• Elder law • Taxes • Wills, trusts • Insurance • Reverse mortgage • Power of attorney • Living will/DNR • Checkbook management • Financial planning

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• 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 [...]]]>

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At Home In Melrose’s July 26th ice cream social held in Mike and Sandy Festa’s extraordinary Boston Rock Road gardens made us all forget the weather.

The guests—Melrose residents who had attended the May 21st At Home In Melrose (AHIM) open house and the friends they were encouraged to bring—enjoyed Mike-led tours of the gardens, lots [...]]]>

At Home In Melrose’s July 26th ice cream social held in Mike and Sandy Festa’s extraordinary Boston Rock Road gardens made us all forget the weather.

The guests—Melrose residents who had attended the May 21st At Home In Melrose (AHIM) open house and the friends they were encouraged to bring—enjoyed Mike-led tours of the gardens, lots of ice cream with toppings, and some good conversation.

The former Massachusetts Secretary of Elder Affairs, longtime advocate for seniors and AHIM Steering Committee member, Mike spoke about the importance of people remaining in their own homes as they grow older, and the usefulness of organizations like At Home In Melrose.

Addressing the question of whether membership in a group like AHIM is really worth the cost was Betsy Peterson, a charter member and current Board member of Beacon Hill Village. Beacon Hill is the first “retirement village” and the prototype for comparable groups being developed across the country. Betsy spoke enthusiastically about why she joined Beacon Hill and why she stays with it. Mary Edwards, AHIM’s president, concluded with a summary of AHIM’s current status and distributed a new brochure listing the services AHIM anticipates providing to its members.

The guests listened attentively and posed lots of questions afterwards. Asked “Do you think you’ll want to join At Home In Melrose?” the majority answered with an eager “Yes!”

Stay tuned, everybody!

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If you’re like us, you enjoy life in Melrose and want to continue living here as you get older. But, certain tasks become more challenging as we grow older. For some, the challenge may be finding a group of like-minded people with whom to enjoy a night at the symphony [...]]]> Why You Should Join AHIM

If you’re like us, you enjoy life in Melrose and want to continue living here as you get older. But, certain tasks become more challenging as we grow older. For some, the challenge may be finding a group of like-minded people with whom to enjoy a night at the symphony or an evening at the ballpark. Others may experience difficulty hiring a reliable contractor to repair a cabinet. Still others may need some help with snow removal or grocery shopping.

Some people may not need the help that AHIM will offer just yet. Instead, they look at AHIM and its range of services as a type of insurance for the day when they do need assistance.

Just remember that no matter your need, AHIM will  find the solution. Our dedicated staff will be ready to help you with anything you need. Perhaps you can think of AHIM as a concierge service—we won’t do the tasks ourselves, but we’ll arrange and coordinate volunteer and vendor efforts so that you get what you want. One call. Problem solved

Sounds good, you think. But what will it cost?  The membership cost is $650 per year for an individual or $850 per year for a household. Those fees will provide access to the AHIM staff, the concierge service, and our list of carefully screened providers. Members  will also benefit from discounts offered by select providers, restaurants, and retailers.

We plan to begin offering services in March 2010. Make a $50 deposit before January 1, 2010 and you’ll receive a $100 discount off your annual membership fee.  Download and complete the AHIM membership application, make out your check to At Home In Melrose and send application and check to the address on the application.  For more information, call us at 781-662-4100.

A web form is coming soon.

Thank you!