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>>

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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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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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AgeSpan Digital Access Program for AgeSpan Clients

>>Click HERE to link to the AgeSpan for Additional Info on Digital Access Program>>

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Mass General Brigham Senior Care Options Health Plan

>>Click HERE to link to the Mass.gov Additional Info on Senior Care Options>>

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Medicare's Coverage of Diabetes Supplies & Services

>>Click HERE for Printable Version or to Read Medicare's Coverage of Diabetes Supplies & Services Publication>>

Fuel Assistance | Do You Need Help Paying Your Heating Bills And Keeping Your home Warm This Winter?

>>Click HERE for Printable Version or to Read Publication>>

>>Click HERE to Link to NSCAP for Additional Info>> 

BONUS PAYMENTS FOR ELIGIBLE VETERANS, Service Members, and their families

>>Click HERE to Link to Mass.gov/treasure/veterans for Additional Info Version>> 

 

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Veterans Programs for Health and Wellness

 >>Click HERE to link to Veterans Programs for Health and Wellness for Additional Info >>

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Home Medical Alert Services in Your Area | Latitude Alert Available and Paid for by VA for Veterans

>>Click HERE to link to Veterans Aid Benefit.org for Additional Info>>   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

>>Click HERE to link to golatitude.com/veterans/ for Additional Medical Alert Device Info>>  

 

 

 

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Senior Housing in Peabody

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Senior Housing Options in Peabody
Market Value
		Eaves by Avalon (formerly Essex Place)     51 Keys Drive     Peabody, MA  01960     866-699-9059
		Terrace Estates     152 Shore Dr # A,     Peabody, MA 01960     (978) 531-1172
		Brown School Residences     200 Lynn St     Peabody, MA 01960     (978) 977-977-0000
Public Housing (Subsidized)
Rent based on 30% of income.
Peabody Housing Auithority (age 60+) Executive Director Anne Marie Burns ·         667/1 Bresnahan Street      35 units ·         667-2 Wilson Terrace           50 units ·         667-3 Connolly Terrace        52 units ·         667-4 Eastman Park              52 units ·         667-5 Rockdale Park             50 units ·         667-6 Seaglitz*                      78 units ·         667-7 Farnsworth                 29 units *        The Seeglitz is located at 75 Central Street.  It has a federal subsidy and requires a separate application (green).       Checklist of Docs>>             Application for Seeglitz *>>       (print w/color printer or on green paper)        *        The other buildings (Bresnahan, Wilson Terrace, Connolly Terrace, Eastman Park, Rockdale Park and Farnsworth are state subsidized and require a separate application (white).    <<Checklist of Docs>>          <<Application for Public Housing (Subsidized)>>    <<Supplement to Application >> <<Apply Online>>		Peabody Housing Authority     75 Central Street     Peabody, MA - 01960     (978) 531-1938 Peabody housing authority provides housing assistance to low income residents through the management of the areas housing choice voucher program - section 8. This program is income based and the eligibility guidelines are set by HUD. There may be waiting lists for these vouchers and at times the lists may close to new applicants based on the size of and length of wait on the lists. If you are in need of housing assistance in the area please contact the Housing Authority directly to obtain more information about eligibility requirements, availability of assistance, the status of any waiting lists and their application procedures. Type of Listing: Housing Authority
Privately Owned Affordable Housing (income based) 62+
	88 Units	Fairweather Apartments     20 Central St      Peabody, MA 01960     (978) 744-7835 Rent subsidies are available for income-qualified residents. Professional on-site management, with 24-hour emergency response, is offered by Preservation Housing Management.
	140 Units	Peabody House     18 Walnut St     Peabody, MA - 01960     978-532-1516 Peabody house is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (housing and urban development division). Type of Listing: HUD Subsidized Apartment Section 8 Housing assistance is available where approved.
	173 Units	Tannery II     12 Crowninshield Street     Peabody, MA - 01960     978-532-4800 Tannery II is a family low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (housing and urban development division). Type of Listing: HUD Subsidized Apartment Section 8 Housing assistance is available where approved.
	48 Units	Penelope I Penelope II             98 Central Street             Peabody, MA - 01960             (978) 531-5883 Penelope is a senior affordable living community. Type of Listing: HUD Subsidized Apartment Section 8 Housing assistance where approved.