Massachusetts Resources

Boston Resources

A Guide to Budgeting During the Coronavirus Pandemic ---This site offers a wide amount of information to care for the physical health and wellbeing of senior citizens
Active Older Adults ---This site offers information on YMCA resources and services for active older adults
Alzheimer’s/Related Disorders Family Support ---Provides information and support to individuals and families confronting changes and challenges brought on by dementia. We care for the whole person by offering creative outlets and social opportunities that give life meaning and joy.
Avoiding Scams and Frauds ---After a disaster strikes, be alert for related scams and fraud. Scam artists may pose as FEMA or other government officials, aid workers, or employees from charitable organizations or insurance companies in order to get your personal information or take your money.
Baker Administration Unveils Massachusetts COVID-19 Relief Fund ---
BCYF Senior Programs ---
Beth Israel Lahey Health ---Anxiety disorders are a group of illnesses characterized by overwhelming worry and fear that interferes with leading a fulfilling life. While symptoms of anxiety disorders can be disabling, treatment helps many people successfully manage their symptoms.
Boston Assistance Programs – housing , crisis, legal ---
Boston Elder Law Legal Aid & Pro Bono Services ---
Boston Public Library – Never Too Late ---
Boston Symphony Orchestra ---Thank you for joining us here at BSO at Home! We are working to build and share a collection of wonderful BSO performances with our fans in Boston and around the world.
Boston’s Black Heritage Trail ---This virtual “walking tour” on the Google Arts & Culture page explores the rich history of Boston’s 19th-century black community on Beacon Hill.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ---The outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) may be stressful for people. Fear and anxiety about a disease can be overwhelming and cause strong emotions in adults and children. Coping with stress will make you, the people you care about, and your community stronger.
Central Boston Elder Services ---Central Boston Elder Services provides services to Elders and Disabled in the Greater Boston area to remain self sufficient and in their homes by providing both short and long-term care
Christian Science ---Join us for church services, Sentinel audio chats, podcasts from The Mary Baker Eddy Library, the Annual Meeting of The Mother Church, and more.
Community Resources for COVID-19 ---
Coronavirus Community Resources ---
Coronavirus Resource Center ---
Coronavirus Resource Center ---
Coronavirus Resources ---
Coronavirus Response ---
Coronavirus response: Massachusetts order requiring Telehealth coverage for ‘medically necessary’ services includes mental health ---
Coronavirus response: Massachusetts order requiring Telehealth coverage for ‘medically necessary’ services includes mental health ---
COVID-19 Information and Resources for the Older Adults, the Elderly and their Caregivers ---
COVID-19 Resources for Older Adults & Caregivers ---
Daily Stretches for Seniors – Simple Yoga Exercises ---
Dementia Friends Massachusetts ---Dementia Friends is a global movement that is changing the way people think, act, and talk about dementia. Developed by the Alzheimer’s Society in the United Kingdom, the Dementia Friends initiative is underway in Massachusetts
Elder Care ---
Elderly Persons Disorders Therapists in Boston, MA ---
Elderly Persons Disorders Therapists in Boston, MA ---
Emergency/Crisis Services ---If you or a family member are experiencing a mental health or substance use disorder crisis, the Emergency Services Program/Mobile Crisis Intervention (ESP/MCI) is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Anyone may contact ESP/MCI for assistance. Call toll-free at 1 (877) 382-1609.
Emily’s Food Services ---
Evidence-based Programs ---
Executive Office of Elder Affairs ---
Exercise after age 70 ---
Fair Housing And Equity ---We work to prevent discrimination and ensure fair and equitable access to housing for all people of Boston.
File a civil rights complaint ---If you believe a company, business, organization has violated your rights, you can file a civil rights complaint with the Civil Rights Division of the Attorney General's Office.
File a workplace complaint ---If you think that an employer did not follow workplace laws, you may file a complaint with the Attorney General's Office (AGO).
Firts Church Boston Unitarian Universalist ---We have aired our services on Emerson Radio WERS 88.9 FM for over 30 years. You can tune in every Sunday at 11 AM by turning your dial or visiting the WERS website and stream the broadcast live from your desktop.
Food / Grocery Home Delivery ---
For great dog photos and stories ---
Honoring the wisdom that comes with age ---
Housing Support For Older People ---Our housing team at the Age Strong Commission has the expertise and compassion to solve problems with you.
How to Report Suspected Fraud, Waste or Abuse to the OIG ---Report fraud, waste or abuse of government funds or property to the confidential hotline of the Office of the Inspector General (OIG). You can make a complaint without giving your name 24 hours a day. You may contact us by phone, mail or online.
If it’s too good to be true, it probably isn’t; beware of Senior Circuit Breaker Tax Credit scam ---The Boston Herald has a story today on elderly Boston residents living in public or subsidized housing being talked into filing fraudulent tax returns to receive the Senior Circuit Breaker Tax Credit.
If you are a dog lover check out ---
Information for older adults and increased risk ---
Information on the Outbreak of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) ---
Internet Connectivity And Technology Supports During COVID-19 Response ---We have information and resources on connecting to the Internet and accessing technology resources.
Is my test, item, or service covered? ---
Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum ---This Boston museum houses European, Asian and American art collected by Gardner, who asked that her collection be made available to the public for education and enjoyment. The museum does not have a virtual tour on its website, but the Google Arts & Culture page has panoramic images of the museum and the grounds.
JF&CS Percolator Memory Café Network ---The JF&CS Percolator Memory Café Network shares information and tools to make it easier for organizations and individuals to start and sustain their own memory café.
