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Supporting Massachusetts Councils on Aging Since 1979

MCOA is the statewide membership organization serving the municipal Councils on Aging (COAs) in Massachusetts.  We support the Councils through advocacy, training, technical assistance, and grants. Our core initiatives focus on economic security, healthy aging, and Dementia Friendly Massachusetts.

Healthy Aging

Learn about nutrition and fitness to keep your older adults healthy and happy.

Healthy Aging

Learn about nutrition and fitness to keep your older adults healthy and happy.

Economic Security

Learn about programs to help older adults stay in their homes and communities.

Economic Security

Learn about programs to help older adults stay in their homes and communities.

Dementia-Friendly

Learn about the Age- and Dementia-Friendly movements in Massachusetts.

Dementia-Friendly

Learn about the Age- and Dementia-Friendly movements in Massachusetts.

What is a Council on Aging?

COAs serve as conduits for accessing a range of municipal services that may seem out-of-reach to older residents. They are the focal point where older adults and their families can access the local and state network of elder services, while providing an integrated array of social, health, recreation, and education programs for older men and women. COAs offer programs, services, and activities that benefit older people, and their families and caregivers.

COAs conduct more than 100 programs from information and referral to benefits counseling, outreach, transportation, and meals and other food programs to health screenings, health insurance counseling, fitness, recreation, computer access, education, and life-long learning, among others.

Each COA determines its own priorities based on unique local circumstances, resources, and interests. Regardless of design, a local senior center is often a home away from home for socializing, learning, wellness, “giving back,” or just a reason to get out of the house. For the rapidly growing older population, COAs and senior centers provide a safe place for Massachusetts older adults to remain independent, productive, and in the community for as long as possible.

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