Resources & Services - The Tisbury Council on Aging has reopened to its daily activites. We are looking forward to having everyone back. Call 508-696-4205. We are staffed daily if you need assistance

(By Category)

 

Financial Services

  • Health Insurance Counselling - SHINE: Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders - For information call 508-696-4205
  • Fuel Assistance - application assistance.  Applications are taken November 1  call Joyce at 508-696-4205 by appointment only.
  • Money Management
  • Tax Assistance is provided by AARP volunteers during tax season.  Call 508-696-4205 to sign up for tax assistance.  Space is limited.

Health Care

  • Health Screening - Blood Pressure Screening - 1st Tuesday 10:30am - 11:30 am
  • Medical Equipment Loans
  • Referral to the Supportive Day - operated by MV Center For Living 508-627-0207
  • Referral to help for Caregivers Who Are Caring for One with Alzheimer's Disease
  • Referral for Home Care
  • Home Safety Modication Program - to make your home safer to prevent falls
  • Companion to help with shopping and errands.  Call Joyce at 508-696-4205
  • Shopping and Errands is available call Joyce at 508-696-4205

Legal Resources and Documents

  • Elder Law (Legal Advice) - provided by Arthur Bergeron Elder Law Attorney By appointment
  • End of Life Packets
  • Health Care Proxies
  • Protective Services
  • File of Life

Nutrition

  • Food Distribution - Food Pantry - 1st and 3rd Tuesday 10:00am to 12:00 Noon
  • Fish Distribution During Bluefish Derby September - October
  • Congregate Meals at Senior Center will resume Thursdays 7/27/23. Lunches will be served on Thursdays only. The number to call temporarily for information is 508-696-4205
  • Holiday Meals - Meals On Wheels - watch for dates to order.  If you are going to be alone and would like a dinner delivered call 508-696-4205
  • GO GO GRANDPARENT PROGRAM OFFERS A AFFORDABLE TRANSPORTATION TO GET TO DOCTORS APPOINTMENTS AND ERRANDS.  CALL 1-855-464-6872 TO SCHEDULE A RIDE.  CALL 508-696-4205 OR CINDY TRISH, HEALTHY AGING MV AT 508-693-7900 EXT 455.
  • Resident senior discount bus pass available at senior center - Island Residents age 65 and over call the Council on Aging at 508-696-4205.

Well Being & Safety 

  • Personal Tracking System - Project Lifesaver
  • Personal Emergency Response System - Lifeline Medical alert
  • Daily Check In Calls - Telephone Reassurance
  • Balance Improvement & Strengthening Exercise
  • Friendly Visits