Beginning with Respect for You
to age at home, remain healthy, and stay active and connected to the community you know and love.
Our Mission
As the leading expert and advocate in healthy aging for Central Vermonters, our mission is to support Central Vermonters to age with dignity and choice. 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.
We're grateful to all sponsors and donors who support this mission.
Programming, experiences and connections, free and online 24/7. Check out the library of classes!
We're hiring case managers to support a growing need for services. Learn more and apply today!
Have you checked out the new season of Tasty Bites filmed right here in Barre at the Central Vermont Television station? These quick, easy-to-follow videos walk you through the steps of preparing a healthy recipe from start to finish in just a few minutes. Each dish is vegetarian and uses simple ingredients you likely already have at home. Get cooking today!
CVCOA Events
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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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Caregiver Tea
Family caregivers are invited to take a break away and get pampered a little during a time just for them. Join us for a nice table with lovely mis-matched china, serve tea and a tasty something, and a short wellness or creative activity. For reservations or info, call CVCOA at 802-479-0531 or email [email protected].
Our Caregiver Tea is a welcoming space that is understanding of the realities of caregiving. You'll meet others who “get it” while enjoying being taken care of for an hour. We are excited to re-start this Caregiver Tea series on an every-other month schedule.
New to Medicare Workshop
New to Medicare workshops are offered regularly to help individuals who are new to the Medicare system. Sessions take place online through Zoom.If you want to participate, pre-register by calling 802-476-0115 or by sending an email with your name, address, phone number, and the date of the workshop you would like to register for, to: [email protected] .
We will then email you information on how to join in the workshop session on Zoom.
Memorable Times Online Presents: Weekly Jukebox Series
CVCOA News & Announcements
View AllWhat we’ve learned about aging and cannabis use.
What we’ve learned about aging and cannabis use. ...
Tech Tales: A CVCOA Tech Volunteer's Story
We recently had a chance to "drop in" on a Tech Help Drop-In session at Montpelier Senior Activity Center (MSAC), where anyone age 60+ can receive free basic tech support Mondays from 4 - 6 p.m. One of the Tech Drop-In volunteers, B, shared a...
Vermont Aging Network Consortium Renews Partnership with GetSetUp
The Vermont Aging Network Consortium (VANC) is renewing its partnership with GetSetUp, extending free access to interactive online learning and wellness programming for older Vermonters for an additional year. With older adults now the fastest-...
This Older Americans Month, Champion Your Health!
It’s Older Americans Month! Established in 1963, Older Americans Month (OAM) is celebrated every May and is a time to recognize older Americans' contributions, highlight aging trends, and reaffirm our commitments to serving the older adults in our...
CVCOA Hires Executive Director
Barre, VT (April 23, 2026): Central Vermont Council on Aging (CVCOA) has announced the appointment of Casey Winterson to Executive Director, effective May 11. Winterson succeeds John Mandeville, who will remain in the role for a brief transition ...
Did you know? As we age, our bodies may become more sensitive to medications.
Did you know? As we age, our bodies may become more sensitive to medications—sometimes, a little goes a long way! ...
I feel stronger and healthier. My balance is better. And my mental health has held up this winter. Some weeks this class is my major social interaction and I would miss it terribly if it was not available!
Taking care of Colman is a 24/7 challenge for me (spouse). Meals on Wheels ensures he receives one good solid meal per day. It is helpful as he has a very good appetite. It is wonderful to receive one healthy meal per day that doesn't require preparation.
Every time when I talk about a problem I’m having, it’s just like boom, my agent is right there. He’s got the knowledge of what can be done and he knows how to help me with just about anything I present. He takes action right away. I think it’s such a beneficial thing for people, this whole program. I seriously do.
A really lovely person delivered the kit to me – right to my front door even! It is incredible that you do this for those of us who can’t go out much. The Drawing kit has been so much fun and has kept my mind active. I was able to try mediums I otherwise would not have ever tried. The fact that I could do these activities at home was so helpful for me as I can’t come and go as easily as I once could.
After my wife received a diagnosis of early onset Alzheimer’s it became clear that we needed to find outlets for socialization and mental stimulation. I was fortunate to be introduced to the Central Vermont Council on Aging where my wife has been able to participate in their quarterly in-person Memorable Times Cafe and weekly Jukebox zoom calls. My wife always comes back excited and rejuvenated from the discussions and activities these events provide and helps me in providing care for what would otherwise be a challenging situation. I am grateful for the support CVCOA provides.
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