Despite new restrictions that are already limiting access to vital in-home services, the FY26 budget still falls short - leaving the State Home Care Program underfunded by $16M.
Take action to close the FY26 gap and push for full funding in FY27: agingaccess.org/take-action/

We were thrilled to attend the 2025 Home Care Aide Celebration in Quincy yesterday. Christine Savino of ESCCI was recognized with the ASAP Leadership Award and Keith Nolan of SSES received the ASAP Case Manager of the Year award. Congratulations to all of the ASAP and home care nominees!

As the federal government shutdown continues and SNAP benefits are suspended, ASAPs and AAAs across Massachusetts remain committed to ensuring older adults don’t go hungry. Read our full press release: agingaccess.org/wp-content/u...

Last week, we were delighted to host Sandy Markwood, CEO of @theusaging.bsky.social, for a meeting with ASAP/AAA leaders from across MA. Sandy shared valuable insights on the challenges facing aging services networks nationwide, sparking a thoughtful and engaging discussion with our colleagues.

Only four weeks left until the Mass Aging Access Fall Conference on Tues., Sept. 30. We have ONE sponsorship slot remaining - if your organization is interested in reaching the ASAP network by exhibiting at this event, sign up today (link below) or contact us with questions!

Only four days left to get the discounted Early Bird rate for our Fall Conference! Details on the event and registration link on our website: agingaccess.org/fall-confere...

Mass Aging Access had an amazing time at the USAging conference. Congratulations to Central MA Senior Connection, Mystic Valley Elder Services, Old Colony Planning Council and Elder Services of Worcester Area who were all recognized for with well-deserved awards for their innovative programs!

Registration is now open for our Fall Conference on Tuesday, September 30 at the Boxboro Regency! Details and registration link can be found on our website: agingaccess.org/fall-confere...

Did you know that Mass Aging Access has a monthly newsletter? Click below to read our June update, and be sure to subscribe on our website to stay in the loop!

We are so thrilled by the turnout at last week's Older Adult Lobby Day - thank you to everyone who attended (all 600+ of you)! And thank you to our sponsors (MCOA, Point32Health Foundation, SarahCare), our partners, MC Sandra Harris, and our featured speakers Sen. Pat Jehlen and Rep. Tom Stanley!

Mass Aging Access is looking forward to an energizing and inspiring day of advocacy with our partners and friends on May 13th!

Thank you again to our wonderful event sponsors: Massachusetts Councils on Aging, Point32Health Foundation, and SarahCare!

Mass Aging Access is a proud sponsor of the 2025 Pride and Progress Conference: Shaping the Future of LGBTQIA+ Aging. Registration is open now for this virtual event, and CEUs are available! Learn more here: www.prideandprogressconference.org

A huge thank you to our key sponsors for our upcoming Older Adult Lobby Day on May 13th: Massachusetts Councils on Aging, Point32Health Foundation, and SarahCare of Dorchester! Your support makes this event possible!

Event details are posted on our website: agingaccess.org/lobby-day/