Senior Support Help
Meals, a ride, help at home or support for a caregiver. Ask a local aging service where to begin and when help could start.
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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?
Older adults and caregivers looking for meals, rides, care or help with daily needs. Age and other rules vary by service.
How help usually works
A local aging agency can help you find meals, rides, care or help for a caregiver. Each service has its own rules. Ask who it serves.
How to start
- Call the Eldercare Locator at 1-800-677-1116 for local contacts.
- Explain what help is needed and where the person lives.
- Ask who can use the service, what it costs and when it could start.
What to bring
Ask what papers to bring. If you are helping someone apply, ask what consent or proof of your role is needed.
If you need help soon
Call 911 for immediate danger or a medical emergency. For care or help at home, contact an aging agency.
Example Senior Support Resources
Enter your ZIP code above to see resources near you. Here are some examples:
New York area
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
Boston area
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