Newton is a suburban city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States. It is approximately 7 miles (11 km) west of downtown Boston and is bordered by Boston's Brighton and West Roxbury neighborhoods to the east and south, respectively, and by the suburb of Brookline to the east, the suburbs of Watertown and Waltham to the north, and Weston, Wellesley and Needham to the west. The Council on Aging is a group of interested volunteers appointed, by the Mayor, to serve the needs and improve the quality of life for all Newton seniors focusing on outreach, advocacy, education, and legislation. The Council on Aging and Advisory Board are part of the Department Of Senior Services and shares the mission, vision and values of the department. The Council on Aging provides the following services to the community:
- Support Groups: Parkinsons support group, low vision support group, caregiver support group.
- Education: Group technology classes offered at the Newton Public Library. There are also educational programs to help residents learn more about housing, estate planning, Medicare, retirement strategies, scams & identity theft, and more. See newsletter for a current list of programs.
- Health and Nutrition Services: The Newton Public Health Nurse sees individuals on a first-come, drop-in, basis to take blood pressure and answer medication questions.
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Good schools,good public transportation system
Newton has a very active and supportive Senior community and Senior Center.
its age friendly, people are social
less crime