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Our Mission

Central Vermont Council on Aging (CVCOA) is the leading expert and advocate in healthy aging for Central Vermonters. At CVCOA, we respect the wishes of aging persons to age at home, remain healthy, and stay active and connected to the communities they know and love. We offer programs and services for people age 60+, caregivers, and their families. Our mission is to support Central Vermonters to age with dignity and choice. We're grateful to all sponsors and donors who support this mission. 

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Helping Paws Program

Our Helping Paws program provides free veterinary services through Mitzvah Fund's mobile clinic, and a newly launched pet food program provides supplemental food to dogs and cats.

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CVCOA Events

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11/13 10:30am
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CVCOA Event 11/13 10:30am to 11:15am Memorable Times Online Presents: Weekly Jukebox Series @Online: Zoom - email [email protected] to request the join link.

Join us for Memorable Times Online Presents: Jukebox with Friends in Scotland. We share tunes, adding stories and laughter. This dementia-friendly gathering takes place on Zoom weekly.

11/19 9am
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CVCOA Event 11/19 9am to 3pm Mitzvah Fund Mobile Veterinary Clinics @Waterbury Area Senior Center

Central Vermont Council on Aging (CVCOA) is sponsoring free veterinary services through the Mitzvah Fund Mobile Clinic at the Waterbury Area Senior Center.

11/20 10:30am
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CVCOA Event 11/20 10:30am to 11:15am Memorable Times Online Presents: Weekly Jukebox Series @Online: Zoom - email [email protected] to request the join link.

Join us for Memorable Times Online Presents: Jukebox with Friends in Scotland. We share tunes, adding stories and laughter. This dementia-friendly gathering takes place on Zoom weekly.

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Memorable Times Online Presents: Weekly Jukebox Series

@Online: Zoom - email [email protected] to request the join link. Join us for Memorable Times Online Presents: Jukebox with Friends in Scotland. We share tunes, adding stories and laughter. This dementia-friendly gathering takes place on Zoom weekly.
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Mitzvah Fund Mobile Veterinary Clinics

@Waterbury Area Senior Center
Is your animal companion feeling unwell or in need of an exam?  
Are you putting off caring for your animal companion because of financial constraints or struggling to provide care due to cost? 
Central Vermont Council on Aging (CVCOA) is sponsoring free veterinary services through the Mitzvah Fund Mobile Clinic at the Waterbury Area Senior Center.

Eligibility: This service is open to adults age 60+ who meet the income qualifications OR express special financial need. 

Available Services: Exams, vaccinations, nail trimming, flea/tick products, heartworm products, blood and lab tests, dental care, small surgeries, and medications.  

Please note that spots are limited and a waitlist will be started after the first 8 sign-ups. CVCOA will allow one animal per household. If another animal needs service, they will be put on the waitlist. Services will be determined during the phone consultation and review of the pet's medical records. The veterinarian will prioritize appointments and will add technician appointments for additional pets that only need nail trims, ear cleanings, or gland expressions. 

On the day of the clinic, each animal who sees the veterinarian will receive an exam and any appropriate vaccines. They may also receive a blood test if they need a Heartworm/Lyme test or if they need a future anesthetic event. 
Any follow-up care will be done directly through the Mitzvah Fund. If the animal does need a dental or surgery the owner can fill out a Mitzvah Fund Application. Depending on income the cost could be completely subsidized. The Mitzvah Fund does NOT provide chronic ongoing care, emergency care, or most orthopedic procedures. 

Contact Holly Thompson, Wellness Coordinator, at 802-595-3670 to sign up or for more information! Deadline to sign up is Nov. 5.
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Memorable Times Online Presents: Weekly Jukebox Series

@Online: Zoom - email [email protected] to request the join link. Join us for Memorable Times Online Presents: Jukebox with Friends in Scotland. We share tunes, adding stories and laughter. This dementia-friendly gathering takes place on Zoom weekly.

CVCOA News & Announcements

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October 31, 2024

Locally Run Memory Cafés Alleviate Social Isolation

3 minute read

One major way that CVCOA’s Family Caregiver Support Program helps address social isolation among caregivers and those they care for is through Memory Cafés.
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October 31, 2024

CVCOA Expands Meals on Wheels Services with Therapeutic Meal Training Initiative

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CVCOA is enhancing support for its 13 partner meal sites through specialized training in the production of Therapeutic Meals for the Meals on Wheels program.
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October 17, 2024

Paying it Forward: A Meals on Wheels Volunteer's Story

2.5 minute read

Marybeth Longo volunteers with the Waterbury Meals on Wheels program 5 days a week and helps with pretty much everything.
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August 29, 2024

Preparing for Medicare Open Enrollment

1.5 minute read

You can make changes to your Medicare coverage each year during Medicare’s Open Enrollment, which runs October 15 to December 7. 
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August 13, 2024

Grey Muzzle Grant Gives Senior Dogs at CVCOA a Second Chance

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CVCOA was recently chosen to receive a grant from The Grey Muzzle Organization to help local senior dogs and the people who love them.
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August 08, 2024

The Little Things: One Volunteer's Incredible Impact

2 minute read

Elaine Badger spent 8.5 years with CVCOA as an AmeriCorps Senior Companion, logging over 1780 hours!  I spoke to her recently to find out more about the vital role she played in peoples’ lives and the special relationships she formed along the way...
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You are truly a life-saving ‘warrior.’ Please continue to do what you do so well. Praise for our Case Management staff from Anonymous
To Karen and Rhenee, Thank you both for your valuable time and patience with me. You eased my discomfort with the ‘system’ and made it fun. It looks like you solved my dilemma within one hour. Praise for our Case Management staff from Anonymous
Brenda, you did a fantastic job with S.B. Your approach was person centered and despite all the difficult twists and turns of this case you stayed true to S.B. Her last years were better in no small measure because of your efforts. I am so proud to serve with you. Thank you so much! Praise for our Case Management staff from Anonymous
One person at a time, you have made the lives of older Vermonters better with support and companionship. The services you provide are part of being in a caring network to support Central Vermonters. Every single day our volunteers make a significant difference in the lives of others. Sarah Semler, CVCOA Volunteer Services Director
This is a difficult case and her work has made this Vermonter’s life so much better. Praise for our Case Management staff from Anonymous

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