To promote and protect a higher quality of life for the state's seniors. COVE advances this mission through advocacy and education. It works with and for elder Vermonters and the organizations that serve them to identify, interpret, and respond to critical issues that impact the dignity, security & wellbeing of seniors.



COVE researches and educates the public and policymakers, and advocates for or against the adoption or revision of laws, rules, regulations or policies. COVE also sponsors four projects: Better Jobs Better Care, Northern New England LEADS, Vermont Association of Professional Care Providers and Vermont Medicare Partnership Project.