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Commonwealth Council on Aging

The Commonwealth Council on Aging (CCOA), established pursuant to §§ 51.5-127 and 51.5-128 of the Code of Virginia, promotes an efficient, coordinated approach by state government to meeting the needs of older Virginians. The CCOA promotes accessible, livable, and age-friendly communities.

What’s New

Best Practices Awards: Request for Nominations

The Commonwealth Council on Aging is pleased to announce the request nominations for the 2026 Best Practices Awards. The deadline for submissions is 5:00 p.m. on Friday, February 6, 2026. Please review the Instructions and complete the Nomination Form. The Council thanks Dominion Energy and AARP Virginia for its ongoing support of this initiative. A list of previous winners and a brief overview of their programs are available for 2017-2025, and 2006-2016.

Purpose
& Duties

The CCOA is charged with:

  • Examining the needs of older Virginians and their caregivers and ways in which state government can effectively and efficiently assist in meeting those needs
  • Advising the Governor and General Assembly on aging-related issues and policies
  • Advocating for and assisting in developing the Commonwealth’s planning for meeting the needs of Virginia’s growing aging population and their caregivers
  • Assisting and advising the Department on strategies to improve nutritional health, alleviate hunger, and prevent malnutrition among older adults
  • View past events above for recent prior meetings along with accompanying agendas and minutes. You can also find agendas and minutes from past meetings on our SharePoint website.

Reports

Board Documents

Committees

Learn more about the CCOA’s Best Practices Awards here. You can find committee reports, agendas and minutes from past meetings on our SharePoint site.

Find Legislative Resources here. You can find committee reports, agendas and minutes from past meetings on our SharePoint site.

You can find committee reports, agendas and minutes from past meetings on our SharePoint site.

The following committees meet at pre-set intervals, meet as needed, or have concluded their work:

  • Bylaws Committee
  • Nominating Committee
  • Nutrition Special Committee
  • Planning & Development Committee
  • Subcommittee on Aging Code Sections

You can find committee reports, agendas and minutes from past meetings on our SharePoint site.