Brookline is a town in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, in the United States, and is a part of Greater Boston. Brookline borders six of Boston's neighborhoods: Brighton, Allston, Fenway–Kenmore, Mission Hill, Jamaica Plain, and West Roxbury. The city of Newton lies to the west of Brookline. The Brookline Council on Aging is a town agency responsible for planning, coordinating and providing comprehensive services for Brookline residents age 60 and over. We work with other town agencies and community service providers to enhance the quality of life for our elders.
- Assistance Programs: Social workers and volunteers provide help with accessing Fuel Assistance, SNAP, AARP Tax Preparation and Information and Referral. They also provide legal assistance (BLAB), assistance with identifying Medicare supplement options (SHINE), Job Search Support with individual appointments and workshops (REAP), Home and Escort Linkage Program (HELP), Equipment Loan Program (ELF), Real Estate Tax Workoff Program (TAP), Discount Taxi Coupon Program (BETS), the Elder Resource Guide, and the Caregivers’ Respite Program.
- Exercise and Fitness: Our on-site fully equipped, supervised Fitness Center provides – Mat & Chair Yoga, Fexibility, Resistance Training & Balance and Aging Backwards as well as individual sessions. In addition, Tuesday Dance Party, Zumba Gold, Tai Chi, Solemates Walking Club, Ping Pong, Strength Training for Seniors, Senior Stretch, Exercise for Health & Rejuvenation and Arthritis Exercise provide exercise/fitness options for every taste and ability.
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Support: Various Support Groups provided by social workers and volunteers throughout the year include: Bereavement Support, Job Search Support, Depression Support, Grandparent Alienation Support, Retired Men’s Club, Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support, and the Low Vision Support groups.
Contacts
333 Washington Street
Brookline, MA 02445
Phone: 617-730-2000
reviews (24)
Multiple retirement homes. Easy to walk to the subway. Easy walk to multiple grocery stores and restaurants and shops. Many elevator buildings. Some shops are in old brownstones so there are stairs up/down that may be difficult to manage. Car ownership can easily be avoided, and The Ride is able to get retirees to doctors appointments in nearby Longwood.
is a really nice and expensive neighborhood great place with colleges and lots of stores and hospital and clinics great school and parks for the kids.
There is a healthy mix of over 65, Parents raising kids, and kids under 17. On my street I have neighbors that saw now only my husband grow up but my children as well,
Great senior center. I've been tryin to argue for tax override omen real estate. Hope they pass it. Friendship works offers companionship. Can earn discount on taxes by working.