John Krasinki’s SGN- Some Good News ---
Jubilee Christian Church ---Jubilee Christian Church is a house of prayer and we are praying for divine health and healing
Legal Help For Elders ---
Lunch Doodles with Mo Willems ---Learners worldwide can draw with Northampton resident Mo Willems once a day at 1 p.m. through the Kennedy Center's website. Grab some paper and pencils, pens or crayons and join the children’s book author and artist to explore ways of writing and making together.
Mass Governor Baker Coordinates with Neighboring States ---While President Donald Trump has called the pact a "mutiny" by governors in the midst of the coronavirus response, Gov. Charlie Baker says that not coordinating with neighboring states "would just be a bad idea."
MASS SENIOR CARE ASSOCIATION OFFERS RESOURCES AND SUPPORT TO HELP YOU PROTECT YOUR LONG TERM CARE COMMUNITY ---
Mass. AG Warns Against Coronavirus-Related Scams ---Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey is warning residents to be on alert for individuals and businesses that may try to take advantage of uncertainty about the coronavirus.
Massachusetts Attorney General’s Elder Hotline ---
Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination (MCAD) ---Our mission is to eradicate discrimination in the Commonwealth by investigating and prosecuting Complaints of Discrimination that occur in Employment, Housing, Public Places, Access to Education, Lending, and Credit. We also offer training to help prevent discrimination from occurring.
Massachusetts Counsils on Aging ---
Massachusetts General Hospital ---The Center for Anxiety and Traumatic Stress Disorders and Complicated Grief at Massachusetts General Hospital conducts state-of-the-art research aimed at improving the standard of care for people suffering from anxiety disorders.
Massachusetts Information ---
Massachusetts Senior Legal Helpline ---
Member Resources ---
Multilingual Help ---
Museum of Fine Arts, Boston ---With more than 450,000 works of art, this museum is one of the largest in the country. It's sharing paintings from its collection throughout the day on social media. The Google Arts & Culture page has dozens of panoramic images of various exhibits in the museum.
Museum of Our Industrial Heritage ---This hidden gem in Greenfield has numerous online videos a vast database of uncurated photos, documents and other materials related to the history of manufacturing in the Pioneer Valley.
Naciona Council on Aging ---Financial scams also often go unreported or can be difficult to prosecute, so they’re considered a “low-risk” crime. However, they’re devastating to many older adults and can leave them in a very vulnerable position with little time to recoup their losses.
National Institute On Aging ---
Neighborhood Aid Network ---
Network of Care Massachusetts ---If you are looking for information about resources in your community for children and adults with mental health and substance use needs, you’ve come to the right place.
Norman Rockwell Museum ---The website for this museum in Stockbridge includes digitized paintings and an 18-minute guided virtual tour of Rockwell’s studio, as well as other videos highlighting individual exhibits.
Nutrition Services ---
Online Support Groups ---
Other COVID 19 Resources ---
Our Top 5 Senior Dating Picks of 2020 ---Single and Looking? Let us help.
Prescription Drug Assistance ---
Reporting Elder Abuse & Neglect ---
Reporting Elder Abuse & Neglect ---Elder abuse includes physical, sexual, and emotional abuse, caretaker neglect, financial exploitation, and self neglect.
Resources for senior resources ---
Resources for Elders at the Attorney General’s Office ---The Attorney General's Office has staff dedicated to helping elders, their families, and their friends. The Elder Hotline is available to answer questions and connect you with resources.
Resources for Patients & Caregivers ---
Reunion Christian Church ---We miss seeing your friendly faces but we will be holding our Sunday gatherings online on Facebook and YouTube every Sunday at 10:30AM
Senior Scam Alert ---The Transnational Elder Fraud Strike Force provides the following list to warn and educate the public about trending elder fraud threats. The Strike Force encourages use of the scheme names listed below to enable those combatting financial exploitation to speak a common language in discussing and reporting incidences of elder fraud.
Seniors ---
Seniors Helping Seniors ---At Seniors Helping Seniors, the safety, health and well being of our caregivers and clients is our #1 priority. We are continuously monitoring the COVID-19 crisis, to ensure that we can continue to safely deliver our services to the community.
Seniors Helping Seniors of Greater Boston ---Welcome to Seniors Helping Seniors in-home services, where we match seniors who need help with seniors who want to help throughout the Greater Boston area
Services for Older Adults ---Services for Older Adults combines compassion and expertise to help aging individuals and their families navigate life transitions and changing circumstances.
Small Business Relief Fund ---The City of Boston is committed to helping small businesses during this unprecedented time.
Telehealth ---Medicare telehealth services include office visits, psychotherapy, consultations, and certain other medical or health services that are provided by an eligible provider who isn't at your location using an interactive 2-way telecommunications system (like real-time audio and video).
Telemarketing Scams ---Sometimes a telemarketing call is nothing but a phone scam
Temple Israel of Boston ---
Temple Sinai ---Connect with Temple Sinai This Week!
The Boston Synagogue ---A wonderful spirit is alive at The Boston Synagogue. We are a warm, small, neighborhood shul, and the only synagogue located in the heart of downtown with Shabbat and Holiday Services 52 weeks per year.
These Stores Are Carving Special Hours for Seniors to Shop ---
USCJ Coronavirus Resources ---Given the worldwide COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic, many synagogues and their communities have had to drastically change the way they operate day-to-day.
Virtual Tours Allow You to Visit Your Favorite Boston Area Museums ---Virtual Tours of Bostom Museums
Western Mass Recovery Learning Community ---Use this link if you need phone or online support for healing and recovery (from trauma, addiction, and more)

