Welcome to the Harwich Council on Aging website. On this main page and the Outreach Page you will find information that is useful to you and your family. The Council on Aging staff act as advocates for seniors. We provide programs and services for Seniors at the Harwich Community Center as well as link seniors to important supports and services that will help them stay independent and safe in their homes and connected to their community. Please feel free to contact us at 508 430 7550 if you have any questions about the information you find on these pages.

 

Resource directories for Seniors on Cape Cod

Click here for a directory of resources

Click here for Barnstable County human services information

Click here for Seniors on Cape Cod information

 

Important links 

 Click here for Elder Services of Cape Cod

Click here for the range of services offered by Hope Health Services

Not sure what you are looking for? Click here for Mass 211.

 

From The Outreach Office

As we move towards Spring and say good bye to Winter, hopefully everyone was able to get through our stormy winter with no damage. I have seen some things poking up through the ground, so I can only hope that it won't be too long before we are all outside and enjoying our beautiful Cape Cod. I want to Thank all of my Volunteers in the Medical Rides Program and the Friendly Visitor Program. I have a great group of Volunteers who are always there for others, giving of their time to make someone else's life just a little easier. Taking people to and from Medical Appointments seems simple, but when you are ill, have no license, or just need a friendly face to go with you to see your Doctor, it means so much. And giving someone who is homebound an hour of friendship every week, well, that act of kindness and friendship cannot be measured. Giving them something to look forward to every week is a great gift. Thank you to all of my Volunteers who make my job so rewarding. Because of you, life is a little easier, more comfortable, and richer because you are there for someone who needs you.  Thank You! Beth McCormick

The Friendly Visitor Program                                                                                                           

George has family off Cape and doesn’t get out as much as he used to.  He still lives in his own home and has an extensive library that has been expertly organized by topic. His friendly visitor has become his good friend and given him an addition to his quality of life that he might not otherwise have had. 

 

 VNA Clinics Offering Shingles Vaccine

The VNA of Cape Cod is currently accepting appointments to receive the Shingles Vaccine. The clinics are being held for all participants, who must be 50 years of age and older, in the Dennis Office on Rt. 134. The cost of the Vaccine is $205. Some of that cost can be billed to Medicare Part D.

Appointments are Necessary!

Contact: Public Health & Wellness @ 508-957-7423 to obtain information about the Vaccine and to make an appointment. These clinics are held monthly.