Thursday, December 30, 2021
Wednesday, December 22, 2021
American Heart Month: Ways to Get Involved | National Heart Lung and Blood Institute
This information is being shared by Peabody TRIAD. The Peabody TRIAD Council consists of Seniors and Law Enforcement working together to develop and implement policies and programs to reduce criminal victimization, promote crime prevention and safety awareness, and serve the needs of the senior community in Peabody. In addition, the Council designs and supports programs to improve the quality of life for our senior citizens. The Peabody TRIAD Council believes they have the ability to make a difference in our community and are dedicated to serving our city and its residents.
Each February, NHLBI and The Heart Truth® celebrate American Heart Month by motivating Americans to adopt healthy lifestyles to prevent heart disease. Focusing on your heart health has never been more important.
When we take care of #OurHearts as part of our self-care, we set an example for those around us to do the same.
Start Planning and Get Involved!
Self-Care Tips for Heart Health
This fact sheet provides an overview of what self-care for your heart means. It also offers ideas on how to make your heart health part of your self-care routine, and the benefits of doing so.
>>Click HERE for Printable Version or to Read Publication>>
Taking Care of Our Hearts, Together
Interested in leading a more heart healthy lifestyle? Small steps go a long way especially when you connect with others to stay motivated. This fact sheet suggests several lifestyle changes you can make starting today and ways to get your friends, family, and colleagues involved.
>>Click HERE for Printable Version or to Read Publication>>
Friday, December 17, 2021
Tuesday, December 14, 2021
Home Care - Services & Eligibility - Executive Office of Elder Affairs
>>Click HERE to link to Executive Office of Elder Affairs Eligibility and Co-Pay/Cost Sharing Info >>
Elder Services of Merrimack Valley and North Shore, Inc is the ASAP (Aging Service Access Point) for Amesbury, Andover, Billerica, Boxford, Chelmsford, Danvers, Dracut, Dunstable, Georgetown, Groveland, Haverhill, Lawrence, Lowell, Marblehead, Merrimack, Methuen, Middleton, Newbury, Newburyport, North Andover, Peabody, Rowley, Salem, Salisbury, Tewksbury, Tyngsborough, West Newbury, Westford.
Home Care Services
In-home supports are available in the community to assist with personal care and other activities such as housekeeping, grocery shopping and meal preparation. Call (800) 243-4636 to get additional information about the services listed below.
Adaptive housing/equipment
Adult day health
Alzheimer’s / dementia coaching
Behavioral health services
Certified Older Adult Peer Specialists (COAPS)
Chore services
Companion services
Complex Care Training and Oversight
Dementia day care
Electronic Comfort Pets
Emergency shelter
Evidence Based Education Programs
Family caregiver support program
Goal Engagement
Grocery shopping/delivery
Home based wandering response systems
Home delivered meals
Home delivery of pre-packaged medication
Home health services
Home Safety –Independence Evaluation
Homemaker services
Information and referral
Laundry service
Medication dispensing system
Money management
Nutritional assessment
Options counseling
Orientation and mobility
Personal care
Personal emergency response system
Respite care
Supportive day care
Supportive home care aide
Transitional assistance
Translation/interpreting service
Transportation
Vision rehabilitation
Check eligibility guidelines for home care
Home care services are open to all, some have specific eligibility requirements. Any older adult or individual with a disability is eligible for a free in-home assessment and information based on community resources and their specific needs.
Call (800) 243-4636 for additional details.
Age & Residence
60 years and older or under 60 with a diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease and in need of respite services. Consumers must be living at home in Massachusetts and not in an institutional setting or Assisted Living Residence.
Financial
MassHealth members are financially eligible. Income guidelines require Annual Gross Income less than $28,865/one person and $40,842/two person family.
Monthly Co-Payments
$10 - $141 for individuals with incomes that range from $12,849 - $28,865
$18 - $152 for couples with incomes that range from $17,303 - $40,842
See specific cost-share schedules below.
Over-Income Scale: (For those with a higher income than those listed above.)
50% - 100% of the cost of services received monthly, based on a person's individualized care plan.
See specific cost-share schedules below.