Alzheimer’s/Related Disorders Family Support ---Provides information and support to individuals and families confronting changes and challenges brought on by dementia. We care for the whole person by offering creative outlets and social opportunities that give life meaning and joy.

Boston: Ageism

Active Older Adults ---This site offers information on YMCA resources and services for active older adults
Boston Elder Law Legal Aid & Pro Bono Services ---
Central Boston Elder Services ---Central Boston Elder Services provides services to Elders and Disabled in the Greater Boston area to remain self sufficient and in their homes by providing both short and long-term care
Elder Care ---
Elderly Persons Disorders Therapists in Boston, MA ---
Fair Housing And Equity ---We work to prevent discrimination and ensure fair and equitable access to housing for all people of Boston.
File a civil rights complaint ---If you believe a company, business, organization has violated your rights, you can file a civil rights complaint with the Civil Rights Division of the Attorney General's Office.
File a workplace complaint ---If you think that an employer did not follow workplace laws, you may file a complaint with the Attorney General's Office (AGO).
Honoring the wisdom that comes with age ---
Housing Support For Older People ---Our housing team at the Age Strong Commission has the expertise and compassion to solve problems with you.
Information for older adults and increased risk ---
Legal Help For Elders ---
Massachusetts Attorney General’s Elder Hotline ---
Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination (MCAD) ---Our mission is to eradicate discrimination in the Commonwealth by investigating and prosecuting Complaints of Discrimination that occur in Employment, Housing, Public Places, Access to Education, Lending, and Credit. We also offer training to help prevent discrimination from occurring.
Massachusetts Counsils on Aging ---
Reporting Elder Abuse & Neglect ---Elder abuse includes physical, sexual, and emotional abuse, caretaker neglect, financial exploitation, and self neglect.
Services for Older Adults ---Services for Older Adults combines compassion and expertise to help aging individuals and their families navigate life transitions and changing circumstances.

