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Council on Aging
The Mission of the Council on Aging is to advocate for and to develop programs and services that enhance the well-being and quality of life, and to create a welcoming, secure and inclusive community for seniors.
The Shrewsbury Council on Aging (SCOA) is a Town human service department that serves the needs and issues of Shrewsbury's seniors (60 and over), or families with senior issues. Our 7-member board meets monthly and work with the director to continuously evaluate and update programs and senior needs.
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January 2023 Senior Edition
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FREE At-Home COVID-19 Rapid Tests
Date of Record: 12-15-22 - Orders for free at-home COVID-19 rapid tests on www.covidtests.gov and delivered by USPS began on 12-15-22. Limit of 1 order per residential address. Each order contains 4 individual tests shipped in 1 package. Read on... -
Baker-Polito Administration - Press Release 12-13-22
Date: 12-13-22 - The Baker-Polito Administration announced plans to distribute another 3.5 million free at-home COVID-19 rapid antigen tests and PPE for municipalities and community organizations to make available to residents across MA. Read on...
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Reminder: COVID-19 Mask Advisory for Shrewsbury
Date of Record: 12-12-22 - The Shrewsbury Board of Health is still strongly recommending that residents wear masks and that eligible residents be up-to-date on vaccines and boosters. Read on... -
Sharps Disposal (i.e. diabetic needles, lancets, EpiPens)
This is a reminder that there is a statewide ban on the disposal of needles, syringes and lancets (collectively known as "sharps"). The law stipulates that disposal of sharps will not be allowed in regular household trash in MA. Read on... -
Preventing Fall Illness
Date of Record: 11-02-22 - Letter to MA families with suggestions for preventing respiratory illness, signed jointly by the MA Department of Public Health (MDPH) and the MA Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). Letter from MDPH and AAP
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Press Release: Worcester Division of Public Health (WDPH)
Date of Record: 10-31-22 - Health officials urge masking, vaccination, and other precautions to reduce impact of concurrent viruses (Flu, COVID-19, and RSV). PRESS RELEASE 10-31-22 -
Press Release: MDPH Urging Residents to get Vaccinated Against the Flu & COVID-19
Date of Record: 10-14-22 - With flu season underway, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MDPH) is urging residents to get their flu shot and get a COVID-19 vaccine or booster for which they are eligible. Read on...
About the Council on Aging:
Partner Agencies and Organizations
We work closely with:
- Central Massachusetts Agency on Aging, West Boylston (Our regional Area on Aging: AAA)
- Elder Services of Worcester, Inc. (Our regional Aging Service Access Point: ASAP)
- Executive Office of Elder Affairs, Boston (The Commonwealth of Massachusetts oversight office)
We also work closely with departments and agencies within town such as:
- Health Department
- Parks and Recreation
- Police Department
- Shrewsbury Youth and Family Services
- Shrewsbury Media Connection
SCOA receives funding by:
- Donations received through area business and individuals
- Donations received through the Friends organization
- Grants, the largest being an annual grant given by the Executive Office of Elder Affairs in Boston where a dollar amount is given per senior in town.
- Local tax dollars appropriated at the Annual Town Meeting
- Friends of the Shrewsbury Senior Center
The Friends of the Shrewsbury Senior Center, Inc. is the fundraising arm of the organization that can also supplement the department's budget and offer other support. This vital organization allows the Senior Center to fund the mailing of the Council on Aging Senior Edition newsletter, purchase equipment and pay for other special events or needs.