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Quincy is the largest city in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States. It is part of Metropolitan Boston and one of Boston's immediate southern suburbs. The Council on Aging works to provide the elder members of the community with uncompromising services to ensure a high quality of life. Programs and Services include:
- Equipment Loan Program: This program will loan used equipment to seniors in need. - i.e. wheel chairs, canes, walkers, crutches. For more information call (617) 376-1521.
- SHINE: Service Health Information Needs of Elders. This is a State-funded program that serves over 300 seniors annually. SHINE counselors are trained by the State to answer any inquiries regarding health insurance, depending upon ones particular situation, the counselor can offer non-partisan advice as to which insurance plan is best suited for the individual.
- TRIAD: A new program which is sponsored by the Norfolk County Sheriff's office. Seniors sign up for this program, and each day someone calls their house and asks are you o.k., if there is no answer they call back in five minutes, and if there is no answer then, the police is dispatched to check on the senior.
- Medical Transportation: Free medical transportation for seniors is provided for City-Wide seniors to medical establishments within the City of Quincy, or all major Boston Hospitals, Milton Hospital, Carney Hospital and Neponset Health Center.
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Elder Affairs WebsiteContacts
Kennedy Center
400 East Squantum Street
Quincy, Massachusetts 02171
Phone: (617) 376-1506
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No, I would not recommend living in Quincy there is no senior housing available, the wait list is 3-5 years. The center where I work is great for senior activities during the weekdays.
Quincy is great for older friends and family. They offer many different programs to instill a high quality of life. The programs include: Equipment Loan Program: This program will loan used equipment to seniors in need. - i.e. wheel chairs, canes, walkers, crutches. For more information call (617) 376-1521.
SHINE: Service Health Information Needs of Elders. This is a State-funded program that serves over 300 seniors annually. SHINE counselors are trained by the State to answer any inquiries regarding health insurance, depending upon ones particular situation, the counselor can offer non-partisan advice as to which insurance plan is best suited for the individual.
TRIAD: A new program which is sponsored by the Norfolk County Sheriff's office. Seniors sign up for this program, and each day someone calls their house and asks are you o.k., if there is no answer they call back in five minutes, and if there is no answer then, the police is dispatched to check on the senior.
Medical Transportation: Free medical transportation for seniors is provided for City-Wide seniors to medical establishments within the City of Quincy, or all major Boston Hospitals, Milton Hospital, Carney Hospital and Neponset Health Center.
While I do sometimes see elderly people in my neighborhood, I don't believe that it is fully accessible to those of different needs, such as mobility, social, etc
I feel the don't have enough activities or support group for elderly people .
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Yes, my community is very quiet, clean, kid friendly and friendly all around in general, anc public transportation nearby. My neighbors are socialize to me that they been around 30 plus years raised their children barely ant crime or criminal activity in our neighborhood and this is a neighborhood watch area. Many social events and family activities nearby and great school system where they care about children growing and thriving instead of struggling and falling behind.