Council on Aging

Mission Statement

The Council on Aging’s Mission is to advocate for older adults, their families and caregivers. We are the hub of resources to identify the health, social and cultural needs of our community, while promoting their independence, wellness and dignity. 

Vision

Halifax Council on Aging is a trusted timeless resource, bringing together lifelong empowerment through education, advocacy, and evidence-based wellness programs aimed at creating an age-friendly      community that connects the community to real-time Long-Term Service and Support programs. Reversing the “Silver Tsunami” is key as we GROW TOGETHER! 

Purpose

Pope's Tavern in 1982 was renamed The Halifax Council on Aging. The purpose of Council on Aging's is to provide ageless adults 60 and over, and any individual living with a disability access to Federal and State programs and services. We work closely with families, caregivers and professionals to assist with navigating aging services that are most favorable to their needs.  We are are located at 506 Plymouth Street, Halifax, MA  02338 is open from 8am to 4 pm Monday – Friday. Our approachable staff can be reached at 781-293-7313. The Halifax Ageless Community Center welcomes ageless seniors while    connecting them to long-term-services and supports.  We welcome generations navigating senior living options while providing the following:

Services

• Outreach
• Transportation
• Wellness and Fitness Programs
• Link to social service agencies (Legal Checks-Ups)
• Reinvest and Retain Generations
• Long -Term Learning Programs
• Medicare (SHINE) Counseling
• Masshealth Navigation and Screening
• Social Security Navigating
• Book Club
• Second Wind Club
• Senior Nutrition Programs (Including OCES Meals on Wheels Program, and Community Dining)
• Evidence-Based Programs:  Diabetes Self-Management, Matter of Balance, Chronic pain Management, Savvy Caregiver, and other disease prevention programs
• Behavioral Health Service Access
• Home Modification Referral
• Tax-Exemption Eligibility (IE:  Circuit-Breaker, Senior Tax Work-Off Program)
• Gathering Spot for Halifax Senior Community
• Halifax Community Function Hall
• Providing resilience in the journey of aging