Supporting Family Caregivers in Our Community
To all the family caregivers in our community: we see you, we appreciate you, and we’re here for you. Your dedication and compassion make a world of difference. This month, and every month, your local Council on Aging is ready to support you with resources, respite options, and programs to help you stay well. Thank you for all that you do!
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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Healthy Aging Updates – November 5, 2024
Important HIP News Yes, it’s true. DTA announced it's lowering the monthly HIP benefit for ALL SNAP households to $20 per month, starting December 1, 2024, so the program can run all year long. The program needs $25 million annually but was only funded at $15 million...