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The Council on Aging provides and encourages connection for Cambridge seniors in a variety of ways: social connection through our Support and Social Groups; physical connection through transportation resources; health and wellness connection through referrals to local organizations, and much more.
Our Client Services team takes a case management approach to helping residents age 60 and older with accessing the resources they need. While the team does not provide direct clinical or medical services, they refer seniors to local agencies that do.
Below is an overview of COA Social Services. You can also reach out to our Client Services team at 617-349-6220 for more information or to set up an appointment.
SHINE Program
Are you new to Medicare? Are you turning 65 soon or losing employer-based health insurance coverage? The SHINE program will help you understand your Medicare health insurance coverage options, and we offer free consultations. Call 617-349-6220 to make an appointment.
Outreach Case Management
Council on Aging Outreach Case Management can provide short-term case management and follow-up to elders who need assistance navigating the elder care system.
If you have any questions about Outreach Case Management, or need additional information please call 617-349-6220.
Transportation Resources
Door2Door Transportation by SCM is available to Cambridge residents who are 60 years or older or residents who have a disability. The service is accessible to people who use wheelchairs and provides door-to-door rides to local non-emergency medical appointments and trips to the grocery store in Cambridge and surrounding communities, including Brookline and Boston. For additional information, call Door2Door by SCM at 617-625-1191.
Cambridge Taxi Discount Coupon Program:
Cambridge residents 60 and over or disabled are eligible for reduced taxi fares. For more information, visit the program webpage or call 617-349-6220.
This group welcomes veterans and non-veterans to check in, share stories, discuss life experiences, socialize, and discuss military culture in a nonjudgmental space. The focus is on promoting self-care, wellness, and peer support.
The group meets on the second Wednesday of each month from 1– 2 p.m. at the Cambridge Senior Center (806 Massachusetts Ave.).
If you are interested in participating or have any questions, please contact Dee Cannon at dcannon@ cambridgema.gov or 617-349-6048.
If you are a caregiver and have questions about Caregiver Support, there is help available. To learn more about Caregiver Support resources, please contact Vincent McCarthy at vmccarthy@cambridgema.gov or 617-349-6048.
The Film & Discussion Group meets monthly to view a current popular movie together. The viewing is followed by a facilitated conversation to discuss the film and the topics that were presented. An effort is made to choose films that cover important issues. Past films have included topics such as aging, health & wellness, housing, LGBT+ issues, racial equity, and substance use.
This group meets on the 4th Tuesday of each month at 1 p.m. at the Cambridge Senior Center (806 Massachusetts Ave.).
If you are interested in participating or have any questions, please contact Vincent McCarthy at vmccarthy@cambridgema.gov or 617-349-6216.
This is an LGBTQ+ friendly space for us all to view and discuss movies with LGBTQ+ themes and content. Friends, family members, caretakers and allies alike are encouraged to participate.
This group meets at 10 a.m. on the last Tuesday of every month (except December) at the Cambridge Senior Center, 806 Massachusetts Avenue. The LGBTQ+ Film series is a collaboration of the Cambridge LGBTQ+ Commission and the Cambridge Council on Aging.
For more information, please contact Phoebe Hallahan, Programming Leader for the Cambridge LGBTQ+ Commission, at phallahan@cambridgema.gov or call 617-349-9177.
Grandet An Aksion is led by a facilitator and focuses on wellness ideas, recipes, and a book discussion.
The group meets in-person every Thursday from 10:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
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View the Haitian Social Group Flyer (French Creole)
The Men’s Group is a facilitated monthly meeting that offers senior men a chance to gather in an informal setting for coffee & conversation.
This group meets on the 3rd Tuesday of each month from 10am – 11:30am.
If you are interested in participating or have any questions, please contact Vincent McCarthy at vmccarthy@cambridgema.gov or 617-349-6216.
The Women’s Group is a facilitated monthly meeting that offers older women a space to gather for conversation.
As we navigate through our later years, it's often helpful to bounce our feelings and ideas off each other in a safe and supportive place.
Humorous or serious, it's great to share our stories.
This group meets on the 2nd Tuesday of each month from 1 - 2:00 pm.
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