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Council on Aging Seeks Applicants for Membership!

Published September 25, 2018 | Council on Aging | Automatically Archived on 10/9/2018

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Holiday Gifts for Families in Need

Published September 11, 2018 | Social Worker

The Sudbury Board of Health Social Work Department is organizing the second annual Holiday Gift and Donation Program. Any Sudbury family who self-identifies as being in need can apply for the program. The application is due by … More →

Council on Aging Seeks Applicants for Membership!

Published July 6, 2018 | Council on Aging | Automatically Archived on 8/2/2018

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Part-time Administrative Assistant Needed

Published July 5, 2018 | Council on Aging | Automatically Archived on 8/17/2018

The Sudbury Senior Center has an opening for a part-time Administrative Assistant at the Senior Center for 14 hours per week. Please review the job posting and job description here.

Hot, Humid Weather Alert!

Published June 30, 2018 | Council on Aging | Automatically Archived on 7/5/2018

Hot, humid weather can drain your energy and leave you dehydrated. Take care by slowing down, drinking water/fluids, staying out of the sun, using air conditioning and fans. If you don’t have air conditioning or … More →

Free Alzheimer’s Conference: Saturday 6/9 9:30a-2:30p

Published May 14, 2018 | Social Worker

Youville Place Assisted Living invites the community to a conference for caregivers, family members, friends and loved ones of individuals living with Alzheimer’s Disease and dementia. This conference features expert speakers, engaging presentations and a … More →

SNAP Reimbursements for Lost Food During Storms

Published March 15, 2018 | Council on Aging | Automatically Archived on 4/2/2018

SNAP Replacement Benefits for Seniors and Other Households that Lost Power * Are you working with a low-income family, older adult or other individual who lost power in the last few days or weeks and … More →

SENIOR CENTER IS EMERGENCY SHELTER, CHARGING AND WARMING STATION

Published March 9, 2018 | Social Worker

As many are still without power, the Sudbury Senior Center has been set up as an emergency shelter as well as a charging and warming station. Residents are encourage to come to the Senior Center … More →

Fairbank Community Center Recommendations for the Future

Published February 1, 2018 | Council on Aging | Automatically Archived on 2/2/2018

The Fairbank Community Center Feasibility Consultant’s Report will be presented at the Sudbury Senior Center on Thursday, February 1, at 7:00 PM. Open House and Tours from 5:30-7:00 PM will precede the presentation. More →

Livable Sudbury Assessment – Two Public Forums on November 8

Published November 1, 2017 | Council on Aging | Automatically Archived on 11/9/2017

Livable Sudbury Forums The Town of Sudbury has contracted with UMass Boston – Center for Social and Demographic Research in Aging to conduct a Needs Assessment or Livable Sudbury Assessment of the town*. This assessment … More →

The duties of the Council on Aging are to:

Identify the total needs of the community's elderly population.
Educate the community and enlist the support and participation of all citizens concerning these needs.
Design, promote or implement services to fill these needs, or coordinate present existing services in the community.
Promote and support any other programs which are designed to assist the elderly in the community.

The council on Aging works with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Office of Elder Affairs and is cognizant of all State and Federal legislation concerning funding, information exchange and program planning which exists for better community programming for the elder.

The COA gives an annual report in writing, to the Board of Selectmen, with a copy of that report directed to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Office of Elderly Affairs.