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Senior Support Help

You are not alone. Help is available for meals, warmth, safety, and companionship — right where you are.

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What this covers

Meal delivery, home care, senior centers, elder abuse support, Medicare/Medicaid help, caregiver support, transportation for seniors, and aging-in-place services.

Does not cover: Nursing home placement or long-term care facility search (contact your area agency on aging). For general health care, see Health.

Who is this for?

Adults 60+ and their caregivers who need help with daily living, meals, transportation, health care navigation, or staying safely at home.

How help usually works

Area agencies on aging coordinate most senior services. Meals on Wheels delivers hot meals to homebound seniors. Senior centers offer social activities, meals, and referrals. Home care programs provide personal care assistants.

Typical timeline: Meal delivery can start within days. Home care assessments take 1-2 weeks. Senior center programs are ongoing and walk-in.

Best first steps

  1. Call the Eldercare Locator: 1-800-677-1116 to find services near you.
  2. For meal delivery, contact your local Meals on Wheels — most programs are free or donation-based.
  3. If you suspect elder abuse, call the Eldercare Locator or your local adult protective services.
  4. For Medicare questions, call 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227) or visit a local SHIP counselor for free help.

What to bring

Medicare/Medicaid card, photo ID, proof of age (60+), and a list of current medications and care needs.

Emergency vs. standard help

Emergency: For elder abuse, call 911 or the Eldercare Locator. Standard: Contact your area agency on aging for home care, meals, and support services.

Example Senior Support Resources

Enter your ZIP code above to see resources near you. Here are some examples:

New York area

Senior Support✓ Verified Apr 2026

Citymeals on Wheels

Home-delivered meals for homebound elderly New Yorkers. Weekend, holiday, and emergency meals available.

355 Lexington Avenue, 3rd Floor, New York, NY 10017

Mon-Fri 9am-5pm for enrollment

English
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Boston area

Senior Support✓ Verified Apr 2026

Ethos — Senior Services

Home care, meal delivery, and companion services for seniors in the Jamaica Plain and Roslindale areas of Boston.

555 Amory Street, Boston, MA 02130

Mon-Fri 9am-5pm

English
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