Sep 3, 2024 | Education & Training, Events, Member Services, News
MCOA and Dementia Friendly Massachusetts are co-sponsoring “Let’s Talk about Dementia and Culture 2024.” This virtual symposium is brought to you by Dementia Friends Massachusetts, and will be held on Tuesday, October 29, 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. on...
Aug 13, 2024 | Events, Member Services, News
MCOA Membership Meeting Via Zoom September 5, 2024 | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Agenda 10:00 Welcome Emily Shea, MCOA Board Chair 10:05 Art Pharmacy Adrienne Hundley, Head of Community Strategy 10:50 MCOA New Training Series Andrea Cordis, Training and Education...
Jun 27, 2024 | Newsletter
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Jun 25, 2024 | Employment, Part Time
Job Location Sherborn, MA Job Title Assistant Director – Council on Aging Job Description The Town of Sherborn, MA (pp. 4,400) seeks qualified applicants for the position of Council on Aging Assistant Director. This is a part-time 35 hr. per week position,...
Jun 12, 2024 | Employment, Part Time
Job Description This part-time position (19 hours per week) evaluates the needs of Weston older adults referred to the COA providing information referral and counseling services; all other related work as required. Responsible for development and promotion of...
May 30, 2024 | Education & Training, Events, News
Based on valuable feedback from our network, the MCOA is seeking proposals for facilitated round table discussions at the upcoming Fall Conference! What are Facilitated Round Table Discussions? These small-group sessions will provide a platform for in-depth...
May 29, 2024 | Fitness, Healthy Aging
MCOA’s ActiveAgers (ActiveAgers) is an exciting new initiative aimed at promoting physical activity and enhancing the quality of life for seniors across Massachusetts. This program shines a spotlight on the diverse and dynamic fitness programs offered by local...
May 21, 2024 | Events, Member Services, News
MCOA Membership Meeting | Via Zoom June 6, 2024 | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Agenda 10:00 Welcome Emily Shea, MCOA Board Chair 10:05 Remote Access to Vote Tatum Pritchard, Director of Litigation, Disability Law Center, Inc. 10:20 My Healthy Brain: Lifestyle Habits that...
May 2, 2024 | News
Job Location Franklin, Massachusetts Job Title Senior Center Director Job Description The Town of Franklin is accepting applications for the position of Senior Center Director. The Director reports directly to the Town Administrator and works in close cooperation with...
May 2, 2024 | Employment, Part Time
Job Location North Brookfield, MA Job Title Program & Outreach Assistant Job Description To support the coordination & management of the activities of the Senior Center, as well as assisting members of the senior population. Agency | Organization Name North...
Apr 29, 2024 | Employment, Full Time
Job Location Lexington, MA Job Title Clinical and Community Outreach Manager Job Description Plans, coordinates, and administers social work, outreach services, and educational programming and manages a small caseload of clients for the Department of Human Services....
Apr 29, 2024 | Age & Dementia Friendly, Events
The next meeting will be held on Wednesday, May 8th. The session will be held at 1:00 pm. The meeting will feature Norwell COA Director Susan Curtin who will discuss the new Norwell Memory Café and the SE Regional DF Facebook page....
Apr 12, 2024 | News
Do you remember receiving two surveys last spring focused on inclusion at COAs? The research team from UMass Boston Gerontology is back to follow-up with the network. They will share data highlights and preliminary recommendations to support the COA network in their...
Apr 12, 2024 | News
The Massachusetts Alzheimer’s Advisory Council would like to improve its understanding of the financial implications of dementia. The Council is asking for your help in identifying dementia caregivers or their loved ones to discuss this topic with them. Volunteers...
Apr 10, 2024 | Member Services, News
… in their effort to understand how organizations in Massachusetts are responding (or not responding) to the public health epidemic of loneliness and social isolation! Stage one of this statewide survey will be focused on the work of Councils on Aging (COAs). In...
Apr 4, 2024 | Employment, Part Time
The Town of Rowley is seeking an Administrative Assistant to work in the Council on Aging Office 25 hours per week. The position performs a variety of administrative functions to support the Council on Aging Director. The Administrative Assistants maintains the My...
Apr 4, 2024 | Employment, Full Time
Natick, MA (36,272 pop.), is seeking a visionary and strategic thinker as well as an experienced leader and manager of people to serve as Director of Community Services. Natick, located about 20 miles west of Boston, is a suburban/residential community with active...
Apr 4, 2024 | Education & Training, Part Time
The Pembroke Council on Aging is seeking qualified applicants for the position of part-time afternoon/early evening Principal Clerk. This 19-hour-per-week position coordinates events, volunteers, senior tax work off staff and instructors and sets up spaces for...
Apr 2, 2024 | Grants & Funding Resources, State
MCOA is pleased to announce grant opportunities for Field Demonstration Projects (FDP) for the FY25 Council on Aging direct grants cycle. MCOA intends to award state Service Incentive Grant (SIG) funds, contingent upon final approval by the Governor of the state...
Apr 2, 2024 | Employment, Part Time
Position Purpose This position will provide professional and direct social services work to the community’s senior citizen population. This position will educate and inform seniors about the health, welfare assistance and support programs available. Will coordinate...
