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SAVE THE DATES! Governor Maura Healey Youth Advisory Council is hold two listening sessions (virtual) this spring to discuss concerns, challenges, and opportunities youth face across the Commonwealth: ✅Session #1 - Tuesday 4/15 at 5:30pm ✅Session #2 - Tuesday 5/20 at 5:30pm Your

Today, I was honored to chair the first hearing for the Joint Committee on Aging and Independence (formerly Elder Affairs) this session! Senator Pat Jehlen, House Vice Chair Samantha Montaño and members of the CMTE heard testimony on several important bills that will support our older adults

Save the dates!! Deborah Goldberg Small Business Initiative (SBI) team and Bay State Bank are hosting two FREE small business webinars as a part of their Small Business Empowerment Series! 1⃣Mastering Financial Management Wednesday (4/23) at 9:00am - 10:15am 2⃣Crack the Code to

Last Wednesday (4/9) I was pleased to welcome #Waltham Girl Scout Troop 64769 to the State House! What a visit it was! Grateful to my colleagues in the MA House for recognizing the group in the House Chamber and to Governor Maura Healey (a former Brownie) for spending sometime with them

TY Newton-Wellesley Hospital for hosting a discussion last week on important issues impacting our health care organizations and providers across MA, including NIH cuts and potential cuts to Medicaid NWH is part of Mass General Brigham which is the largest recipient of NIH funding ($800m) -

Check out my LTE on the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services "restructuring" and potential cuts to Medicaid. SPOILER ALERT: These would have significant impacts on the Commonwealth's economy, health care delivery and services for our older adults!! View here:

Are you caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias? Join our upcoming webinar to explore new ways to engage and communicate with your loved one at every stage of their journey, and tips to reduce frustration. Register: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

This week as the House debated the FY26 budget, I spoke on the floor in support of the Health and Human Services/Aging and Independence Consolidated Amendment. Grateful to Speaker Speaker Ron Mariano, Chairman Aaron Michlewitz, Chairman John Lawn, and my House colleagues for putting

It's here! Check out the brand new Massachusetts Healthy Aging Data Report that includes older adult-specific health + wellness indicators for all 351 cities and towns in the state. UMass Gerontology Point32Health Foundation Executive Office of Aging & Independence mahealthyagingcollaborative.org/new-massachuse…

Great to meet Matt Mullaney, the new CEO of Charles River Community Health yesterday for an update on all the great things Charles River Community Health is doing to serve our communities and to discuss how the state can continue to be a strong partner to our community health centers.

Today, we also unveiled the updated age- and dementia-friendly state plan, which outlines actions state agencies, local communities, and the private sector can take to make MA more age-friendly. Explore the plan now and bring change to your community: mass.gov/age-friendly

THIS THURSDAY (5/15)! The Assisted Living Residences Commission is holding a virtual public hearing from 1:00-2:30pm. The Commission wants to hear from as many people as possible! Residents and Family members, Providers and Advocates all welcome to share what is working in

Today, the Joint Committee on Aging and Independence held a hearing on assisted living residences, continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs), and home and community-based services. Senator Pat Jehlen, House Vice Chair Samantha Montaño and Committee members heard testimony on multiple

What a fantastic turnout we had yesterday for Older Adult Lobby Day! I was honored to speak before a crowd of amazing advocates and AGE stakeholders, thanking them for their partnership in helping pass last session's historic long-term care reform law and urging them to keep

Last week, Governor Maura Healey and MA Executive Office of Veterans Services held the inaugural Military Appreciation Day ceremony in the House Chamber, the start of a new annual tradition that brings local, state, and community leaders to honor those whose service might otherwise go unrecognized. I was proud to

What an honor it was to receive this Certificate of Appreciation from the Office of the Secretary of Defense! The Defense-State Liaison Office has been a terrific partner in helping to advance policies that support our military families and their quality of life, including last

NEXT WEEK! Mass. Health and Human Services Executive Office of Aging & Independence will be holding a webinar next Tuesday (6/10) from 3-5pm on the release of the Massachusetts Long-Term Services and Supports Feasibility Study! Massachusetts residents of all ages, especially our growing population of older adults, use long-term

It was an absolute pleasure attending the LeadingAge MA 2025 Conference and Expo earlier this week! Grateful to Elissa Sherman and her team for all the work that went into putting on such an amazing event. My Staff Director, Mark Phillips, and I certainly learned a lot! Dr.

SAVE THE DATE! Are you a resident or do you know someone who lives in a Continuing Care Retirement Community? Have thoughts on the CCRC model? The Special Commission on Continuing Care Retirement Communities wants your feedback! Established in last session’s Long-Term Care