Area Agency on Aging
Coastline Elderly Services, Inc. Area Agency on Aging is one of 23 Area Agencies on Aging (AAA) across the Commonwealth and one of 655 nation-wide.
The Area Agency on Aging proactively carries out a wide range of functions related to advocacy, planning, coordination, inter-agency linkages, information sharing, brokering, monitoring and evaluation, which is designed to lead to the development or enhancement of a comprehensive and coordinated community-based system in, or serving, each community in the planning and service area.
The Older Americans Act intends that the Area Agency on Aging shall be the leader relative to all aging issues on behalf of all older persons in the planning and service area. These systems are designed to assist older persons in leading independent, meaningful and dignified lives in their own homes and communities as long as possible.
In carrying out the duties of the Older Americans Act, the area agency is responsible for the development of an Area Plan. The plan is based upon a uniform format for area plans within the State prepared in accordance with section 307(a)(1). An adequate proportion of funds, Title III-B, under the plan, must be allotted and expended for services associated with (A): Access services, such as transportation, outreach, information and assistance, and case management services. (B): In-home services, including supportive services for families of older individuals who are victims of Alzheimer's disease and related disorders with neurological and organic brain dysfunction; and (C); Legal assistance.
Planning and Allocation
Click here for Legal Notice*
Click here for Request for Proposal Two 2008*
Click here for Request for Proposal Two 2008 (in Microsoft Word)**
Click here for Area Plan 2006 - 2009*
Click here for Area Plan on Aging Projected Budget Plan - Federal Fiscal Year 2006 - Page 1
Click here for Area Plan on Aging Projected Budget Plan - Federal Fiscal Year 2006 - Page 2
Click here for Area Plan on Aging Projected Budget Plan - Federal Fiscal Year 2006 - Page 3
Click here for Title III Funded Services - Page 1*
Click here for Title III Funded Services - Page 2*
Click here for MA State Plan 2006 - 2009*
Click here for PDF FY05 Org Chart Program Titles*
Click here for TIII Estimated Allocation FFY06 - AOA*
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** Requires Microsoft Word
A Directory of Title III Funded Services
Title III of the Older Americans Act provides federal funding to Coastline Elderly Services, Inc. to support the regional development of community programs for the elderly. Title III programs address a wide range of services directed toward those elders and caregivers with the greatest social and economic needs.
- Seniors Law Project
South Coastal Counties Legal Services, Inc.: Comprehensive legal services with priority to housing medical, social security and protective issues. (508) 997-9781
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Access/Advocacy for
non-English Speaking Elders & Caregivers
Immigrants Assistance Center, Inc: Escort and advocacy
assistance for non-English speaking elders. (508) 996-8113
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Senior
Energy Program
People Acting In Community Endeavors (PACE): Emergency assistance for low-income
elders facing energy-related crises. (508) 999-9920
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Regional
Senior Scope
City of New Bedford: The regional newspaper promoting elder empowerment
and informed self-advocacy. (508) 979-1510
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Widowed
Persons Service
YWCA of Southeastern, MA: Provides newly widowed elderly individual with
one-on-one emotional support, resource and referral, with a mutual self-help
program. (508) 999-3255
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Elder
Psychiatric Initiative
St. Anne's Hospital Center for Behavioral Medicine: Mental health assessment
and referral project which provides education and refer elders for psychiatric
treatment. (508) 674-7000
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Support
Escort Transportation
Dartmouth Council on Aging: A core of trained volunteers provide individual
escort - assisted transportation for Dartmouth elders.(508) 999-4717
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Elderly
Home Assessment / Screening
SouthCoast Hospital Group/VNA: Program provides medically indigent elders
with improved access to medical services, through referrals by RN, and
linkage to health care providers within the community. (508) 984-0200
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Medication
Management
South Coast Hospital VNA: Program provides improved elder compliance with
medication regimen to decrease potential adverse reactions, and a comprehensive
cardiac risk assessment (508) 984-0240.
Art
Therapy Inspirational Art for Seniors
City of New Bedford - Brooklawn Park: Helping older
Americans who may have physical and mental impairments
to focus on their artistic ability (508) 991-6168.
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Stepping
and Stretching
Rochester Council on Aging: Provide seniors with a
strengthening program to allow them to maintain their
independence through exercise (508) 763-8723.
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Encore
Plus
YWCA of Southeastern Massachusetts: Provides breast
and cervical health outreach and education and referral
for clinical breast exams, pap tests, and pelvic exams
(508) 999-3255
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Case
Management for Elder Caregivers for People
with Disabilities –Community
Connections
Life skills program provides an array of services
and trainings to promote a healthy and productive
lifestyle, enabling clients to live with confidence
in their communities.
Alzheimer's Caregiver
Community Nurse and Hospice Care: A registered nurse experienced in dementia care will provide support, information, and education to caregivers who are assisting an older person with Alzheimer's disease or a related dementia (508)996-0368
