our mission to promote the independence dignity and well being of older adults family caregivers in barrington area incorporated 1985 council on aging bacoa is an independent local not for profit service organization serves needs their by creating new responsive ways making lives richer fuller more offers community a variety programs information assistance seniors regarding health care advanced directives services medicare part d benefits eligibility check ups living alternatives senior insurance program ship tax preparation home emergency response system that helps receive quickly homes case fall or other meals with wheels deliveries are available temporary long term basis social recreational including monday tuesday luncheons activities outings travel assessments conducted staff individuals physical mobility problems online resources through website www org support education groups provide both coping strategies has