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Elder Care Consultations

Meet with staff from MIT Medical who specialize in issues of elder care and aging, or with staff in Human Resources who specialize in career and retirement planning.

MIT Medical

Dawn Metcalf, LICSW, who has many years of experience working with medically ill, elderly, and disabled people, is available by appointment to meet with members of the MIT community.

For MIT Medical-affiliated elders and/or their families, she can assist in reviewing housing, medical care, financial, legal and community resource needs, and she can provide referral information about other programs or benefits that may be appropriate in the Greater Boston area.

For MIT employees and students whose parents and other family members live in other parts of the country, she can be turned to for general help in assessing the needs of an elder or for organizing local services from a distance.

It is often helpful to meet with Dawn before one's concern become critical or time sensitive, as a preventive measure for avoiding a crisis. Knowing that you can organize and prepare for more involvement in an elder's affairs can demystify the complex system of service agencies and providers. Knowing that you are not alone in doing this can be empowering.

Appointments are scheduled in advance by calling 3-2916, and there is no charge for this service.

Retirement Planning

Retirement Benefits Counselors are available to help you review and elect your retirement benefits. It is never too early to meet with a Retirement Benefits Counselor to discuss benefits issues. In fact, many retirees find it useful to begin meeting with a counselor 3 years before retirement to start the long-term planning toward retirement. You should meet a counselor no later than 6 months before retirement to review your benefits.

Appointments are scheduled in advance by calling 3-4272, and there is no charge for this service.

Workforce & Career Planning

MIT employees are welcome to meet individually with a career consultant to explore their professional interests, assess MIT positions for which they may be interested/qualified, research occupations, explore occupational opportunities, or make decisions about continued education. Confidential consultations are scheduled at no cost to the individual. Appointments may vary in length up to one hour. The first appointment generally involves an overall assessment of needs and a plan for accomplishing short- and long-term goals. Later topics might include career assessment, exploration, and transition.

Appointments are scheduled in advance by calling 2-2670, and there is no charge for this service.