THE MISSION OF
CENTRAL MASSACHUSETTS AGENCY ON AGING

TO ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR AREA SENIORS AND THEIR CAREGIVERS, THE CENTRAL MASSACHUSETTS AGENCY ON AGING WILL PROVIDE LEADERSHIP, INFORMATION AND RESOURCES, COORDINATION OF SERVICES AND ADVOCACY.

This means that the Agency on Aging will continually assess the changing needs of elders and their caregivers, and that we, along with others in the aging network, will strive to provide leadership in addressing those needs. We shall proactively carry out a wide range of functions, including planning, funding, monitoring and evaluation, promotion of interagency linkages, information sharing, professional education, technical assistance and advocacy -- all designed to lead to the development of a comprehensive and coordinated community-based system serving each city and town in our planning and service area.

This service system shall assist older persons in leading independent, meaningful and dignified lives in their own homes and communities for as long as possible.