Boston: Anxiety Reduction

Beth Israel Lahey Health ---Anxiety disorders are a group of illnesses characterized by overwhelming worry and fear that interferes with leading a fulfilling life. While symptoms of anxiety disorders can be disabling, treatment helps many people successfully manage their symptoms.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ---The outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) may be stressful for people. Fear and anxiety about a disease can be overwhelming and cause strong emotions in adults and children. Coping with stress will make you, the people you care about, and your community stronger.
Emergency/Crisis Services ---If you or a family member are experiencing a mental health or substance use disorder crisis, the Emergency Services Program/Mobile Crisis Intervention (ESP/MCI) is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Anyone may contact ESP/MCI for assistance. Call toll-free at 1 (877) 382-1609.
Massachusetts General Hospital ---The Center for Anxiety and Traumatic Stress Disorders and Complicated Grief at Massachusetts General Hospital conducts state-of-the-art research aimed at improving the standard of care for people suffering from anxiety disorders.
Network of Care Massachusetts ---If you are looking for information about resources in your community for children and adults with mental health and substance use needs, you’ve come to the right place.
Western Mass Recovery Learning Community ---Use this link if you need phone or online support for healing and recovery (from trauma, addiction, and more)

Boston: Goverment Information

BCYF Senior Programs ---
Executive Office of Elder Affairs ---
For the first time, Mass. officials release town-by-town coronavirus numbers ---The state has previously only released the COVID-19 data by county.
Information on the Outbreak of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) ---
Information on the Outbreak of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) ---Details about the public health response to the COVID-19 pandemic in Massachusetts
Prescription Drug Assistance ---
Resources for Elders at the Attorney General’s Office ---The Attorney General's Office has staff dedicated to helping elders, their families, and their friends. The Elder Hotline is available to answer questions and connect you with resources.
Seniors ---

Boston: Grocery Delivery

Boston: Legal Assistance

Massachusetts Senior Legal Helpline ---

Boston: Living Better

Active Older Adults ---This site offers information on YMCA resources and services for active older adults
Daily Stretches for Seniors – Simple Yoga Exercises ---
Evidence-based Programs ---
Exercise after age 70 ---
National Institute On Aging ---
Nutrition Services ---
Online Support Groups ---
Western Mass Recovery Learning Community ---Use this link if you need phone or online support for healing and recovery (from trauma, addiction, and more)

Boston: Love

For great dog photos and stories ---
If you are a dog lover check out ---
John Krasinki’s SGN- Some Good News ---
Our Top 5 Senior Dating Picks of 2020 ---Single and Looking? Let us help.
Seniors Helping Seniors ---At Seniors Helping Seniors, the safety, health and well being of our caregivers and clients is our #1 priority. We are continuously monitoring the COVID-19 crisis, to ensure that we can continue to safely deliver our services to the community.
Seniors Helping Seniors of Greater Boston ---Welcome to Seniors Helping Seniors in-home services, where we match seniors who need help with seniors who want to help throughout the Greater Boston area

Boston: Telehealth

Coronavirus response: Massachusetts order requiring Telehealth coverage for ‘medically necessary’ services includes mental health ---
Coronavirus response: Massachusetts order requiring Telehealth coverage for ‘medically necessary’ services includes mental health ---
Elderly Persons Disorders Therapists in Boston, MA ---
Is my test, item, or service covered? ---
Telehealth ---Medicare telehealth services include office visits, psychotherapy, consultations, and certain other medical or health services that are provided by an eligible provider who isn't at your location using an interactive 2-way telecommunications system (like real-time audio and video).
Western Mass Recovery Learning Community ---Use this link if you need phone or online support for healing and recovery (from trauma, addiction, and more)

