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Lincoln Family Association seeks feedback and ideas

The Lincoln Family Association is celebrating 20 years as a community group for Lincoln families by providing social activities, fun and support for parents and their children. They’re interested in hearing from the entire community, both current members and non-members, to learn about their interests, generate new ideas, and welcome new volunteers. Please take a moment to fill out this brief survey to tell us what you think of the LFA’s current kid-centered and adult activities, and your thoughts about new services and community outreach.

New resource directory useful for all ages

Do you need assistance in finding services and other kinds of help to live your fullest life possible? The Council on Aging’s newly released 2016 edition of the Elder Services Resource Directory can help. While focused on elder services, the directory also includes information that will benefit residents of all ages and all ages are welcome to receive a copy. The directory includes information about local, state and federal agencies, non-profit organizations and businesses that offer services to Lincoln residents. Categories include:

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• adult day programs
• advocacy and consumer protection
• Alzheimer’s information
• concierge services
• de-cluttering resources
• disabilities assistance
• driver safety
• elder abuse and neglect
• financial assistance
• groceries online

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• health care and coverage complaints
• home care agencies
• home equity conversion counseling
• home modifications
• continuing care retirement communities
• rental/subsidized housing
• medical equipment

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• money management
• pet care
• respite care
• Social Security
• social and recreational programs
• support groups
• transportation
• veterans’ services

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Appendices provide information on selecting a home health agency, kinds of home care assistance, and local housing authorities accepting Section 8 applications. The 32-page directory is free and available by visiting the COA, downloading it from the COA website, or calling (781) 259-8811 and asking to have it mailed to you.