Beyond finding a community, Boston Senior Advisor points Boston-area families to the free and low-cost resources that help an older adult stay safe and supported — whether they're aging at home or planning a move. Here's where to start across Greater Boston.
Core resources for Greater Boston seniors
- Ethos: free options counseling, benefits screening, and caregiver support for Boston as the local Aging Services Access Point (ASAP). Nearby ASAPs — Springwell, Mystic Valley Elder Services, Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services, North Shore Elder Services, and Old Colony Elder Services — cover the surrounding suburbs, and MassOptions (1-800-243-4636) connects families statewide.
- MassHealth Frail Elder Waiver & Senior Care Options: long-term care coverage for eligible seniors — see our Massachusetts senior care hub.
- Veterans benefits: VA Aid & Attendance and the VA Boston Healthcare System; VA Caregiver Support Line 1-855-260-3274.
- Meals, transportation & senior centers: Meals on Wheels, non-emergency medical transport, and community senior centers throughout the metro.
- Verify a certification/license: check any facility's record on the Mass.gov DPH Health Care Facility search and the EOEA certified Assisted Living Residence list before you tour.
Neighborhood resource guides
Local senior resources — senior centers, meal delivery, transportation, and support groups — for specific Greater Boston neighborhoods.
Back Bay (Boston, MA)
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View →Longwood Medical Area (Boston, MA)
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View →Allston (Boston, MA)
View →Brighton (Boston, MA)
View →West End (Boston, MA)
View →Government Center (Boston, MA)
View →Harvard Square (Cambridge, MA)
View →Kendall Square (Cambridge, MA)
View →Davis Square (Somerville, MA)
View →Newton Centre (Newton, MA)
View →Chestnut Hill (Newton, MA)
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Not sure where to start? A free Boston Senior Advisor advisor will talk it through with you — 15 minutes, no pressure, no fee. Call (617) 555-0100 or send a message.