How and why did the idea for ‘At Home in Melrose’ begin?

5-21-2009  Melrose Free Press

Melrose People: Mary Edwards
By Carol Brooks Ball / melrose@cnc.com

Melrose – Mary Edwards of Melrose, a vital and vivacious 72-year old, is spearheading a grassroots movement in Melrose, one that, if successful, would enable older Melrosians to remain in their homes, as they grow older.

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‘At Home’ open house

5-14-2009 – Melrose Free Press

Ask most seniors and they’ll tell you that remaining in their  own homes for as long as they are physically able is a priority.
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Stay ‘At Home In Melrose’ by becoming a member

2-13-2009  Melrose Weekly News

This past summer, a group of Melrose residents met to discuss the possibilities of enabling local residents to remain in their own homes, as they grow older, an idea covered in a Melrose Weekly News story on October 10, 2008. A result of that meeting was the beginning of a non-profit organization called At Home In Melrose.

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Do seniors want to stay, and what will they need?

10-10-2008  Melrose Weekly News

MELROSE-A group of residents wants to know if over-50 Melrosians would like to grow old in their own homes and what kind of services and programs they’d need to do so.
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Survey Says…

9-25-08  Melrose Free Press

At the Milano Senior center on Monday, Pauline Giannelli, left, and her daughter-in-law Kathy, collate and fold surveys being sent out as part of the Council on Aging’s ‘At Home in Melrose’ survey.

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Assisted living at home Concierge-style service being considered

May 15, 2008 Melrose Free Press
By Daniel DeMaina

Why bring someone to an assisted living home when you can bring the assistance to their home?
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