ETHOS
  • About
    • History
    • Milestones
    • Mission
    • Leadership Team
    • Board of Directors
    • Employment
    • Save Our Seniors
    • Request for Proposals
    • Testimonials
  • Services
    • In Home Services
      • Home Care
      • Personal Care Attendant
      • PCA Program Guide
      • Options Counseling
      • Boston Allied Partners
    • Nutrition
      • Meals on Wheels
      • Meals on Wheels Menus
      • Community Cafes
    • Healthy Aging Classes
      • A Matter of Balance
      • Tai Chi for Seniors
      • Tai Ji Quan: Moving for Better Balance
      • Chronic Disease Self-Management
      • Diabetes Self-Management
      • Healthy Eating
      • Healthy IDEAS
      • Make a Healthy Aging Referral
    • Counseling & Supportive Services
      • Long Term Care Ombudsman
      • Elder Mental Health Outreach Team
      • Healthy IDEAS
      • Money Management
      • SHINE
        • SHINE Locations
    • Resources
      • Boston ElderINFO
      • Care Coordinate
      • LGBT Programs
        • AgeWell Equality
        • LGBT Elders Resource Guide
        • Cafe Emmanuel
        • Ethos Equality Fund
        • Annual Senior Pride Luncheon
  • Aging in Community
    • AgeWell West Roxbury
      • Healthy Aging Classes
      • A Matter of Balance
      • Tai Chi for Seniors
      • Tai Ji Quan: Moving for Better Balance
      • Chronic Disease Self-Management Program
      • Diabetes Self-Management Program
      • Healthy Eating
      • Healthy IDEAS
      • Make a Healthy Aging Referral
    • JP@Home
      • About JP@Home
      • JP@Home Membership
        • JP@Home Business Membership
        • Current Business Members
      • Join JP@Home Now!
      • Renew Your Membership
      • Frequently Asked Questions
      • JP@Home Service Map
      • Submit a Service Request
      • JP@Home Newsletters
      • JP@Home Newsletter Submission
    • Options Counseling
  • News & Events
    • News
    • Events
      • Events Calendar
      • Healthy Aging Classes
      • Community Cafes
    • Press Releases
    • Media Coverage
    • Videos
    • Photos
      • Senior Portraits
    • Testimonials
  • Volunteer
    • Volunteer
    • Volunteer Application
  • Donate
    • Donate Now
    • Donor Advised Funds
    • Honor/In Memoriam
    • Plan Your Legacy
    • Corporate/Foundation
    • Gifts of Stocks and Securities
  • Contact
    • Contact Ethos
    • Make a Referral
    • Make a Healthy Aging Referral
Raymond Santos
Raymond Santos In Featured, Featured News, Home Care, News, Request for Proposals

Request for Proposals for Home Care and Non-Home Care Services

The Executive Office of Elder Affairs (EOEA) contracts with 25 Aging Services Access Points (ASAPs) to administer programs for persons 60 years of age and over. The Boston Consortium is made up of three ASAPs (Boston Senior Home Care, Central Boston Elder…

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2019 Boston Consortium Request for Proposals

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Ethos to Oversee Meals on Wheels Program for Boston

Ethos Chief Development & Community Relations Officer Raymond Santos discusses the expansion of the organization’s Meals on Wheels and Community Cafe programs to cover the entire city of Boston.

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Ethos phones and internet down due to power outage 6/7/17

Ethos’ offices are currently without power, telephones and internet access due to a neighborhood-wide power outage. We are working with Eversource to have service restored. In the meantime, we will not be able to receive and make phone calls or,…

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2016 Senior Pride Luncheon

More than 250 LGBT elders gathered on Monday, June 20, 2016, at Venezia Restaurant in Dorchester, for the 2016 Senior Pride Luncheon, sponsored by Ethos and the City of Boston Commission on Affairs of the Elderly. At the luncheon, Dale…

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Boston Consortium Soliciting Bids for Services

Sealed proposals are hereby solicited for multiple contractors for the provision of services to the clients of Boston Senior Home Care (Lincoln Plaza, 89 South Street, Suite 501, Boston, MA, 02111), Central Boston Elder Services (2315 Washington Street, Boston, MA…

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Community Partner Spotlight: Building Impact

Building Impact makes giving back convenient by bringing volunteer events and donation drives to participants in office and apartment buildings to help them become more civically engaged.   The organization has helped Ethos expand its volunteer base by organizing groups…

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Boston Globe: Meals on Wheels drivers brave the snow

Ethos’ Pierre Simon is something like a superman to many of his clients. The 53-year-old native Haitian drives through the streets of Jamaica Plain five days a week stopping at one house after another dropping off dinners, including turkey, tofu…

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WGBH: How Boston Nonprofits Are Helping Seniors In Need Through The Snow

