults, their families and for people with disabilities. Visit the site often to stay updated on important issues.
Web Site: Health & Human Resources/


Massachusetts Department of Insurance
Web site: http://www.mass.gov/doi/


Massachusetts DRM Regional Resources Directory
http://www.disabilityresources.org/MASSACHUSETTS.html


Massachusetts Nursing Home and Long Term Care Resources
http://www.nursinghomeadmission.com/
Search for an Massachusetts nursing home, assisted living facility, hospice or home health care agency.


Massachusetts Senior Care
Massachusetts seniors care directory for retirement homes across North America, from RetirementHomes.com, providing a comprehensive and user friendly guide to seniors care retirement homes and centers.
Web site: http://www.retirementhomes.com/homes/massachusetts-senior-care.html


Massachusetts Senior Directory
http://massachusetts.uscity.net/Senior/
Many miscellaneous phone numbers for senior resources.


Massachusetts Senior Citizen Transportation
Senior Transit information
http://www.mbta.com/traveling_t/disability_seniors.asp


American Association of Retired Persons (AARP)
Telephone: (512)480-9797
Fax: (512)480-9799
Web site: http://www.aarp.org/


Family Eldercare, Inc.
Consultation and Referral
Telephone: (512)450-0844
Fax: (512)459-6436
E-mail:
[email protected]
A non-profit, United Way Agency serving older adults and persons with disabilities.
Web site: http://www.familyeldercare.org


SeniorNet

Groups for the Elderly
Provides older adults education for and access to computer technology to enhance their lives and enable them to share their knowledge and wisdom. The non-profit SeniorNet teaches seniors (age 50 plus) to use computers and the Internet at over 140 Learning Centers nationwide.
Web site: http://www.seniornet.com


Social Security Administration

Toll Free: 1/800-772-1213
TDD: 1/800-325-0778
Web site: http://www.ssa.gov


Links to Federal Agencies for the Aging

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