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Aging Matters Newsletter & Blog
Beyond the Surface: How MCOA Trainings Empower COA Staff to Connect and Care
At our local Councils on Aging (COAs) and Senior Centers, you'll find dedicated individuals who are often the first point of contact for older adults navigating life's complexities. These compassionate professionals are more than just...
More Than Just a Job: How Behavioral Health Training Transforms COA Services
For Emily Kuhl, a seasoned case manager at The Newton Cooper Center (Newton Older Adult Services), the recent āBehavioral Health Trainingā series offered by McLean Hospital and the Massachusetts Councils on Aging (MCOA) wasn't just...
Bridging the Gap: McLean Hospital and MCOA Partner for Essential Behavioral Health Training
The growing need for robust behavioral health support among older adults is undeniable. The Massachusetts Councils on Aging (MCOA) has stepped up to meet this critical demand, forging a powerful partnership with McLean Hospital to deliver...
MCOA’s Unwavering Commitment to Professional Development: Empowering COA Staff and Directors
The Massachusetts Councils on Aging (MCOA) is deeply committed to ensuring that Council on Aging (COA) staff and directors across the Commonwealth have access to the best possible professional development. This dedication is especially...
Flip the Script on Aging: Celebrating Older Americans Month 2025
Each May, we observe Older Americans Month (OAM) to honor the invaluable contributions of older adults in our communities. The 2025 theme, "Flip the Script on Aging," encourages us to challenge outdated stereotypes and embrace the diverse...
Your Voice Matters: Join Us for Older Adult Lobby Day to Advocate for Older Americans Month
At the Massachusetts Councils on Aging (MCOA), we believe advocacy is a year-round commitmentābut thereās one day that truly unites our voices on Beacon Hill: Older Adult Lobby Day. This powerful day of action brings together older adults...
The Importance of Community Connection
On a showery and windswept day last fall, while on vacation in Ireland, I had the privilege to meet Paddy, Sean and Seamus and was invited into their Menās Shed on Achill Island in County Mayo. This was on my āBucket Listā, and you may...
Hayley Wood: Championing the Well-being of Older Adults
In a world often focused on challenges, it's refreshing to hear stories of dedication, compassion, and the profound rewards of serving others. Hayley Wood, MCOA's Economic Security and Outreach Manager, offers a unique perspective, shaped...
The Heartbeat of Community: Uplifting Lives Through Council on Aging Social Services
In the bustling heart of any community, there lies a network of support, a lifeline for those navigating the complexities of aging and life's challenges. At the Council on Aging (COA), social services play a pivotal role, weaving together...
From Corporate Calls to Community Champion: Randy’s Second Act
In the heart of Framingham, Massachusetts, amidst the bustling activity of the Callahan Center, a story of transformation unfolded. Randy Aylsworth, a seasoned professional with a background in the corporate world, found himself drawn to...
MCOA Leads Dementia Friendly MA, Offering Resources and Grants
MCOA is the state lead for the Dementia Friendly Massachusetts (DFM) initiative, a community-based, grassroots movement to grow awareness, services, and infrastructure to support the lives of people living with dementia and their caregivers. Communities often choose to merge DFM goals with corresponding and overlapping goals for network membership in the Age-Friendly Massachusetts movement, which is steered by AARP-MA.
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Older Adult Bridge Subsidy Campaign
Many of you know all too well how the housing crisis is affecting vulnerable, low-income older adults in your communities. Homelessness among older adults is expected to nearly triple by 2030, according to the authors of the...
SNAP Outreach Partners Survey
June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month!
Did you know that June is Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month? Check out the special resources created by the Alzheimer's Association!