Health & Medical - Resources for Jewish Seniors in Greater Boston

General Health Information

Hebrew SeniorLife

Outpatient Services
1200 Centre Street
Roslindale, MA 02131
Phone: 617 369-8000
http://www.hebrewseniorlife.org

Hebrew SeniorLife's outpatient services offer a wide range of health services like audiology, bone density testing, exercise programs, memory disorders clinic, occupational therapy, osteoporosis screening, physiatry, rehabilitation, speech and language pathology, and wound care.

To schedule an  appointment with any of these outpatient service clinics, call 617-363-8539.

MassMedLine

MassMedLink to Health
25 Foster Street
Worcester, MA
Phone: 866 633-1617
http://www.massmedline.com/

With funding from the Health Foundation of Central Massachusetts, MassMedLine is now able to provide an interactive component of educational information regarding various health conditions. The goal of the program is to provide another avenue for concise medication safety and disease management information. Either visit the site or call 866-633-6799.

National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine

NCCAM
National Institute of Health
9000 Rockville Pike
Bethesda, MD 20892
http://nccam.nih.gov

Click here to learn about Complementary and Alternative Therapies and related health topics.

New England Sinai Hospital

Sinai Outpatient and Inpatient Services
150 York Street
Stoughton, MA 02072
Phone: 781 297-1500
http://www.newenglandsinai.org

In the outpatient department, a team of experts addresses a wide range of specialized medical and rehabilitation issues. This interdisciplinary team develops an individualized plan of care based on evaluations and input from the referring  physician.

Programs and services include: physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech-language therapy, pulmonary rehabilitation, health education, a rheumatology center, a foot center, a center for continence control, primary care, eye care services, adult day health programs, wound care, and physical medicine and rehabilitation. 

New England Sinai Hospital also provides treatment for people suffering from sleep disorders. The Sleep Disorder Program, in affiliation with Sleep HealthCenters, offers patients comprehensive, one-stop sleep medicine services that include medical assessment and management, sleep studies, treatment options and devices such as CPAP (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure), and education follow-up care.

The Diabetes Center at New England Sinai Hospital has a multi-disciplinary team that evaluates each patient's health and history and tailors an individualized program of medical management, education, nutrition, and exercise counseling. An ongoing program of treatment and support helps the patient maintain an appropriate level of glucose control to minimize complications.

ROFEH International

Reaching Out, Furnishing Emergency Healthcare
1710 Beacon Street
Brookline, MA 02445
Phone: 617 734-5100
http://www.rofeh.org

ROFEH is a medical referral and hospitality liaison service while out of towners are visiting for medical treatment.

Geriatric Mental Health Providers

Jewish Family & Children’s Service

1430 Main Street
Waltham, MA 02451
Phone: 781-647-5327
http://www.jfcsboston.org

For almost 150 years, Jewish Family & Children’s Service has provided the people of Greater Boston with vital support at critical stages of their lives from newborns and their parents, to individuals with disabilities, to the elderly and families in crisis. Staff can treat a full range of problems, from the most disabling mental illness to the emotional adjustment that is common during difficult life transitions. The scope of geriatric mental health services include individual, couples, and family counseling; psychiatric assessment and medication treatment; and home-based services for elders unable to come to the office.

Jewish Family Service of Metrowest

475 Franklin Street
Framingham, MA 01702
Phone: 508-875-3100
Fax: 508-875-4373
http://www.jfsmw.org

Jewish Family Service of Metrowest is a non-denominational family service agency providing comprehensive services to elders and their caregivers. Our services include geriatric care management, home care, grief and transition counseling, a personal emergency response system, support groups and trainings for caregivers, Friendly Visitors, and guardianship and conservator's services.

Hearing Impairment

Massachusetts Commission of Deaf and Hard of Hearing

Resource Guide
150 Mount Vernon Street
Boston, MA 02125
Phone: 617 740-1600
Fax: 617 740-1700 (TTY)
http://www.mass.gov/mcdhh

Please click here to read the 2008 Resource Guide.

Also, click here to learn about Accessible Community Events (Coolidge Corner Movie Theater and the Wang Center have technical listening devices for the hearing impaired).

There are 10 sites across the state that provide Independent Living Services for individuals that are deaf and/or hard of hearing. Peer mentoring, training ,and advocacy is offered. Click here to find the site closest  to you.

National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders

National Institute of Health
31 Center Drive
MSC 2320
Bethesda, MD 20892-2320
Phone: 800 241-1044
Fax: 301 770-8977
http://www.nidcd.nih.gov/

The NIDCD within the National Institute of Health provides detailed information on health issues related to hearing loss and hearing aids. Please view these links to learn more about Hearing Loss and Hearing Aids.

