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