@agingaccess.bsky.social
Mass Aging Access is a nonprofit membership association that represents the Commonwealth’s 27 Aging Service Access Points (ASAPs) and Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs).
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Discover more stories from caregivers, consumers, and staff: agingaccess.org/value-of-asa...
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Discover more stories from caregivers, consumers, and staff: agingaccess.org/value-of-asa...
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Caregivers, consumers, staff, and volunteers are sharing what ASAPs mean to them and how these programs make a difference. This is the first in a weekly series highlighting their stories.
Learn more about the impact of the ASAP Network:
agingaccess.org/value-of-asa...
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/
Christine Savino of ESCCI received the ASAP Leadership Award
Keith Nolan of SSES received the ASAP Case Manager of the Year award
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!
14.11.2025 16:41 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0As 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...
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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.
22.10.2025 18:47 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0Only 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!
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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...
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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!
24.07.2025 20:04 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0And thank you to our conference sponsors: AgeSpan, UnitedHealthcare, Anodyne, LifePath, Heart to Home Meals USA, LifeStation, McLean Hospital, Lifeline, Old Colony Elder Services (OCES), The Carroll Center for the Blind, Ethos, MassPACE Association, Massachusetts Senior Medicare Patrol Program!
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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...
18.07.2025 20:51 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0Did 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!
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Mass Aging Access Executive Director Betsey Crimmins addresses the crowd at Older Adult Lobby Day
Representative Tom Stanley speaks to the crowd at Lobby Day
Senator Pat Jehlen addresses the crowd
The crowd of attendees at Older Adult Lobby Day
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!
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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
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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/
