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Wealth Gaps in the Golden Years May 2025 Report
A detailed look at the economic realities of aging in MA
There’s Still Time to Help Residents with Heating Costs
The application window is November 1-April 30, so there’s still some time for income-eligible residents to apply for HEAP.
Connecting Generations Through Technology: How Hybrid Programming is Transforming Senior Centers
Across Massachusetts, a wave of innovation is sweeping through senior centers, thanks to the Hybrid Programming for Councils on Aging grant. This...
Bridging the Distance, Bridging Generations: Hybrid Programming Supports Older Adults and Caregivers
The Hybrid Programming grant is making waves in Massachusetts, particularly in the towns of Halifax and Bridgewater. Bridgewater COA Director Emily...
Building Digital Bridges: The Town of Easthampton’s Collaborative Approach to Digital Equity
In Easthampton, Massachusetts, a comprehensive initiative is underway to bridge the digital divide and empower residents of all ages. This...
Building Digital Resilience on Cape Cod: A Collaborative Approach to Digital Inclusion
On Cape Cod, a concerted effort is underway to address the growing need for digital equity among older adults. As technology becomes increasingly...
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.
Latest News
Circuit Breaker Tax Credit for 2025 Tax Year
MA residents who are 65 or older by Dec. 31 of the 2025 tax year who meet income eligibility guidelines may be able to receive a maximum of $2,820 through this state-level program.
A Different Kind of New Year Intention, Questions.
As another year begins, many of us felt the familiar pull to make resolutions, to do more, be better, fix what feels broken. But for those of us working with older adults, families, and communities through increasingly complex and challenging times, the traditional...