TITLE IIIB & D COMMUNITY GRANTS FOR FY 2011

The Area Agency on Aging (AAA) under the auspices of Elder Services of Cape Cod and the Islands, Inc. promotes and sponsors many services which reach out to all people in the community aged sixty and older. Particular attention is given to rural elderly, elderly with the greatest economic and social need, low-income minority individuals, the severely disabled, limited English speaking elderly, and Alzheimer’s victims and their caregivers.  In addition to the Elder Services’ in-house programs that serve this population, the AAA distributes Older America Act funds to other community agencies/organizations to provide needed care and assistance.

1. Alzheimer’s Services of Cape Cod and the Islands, Inc.

Molly Perdue (508) 775-5656

Provides funding for the expansion of the CARES program (Compassionate Alzheimer’s Respite, Education and Support).  Simultaneous support groups for individuals with Alzheimer’s and their caregivers.  Focus on providing education about challenges of disease.  Facilitated by specially trained support group leaders.

 

2. Audible Local Ledger, Inc.

Sherry Bergeron (508) 539-2030

“Given with Heart” provides outreach and education to seniors with a print handicap.  Will place a specially programmed radio receiver in the home of an elder allowing them twenty-four hour access to news and information.

 

3. Barnstable Council on Aging

Judy Redd (508) 862-4750

Provides funding for a coordinator who will oversee the Council’s transportation program for the town of Barnstable.  Transportation services focus on providing rides to medical appointments and to the Council’s supportive day program.

 

4. Brewster Council on Aging

Denise Rego (508) 896-2737

Provides funding for a volunteer based transportation program.  Pays mileage for volunteers who are transporting seniors to medical appointments on and off Cape.

 

5. Bourne Council on Aging

Lois Carr (508) 759-0653

Provides educational workshops for grandparents who are raising their grandchildren. Will also provide a motivational family program that will help grandparents and grandchildren work together on family issues and problems.

 

6. Dennis Council on Aging

Jacqueline Wildes Beebe (508) 385-5067 x12

Provides transportation, enhanced case management, social day programs, counseling and socialization to isolated elders.

    

7. Falmouth Council on Aging

Kathy Barrett (508) 540-0196

Provides funding for a coordinator who will oversee the Council’s program for seniors needing rides to medical appointments, shopping, and social activities.

 

8. Martha’s Vineyard Center for Living

Leslie Clapp (508) 939-9440

Provides transportation services to medical appointments in Falmouth, Sandwich, and Mashpee for Martha’s Vineyard elders.

 

9. Martha’s Vineyard Community Services

Nancy Langman (508) 693-7900 x209

Provides bi-monthly support group for caregivers of elders and follow-up case management services.  Will also provide funding for respite needs while caregiver is attending the support group.

 

10. Nantucket Center for Integrative Psychotherapy

David Chew (508) 221-0351

Provides behavioral health assessments and/or short term counseling to priority elders on an outreach basis.

 

11. Nantucket Center for Elder Affairs

Linda Roberts (508) 228-4490

Provides funding for transportation services for elders to attend cultural and social events.  Also, to provide bus passes for “Your Island Ride” for seniors in economic need.

 

12. Provincetown Council on Aging

Chris Hottle (508) 487-7080

Provides personal services such as cleaning, laundry, and shopping as well as transportation/escort to medical appointments for Provincetown seniors.

 

13. South Coastal Counties Legal Services, Inc.

Intake (508) 775-7020

The “Elder Law Project” provides free civil legal services to seniors on Cape Cod, Nantucket, and Martha’s Vineyard through direct services and community outreach and legal education.

 

14. Truro Council on Aging

Donna Sutton (508) 487-2462

Provides transportation to medical appointments for residents of Truro, Wellfleet, and Eastham.  Also, provides transportation services for non-medical purposes in order to help elder sustain a level of independence, mobility, and stimulation through recreational and social services.

 

15. Vineyard Health Care Access Program

Mary Leddy (508) 696-0020

Provides the “Senior Assistance Program” which helps seniors to obtain health insurance and benefits, including dental care.

 

16. Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head/Aquinnah

Andrea McGee (508) 645-9265

Provides supportive services for tribal elders needing assistance with homemaking, companionship, and transportation

 

 To access the services provided, contact the grant holder directly at the listed phone number. To find out more about the Title III grant process, contact the Director of Community Services at 1-508-394-4630 or 1-800-244-4630.