The back-to-back-to-back winter storms have left behind record snow, making life difficult for just about everyone and turning even basic daily activities — like getting to work — into gargantuan tasks. It kind of makes you want to just stay…

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Managing Diabetes in Older Adults

A new video from the Tufts Health Plan Foundation explains how diabetes can be  effectively managed with lifestyle changes, especially by losing weight and/or maintaining a healthy weight, exercising regularly, and eating healthy foods. Ethos healthy aging program participant Steve…

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Ethos offices closed on February 10, 2015 due to weather emergency

Due to the ongoing weather emergency, public transportation closures and city-wide parking ban, Ethos will be closed on Tuesday, February 10, 2015. All Meals-on-Wheels deliveries and Community Cafes have been cancelled and; all other Ethos operations remain shut down. Protective…

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Ethos closed on February 9, 2015 due to heavy snow

Ethos will be closed on February 9, 2015 due to heavy snow, a citywide parking ban, and limited public transportation access. All meal delivery and community cafés have been canceled for today. Protective Services will continue to receive reports although…

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Request for Proposals for Financial Auditing Services

I.      INTRODUCTION Ethos, an Aging Service Access Points agency, is an Affirmative Action/ Equal Employment Opportunity organization requesting proposals for the provision of auditing services and completion of tax returns. Ethos is a private non‑profit corporation serving persons 60 years…

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IMPORTANT NOTICE: Feb. 6, 2015 – Phone and email down

Ethos phone lines and email are currently down due to a power outage. NStar estimates that power will be restored no sooner than 8:00 p.m. In the interim, Protective Service reports can be directed to 617-592-1932.

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Ethos closed on 2/2/2015 due to snow storm

Due to the snowstorm Ethos’ offices will remain closed on Monday, February 2, 2015. All meal delivery has been canceled. All community cafés are closed. Protective Services will continue to receive reports, although on a limited basis.

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New video from the Tufts Health Plan Foundation on family caregiving

More than 65 million people, 29% of the U.S. population, provide care for a chronically ill, disabled or aged family member or friend during any given year and spend an average of 20 hours per week providing care for their…

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STATEMENT ON THE PASSING FORMER BOSTON MAYOR THOMAS M. MENINO

“We are deeply saddened by the loss of Mayor Thomas M. Menino, a great friend of the elderly of Boston and a staunch supporter of fairness and inclusion. Without his support many of the most important programs for elders would…

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SHINE counselors get training before open enrollment

Secretary of Elder Affairs Ann Hartstein addresses SHINE counselors from the Boston region an their annual open enrollment training. Medicare’s upcoming annual Open Enrollment Period runs from Wednesday, Oct. 15 to Sunday, Dec. 7.  According to , a Henry J….

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New video from the Tufts Health Plan Foundation on the benefits of healthy aging programs

A new video from the Tufts Health Plan Foundation highlights how healthy aging programs assist older adults, who wish to maintain their independence, by helping them to improve their diets, increase strength, reduce falls and manage chronic diseases. In this…

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Don’t Ignore Your Medicare Mail

It’s that time of year again! If you have a Medicare Prescription Drug Plan (also known as a Part D Medication plan) or a Medicare Advantage Plan (HMO, PPO), you should be receiving information from your plan by the end…

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New video from the Tufts Health Plan Foundation on Social Isolation

A new video from the Tufts Health Plan Foundation sheds light on the issue of social isolation as one of the most significant risk factors for people as they age.   As of 2012, the National Council on Aging estimated…

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Client Letters: Ilene K., West Roxbury, MA

To Whom It May Concern: Ethos is a most wonderful service offered to the city of Boston residents who need various “helps” to make their lives much easier. I receive housekeeping and laundry services, however, my favorite, and the best…

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Ethos Board Member Ann Stewart celebrates 90

Ann Stewart, a retired hospital worker from Mattapan, and member of Ethos’ Board of Directors, celebrated her 90th birthday this past weekend. Stewart is also president of the Mass Senior Action Council. Many thanks to Ann for the years of…

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What makes Ethos so special?

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SHINE Program at Ethos Assists Elders and the Disabled with Medicare Enrollment

Medicare Open Enrollment is October 15 – December 7 BOSTON, October 8, 2013 – Medicare open enrollment begins on October 15 and a free program can help provide health insurance information, counseling and assistance to Massachusetts residents with Medicare and…

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Raymond Santos
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2022 Contract Award Decision Announcement

The Boston Consortium, comprised of Boston Senior Home Care, Central Boston Elder Services, and Ethos, the three Aging Service Access Points (ASAPs) that serve Boston, has completed the proposal review process. Contracts are awarded based on a thorough review of…

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2022 Farmers Market Coupons for Seniors

