Resources for Senior Citizens

We are a library of resources for seniors and their families.  

All Publications are available in our online library as well as in print in our lobby at the Torigian Senior Center

AT THE CROSSROADS...Family Conversations about Alzheimer's Disease, Dementia & Driving - Publication by The Hartford

Safe Driving for a Lifetime - Family Conversations with Older Drivers - Publication by The Hartford

Clear horizons…A Quit-Smoking Guide for People 50 and Older - by The National Cancer Institute

Your Options for Financing Long-Term Care: A Massachusetts Guide - Division of Insurance

Assisted Living Resource Guide and Consumer Guide - Publication by Massachusetts Assisted Living Facilities Association

A Guide to Nursing Home Care - Publication by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health

MassBar Association 2014 Elder Law Education Program - by Massachusetts Chapter of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys together with the Massachusetts Bar Association

MEDICARE HOSPICE BENEFITS - by Department of Health & Human Services

The Calm Before the Storm..Disaster Planning, Alzheimer’s Disease and dimentia  - Publication by The Hartford

THE CONVERSATION PROJECT - Created by the Conversation Project and the Institute for Healthcare Improvement

PLANNING YOUR LEGACY - A Guide to Planning Your Will and Trust

ACTIVITIES..Ideas for Sharing Your Time Together! - Daily activities for Alzheimer patients - Publication by the alzheimer's association

DRIVERS 65 PLUS: CHECK YOUR PERFORMANCE..A Self Rating Tool with Facts and Suggestions for Safe Driving  - AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety

SAVVY SENIORS: - How to Avoid Financial Scams

DISASTER PREPAREDNESS GUIDE FOR CAREGIVERS | FEMA  - TAKE CONTROL IN 1-2-3 

MONEY SMART for Older Adults Resource Guide - Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

TAKING CONTROL OF YOUR FINANCES  Help for Surviving Spouses - Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

If you have questions about the Library or resources for seniors, please contact Sheila at 978-531-2254 x118.

Prescription Advantage

Massachusetts' Prescription Drug Program for Seniors and People with Disabilities

Prescription Advantage is administered by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Executive Office of Elder Affairs

<<Click HERE to Link to PrescriptionAdvantageMA.org for Additional Info>>

https://www.prescriptionadvantagema.org/

• There are no fees to join Prescription Advantage if your income is below 300% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines (FPG). You must still pay any of your Medicare Part D premiums and co-payments not covered by Prescription Advantage.
• Members with incomes between 300% and 500% of the FPG must pay a $200 annual enrollment fee to join Prescription Advantage.
• People on Medicare who have incomes above 500% of the FPG are not eligible for Prescription Advantage.

For a complete rate schedule, call Prescription Advantage at 1-800-AGE-INFO (1-800-243-4636), or TTY: 1-877-610-0241, or see <<Click HERE for Prescription Advantage Rate Schedule Guide (April 2024)>>

<<Click HERE for Prescription Advantage Authorized Representative Form>>
 

Send or fax the completed application and copies of your required

documentation to:

Prescription Advantage

P.O. Box 15153

Worcester, MA 01615-0153

Fax: 508-793-1133

<<Click HERE to Apply online>>

<<Click HERE for Prescription Advantage Online Application Instructions>>

<<Click HERE to Print Application>>

<<Click HERE for Prescription Advantage Application Instructions>>

Seasons of Danvers | A Memory Care Assisted Living Community

>>Click HERE to link to the Seasons of Danvers for Additional Info>>

>>Click HERE for LARGER IMAGE or Printable Version>>

How much does Part B cost?

>>Click HERE for Printable Version or to Read Publication>>
>>Click HERE for Additional Info on Medicare Part B>>

Monthly premium:

In 2026, most people will pay the Part B premium of $202.90 each month.
However, if your modified adjusted gross income as reported on your IRS tax return from 2 years ago is above a certain amount, you may pay more.

Smoke Alarms for People who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing

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Dental Coverage Options in Massachusetts

>>Click HERE for LARGER IMAGE or Printable Version of Dental Options in Mass>>

GUIDE (Guiding an Improved Dementia Experience) Program | Covered by Medicare | Coordinated through AgeSpan

>>Click HERE to link to the AgeSpan for Additional Info>>

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