Housing and Senior Resources

2LifeCommunities Greater Boston
Affordable living communities for older adults
www.2lifecommunities.org

Cambridge Neighbors
Support, resources, and care for elders in Arlington, Belmont, Cambridge, Somerville, Watertown
www.cambridgeneighbors.org

Learning Opportunities

edX
Free access to 3,000+ online courses from 160 universities. edX was created at MIT and Harvard.
www.edx.org

Evergreen Learning Program at Boston University
A vibrant, intergenerational learning community for adults 58+.
cpe.bu.edu/evergreen

Harvard Institute for Learning in Retirement (HILR)
Rigorous learning opportunities for Harvard retirees.
hilr.dce.harvard.edu

OSHER Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI)
Courses for adults 50+ at colleges and universities nationwide. Here's a listing of OLLI programs in Massachusetts.

UMASS Boston: www.umb.edu/olli
Berkshire Community College: berkshireolli.wildapricot.org
Brandeis University: www.brandeis.edu/bolli
Tufts University: universitycollege.tufts.edu/lifelong-learning

ReServe Greater Boston
Work with nonprofits, schools, and government agencies
www.reserveinc.org/greaterboston

Road Scholar
Travel and learning adventures worldwide.
www.roadscholar.org/find-an-adventure

UMass Lowell: Learning in Retirement Association (LIRA)
Multi-faceted educational program for retired and semi-retired individuals with no educational or age requirements.
www.uml.edu/community/lira

Volunteer Opportunities

Americorps Seniors
A federal agency that brings together volunteers to serve U.S. communities.
americorps.gov/serve/americorps-seniors

Love for our Elders
A nonprofit dedicated to fighting loneliness with love, by sending letters to seniors and keeping connected..
loveforourelders.org

Local Resources

City of Cambridge Taxi
Discount program for seniors.
www.cambridgema.gov/Services/cambridgetaxidiscountcouponprogram

Disasters and Emergencies
Guide to emergency and disaster services.
www.mass.gov/topics/emergencies-disasters

Massachusetts Attorney General's Office
Resources for Elders
www.mass.gov/resources-for-elders-at-the-attorney-generals-office

Massachusetts Department of Revenue
www.mass.gov/orgs/massachusetts-department-of-revenue

Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency
Resources for preparedness and safety.
www.mass.gov/info-details/emergency-information

Massachusetts Government
The official website of the Massachusetts Government with a listing of state services and agencies.
www.mass.gov

Massachusetts Secretary of State's Office
Citizen's Guide to Services
www.sec.state.ma.us

MBTA: Charlie Card
Reduced fares on all MBTA rail, bus, subway, and boat services for persons age 65 and older and persons with disabilities with a Senior ID CharlieCard, which functions as a debit card once you add value at charging kiosks at T stations or online.
www.mbta.com/fares/reduced/senior-charliecard

MBTA: The RIDE
If a disability prevents you from using the MBTA, the RIDE may be able to assist with your transportation.
www.mbta.com/accessibility/the-ride

MassLegal Help
www.masslegalhelp.org

National Resources

AARP
www.states.aarp.org/massachusetts

Internal Revenue Service
www.irs.gov

Medicare
www.medicare.gov

ReServe National
www.reserveinc.org

Social Security Online
www.ssa.gov