📣 Presenters Wanted! 📣 Share your expertise serving older adults at the 2024 MCOA Fall Conference! Passionate advocates, join us! #MCOA2024
Submit your proposal today and seize the opportunity to empower and inspire.
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Are you an older adult living in the community? The Community Care Ombudsman program can advocate for your care, safety, and quality of life. An Ombudsman is here to listen, work towards a resolution, and ensure you feel heard and supported.

💻 Visit mass.gov/info-details/c….

Bob Lazzari ❤️
Nick Karavedas
@Michstee
Rep. David LeBoeuf
@homedepot

Excited to break ground for our new #garden at the Leicester #SeniorCenter now that our tools are here, thanks to our nutrition grant from MCOA. The fun begins! 🌱

#CommunityEngagement #communitybuilding

Never too young to make a difference! 💙

Rowing, sailing, kayaking, hiking, and cycling - these are just a few of the adaptive recreational programs happening locally this spring courtesy of the MassDCR Universal Access Program. Learn more: ow.ly/boCV50R9tLp

We have so many great #SeniorCenters in #CentralMass ! Check out all the great information and activities at the #WorcesterMA Senior Center. Live in the city? You should go check them out! ow.ly/I7yv50R9nKV

#WinterSowing
#education #nutrition #garden ing
#intergenerational
Bob Lazzari
Rep. David LeBoeuf
#BetterTogether

Fun afternoon planning Part 3 of 'Winter Sowing with Linda Monahan,' from our MCOA Nutrition Innovation Grant for a #garden at the Leicester #SeniorCenter . 🌱
Our

The public comment period is open for the Mass. Transportation 2050 state transportation plan: 'Beyond Mobility.'

The draft plan is inclusive of #olderadults & we encourage more feedback on #AgeFriendly + #DementiaFriendly solutions! MCOA Mass Home Care AARP Massachusetts

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Get your Senior Parking Pass online today! MA residents aged 62+ are eligible for a discounted lifetime parking pass, covering parking costs at most state parks. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to explore our state parks with ease.

💻 Visit mass.gov/how-to/get-a-s… to apply.

Cover artwork by Bridgewater resident Ellie, a 96 year-old, independent and free spirited resident. Hoppy Easter!

Great to see AARP Livable Communities highlight #AgeFriendly efforts in Mass. to address digital equity among older adults - the Northern Hilltown Consortium is doing great work! Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder Affairs MCOA Mass. Broadband Institute (MBI)

Strengthening Digital Equity in Rural Communities (aarp.org)

Bob Lazzari
Rep. David LeBoeuf
Honored to be appointed as the Hybrid & Field Demonstration Grants Project Facilitator of our Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder Affairs & MCOA grants at the Leicester Senior Center. Integrating #intergenerational connections will help to provide access to quality programs for

In what ways are you working to create a dementia-friendly community? One of them could be becoming a #DementiaFriend . It takes a few easy steps to make the pledge to change the way people think, act and talk about #dementia . Join the movement: ow.ly/Ikjj50R1FUP.

Bob Lazzari
Christine Bemis
Dr. Matthew X. Joseph
MCOA
Honored to receive recognition from the MA House of Representatives for our #volunteerism at the Leicester Senior Center, Council on Aging, by MA Speaker of the House Ronald Mariano, offered by MA State Rep Rep. David LeBoeuf for

Will you be a #DementiaFriend ? Dementia Friends USA is part of a global movement that is changing the way people think, act, and talk about #dementia . Anyone can be a Dementia Friend—we all have a part to play in creating #DementiaFriend ly communities! dementiafriendsusa.org

'We committed ourselves to being an Age-Friendly Community with AARP,” said Joe Petty. “Making our city more walkable and safer for all our residents is a top priority...'

City of Worcester AARP Massachusetts Rep. Jim McGovern CM-Batista Ed Markey Elizabeth Warren

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New to Medicare? Join our webinar later this month to learn more about programs that may assist you and your family with Medicare costs.

⏰ Thursday, March 28 at 12:00 PM
📍 Zoom
➡️ Register now: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

Bob Lazzari ❤️
Nick Karavedas
Michele Steer
The Leicester Senior Center is very excited to hit the front page as Linda Monahan teaches winter sowing for our new #garden , made possible by the MCOA SIG grant for #nutrition innovation. We have our greens planted! Tomatoes next! 🍅

Brookline Joins Network of Age-Friendly States and Communities
AARP Massachusetts AARP Livable Communities BrooklineCAN Town of Brookline MCOA brooklinetownnews.com/2024/03/04/bro…

Amazing energy YDA for Older Adult Lobby Day! TY
Mass Home Care AARP Massachusetts Dignity Alliance Massachusetts Alzheimers Association, MA/NH Chapter Mass Senior Action MCOA
ABCD MAMH for gathering all these terrific advocates in the Great Hall & championing #olderadult priorities w/ #mapoli !