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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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More Than Just Programs: How Arlington’s Council on Aging Cultivates Deep Community Connection and LGBTQ+ Inclusion
Arlington, Massachusetts, stands out as a community deeply committed to supporting its older residents, with nearly 30% of its population over age 60. At the heart of this commitment is the Arlington Council on Aging (COA), led by Executive Director Kristine Shah, and...
Building Welcoming Hubs: Councils on Aging Embrace LGBTQ+ Inclusion
Lisa Krinsky, Director of the LGBTQIA+ Aging Project at Fenway Health, has dedicated 21 years to fostering inclusive environments for LGBTQ+ older adults in Massachusetts. Her journey began in the ASAP network where she quickly identified a critical gap: the lack of...