Come hear the results of the surveys you completed for UMass Boston!

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 ongoing efforts to cultivate welcoming environments. YOUR feedback is invaluable and will inform the final report delivered to EOEA and the COA network, coming soon.

Please join us for a discussion on May 1 at 10am, more information and registration can be found here: Register for the Zoom Session here.

Seeking Dementia Caregivers to Help the MA Alzheimer’s Advisory Council Understand the Financial Impact of Dementia on Individuals and Families

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 would be asked to speak for 5 minutes or less by answering just a couple of questions at the Council’s next meeting, which will be convened on Zoom on Tuesday, May 7 at 3:00 PM.

To volunteer to participate or ask any questions about this opportunity, please contact Pam MacLeod at the Executive Office of Elder Affairs at Pam.MacLeod@mass.gov.

March MCOA Membership Meeting Agenda & Registration

Feb 12, 2024 | News

                  Via Zoom March 7, 2023 | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

 Agenda | REGISTER 

10:00 Welcome

• Emily Shea, MCOA Board Chair

10:05 Blue Cross Blue Shield Programming Opportunities within COAs
• Heather Hurd, Field Outreach Consultant, BCBS of Massachusetts

10:15 Training and Education Updates

• Andrea Cordis, MCOA Training and Education Manager

10:30 Cybercrime and Cyber Scams – Awareness and Strategies

• Assistant Special Agent in Charge Sean Garvey (Homeland Security Investigations), Christopher L. Celozzi, Community Relations Officer, Office of Partnership and Engagement (OPE) Department of Homeland Security

10:45 Voting Rights

• Emily Almeda-Lopez, Voting Rights Advocate, Disability Law Center, Inc.

11:00 Hoarding – MCOA’s New Series
• Lee Schuer, Certified Peer Specialist and Internationally Recognized Expert in Hoarding

11:45 Business Meeting

• Legislative Updates
• Board Nomination/Vote
• Membership Vote: After hearing from many members over the past 2 years, who were are unable to attend the annual meetings in June due to end of the year scheduling conflicts, please be prepared to vote on the following “tracked changes” amendment to MCOA Bylaws:

ARTICLE V MEETINGS

Section 5.1 MCOA Board will schedule annually the following meetings.

1. Membership Meetings shall be held at least four times a year.

2. An Annual Meeting shall be held during the annual Fall Conference before June 20 of every year to elect members of the Board, including new officers and Regional Representatives, to begin their tenure at the start of the fiscal following calendar year, July January 1st.

12:00 * Please note the Advisory Council will meet from 12:00 – 12:30 pm

Congratulations to all the amazing participants of the 2023 Walk Massachusetts Challenge (WMC)!

Nov 28, 2023 | News

We are so proud of each and every one of you for taking up the challenge and getting moving this year. We know it takes dedication and determination to make physical activity a regular part of your life, and we applaud your commitment to your health and well-being.

In addition to the personal benefits of increased physical activity, the WMC also fosters a sense of community and healthy competition. We are grateful for the camaraderie and support that emerged among our participants, and we are excited to see what you will accomplish in the future.

Thank you for making the 2023 WMC a resounding success!

Stay tuned for more exciting challenges and opportunities to get involved.

2023 Circuit Breaker Tax Credit

Nov 13, 2023 | News

The Lexington Study Committee on Tax Exemptions and Deferrals has created their annual Circuit Breaker Tax Credit flyer that provides eligibility criteria and instructions on how to apply for the 2023 tax year and previous years—this can mean thousands of dollars of tax relief for age- and income-eligible MA residents (homeowners and renters). This flyer is a useful resource to share with clients in advance of tax prep season!

DOWNLOAD 23-10-31 Circuit Breaker 

Attention New Directors – Training Opportunity!

Nov 13, 2023 | News

Have you joined our network within the past couple of years?
Are you looking for training to reach your full potential?

Join us on December 12 at 10:00 AM as Jacquie Collins of Partnering for Performance reveals a new training series, starting in January, that will empower you!

We understand the day-to-day challenges you all face in running a quality COA.  Managing personnel, program participants, your boards and friends groups, as well as municipal politics, are some of the hardest parts of your job.  Strong leaders are essential for growth, influencing change, and promoting a positive culture.  To that effect, MCOA is providing you the opportunity to have the necessary tools, knowledge, and skills to continue to be successful.  We have asked Jacquie Collins of Partnering for Performance to run a leadership series focusing on three areas of Leadership Development:  Leading Yourself, Leading Others, and Leading the Organization. This is a highly interactive series and will include multiple exercises and small group discussions.  Topical areas include: Emotional Intelligence, Mindset, Executive Function in terms of Planning, Execution and Problem Solving; Critical Thinking Skills; Communication and Decision Making; Collaboration and Team Building.  MCOA is investing in you, our COA Directors!

“Become the kind of leader that people would follow voluntarily, even if you had no title or position.” —Brian Tracy

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