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Age Strong Commission

COVID-19 update: Our services remain open and available by phone. In-person meetings are by appointment only. Please call 617-635-4366 (Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.) or email agestrong@boston.gov. If you need help with food access, please visit our COVID-19 food resources page.

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For us, strength comes in many forms. Strength of community. Of cultures. Of experiences. Strength to embrace new chapters and opportunities. We believe that Bostonians who are 55+ make our City strong and vibrant.

Our mission is to enhance your life with meaningful programs, resources, and connections so we can live and age strong in Boston together.

We have many designations. As a Commission, Council on Aging, and Area Agency on Aging, we are not new to aging. We have been doing this for more than 50 years. Age with us.

agestrong@boston.gov
1 City Hall Square
Room 271
Boston, MA 02201
Temporary COVID-19 hours
City Hall is only open to the public on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
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We count on our community partners in advancing our mission. Learn more about partnership opportunities.

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Xổ số may mắn hàng tuầnWe want to evolve the conversation on aging. Join the conversation.

Age Strong Public Awareness Campaign

Our vision, mission, and values

WHO WE ARE

We envision a city that embraces aging. Our mission is to enhance the lives of people 55+ with meaningful programs, resources, and connections so together we can live and age strong in Boston.

Our Values:

In addition to the values of our City BrandXổ số may mắn hàng tuần, we also emphasize a few other qualities in our work.

  1. Respect: We believe it is an honor to help older Bostonians, and we treat people with dignity.
  2. Inclusivity​​​​​​​: Diversity in our city makes Boston better, and we pay special attention to how we can best meet the needs of all older residents.
  3. Patience: We take the time to listen with compassion and meet people where they are.
  4. Integrity: Credibility and trust is core to who we are and how we serve older Bostonians.
  5. Joy: Enjoying all that the City of Boston has to offer is important to us, so we promote fun at our events, in our conversations with residents, and on our teams.

Age- and dementia-friendly Boston

We want to create an environment in which older adults can continue to lead healthy and productive lives in Boston.

Age-friendly Boston info

Connect with us

Boston Seniority Magazine
We cover topics of interest to older Bostonians. These include news, feature stories, resources, and upcoming events.

Reports and publications

Reports and publications
Age-Friendly Year 2 Achievements Report
Age-Friendly Year 2 Achievements Report
Age-Friendly Year 1 Achievements Report
Age-Friendly Year 1 Achievements Report
Age-Friendly Needs Assessment Report
Aging in Boston 2014 Report
Aging in Boston 2014 Report Appendix
Age-Friendly Action Plan
Age-Friendly Action Plan
Age-Friendly Fact Sheet
Age-Friendly Fact Sheet

News and Announcements

Latest news

Five fun things that happened at our fall Drive-in Movie Series

Parks and Recreation
Image for Good Neighbors program has fulfilled more than 4,500 requests during COVID-19

Good Neighbors program has fulfilled more than 4,500 requests during COVID-19

Neighborhood Development
Indigenous cuisine

City of Boston celebrates Native American cuisine, culture with Sioux chef Sean Sherman

Age Strong Commission
Drive in movie night - Cover Photo

Boston Parks pivots to drive-in movies amid pandemic

Parks and Recreation
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Meet our leadership team

Find out about Commissioner Emily Shea and our leadership team:

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