Note on Over-Income Scale: Each person's care needs are different and can change based on a variety of factors. This can affect the type of services necessary to support care needs and the cost of services. A regional elder care agency, that works in partnership with the State Home Care Program, will work with you to access services based on your care needs and goals. For more information call: (800) 243-4636.
Additional Resourcesfor
Open file forAging Services Access Points (ASAP)
Voluntary Co-Payment and Cost Sharing Schedules
Issue Date: 1/15/2020
Effective Date: 3/01/2020
Voluntary Co-Payment:
Family Size Annual Gross Income Voluntary Monthly Co-payment
1 $12,848 or less $10.00
2 $17,302 or less $18.00
Family Size Annual Gross Income Voluntary Monthly Co-payment
Cost Sharing for Home Care:
One Person Annual Gross Income Monthly Co-payment Two Person Family Annual Gross Income Monthly Co-payment
$12,849 - $15,486 $10.00 $17,303 - $21,343 $18.00
$15,487 - $18,272 $13.00 $21,344 - $25,654 $23.00
$18,273 - $20,182 $27.00 $25,655 - $27,824 $52.00
$20,183 - $21,262 $39.00 $27,825 - $29,989 $78.00
$21,627 - $23,067 $49.00 $29,990 - $32,160 $92.00
$23,068 - $24,505 $69.00 $32,161 - $34,333 $110.00
$24,506 - $25,950 $90.00 $34,334 - $36,497 $120.00
$25,951- $27,386 $125.00 $36,498 - $38,6701 $139.00
$27,387 - $28,865 $141.00 $38,671 - $40,842 $152.00
One Person Annual Gross Income Monthly Co-payment Two Person Family Annual Gross Income Monthly Co-payment
Cost Sharing for Over Income:
One Person Annual Gross Income Monthly Co-payment Two Person Family Annual Gross Income Monthly Co-payment
$28,866 - $31,276 50% $40,843 - $42,225 50%
$31,277 - $33,621 55% $42,226 - $44,568 55%
$33,622 - $35,968 60% $44,569 - $46,918 60%
$35,969 - $38,313 65% $46,919 - $49,262 65%
$38,314 - $40,657 70% $49,263 - $51,607 70%
$40,658 - $43,007 75% $51,608 - $53,952 75%
$43,008 - $45,348 80% $53,953 - $56,299 80%
$45,349 - $47,695 85% $56,300 - $58,644 85%
$47,696 - $50,045 90% $58,645 - $60,988 90%
$50,046 - $52,388 95% $60,989 - $63,337 95%
$52,389 and over 100% $63,338 and over 100%
Monday, December 6, 2021
RMV Lawful Presence / REAL ID
This information is being shared by Peabody TRIAD. The Peabody TRIAD Council consists of Seniors and Law Enforcement working together to develop and implement policies and programs to reduce criminal victimization, promote crime prevention and safety awareness, and serve the needs of the senior community in Peabody. In addition, the Council designs and supports programs to improve the quality of life for our senior citizens. The Peabody TRIAD Council believes they have the ability to make a difference in our community and are dedicated to serving our city and its residents.
Shifting Gears – Older Driver Safety Webinar
This information is being shared by Peabody TRIAD in honor of Older Driver Safety Awareness Week. The Peabody TRIAD Council consists of Seniors and Law Enforcement working together to develop and implement policies and programs to reduce criminal victimization, promote crime prevention and safety awareness, and serve the needs of the senior community in Peabody. In addition, the Council designs and supports programs to improve the quality of life for our senior citizens. The Peabody TRIAD Council believes they have the ability to make a difference in our community and are dedicated to serving our city and its residents.
Wednesday, December 1, 2021
Your Health and Driving Safely in Massachusetts
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>>Click HERE to link to Mass.gov for Additional Info>>
This information is being shared by
Peabody TRIAD in honor of Older Driver Safety Awareness Week. The Peabody TRIAD Council
consists of Seniors and Law Enforcement working together to develop and
implement policies and programs to reduce criminal victimization,
promote crime prevention and safety awareness, and serve the needs of
the senior community in Peabody. In addition, the Council designs and
supports programs to improve the quality of life for our senior
citizens. The Peabody TRIAD Council believes they have the ability to
make a difference in our community and are dedicated to serving our city
and its residents.
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