For Older Adults
The Oak Bluffs Public Library is planning
many new library programs, look at our
events
calendar to see a list of upcoming events!
Local Services for Older Adults
Oak Bluffs Council on Aging
21 Wamsutta Ave., PO Box 1379, Oak Bluffs, MA 02557
Phone# (508)-693-4509
Director, Roger Wey
Elder Services of Cape Cod and The Islands, Inc.
Linton Lane, PO Box 2337, Oak Bluffs, MA 02557
Phone# (508)-693-4393
Elder At-Risk Hotline: (800)-244-4630
Website: http://www.escci.org/
Island Elderly Housing, Inc. (Hillside Village, Woodside Village,
and The Margaret C. Love House, Inc.)
60B Village Road, Vineyard Haven, MA 02568
Phone# (508)-693-5880
Executive Director, Carol Lashnits
Dining Centers
Oak Bluffs: Phone# (508)-693-4509
Edgartown: Phone# (508)-627-4368; Fax# (508)-627-9433
Tisbury: Phone# (508)-693-8337
West Tisbury: (508)-693-2896
Wampanoag Tribal Council: (508)-645-9265
Meals on Wheels: (508)-693-4393
County Veterans’ Services
Office Location: 9 Airport Road, Edgartown
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 465 Vineyard Haven, MA 02568
Phone# (508)-693-6887
Fax# (508)-696-3841
Website: http://www.dukescounty.org/Pages/DukesCountyMA_Veterans/index
Veteran’s Agent, Jo Ann Murphy
Martha’s Vineyard Community Services -MVCS offers a wide variety of social and health services for the entire Island. The Visiting Nurse Service provides visiting Home Health Aides, Homemaker services, and other health support staff to elders and others in need of home care, as well as monthly free clinics in each town and illness-related support groups.
111 Edgartown Road, Vineyard Haven, MA 02568
Phone# (508)-693-7900
Fax# (508)-693-7192
TTY:(508)-693-3843
Website: http://www.mvcommunityservices.com/
Vineyard Nursing Association - The Vineyard Nursing Association also provides home health care services.
One Hospital Road, PO Box 2568, Oak Bluffs, MA 02557
Phone# (508)-693-6184
Fax# (508)-693-5607
Website: http://www.vineyardnursing.org/index.shtml
Windemere Nursing and Rehabilitation Center - As well as long-term nursing home care, Windemere offers assisted-living rooms and short-term rehabilitation services.
Hospital Road, Oak Bluffs
Phone# (508)-696-6465
Fax# (508)-696-9314
Website: http://www.windemeremv.org/
Recommended Websites
MV Times - Read the "55 Plus Times" from the MV Times website to learn about local events, services, contact information for the Island's Councils on Aging and more!
Website: http://www.mvtimes.com/
AARP - The AARP Organization offers a variety of useful information on the topics of money, health, leisure, family, and much more.
Website: http://www.aarp.org/
Civic Ventures - If you are looking for meaningful work or volunteer opportunities, Civic Ventures is an organization that can provide you with the information necessary to get started.