Free Farmers Market Coupons for Seniors Beginning Monday, August 8, 2022, Ethos will begin distributing free Senior Farmers Market Coupons, at our Community Cafes and other locations throughout Boston. These coupons can be exchanged for eligible foods such as fresh…

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Raymond Santos
Raymond Santos In AgeWell, Blog, Featured, Featured News, News

2022 Conversation on Aging: Ask the Experts

Please join us on Tuesday, May 24th, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., at the Boston Lodge of Elk’s #10, 1 Morrell St in West Roxbury, Ask the Experts, the next event in our Conversations on Aging series.   Ethos…

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Request for Proposals for the Preparation of Meals for the Title III-C Nutrition Program

NOTICE TO BIDDERS On behalf of the Boston Consortium SEALED PROPOSALS ARE HEREBY SOLICITED FOR THE PREPARATION OF MEALS FOR THE TITLE III-C NUTRITION PROGRAM, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SPECIFICATIONS. PROPOSALS MUST BE SUBMITTED VIA ENCRYPTED E-MAIL TO meals@ethocare.org by noon…

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Raymond Santos
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Right-Sizing Your Life

Too much stuff bogging you down or too much house to take care of? Perhaps, it is time to “right-size” your life. Please join Ethos and its JP@Home program on Thursday, May 5, 2022, from 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.,…

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Raymond Santos
Raymond Santos In AgeWell, Blog, Featured, Featured News, News, Resources, Roslindale, West Roxbury

AgeWell Spring 2022 Class and Activity Schedule

Ethos’ AgeWell Program will offer a robust schedule of in-person and virtual classes and activities this spring, focusing on assisting older adults to prevent falls, improve balance, manage chronic pain, provide caregiver support, increase physical fitness and help identify aging services…

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Raymond Santos
Raymond Santos In Blog, Featured, Featured News, Meals on Wheels, News, Nutrition, Press Releases

Ethos Suspends All Meal Deliveries In-Person Activities

ALL ETHOS DELIVERIES AND IN-PERSON ACTIVITIES SUSPENDED ON 2/25/22 A powerful winter storm is expected to hit the Boston area Friday with accumulations of 6-12″ of snow expected in the city. For the safety of our staff, drivers, and those…

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Ethos Nutrition Tips for Seniors: Emergency Preparedness & Food Safety

In this presentation, Ethos’ dietician provides an overview of what foods to have on hand during a power outage or other emergency and, how to keep your foods fresh and safe.

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Conversations on Aging: The 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s

Currently, an estimated 50 million people worldwide are living with dementia, including more than 5 million Americans. Join us on Friday, February 18, 2022, from 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM, for “The 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s” the next virtual…

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555 Amory Street
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Ethos is a private, not-for-profit organization that promotes the independence, dignity, and well-being of the elderly and disabled. Ethos achieves its mission through the coordination and delivery of high-quality, affordable home and community-based care. In all aspects of its work Ethos supports family caregiving, fosters social interaction and respects cultural diversity.

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  • About
    • History
    • Milestones
    • Mission
    • Leadership Team
    • Board of Directors
    • Employment
    • Save Our Seniors
    • Request for Proposals
    • Testimonials
  • Services
    • In Home Services
      • Home Care
      • Personal Care Attendant
      • PCA Program Guide
      • Options Counseling
      • Boston Allied Partners
    • Nutrition
      • Meals on Wheels
      • Meals on Wheels Menus
      • Community Cafes
    • Healthy Aging Classes
      • A Matter of Balance
      • Tai Chi for Seniors
      • Tai Ji Quan: Moving for Better Balance
      • Chronic Disease Self-Management
      • Diabetes Self-Management
      • Healthy Eating
      • Healthy IDEAS
      • Make a Healthy Aging Referral
    • Counseling & Supportive Services
      • Long Term Care Ombudsman
      • Elder Mental Health Outreach Team
      • Healthy IDEAS
      • Money Management
      • SHINE
        • SHINE Locations
    • Resources
      • Boston ElderINFO
      • Care Coordinate
      • LGBT Programs
        • AgeWell Equality
        • LGBT Elders Resource Guide
        • Cafe Emmanuel
        • Ethos Equality Fund
        • Annual Senior Pride Luncheon
  • Aging in Community
    • AgeWell West Roxbury
      • Healthy Aging Classes
      • A Matter of Balance
      • Tai Chi for Seniors
      • Tai Ji Quan: Moving for Better Balance
      • Chronic Disease Self-Management Program
      • Diabetes Self-Management Program
      • Healthy Eating
      • Healthy IDEAS
      • Make a Healthy Aging Referral
    • JP@Home
      • About JP@Home
      • JP@Home Membership
        • JP@Home Business Membership
        • Current Business Members
      • Join JP@Home Now!
      • Renew Your Membership
      • Frequently Asked Questions
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      • Submit a Service Request
      • JP@Home Newsletters
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    • Options Counseling
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