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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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Living Well After the Diagnosis
Living Well After the Diagnosis Friday, January 31, 2025 9:30 am - 12:00 pm ET Live Virtual Program Designed for individuals living with early stage dementia & their care partners All are welcome to attend The Alzheimer’s Association, New England Chapters, will...
Tips for Navigating the Holidays
The Alzheimer's Association MA/NH Chapter is offering two presentations designed to help caregivers through some of the stresses the holiday season can bring. Consider hosting a watch party and please share this opportunity with your participants! DECEMBER 5, 2024...
Alzheimer’s Association’s Free, CEU-Earning Program
Person-Centered Dementia Care: Understanding Behaviors and Effective Communication Thursday, December 12, 2024 12:00-1:30 PM Zoom As people living with dementia progress in their journey, their ability to communicate also changes. Professionals must discover new ways...