New England Sinai Hospital

Hearing Program at New England Sinai Hospital
150 York Street
Stoughton, MA 02072
Phone: 781 297-1500
Fax: 781 297-1425
http://www.newenglandsinai.org
The Hearing Program at New England Sinai Hospital provides full hearing assessments, central auditory processing evaluations, and guidance on the selection of hearing aid dispensers. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call the outpatient department at 781-297-1500. TDD: 781 341-2395

The Deaf and Hard of Hearing Independent Living Program

D.E.A.F. Inc.
215 Brighton Avenue
Allston, MA 02134
Phone: 617 254-4041 TTY/Voice
Fax: 617 254-7091
http://www.deafinconline.org

D.E.A.F. is one of the 10 sites contracted with the Massachusetts Commission Department for Deaf and Hard of Hearing. Advocacy, skills training, peer counseling, resources, and funding for assistive equipment is offered. Hearing aides, doorbell lights, door knock lights, and visual/vibrating alarm clocks and smoke alarms can be obtained by contacting this office. Eligibility will be determined.

The Massachusetts Specialized Telephone Equipment Program

MCDHH administered by Verizon
280 Locke Drive
Marlboro, MA 01752
Phone: 800 300-5658 TTY/voice
Fax: 508 460-3962

Amplified telephone, telephone signalers, and teletypewriter (TTY) products are available if eligible. An application needs to be filled out and disability verifications are required. Email MAEDP@verizon.com or call for an application.

Low Vision Services

Adaptive Technologies

P.O. Box 778
Amesbury, MA 01913
Phone: 978.462.3817
Fax: 978.462.3928
http://www.adaptivetech.net/
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American Foundation for Blind

Senior Site
11 Penn Plaza
Suite 300
New York, NY 10001
Phone: 212 502-7600
http://www.afb.org

The AFB Senior Site is designed for seniors losing their vision, their families, and the professionals who serve them. Click here to read articles and for access to resources.

Carroll Center

770 Centre Street
Newton, MA 02458
Phone: 800.852.3131
http://www.carroll.org

The Carroll Center for the Blind is a private, non-profit agency that serves people of all ages who are blind or visually impaired. Programs are available to help seniors identify the best low vision solutions, learn skills for greater independence, and provide emotional support to seniors whose vision loss interferes with daily living. Both on and off campus programs are available.

JBI International library

110 East 30th North Street
New York, NY 10016
Phone: 1-800-433-1531
http://www.jewishbraille.org

The Jewish Braille Institute provides free books of Jewish interest for the visually impaired. JBI is an affiliate of the Library of Congress’s National Library Services for the blind and physically impaired. The JBI talking book circulation contains 13,000 audio books in different languages including Russian, Yiddish, and Hebrew in addition to magazines on cassettes, educational materials, and liturgical materials. Registration is required by calling the above mentioned office. A letter from a professional stating the need for this free service is required. However, if a person is already registered with a state agency they can submit the name of that agency and the certification number.

Massachusetts Association for the Blind

200 Ivy Street
Brookline, MA 02446
Phone: 617.738.5110
Fax: 617.738.1247
http://www.mabcommunity.org
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Massachusetts Commission for the Blind

48 Boylston Street
Boston, MA 02116
Phone: 617.727.5550
Fax: 617.626.7685
http://mass.gov/mcb

The Massachusetts Commission for the Blind is a state agency that provides a wide range of social and rehabilitation services to legally blind residents. Legally Blind does not necessarily mean total blindness. Most people who are legally blind retain a significant degree of useful vision. Ask your eye care provider about your condition and call the commission for an application. 800-392-6450 (within Massachusetts) and TDD 800-392-6556. Click here for more information from the state website. 

New England Sinai Hospital

Vision Program
150 York Street
Stoughton, MA 02072
Phone: 781 297-1500
Fax: 781 297-1425
http://www.newenglandsinai.org
In collaboration with Schepens Retina Associates, New England Sinai Hospital provides comprehensive vision assessment as well as instruction and training in the use of assistive devices.

Perkins School for the Blind

175 North Beacon Street
Watertown, MA 02472
Phone: 617.924.3434
http://www.perkins.org

Perkins Outreach Services to Elders has both community based and campus based services. In the home, individualized rehabilitation teaching is provided. On the campus, the Elder Learning Center offers specialized adult education courses to people who are 60 or older and have significant vision loss.

