Resources & Services - The Tisbury Council on Aging

(By Category)

Financial Services

  • Health Insurance Counselling - SHINE: Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders - For information call 508-696-4205
  • Fuel Assistance - application assistance.  Applications are taken November 1.  Call Catie at 508-696-4205
  • Tax Assistance is provided by AARP volunteers during tax season.  Call 508-696-4205 to sign up for tax assistance.  Space is limited.

Health Care

  • Health Screening - Blood Pressure Screening - 1st Tuesday 10:45am - 11:45 am
  • Medical Equipment Loans
  • Referral to the Supportive Day - operated by MV Center For Living 508-627-0207
  • Referral to help for Caregivers Who Are Caring for One with Alzheimer's Disease
  • Referral for Home Care
  • Home Safety Modication Program - to make your home safer to prevent falls
  • Companion to help with shopping and errands.  Call 508-696-4205
  • Shopping and Errands assistance is available call  508-696-4205

Legal Resources and Documents

  • Elder Law (Legal Advice) - provided by Arthur Bergeron Elder Law Attorney By appointment
  • Health Care Proxies
  • Protective Services
  • File of Life

Nutrition

  • Groceries! Varied fruit and veggies up for grabs daily
  • Fish Distribution during Bluefish Derby September - October
  • Congregate Lunch will be served on Thursdays. Call 508 774 8618 (on Monday) to reserve your spot
  • Holiday Meals - Meals On Wheels - watch for dates to order.  If you are going to be alone and would like a dinner delivered call 508-696-4205
  • GO GO GRANDPARENT PROGRAM OFFERS A AFFORDABLE TRANSPORTATION TO GET TO DOCTORS APPOINTMENTS AND ERRANDS.  CALL 1-855-464-6872 TO SCHEDULE A RIDE.  CALL CINDY TRISH, HEALTHY AGING MV AT 508-693-7900 EXT 455.
  • Resident senior discount bus pass available at senior center - Island Residents age 65 and over ($40 cash or check).

Well Being & Safety 

  • Personal Tracking System - Project Lifesaver
  • Personal Emergency Response System - Lifeline Medical alert
  • Daily Check In Calls - Telephone Reassurance
  • Balance Improvement & Strengthening Exercise
  • Friendly Visits