Services Offered
The Acton COA normally offers a variety of services at the Senior Center. During the COVID pandemic our in-person services are suspended. Where possible we are offering appointments over zoom or telephone consultations. The AARP are offering tax assistance - more details are available on their website. Information on filing assistance is also available at www.irs.gov. Please call the COA office at 978-929-6652 for more information on any of the following services:
The Acton Public Nursing Service keeps an inventory of commonly needed durable medical equipment including but not limited to: walkers, canes, bed rails, commodes, raised toilet seats, wheelchairs, transport chairs, shower and tub benches. Contact Nursing at 978-929-6650 for information about borrowing or donating equipment.
James MacRae, Acton Veterans’ Service Officer, is available to help you understand and receive the benefits you are entitled to as a veteran or spouse of a vet. Please call Jim at 978-929-6614 or email vso@actonma.gov for more information and set up an appointment.
An Elder Law Attorney is available every other month for free legal consultations at the Senior Center.
This program helps seniors with small repairs and simple household jobs. Volunteers glue handrails and chair legs, replace light bulbs, flip mattresses, make computer/DVD connections and more.
This service helps seniors navigate the medical insurance system with the help of trained counselors.
During tax season, the COA normally has appointments available with AARP trained tax preparers to help low and moderate income seniors with basic tax returns. For updates on the service during the pandemic please go to the AARP website.
Periodically throughout the year the COA offers hearing and eye screenings as well as simple eyeglass repairs by trained professionals.
This program connects homebound seniors with a visitor to share conversation and reduce the isolation sometime felt by those with difficulty leaving their homes.
This town sponsored program is available to seniors to help offset their taxes. Qualified seniors work on assignments with a variety of Town Departments for varying lengths of time. Call Human Resources at 978-929-6613 for more information and view the form.
The COA has available to seniors both wallet and refrigerator sized emergency medical cards. We encourage all seniors to get them, fill them out and keep them up to date. These cards help first responders with vital medical information needed in the case of an emergency.
The COA maintains a voluntary list containing emergency contact information for seniors visiting the Center in case of an emergency. Emergency Contact Form
The Town of Acton contracts out transportation services for all Acton residents including seniors. Rides are available Monday through Friday to transport seniors into Acton, Maynard and Concord, as well as parts of Littleton, Westford and Boxboro. Call 978-844-6809 weekdays to schedule a ride. Rides to the Senior Center are free. There is a nominal fee for rides to other locations. For more information visit MinuteVan.net.
The Supplement Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) offers nutrition assistance to eligible, low-income individuals and families and provides economic benefits to communities. SNAP Program Form
Durable Medical Equipment Loan
The Acton Public Nursing Service keeps an inventory of commonly needed durable medical equipment including but not limited to: walkers, canes, bed rails, commodes, raised toilet seats, wheelchairs, transport chairs, shower and tub benches. Contact Nursing at 978-929-6650 for information about borrowing or donating equipment.
Veterans' Service Assistance
James MacRae, Acton Veterans’ Service Officer, is available to help you understand and receive the benefits you are entitled to as a veteran or spouse of a vet. Please call Jim at 978-929-6614 or email vso@actonma.gov for more information and set up an appointment.
Legal Consultations
An Elder Law Attorney is available every other month for free legal consultations at the Senior Center.
Handy Helper
This program helps seniors with small repairs and simple household jobs. Volunteers glue handrails and chair legs, replace light bulbs, flip mattresses, make computer/DVD connections and more.
Health Insurance Consultations (SHINE)
This service helps seniors navigate the medical insurance system with the help of trained counselors.
AARP Income Tax Assistance
During tax season, the COA normally has appointments available with AARP trained tax preparers to help low and moderate income seniors with basic tax returns. For updates on the service during the pandemic please go to the AARP website.
Hearing Screenings and Eye Exams
Periodically throughout the year the COA offers hearing and eye screenings as well as simple eyeglass repairs by trained professionals.
Friendly Visitor
This program connects homebound seniors with a visitor to share conversation and reduce the isolation sometime felt by those with difficulty leaving their homes.
Senior Work Program
This town sponsored program is available to seniors to help offset their taxes. Qualified seniors work on assignments with a variety of Town Departments for varying lengths of time. Call Human Resources at 978-929-6613 for more information and view the form.
File of Life Cards
The COA has available to seniors both wallet and refrigerator sized emergency medical cards. We encourage all seniors to get them, fill them out and keep them up to date. These cards help first responders with vital medical information needed in the case of an emergency.
Emergency Contact Form
The COA maintains a voluntary list containing emergency contact information for seniors visiting the Center in case of an emergency. Emergency Contact Form
Transportation
The Town of Acton contracts out transportation services for all Acton residents including seniors. Rides are available Monday through Friday to transport seniors into Acton, Maynard and Concord, as well as parts of Littleton, Westford and Boxboro. Call 978-844-6809 weekdays to schedule a ride. Rides to the Senior Center are free. There is a nominal fee for rides to other locations. For more information visit MinuteVan.net.
SNAP Program
The Supplement Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) offers nutrition assistance to eligible, low-income individuals and families and provides economic benefits to communities. SNAP Program Form