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The unit provides assistance to seniors with government benefits, tenant/homeowner issues and health issues. This is also the information and referral center for home health and home care services.

Eligibility for the following services (unless stated otherwise) is
age 60 and older

Community Service Advocates

Provide assistance with government benefits, tenant and homeowner issues, and various city services available to seniors. Advocates also provide services to homebound seniors.
Some of the programs and services available to seniors:

S.S.I.
Medicare
Medicaid
Medicare Supplemental Insurance
Fuel Assistance
Food Stamps
Veterans' Benefits
Oral/Dental Health Screening Program
Health and Fitness Programs

BEAT THE HEAT! Program

Hypothermia and Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

Oral/Dental Screening

In conjunction with Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, free screenings for seniors and disabled are available at convenient neighborhood locations. Referrals for future evaluations are provided. If you are interested please call Elderly Commission at 617-635-4366.

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Mayor's Neighborhood Pharmacy Program

Through participating neighborhood pharmacies, seniors and Medicare disabled recipients are eligible for discounts on prescription drugs at local pharmacies. Call The Elderly Commission for information about participating neighborhood pharmacies at 617-635-4486.

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See a listing of upcoming events from the Elderly Commission.

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Donate Your Cell Phone

Your cell phone may provide the critical link between law enforcement and someone in trouble.
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Link to Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services

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How to Report Medicare Fraud

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Free Tax Preparation
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Scam Advisory

Please take a moment to read the following tips to help protect yourself from falling victim of a fraudulent scam this holiday season.
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