Department of Older Adult Services
Cause Area
- Arts & Culture
- Community
- Seniors
- Sports & Recreation
Location
345 Walnut StNewtonville, MA 02460 United States
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Mission Statement
To help Newton be a livable and age-friendly community while enhancing the quality of life for older adults and those who support them through welcoming, respectful, and meaningful opportunities that engage older people and that empower them to be independent and valuable partners in our community.
Description
The Older Adult Services Department provides specialized programs and services, as well as opportunities for Newton’s older adults to connect, learn, and grow. Programs Fitness Classes - Language Conversation Groups - Billiards - Art Classes - Health Screenings & Education - Card Games - Musical Performances - Social Events - Educational Offerings on Scams, Fire Safety, Dementia, and topics useful to older adults - Lifelong Learning - Support Groups Services Information & Referral - Tax Preparation Assistance - Health Benefits Counseling - Friendly Visiting Transportation - Medical Escorts - Technology Tutoring - Volunteer Opportunities - Caregiving Support Technical Assistance The department is a resource for other city departments in best practices for communication efforts, inclusive practices, accessibility, emergency preparedness, and program development to maximize the experience and increase participation of older residents with the city.
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