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An established community organization is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for senior residents. The Ashby Council on Aging focuses on promoting independence and healthy aging through vital services such as social support, health services, and advocacy. By attending meetings or providing assistance, community members can contribute to the well-being of older adults in Ashby. This organization plays a crucial role in ensuring that seniors receive the care and resources they need to thrive in their golden years.
ASHBY COUNCIL ON AGING MISSION STATEMENT: The Ashby Council on Aging (C.O.A.) is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life of Ashby senior residents by offering services that strive to promote each person’s independence and healthy, successful aging.
FUNCTION:
The Ashby C.O.A. works to achieve its mission by meeting the needs of Ashby’s residents in the following state-mandated categories of needs:
GET HELP: If you, or any Ashby resident you know, has unmet needs or needs assistance, please contact the Ashby Council on Aging coordinator at ext. 34 or email coa2@ashbyma.gov.
GIVE HELP: If you would like to participate in the Ashby C.O.A., find out how you can help meet the needs of Ashby’s older residents, or just learn more about what the Ashby C.O.A. is doing to support the community, please consider attending a C.O.A. meeting.
Monetary donations should be made out to Ashby Council on Aging and sent to:
Ashby Council on Aging
895 Main St., Box 11
Ashby, MA 01431
COVID-19 INFORMATION: The CDC has identified that older adults, 65 years and older, are at higher risk for more serious COVID-19. CDC data suggest older people are twice as likely to have serious COVID-19. Getting vaccinated prevents severe illness, hospitalizations, and death. People 65 and older who received both doses of either Pfizer or Moderna vaccines showed a 94% reduced risk of COVID-19 related hospitalization. Contact Nashoba Associated Boards of Health for information regarding vaccinations for home-bound individuals: 978-772-3335, ext. 340
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