Local senior resources for Downtown Waltham and the surrounding Waltham area — the free and low-cost help that keeps an older adult safe and supported, whether they're aging at home or planning a move.
Resources serving Downtown Waltham
- Ethos and Springwell: free options counseling and benefits screening through the Aging Services Access Points (ASAPs) serving Boston and the western suburbs, with Mystic Valley Elder Services, Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services, North Shore Elder Services, and Old Colony Elder Services covering the rest of Middlesex County.
- Senior centers & home-delivered meals: meals served on-site and delivered to the door, plus fitness and social programming close to Downtown Waltham.
- Medical transport: booked, non-emergency rides to appointments at Newton-Wellesley Hospital, Mount Auburn Hospital.
- Caregiver support: support groups that meet in person and online, along with memory cafés.
- Veterans: VA Aid & Attendance and the VA Boston Healthcare System; Caregiver Support Line 1-855-260-3274.
Waltham is a mid-sized Middlesex County city along the Charles River with a solid, moderately priced mix of assisted living and in-home care options around Downtown Waltham and Piety Corner.
What to do next
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