General Senior & Retirement Resources
AARP is the web site for people over 50, whether retired or not. From health and travel to taxes and finances to computers and technology, there are topics for everyone at AARP.
U.S. Administration for Community Living
Information on housing, rights, how to find free insurance counseling, and much more.
Rate comparisons for credit cards, mortgages, money markets, as well as advice on personal finance topics like auto loans, frugality, how to complain.
National Association of Personal Finance Advisors
A professional organization for fee-only financial planners. With its mission and code of ethics, NAPFA works to help consumers receive independent, objective and holistic financial advice.
Tools to compare financial products and cost of living.
Articles and information related to financial planning for retirement. From Money Magazine/CNN.
360 Degrees of Financial Literacy—Retirement
Covers a broad range of issues related to retirement, including long-term care and estate planning.
offers free tutorials to help people learn money management skills, banking, and retirement planning.
From AARP. Enter information about your income, pension, social security and savings to determine whether you are saving enough for retirement.
A four-part tutorial offered by Investopedia that breaks down the process needed to plan, implement, and execute a successful retirement.
Local Resources
Maynard Council on Aging & Senior Center
Information on a variety of services for seniors, including informational programs, wellness classes, day trips, and the COA Van. Phone: 978-897-1009
Maynard Senior Services Directory
From the Maynard Council on Aging, a compilation of local resources for a variety of senior topics such as adult day care and assisted living facilities, food assistance programs, legal services, food and fuel assistance, & more.
Provide free information & referral for care management, caregiver support and respite, home care, personal care, grocery shopping, laundry, adult day care, medical transportation, bill paying assistance, health benefits counseling, elder protective services, nursing home assessments, legal services, Meals on Wheels, and senior dining.
AARP Income Tax Preparation
Get your taxes prepared for free at the Maynard Public Library. AARP Tax-Aide is the nation’s largest free, volunteer-run tax preparation & assistance program. Ask at the Reference Desk for more info.
A volunteer organization with three goals: socialization, mutual support, and sharing information. It offers social events & educational activities through monthly meetings and a variety of interest groups.
Job & Volunteer Resources
This Boston-based organization provides job-search assistance, education, and training geared to individuals 45 and older.
Connects retired or retiring workers with employers and with nonprofit volunteer opportunities.
Database for employers looking for senior workers.
Assisted Living
Assisted Living Resources—MA Office of Elder Affairs
Provides a consumers’ guide to assisted living, updated residence list, & ombudsman program to provide advocacy, information & complaint resolution to consumers.
Map-based senior and assisted living search engine.
FCA addresses the needs of family & friends providing long-term care at home. FCA provides information, advice, and facts on caregiving.
Massachusetts Housing Navigator
Working with owners and public sector partners, this non-profit organization built a database of income-restricted rentals from all over the state.
Minuteman Senior Services State Home Care
Individuals who want to remain in their own home but need assistance with activities of daily living may find that home and community based services available through their subcontracted Partners In Caring network can meet their needs.
Following a comprehensive in-home assessment by a Minuteman Care Manager, a personalized care plan will be developed based on your needs, preferences and available resources.
Benefits
Information about Medicare &related programs, provides a tool for locating and comparing Medicare & Medicaid certified nursing homes.
Fill out a questionnaire about your financial situation to find out what benefit programs you may be eligible for and how to apply for them.
Maintained by the Medicare Rights Center, this site provides an excellent overview of Medicare Basics and is easy to use and navigate.
Allows users to create an online account with the Social Security Administration; apply for Medicare, retirement or disability benefits; predict retirement benefits; get a 1099/1042 tax form; request a replacement Medicare card; appeal a decision regarding your benefits; or apply for extra help with Medicare prescription drug costs.
Social Security Benefit Planner
Benefit calculators, eligibility issues, & retirement options from the Social Security Administration.
What You Should Know About Your Retirement Plan
From the Dept. of Labor, this site tells you how to find out everything you need to know about your pension plan, including what documents you can get and from whom. Also includes information on vesting and how services years can be counted.
Provides free health insurance information, counseling, and assistance to Massachusetts residents with Medicare and their caregivers and their caregivers https://www.minutemansenior.org/our-services/shine
Life-Long Learning Resources
Lifelong Learners: An Independent Collaborative
LLAIC is an independent Lifelong Learning Collaborative serving the Boston Metro-West Area. They offer over 30 courses in 10-week semesters.
As the leader of the lifelong learning movement, not-for-profit Road Scholar is the world’s largest and most innovative creator of experiential learning opportunities. www.roadscholar.org
UMass Lowell Learning in Retirement Association
Provides at a modest cost, college-level learning experiences for all its members, regardless of educational background.
Consumer Protection / Identity Theft
MA Attorney General’s Office Elder Hotline
Finding the answers to questions about elder issues can sometimes be confusing. The Attorney General's Office has a statewide, toll-free telephone hotline to assist individuals on a wide range of elder issues.
Call: 1-888-AG-ELDER
AARP Consumer Product Catalog
Information and Publications on Consumer Issues for Seniors.
Stopping Elder Fraud & Financial Exploitation
Portal of resources to help prevent elder fraud, abuse, and financial exploitation.
Senior & Retirement Magazines
Note: Magazines can be checked out for 2 weeks with the exception of the most recently received issue.
AARP
AARP Bulletin
Consumer Reports
Kiplinger’s Personal Finance
Kiplinger’s Retirement Report
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Updated 2/7/2024 J.R.