The Town of Watertown will host a forum on different options for those looking to remain in town as they age.
The town sent out the following information:
Aging Well in Watertown: Housing Forum
Thinking of moving? Downsizing? Modifying?
Learn what’s available in Watertown as we, and our loved ones, age.
Thursday, May 4, 2017
Watertown Free Public Library
5:30 to 6:15 pm – Light refreshments & Resource Fair
6:15 to 8:30 pm – Panel Presentations and Q&A
Thanks to generous donations by the Watertown Commission on Disabilities, the Watertown Council on Aging, Watertown Health Department, and the Marshall Home Fund, CART (Communication Access Real-time Translation) services will be available! CART is instantaneous translation of the spoken word onto a screen.
TOPICS
Senior Public Housing Options in Watertown
Brian Costello, Executive Director, Watertown Housing Authority
Affordable Senior Housing, Private & Nonprofit Options
Jennifer Van Campen, Executive Director, Metro West Collaborative Development
Senior Living Communities
Andrea Adams, Senior Planner, Town of Watertown Community Development & Planning
Staying in Your Home
Jackie Dobson, Access & Design Resource Specialist, Founder, SOLUTIONS for Accessibility
In-home Services
Ruth Beckerman-Rodau, Chief Executive Officer, Springwell
The following organizations will be present at resource tables to answer your questions and provide materials about housing options for older Watertown residents.
Metro West Collaborative Development
Springwell
Solutions for Accessibility
The Residence at Watertown Square
Watertown for All Ages
Watertown Housing Authority
Watertown Senior Center
SPONSORS
Town of Watertown
Watertown Council on Aging
Metro West Collaborative Development
Watertown for All Ages
Watertown Housing Authority
Live Well Watertown
Marshall Home Fund
Watertown Community Foundation
Springwell