Links to Useful Resources

Below are links to resources that may be of use to you:

Residential Lock-Boxes

  • The Wayland Fire Department's Residential Lock Box Program allows Fire Department personnel to enter your home without causing any damage.  In the event you are unable to unlock the door for the ambulance crew due to illness or injury, or if you are away on vacation and your fire alarm system has been activated, the Fire Department would be able to access your home quickly, without causing any damage. Cost: $60. Click on the link above for details. 

Springwell (formerly BayPath) Elder Services

  • The Aging Services Access Point (ASAP) and Area Agency on Aging (AAA) for our area.  Springwell provides an array of services and programs for older adults, caregivers, and persons with disabilities to support their independence and dignity. Some programs have eligibility criteria, such as age, need, income, and/or insurance.  More information is available on their website or by phone, 508-573-7200.

COA on Facebook

  • Be sure to “Like” our page so it will appear in your newsfeed regularly

Elder Abuse Hotline: 1-800-922-2275

  • Abuse may be reported 24 hours-a-day, seven-days-a-week by calling the state-wide Elder Abuse toll-free HOTLINE:1-800-922-2275

Employment Resources for 50+

  • Information and resources for job seekers age 50+, coordinated by MA Council on Aging (MCOA)

Executive Office for Elder Affairs

  • State agency overseeing all elder services

MWRTA (MetroWest Regional Transit Authority)

  • Providing transportation services to elderly and disabled in the Wayland area

Medicare

  • The official U.S Government site for Medicare

MetroWest Legal Services

  • An agency providing free or low cost legal services to elderly in the area

Social Security

  • Official Social Security Website

The Golden Tones

  • A local singing group

Wayland Assessor's

  • Senior Property Tax Relief Programs

CareGiving MetroWest

  • An online source of information, resources and support for MetroWest caregivers

Meals on Wheels

  • Springwell Elderly Nutrition Program

West Suburban Veterans' District

  • Wayland veterans can meet with the Veterans’ Service Officer on Tuesdays from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm in the Wayland Town Building

MassBar Association