Council on Aging

As a Town department the Needham Council on Aging is charged with serving Needham’s 60 plus population and their families, by addressing diverse aspects of aging service interests, concerns and needs. The functions of the department are not confined by walls.   We fulfill our mission as a true community partner by delivering programs and services in a variety of places, and wherever it is needed throughout the town. The Council on Aging also offers a variety of programs and services five days a week at the Center At The Heights (CATH).

REPORTS

• Read about the COA policy position on zoning updates to increase multi-family housing here: Policy Position: Zoning Updates to Increase Multi-Family Housing
• Read the 2020 CATH planning study here: CATH Planning Study
• Read the 2023 CATH space utilization study final report here: Needham CATH Space Utilization Study 
• Read the 2023 feasibility study for the kitchen renovations at the CATH here: CATH Kitchen Feasibility Study and Conceptual Design
• Read about the 2023 CATH kitchen schematic design here: CATH Kitchen Schematic Design

SERVICES AND PROGRAMS
Some of the services and programs provided to meet our goals include, but are not limited to:

Advocacy is provided for our aging population routinely on the local, regional, state, and national levels, to assure that needs and interests are being met and that the quality of life for our residents is at an optimal level.

The Needham Council on Aging is a department within the Diversified Community Social Services (DCSS) along with the Youth Commission and Veterans Services.