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effort to make new connections," said
Waters.
Senior centers are an incredibly use-
ful resource to utilize for fostering new
connections and for reconnecting with
those people who we've lost touch with,
Waters said. If an individual has lived
in the same area for a long time, there
could be previous classmates or friends
they can rediscover at senior centers.
But for those with physical or trans-
portation limits, digital platforms can
still make connections possible.
For example, National Alliance on
Mental Illness Massachusetts provides
support and discussion groups for
seniors, which can be accessed virtually
and through phone calls. A number
of organizations offer digital recov-
ery support, such as virtual alcoholics
anonymous and narcotics anonymous
meetings.
For those who require a higher level
of medical support, there are adult day
health centers providing both medical
care and socialization opportunities for
seniors without having to move into a
care facility.
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Elder Services of Worcester Area homemakers work with their clients. Mass.
has 24 aging services access points and area agencies on aging, including
ESWA, contracted through the Executive Office of Elder Affairs, offering in-home
assessments, care plan development, and home care services.
PHOTOS | COURTESY OF ESWA
