HEALTH SERVICES
There are a wide variety of services available through the Senior Center designed to provide assistance to you and your family.
REGISTERED NURSE
OUR NURSE IS HERE
Westborough’s Public Health Nurse is available at the Senior Center one day each week to assist you with health-related issues. The Nurse can take your blood pressure, check your weight, height and blood sugar level, as well as assist with medication, medical appointments and prescription medications. There is no charge to see the Nurse. Please call the Senior Center to check on the day they are available.
SPRINGWELL
NEED HELP WITH THE ELDER AFFAIRS?
Springwell in Marlborough also provides a wide range of services to help you stay at home. Services are available on a sliding fee basis. Call 617-926-4100 or visit Springwell for more information.
CONFUSED BY MEDICARE??
SHINE is a program that provides Volunteer Counselors to assist elders and their families with health insurance issues. SHINE is funded through the Executive Office of Elder Affairs and does not sell or promote any particular insurance product. A counselor is available, by appointment, at the Senior Center. There is no charge and transportation is available for appointments.
VIAL OF LIFE
Vial of Life contains your current medical information and is used by the Westborough Fire Department if they come to your home in an emergency and should be kept in your refrigerator.
KEEP YOUR UPDATED VIAL OF LIFE FORM IN YOUR REFRIGERATOR
Have your medications changed? Had another surgery? Change in health insurance or primary care physician?
If so, stop into the Senior Center and pick up a new form. We can help you fill it out if needed. Don’t have a Vial Of Life? We can provide one for you, too. Stop in, we’ll be happy to help! And also remember that we have a card for your vial notifying the emergency personnel that you have a pet being left home alone, should you need it.
The vial, paperwork and instructions are available, free of charge, at the Senior Center. Be sure to keep the information on your form current.
ALZHEIMER'S ALERT
WE BACK YOU UP! SUPPORT YOUR LOVED ONES
Alzheimer’s Alert is a local program used by the Senior Center and the Westborough Police Department to identify residents with memory impairment who may wander from their home and become lost or confused. Please call the Senior Center for additional information regarding this program.
HEARING SCREENING
ARE YOU MISSING A LOT OF THE CONVERSATION?
Are you missing a lot of the conversation? Finding that you’re turning the TV up louder every time it goes on? Maybe it is time to get your hearing checked! Professional Hearing Healthcare offers Hearing Screenings on the second Wednesday of each month, by appointment. Check the calendar for this month’s availability. Call the Senior Center to schedule an appointment if you finally think it’s time…or if somebody else is telling you!! There is no charge, and you are under no obligation.
DEPRESSION SCREENING/
AWARENESS
WE BACK YOU UP! SUPPORT YOUR LOVED ONES
Free, confidential online mental health screenings are available now for any resident age 18 and over through Westborough Youth and Family Services. Screenings are available for depression, anxiety, substance abuse and other issues by logging on to the Westborough Youth and Family Services website. After completing the screening, you will be provided with a list of re-sources to assist you in following up with mental health services.
DURABLE MEDICAL EQUIPMENT
