Our new report uses the Elder Index to assess the true #costofliving for #olderadults in the country's 384 metropolitan statistical areas, where 83% of Americans age 65+ reside. Where are rates highest and what's driving them? bit.ly/3tkboZP CSDRA @ UMB

YAHOO! A GOOD AGE: 'We've missed it': South Shore senior centers ease into reopening patriotledger.com/story/lifestyl… via The Patriot Ledger

Students from every imaginable discipline can have a meaningful placement in our community based organizations. Are you up for the challenge? #coa #seniorcenters #mcoa

MCOA is launching a bilingual 50+Job Seekers program for our Latino community in MA. This begins April 21 - Check it out at 50plusjobseekers.org. Thx to @Mass_EOEA for funding and Raymond for collaboration.

Use #SNAP to buy groceries online from Amazon, ALDI & Walmart. Learn more: Mass.gov/SNAPonline. #Covid19ma #Shoponline

May is #OlderAmericansMonth and this years theme “Communities of Strength” celebrates the resilience and strength of older adults and the aging network. We are grateful for the countless contributions of older adults and our partners in the aging network each and every day!

Thank you to all 350 Councils on Aging that exist in MA. You uphold the dignity of older adults and highlight the vitality of this segment of our population, not just in May, but every day. #mcoa #seniorcenters #councilsonaging #eoea

Over 40 Councils on Aging are Snap partners helping to reduce food insecurity for our older population @masscoa Tom Stanley AARP Massachusetts @Mass_EOEA

Extending the covid-19 Emergency SNAP benefit is crucial for older adults and grandparents raising grandchildren who have been hit hard during this pandemic. Governor Maura Healey @masscoa

Thank you Mass. Department of Transitional Assistance (DTA) for your continued hard work securing more $$ for food. Councils on Aging also work tirelessly to connect older adults to SNAP. @Mass_EOEA Governor Maura Healey @mcoa

Civic engagement is good for the soul and the community. Thanks to EOEA and MCOA for providing funds for these 2 FREE seminars focused on post retirement years. Stay healthy through connections. @masscoa @Mass_EOEA AARP Massachusetts Antron Watson files.constantcontact.com/9d269f68301/b4…

Heard of the Healthy Incentives Program, or HIP? Check out this thread or visit Mass.gov/HIP to learn more! HIP puts money back on your EBT card when you use SNAP to buy local fruits & veggies from HIP farm vendors. That money can then be spent at any SNAP retailer.

#Interns excel and become ambassadors of the exemplary role that #COAS and #seniorcenters play in the community.

The SNAP online purchasing program has been a critical tool in our work to address equitable access to healthy groceries across the state, providing more than 555,000 low-income households the same purchasing choices as other shoppers... fallriverreporter.com/stop-shop-now-…

DTA has received approval from the USDA to issue another extra emergency #SNAP payment. Most households will start to see this TODAY. This payment also includes the 15% increase in SNAP benefit amounts. Learn more in our FAQ: mass.gov/info-details/d….

Collaboration should focus on health, wealth, and self bostonglobe.com/2021/10/11/opi… via The Boston Globe

DTA has received approval from the USDA to issue another extra emergency #SNAP payment. Most households will start to see this payment in early December. Learn more: mass.gov/info-details/d….

Dave was an incredible force and the best possible boss/visionary one could have. He was instrumental in his guidance up to a few short days before his death. His loss is felt deeply.

Thank you @SenBruceTarr for co-sponsoring FY23 Senate Budget Amendment #625 ensuring No Wrong Door for low income residents creating a common app for much needed benefits. Older adults are among those who will benefit. #mcoa #coas #economicsecurityolderadults

Senator John Cronin please consider Co-Sponsoring Senator Sal DiDomenico's FY23 Senate Budget Amendment #625 to create a Common Application Portal for low income residents reducing barriers to much needed state administered needs based benefits and services. #mcoa #coa