There is no charge to elders and their families for services provided
directly or by contract, including case management, community and home
delivered meals, health insurance counseling, transportation, family
caregiver support, exercise program, volunteer opportunities, respite
grants, information and assistance, options counseling, public benefits
assistance and more. We sponsor both the Neighbor to Neighbor AmeriCorps
and the Senior Companion Program.
Ten thousand baby boomers will
turn 65 each day for the next 19 years in the USA and so we know that
demand for our services will only increase. The vast majority of elders
want to remain in their own homes, and many will need assistance and
help to do so. The cost of an elder remaining at home with services is
about half the cost of going to a nursing home. With Town Meeting Day
almost upon us, CVCOA is asking for support from the 54 towns in our
service area so that we can continue the invaluable programs and support
for the seniors in our wonderful communities.
Please remember CVCOA on Town Meeting Day and vote yes to support your town's senior citizens.
Beth Stern, executive director
Central Vermont Council on Aging
Barre
476-2676
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