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Flu Shot Clinic
This clinic is held in conjunction with the City's Health Department.
Blood Pressure Clinic
This clinic is held in coordination with the Quincy Health Department.
Health Screenings
Screenings are conducted periodically throughout the year for such health concerns as stroke prevention, foot screenings, eye health, hearing screenings and osteoporosis.
Equipment Loan Program
This program will loan used equipment to seniors in need. - i.e. wheel chairs, canes, walkers, bath seats, crutches.
SHINE Program
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 - R.U.O.K.
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.
Friendly Visitors
This program is a drop in program that coordinates seniors that are alone with other seniors to develop ongoing friendships and sharing of information
South Shore Center for Blind Seniors (SSCBS)
SSCBS holds meetings at Squantum Gardens twice a week, with
approximately 20 seniors attending meetings. This group addresses many different issue for those who are visually impaired. It serves as a support group and social gathering. Also members are trained in how to use various forms of equipment to
help cope with limited site
Senior Worker's Abatement Program (SWAP)
A senior works approximately 100 hours and is credited $6/hr. toward
abatement on their taxes. Duties performed are custodian duties, library work, reception work, computer data enter, bookkeeping, etc.
Asian Outreach Worker
An Asian outreach worker is outposted in the Wollaston Lutheran Church, which is a senior meeting place for the newcomer Asians in the city. The worker translated documents for seniors and educates them on the
availability of services in the area. State funds pays for a worker at 10-15 hours a week. 15-20 people are served weekly.
Medical Transportation Program
Free medical transportation for seniors is provided for City-Wide seniors to medical establishments within the City of Quincy, or all major Boston Hospital, Milton Hospital and Carney Hospital. Eight vans are used
to provide services, a two-week prior notice is preferred, but program will make every effort to accommodate those with shorter notice. Almost 17,000 trips were made in 2000.
Trans-Van Program for Social Transportation
This is a for fee service; a three month pass costs $20.00, or a pass for
a year costs $75.00. Seniors are taken to church, movies, CVS, library, social function, etc. This program requires a two-day notice. Over 18000 trips were made in 2000. The fees help to maintain the program.
Legal Services
They provide free legal services once a month by appointment. They represent tenants, residents of nursing homes, elder abuse issues, consumer fraud issues. Over 250 seniors are served annually.
Financial Planning for Seniors
A financial planner offers his services at no cost to Quincy's seniors once a month. Appointments must be made through the Department of Elder Services by contacting us at 617-376-1508.
Hearing Tests
Each month a hearing specialist provides free testing. Appointments must be made through the Department of Elder Services by contacting us at 617-376-1508.
These are just some of the outstanding programs and services offered by Quincy's Department of Elder Services. For further
information, please contact us at 617-376-1245.
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