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Fiscal 2012 Certification Deadline
for MCOA Directors & Program Managers
FY2012 Certification Timeline & Details
Legislative Advocacy
Open Letter to the Legislature
MCOA’s FY13 Line Item Request
On the MBTA's 2 Extant or Possibly Impending Scenarios
January 27, 2012 Letter from Mayor Menino to MBTA Secretary R. DaveyWhere Have All the Elders Gone?
January 24, 2012 Mass Home Care Letter responds to 2012 State of the Commonwealth AddressFY13 Line Item Legislative Request
December 9, 2011 Letter to Health & Human Resources Secretary JudyAnn Bigby, MDSHINE Continued Funding Letter
December 5, 2011 Letter from AARP Massachusetts, Mass Association of Older Americans,Mass Councils on Aging, Mass Home Care, Mass Senior Action Council
to the Executive Office of Elder Affairs
Nursing Home Bed-Hold Policy Letter
December 9, 2011 Letter from MA Advocates for Nursing Home Reform (MANHR)to the EOHHS Budget Hearing
Seniors, Workers say NO CUTS to Medicare, Social Security
Watch. Share. Take action today!Tens of thousands of AARP members, families and workers across the Bay State, and the nation, are speaking out against proposed cuts to Medicare and Social Security as part of a deal to pay the nation’s bills.
They’re sending a loud and clear message to the bipartisan, congressional Super Committee, charged with reducing the federal deficit: No cuts to Medicare and Social Security! The Super Committee, of which Massachusetts Sen. John Kerry is a member, is just days away from their Nov. 23 deadline.
Watch this short video, filmed at last week’s big rally in Boston, to hear Mark, Sue, Linda and others share their stories about the Medicare and Social Security benefits they worked for, and count on.
The direct link to the video is: http://www.youtube.com/aarpma#p/u/0/0YCruc-9C_Y
Share it with your friends. Forward this email to at least 3 people. Ask them to watch the video, and then share it with at least 3 of their friends.
Take action today. Tell your Members of Congress, including Sen. Kerry and Sen. Brown, why Medicare and Social Security are important to you. Call 1-888-722-8514 today.
For up-to-date news and more information, visit www.aarp.org/ma and www.facebook.com/aarpma
(we hope you will “Like” us [Facebook] today!)
Thank you! — AARP Massachusetts
— The Latest News —
MCOA Briefs – February 10
MCOA Newsletter — January 2012
FOCAL POINTS — Spring 2011
FOCAL POINTS — Fall 2010
NCOA’s Innovations Issue 3: Senior Centers Today
A Message to Massachusetts Council on Aging (COA) Directors Regarding FY2012 Formula Grant Allocation and Award Process
- A Letter from Governor Patrick & Elder Affairs
- Adjustment Schedule for 18 Towns experiencing +10% drop in 60+ population (EOEA)
Changes to the SSI Program: April 1st, 2012 — Spread the Word!
In April, Massachusetts will become the 43rd state to administer its own SSP.The goal is a seamless systemic transfer through an Outreach Transition Plan Timeline (to April 1st).
- One-Page Handout
- Massachusetts SSI State Supplement Program (SSP)
& Outreach Transition Timeline (to April 1st) — PowerPoint presentation
FY2012 state Formula Grant Award contracts
The FY2012 State Formula Grant Award contracts have been posted to a file at the web-site called "800AgeInfo.com For Professionals":http://coaadmin.800ageinfo.com/2011/10/headline-fy12-formula-grant-contract.html.
KIOSK WEBSITE “Civic Engagement: Work, Serve, and Learn”
"Preparing for Tomorrow"
October 5-7, 2011
At the Sturbridge Host & Conference Center
Sturbridge, Massachusetts
Director of the Year — Liz Smith, Orleans
Innovator of the Year — Hampshire/Franklin TRIAD Program
Advocate of the Year — Diane F. Paulson, Medicare Advocacy Project
Newly Certified Directors & 2010 Awards
Newly Certified Director — Karen Alves, Franklin Senior Center
Newly Certified Program Manager — Angela Smith, Carlisle Council on Aging
NISC Accreditation — Callahan Senior Center, Framingham
Step Up Awardees —
Laurie Cassidy/West Springfield • Paula Dubord/Wilbraham
• Carolyn Brennan/East Longmeadow • Lori Stacy/Monson
• Janet Rodriguez Denney/Springfield • Gina Lynch/Brimfield
Sponsors, Exhibitors, Non-Profits
Breaking News:
Details Chronic Disease Self Management Master Training:
Springfield MA September 12-16th
LATEST CDC NEWS
including Resources, Funding Opportunities, Articles and Conferences
Keep Moving Fall 2011 Walks: Details, Directions and Applications
Flood Assistance
Tornado Assistance
- Tornado Assistance, Governor's Press Release — 3 June 2011
- MCOA Charity Campaign — Tornado Relief Letter • Tornado Tree-Planting Campaign — pledge tickets
- Tornado Relief Stand-Up Sign (Word doc) • Tree-Hugger Cut-Outs (Word doc)
Aerial photos of the aftermath can be reviewed at:
MMA Link to Cities and Towns:
Not all communities operate web sites that feature services and programs offered at the local Council on Aging, but this site will link you to your town where you can check the availability of a local COA web page.
See 'City and Town Web sites' at left.
If you do not see your town listed, please contact us.
A Profile of Older Americans — 2010
A Profile of Older Americans — 2009
New U.S. Census 2010 Webpage
2010 U.S. Census Project
Metropolitan Area Planning Council — February 18, 2011
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Best Practices Roundtable — 2009 MCOA Conference Results
Massachusetts Association of Councils on Aging
116 Pleasant Street, Suite 306, Easthampton MA 01027-2781
Phone: 413-527-6425 Fax: 413-527-7138