Boston: Cultural

Boston Public Library – Never Too Late ---
Boston Symphony Orchestra ---Thank you for joining us here at BSO at Home! We are working to build and share a collection of wonderful BSO performances with our fans in Boston and around the world.
Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum ---This Boston museum houses European, Asian and American art collected by Gardner, who asked that her collection be made available to the public for education and enjoyment. The museum does not have a virtual tour on its website, but the Google Arts & Culture page has panoramic images of the museum and the grounds.
Museum of Fine Arts, Boston ---With more than 450,000 works of art, this museum is one of the largest in the country. It's sharing paintings from its collection throughout the day on social media. The Google Arts & Culture page has dozens of panoramic images of various exhibits in the museum.
Museum of Our Industrial Heritage ---This hidden gem in Greenfield has numerous online videos a vast database of uncurated photos, documents and other materials related to the history of manufacturing in the Pioneer Valley.
Norman Rockwell Museum ---The website for this museum in Stockbridge includes digitized paintings and an 18-minute guided virtual tour of Rockwell’s studio, as well as other videos highlighting individual exhibits.
Virtual Tours Allow You to Visit Your Favorite Boston Area Museums ---Virtual Tours of Bostom Museums

Boston: Scams

A Consumer Guide to Scams ---Article on Identifying Scams: "Scams come in many variations. However, the unifying theme is that they all contain a dishonest attempt to steal money or something of value from you."
Avoiding Scams and Frauds ---After a disaster strikes, be alert for related scams and fraud. Scam artists may pose as FEMA or other government officials, aid workers, or employees from charitable organizations or insurance companies in order to get your personal information or take your money.
How to Report Suspected Fraud, Waste or Abuse to the OIG ---Report fraud, waste or abuse of government funds or property to the confidential hotline of the Office of the Inspector General (OIG). You can make a complaint without giving your name 24 hours a day. You may contact us by phone, mail or online.
If it’s too good to be true, it probably isn’t; beware of Senior Circuit Breaker Tax Credit scam ---The Boston Herald has a story today on elderly Boston residents living in public or subsidized housing being talked into filing fraudulent tax returns to receive the Senior Circuit Breaker Tax Credit.
Mass. AG Warns Against Coronavirus-Related Scams ---Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey is warning residents to be on alert for individuals and businesses that may try to take advantage of uncertainty about the coronavirus.
Naciona Council on Aging ---Financial scams also often go unreported or can be difficult to prosecute, so they’re considered a “low-risk” crime. However, they’re devastating to many older adults and can leave them in a very vulnerable position with little time to recoup their losses.
Senior Scam Alert ---The Transnational Elder Fraud Strike Force provides the following list to warn and educate the public about trending elder fraud threats. The Strike Force encourages use of the scheme names listed below to enable those combatting financial exploitation to speak a common language in discussing and reporting incidences of elder fraud.
Telemarketing Scams ---Sometimes a telemarketing call is nothing but a phone scam

Boston: Spirituality

Christian Science ---Join us for church services, Sentinel audio chats, podcasts from The Mary Baker Eddy Library, the Annual Meeting of The Mother Church, and more.
Coronavirus Response ---
Firts Church Boston Unitarian Universalist ---We have aired our services on Emerson Radio WERS 88.9 FM for over 30 years. You can tune in every Sunday at 11 AM by turning your dial or visiting the WERS website and stream the broadcast live from your desktop.
Jubilee Christian Church ---Jubilee Christian Church is a house of prayer and we are praying for divine health and healing
Reunion Christian Church ---We miss seeing your friendly faces but we will be holding our Sunday gatherings online on Facebook and YouTube every Sunday at 10:30AM
Temple Israel of Boston ---
Temple Sinai ---Connect with Temple Sinai This Week!
The Boston Synagogue ---A wonderful spirit is alive at The Boston Synagogue. We are a warm, small, neighborhood shul, and the only synagogue located in the heart of downtown with Shabbat and Holiday Services 52 weeks per year.
USCJ Coronavirus Resources ---Given the worldwide COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic, many synagogues and their communities have had to drastically change the way they operate day-to-day.

Stay at Home & General Coronavirus info

AARP Teletherapy During Covid-19 ---Therapists take calls from anxious older clients as Medicare coverage expands
MA Corona Virus Statistic Updates ---
MA Department of Public Health Twitter Updates ---
MA News Article Massachusetts-Stay-Home-Advisory ---
MA State Facilities-and-Staff-directory ---
MA Stay-at-home-order-non-essential-businesses-order ---
WHO must prioritise the needs of older people in its response to the covid-19 pandemic ---This is a letter written on the site saying the "WHO (the World Health Organization) must prioritise the needs of older people in its response to the covid-19 pandemic"