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| PERSONAL & FINANCIAL SERVICES
• Elder law
• Taxes
• Wills, trusts
• Insurance
• Reverse mortgage
• Power of attorney
• Living will/DNR
• Checkbook management
• Financial planning
HOME MAINTENANCE — VETTED PROVIDERS
• Carpenters
• Electricians
• Plumbers
• Handyman
• Window washers
• Gutter cleaners
• Locksmiths
• Painters
• Masons
• Roofers
• Glaziers
• Bricklayers
• Floor refinishers
• Carpet companies
–Installation/cleaning
• Oil delivery & maintenance
• Landscapers
–Lawn mowing
–Leaf raking
–Fall/spring cleanups
–Garden designers
• Tree service
• Snow removal
• Install/remove AC
• Housecleaning
• Security/house watch |
TRANSPORTATION
We are working toward finding the best, most reliable service at a reasonable price. Our package of transportation services will likely include:
• Local, limited, free shopping transportation
• Reduced-rate fee-for-service transportation
• Accompaniment home from medical procedures requiring an escort home
• Concierge-type transportation arrangements
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Suggestions welcome
At Home In Melrose, Inc.
c/o Melrose COA
235 West Foster Street
Melrose, MA 02176
E-mail:
info@athomeinmelrose.org |
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… a grassroots, non-profit organization
dedicated to helping adults to remain in their Melrose homes as they
grow older. Our member-driven program will provide members with access
to popular services and essential resources.
One call. Problem solved.
At Home In Melrose, Inc.
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ANTICIPATED MEMBERSHIP
SERVICES AND PROGRAMS
CONCIERGE SERVICES
•Access to vetted providers,
care and service planning, op-
tions and advice
•Connections to other members
•Access to volunteers and life-
enriching activities
DAILY LIVING/HOME SERVICES
•Grocery shopping
•Other shopping
•Concierge-type services
Pet care/walking
Hair care at home
Electronics help
Gardening
Light home maintenance
Mail services (mail pack-
ages, pick up mail, etc.)
•Vetted home maintenance pro-
viders
•“Friendly visitor” program
•Daily/weekly call-in program
•Assistance with home health
care services
•Package of transportation ser-
vices (see last page)
SOCIAL ACTIVITIES
•Entertainment/educational
trips (Museums, historic sites,
day trips, Elderhostel trips,
etc.) |
SOCIAL ACTIVITIES (CONT.)
•Support groups for life issues
•Monthly or quarterly member
social gatherings, perhaps
featuring Melrose talent
(musical, etc.)
•Musical events
(BSO, Boston Chamber Mu-
sic, Tanglewood, Pops, etc.
Also local groups – MSO,
Polymnia, etc.)
•Dinner groups (local/Boston
restaurants, Restaurant
Week, ethnic restaurants)
•Book club(s)
•Sporting events (tennis, golf
leagues, fishing trips, group
trips to professional
games)
•Movie/live theater groups
•Craft/interest groups (quilting,
crocheting, knitting, mosa-
ics, drawing/painting,
Bonsai
•Specialty cooking (ethnic, etc.)
•Cooking for non-cooks
PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES
•Walking groups
Neighborhood walks
Fells walks
MHS track
Mall walking
Breakheart walks
•Personal trainer
•Aerobics
•Water aerobics
•Strength training |
PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES (CONT.)
•Dancing classes
Ballroom
Modern
Country
Square
•Yoga
•Tai Chi
•Pilates
•Golf groups
•Chair exercises
•Wii
•Tennis
•Zumba
•Swimming
•Exercise at the Y
HEALTH ASSISTANCE
SERVICES
•Lifeline or similar service
•Acupuncture
•Chiropractic
•Nutrition assistance
•Prescription pickup
CONTINUING EDUCATION
•Language conversation
groups
•Language lessons
•Academic courses
(Lifelong Learning Institute,
lectures from local professors,
audit classes)
•Technology seminars
•Computer/Internet training
•How-to classes (variousSubjects) |
Feel free to download our Member Services brochure.
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