Council on Aging

New Bedford's Buttonwood Senior Center will be closed until further notice to protect residents from COVID-19, city officials announced Tuesday.

Just live your life, and forget your age.

In my ongoing 'What's New' blog series, New Bedford's Brooklawn Park Senior Center will be closing in late June to become the first adult social day care center run by the New Bedford Council on Aging, according to it's director, Debra Lee and Pamela Amaral - Lima, Development Coordinator...

New Bedford's Council On Aging and Coastline Elderly Services are teaming up to deliver financial benefits to local seniors. The U.S. Department of Agriculture estimates that only 2 out of every 5 seniors that are eligible for SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits are enrolled in the program...

The New Bedford Council on Aging is hoping to improve the quality of life for senior citizens with the opening of its Hillman Street Support Center.  The grand opening was held on Thursday.  The Center, at 181 Hillman St., will offer a serious of support groups to help seniors cope with the loss of loved ones, wellness issues, and more...