SERVICES INFORMATION
For information on any of the following services, contact the COA.
Transportation: Shopping
The COA Van is available door-to-door for shopping and errands. Reservations should be made at least two days in advance by calling the COA office. Please check the Van Schedule for each month’s days and destinations. A small donation is suggested to help with program expenses.
Transportation: Northern Essex Elder Transportation
This program provides rides for elders to medical and other necessary appointments. Arrangements should be made at least THREE days in advance of the appointment by calling the Council on Aging. If the office is closed, please leave a message (and remember that we are not open on Fridays). The ride will be arranged and the DRIVER will call you the day before. A donation of 43 cents per mile is suggested to help support the program. However, no one would ever be turned down due to inability to pay. Please remember: Reservations must be made through the Council office and clients should not call the drivers directly.
Ring & Ride is a free van service to Georgetown residents. It requires 24 hour notice for reservations made through MVRTA (978-469-6878, option #3). The van can be used for any purpose to a limited service area (Haverhill, Georgetown, Newburyport, local hospitals & train). For brochure, call the COA.
Handicap Placards
Are you in need of a HANDICAP placard for your car? The Council on Aging has applications available from the Registry of Motor Vehicles.
Meals on Wheels Available to eligible elders by calling ESMV, 1-800-892-0890.
Congregate Meals The Senior Center offers nutritious lunches Monday-Wednesday 11:30 a.m. Reservations must be made at least three business days in advance by calling the COA or in person.
Heat & Food Resources For more information, contact the COA office at (978) 352-5726.
Visiting Nurse
On the first Wednesday of each month, from 10:00AM – 11:30 AM, Pam Lara, RN is available at the Senior Center to perform Blood Pressure checks, shots, etc. Also, on the first Wednesday of each month noon-2 p.m., a visiting nurse visits Trestle Way residents at Trestle Way.
S.H.I.N.E. Serving Health Information Needs of Elders will help you understand your health insurance concerns. Call COA to set up an appointment with a SHINE Counselor.
Equipment Lending Program
COA has medical equipment (Walkers, Canes, Wheelchairs, Bath Seats, etc.) for long- & short-term lending.
File of Life & Yellow Dot Programs
Both programs provide a health history document to be used by emergency personnel in case of illness or injury. One is for your home, the other for your car. Call for more details.
Health Care Proxies COA has fact sheets and Health Care Proxy forms available upon request.
The File is a handy folder which serves as a summary record of Financial Information, Investments and Insurance, Legal Documents and Estate Management.
Updated 8/25/11
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