Memory Loss Evaluation

Hebrew SeniorLife

Memory Disorders Clinic
1200 Centre Street
Roslindale, MA 02131
Phone: 617-363-8539
http://www.hebrewseniorlife.org

The memory disorders outpatient clinic at Hebrew Rehabilitation Center can help determine if memory loss is part of the aging process, due to medications being used, or a sign of dementia. The clinical team includes a geriatrician, neuropsychologist, and social worker and provides comprehensive assessment and diagnosis, appropriate interventions and care plans, and patient and family education. The program also offers a social work component. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call outpatient services at 617-369-8539.

New England Sinai Hospital

Geriatric Assessment Program
150 York Street
Stoughton, MA 02072
Phone: 781 344-0600
Fax: 781 297-1425
http://www.newenglandsinai.org

The Geriatric Assessment Program at New England Sinai Hospital provides evaluation and treatment services to the elderly who present with complex cognitive and functional issues.  A comprehensive neurological, neuropsychological and psychological evaluation is done to establish a diagnosis and generate a plan of care.  To learn more about this outpatient service, click here or dial 781 344-0600 ext. 1416.

Parkinson's Programs

Jewish Family and Children's Service

Living with Parkinson's: Resource, Networking, and Support Group
1430 Main Street
Waltham, MA 02451
Phone: 781 693-5069
http://jfcsboston.org

JF&CS Parkinson’s Family Support offers a wide range of programs for people with Parkinson's disease and their families. Included are: a monthly Education, Networking, and Support group; Community Wellness exercise and chronic disease self management program; Specialized Parkinson's DANCE classes; a group for adult children of people with Parkinson's; information and referral services; and a one time free home safety assessment/consultation. Email Nancy Mazonson, MS, OTR/L at nmazonson@jfcsboston.org for information and intake.

 

 

National Parkinson Foundation

1501 N.W. 9th Avenue/Bob Hope Road
Miami, FL 33136-1494
Phone: 800 327-4545
Fax: 305 243-5595
http://www.parkinson.org

Today NPF is the largest and oldest national Parkinson foundation in the United States. NPF supports Parkinson-related research, patient care, education, training, and outreach. A variety of topics of interest to the Parkinson community are covered. They are unique in their genre, and are distributed free of charge to anyone who requests them. Chapters and Centers work with hundreds of people in support groups. Allied Team Training for Parkinson (ATTP) Program has trained dozens of professionals in the proper care of people with Parkinson disease. The Community Partners Program (CPP) seeks to identify underserved communities, forge alliances with health-care providers, and make available resources not otherwise known or accessible to thousands of people. Www.parkinson.org is the most visited website of its kind. "Ask the Doctor," "Ask the Surgeon," and "Ask the Parkinson Dietician" are some just some of the interactive features on this website.

New England Sinai Hospital

Adult Day Health Center
Old Colony YMCA
445 Central Street
Stoughton, MA 02072
Phone: 781-297-1369
http://www.newenglandsinai.org/

New England Sinai’s Medical and Parkinson’s Disease ADHC program serves individuals from the towns of: Avon, Brockton, Canton, Easton, Sharon, Stoughton, and Randolph. Participants enjoy social, recreational activities, and a health care program that supports the needs of adults with chronic health care issues and Parkinson’s disease. ADHC provides a supervised day program for adults unable to stay home alone. Kosher meals are available upon request. Participants attend the program 2-5 days a week from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. To register, please call 781-297-1369. The site of the program is at Old Colony YMCA at 445 Central Street in Stoughton.

The American Parkinson's Disease Association

APDA Information & Referral Center (Boston)
Boston University School of Medicine
715 Albany Street, C329
Boston, MA 02118
Phone: 617-638-8466
Fax: Fax: 617-638-5354
http://www.apdama.org/

The job of the Massachusetts Chapter is to accomplish the mission of the APDA through the grassroots efforts of its members. Those goals are to ease the burden and to find the cure. To that end, they seek to educate those interested in learning more about Parkinson's disease, to assist support groups throughout the state, to help develop programs to meet the needs of Parkinson's patients and their caregivers, and to raise funds to find the cure.

The Massachusetts Chapter and APDA Information and Referral Center at Boston University Medical Center are committed to the development and ongoing support of groups in Massachusetts. If you are interested in learning more about a specific group please call 617-638-8466 or 800-651-8466.

Podiatry

American Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Society

6300 N. River Road
Suite 510
Rosemont, IL 60018
Phone: 800 235-4855
http://aofas.org

Click here to learn more about the foot structure, skin problems, and foot conditions that cause discomfort.

American Podiatric Medical Association

9312 Old Georgetown Road
Bethesda, MD 20814-1621
Phone: 301 571-9200
http://apma.org

The American Podiatric Medical Association's website offers information on Feet Health Tips and what insurance benefits will cover for routine foot care.

Please click to view the website www.apma.org