cityofboston.gov - Official Web Site of the City of Boston - Thomas M. Menino, Mayor

Commission on Affairs of the Elderly

The mission of the Commission on Affairs of the Elderly is to enhance the quality of life for Boston's senior citizens through planning, coordinating, and monitoring the delivery of services to the elderly in an efficient and effective manner.

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  Boston Seniority Magazine

  This magazine covers news topics, events, feature stories, volunteer/work opportunities and other issues of interest to older Bostonians.

  Seniority Magazine Archives »

  May - Volume 36, Number 5 »

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  Senior Corps Week

  Thank you to all the Senior Corps RSVP and Senior Companion Volunteers who make a difference in Boston!

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  Get Started Now!

  There are benefits you may be missing! BenefitsCheckUp helps you find and enroll in public and private benefits programs. You can also find an online application for Medicare's Extra Help. It's simple and free and always includes the most up-to-date information.

  Benefits Check Up »

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  Mayor Menino's 2013 Garden Contest

  Entry Deadline - Friday, July 12, 2013 - 5:00 p.m.

  Application 2013 »

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  2013 Greater Boston Senior Games

  Men and Women aged 50 and over. Pre-registration deadline for all events is Friday, April 26, 2013. Please view flyer and registration forms below.

  Games Flyer »

  Games Registration (2 Pages) »

  Basketball Half Court Registration »

  Bocce Team Registration »

  Foursome Golf Registration »

  Tennis Registration »

  Track Registration »

Reports and Publications

• Learn About Electricity Purchase Options
• Heating Assistance
• Carbon Monoxide Fact Sheet
• Senior Homeowner Repair & Rehabilitation