Program areas at Bay Aging
The community living program offers a range of programs and services that benefit people of all ages. Serving more than 30,000 individuals in fiscal 2023, these programs include congregate and home delivered delivered meals; 8 active lifestyle centers (senior centers); 1 adult day care center providing respite care; in-home personal care, companion care and coordinated care services; veteran-directed care financial management services and counseling; care transitions intervention designed to reduce hospital readmissions; senior employment training and insurance counseling, information and referral services, and other activities. 1,000 volunteers delivered 175,000 meals, non-emergency medical rides, insurance counseling, friendly calls and visits, and other activities.
Bay Aging senior apartments are hud subsidized, rent controlled properties for residents over the age of 62. These 10 apartment communities provide safe, affordable housing and enriched supports to 366 occupants across the service area. The housing choice voucher program allowed people of all ages access to safe, stable homes. Single family housing encompasses 4 major initiatives - weatherization, indoor plumbing rehabilitation, emergency home repair, and community development block grants. Finally, in fy2023 Bay Aging opened a new lihtc property in gloucester with 40 units.
Bay transit provides public transportation for all people of all ages. We provided more than 130,000 rides across our 12-county service area in fy 2022, returning to pre-pandemic activity levels. Bay Aging microtransit and our new freedom program also saw significant increases in ridership. Riders utilized Bay transit to access employment, healthcare, shopping, and numerous other consumer services.