Community Services

Support and advocacy so you can live an independent and rewarding life.
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The Community Services Program works to empower seniors and family caregivers to make informed life choice decisions by providing information, support, and guidance related to senior services and community resources.

Community Services staff are available to meet with seniors who are Duxbury residents and/or their family members.  Meetings may take place at their home, the Duxbury Senior Center or another community setting.

For more information or to schedule a free confidential appointment contact:

 Alexandra Newcomb, Community Services Manager

Phone:  781-934-5774 ext. 5730

Email:  AlexandraNewcomb@duxbury-ma.gov

All Community Services staff are mandated reporters of elder abuse, neglect, and self-neglect.  If you suspect a senior is a victim of elder abuse, neglect or self-neglect or you are a victim of abuse, please contact the Elder Abuse Hotline at 1-800-922-2275.   You may also contact the Community Services staff to assist you with this process.

 

Caregiver Information
The Duxbury Senior Center provides family caregivers of seniors (age 60 plus) with pertinent information on senior services and community resources. We also assist caregivers in developing caregiver strategies and plans focused on quality care for the senior and self-care for the caregiver.  For more information, contact Community Services at 781-934-5774 ext. 5730.

Support Groups 
The Duxbury Senior Center offers “topic-specific” support groups.  These groups bring together people facing similar issues and encourage the sharing of experiences.   We can learn about new resources and strategies from each other, as well as, feel supported and less alone.  Our groups are typically facilitated by Duxbury Senior Center staff or community service professionals although some may be “peer led”.   For information about support groups at the Duxbury Senior Center or in the community, contact the Community Services Department at 781-934-5774 ext. 5730.  

Home Care Services
The Duxbury Senior Center provides information and referral services to the state-subsidized Home Care Program at Old Colony Elder Services (OCES), as well as, private home care companies.   For more information, contact Community Services at 781-934-5774 ext. 5730.

Housing Information
The Duxbury Senior Center offers information on different types of housing for seniors (age 60 plus) and assists seniors in obtaining and completing housing applications.   Contact the Community Services Dept. at 781-934-5774 ext. 5730.  

All Community Services staff are mandated reporters of elder abuse, neglect, and self-neglect. If you suspect a senior is a victim of elder abuse, or are a victim of abuse, please contact the Protect service Department at OldColonyy Elder Services at 5080-584-1581 or the Elder Abuse Hotline at 800-922-2275. You can also contact our Community Service Staff if you need assistance.