Aging & Disability for Professionals - Serving Massachusetts Older Adults and People with Disabilities
New SHINE Website Available on Mass.gov The SHINE Program landing page on Mass.gov has been refreshed and is now live! The updated site makes it easier for consumers to find information about SHINE, Medicare, and helpful resources — including a new town locator that connects users with the Regional Office serving their community. […]
USAging Conference “VDC Get-Together” Last month at the USAging Answers on Aging Conference, Roger Auerbach organized and facilitated a “VDC Get-Together” with 12 VDC providers from across the country. Participants discussed shared challenges, successes, and opportunities to strengthen the VDC program. Providers shared practical feedback about how greater consistency, communication, and education could better support […]
Dear Community Partners, The federal government has directed states to change who qualifies for a specific type of SNAP certification called the Elderly/Disabled Simplified Application Project (EDSAP). To comply, DTA updated eligibility criteria for its Elderly/Disabled Simplified Application Project (EDSAP), effective August 7, 2026. Approximately 8,200 households with a member age 60–64.5 who is not […]
A Key to Independent Living: MassHealth Personal Care Attendant (PCA) Program – A Primer MassHealth’s Personal Care Attendant (PCA) program is a vital resource that enables over 50,000 Massachusetts residents with disabilities and chronic conditions to live independently, manage daily tasks, such as bathing, dressing, or eating, and remain active participants in their communities. […]
Join expert co-moderator Nickie Thornton, statewide Director of Outreach at 211info in Oregon, on August 25 for an interactive roundtable about building a successful, community-centered outreach program! Whether you want to deepen community partnerships, elevate your organization’s brand, or invest in your outreach team’s growth, you’ll walk away with practical strategies and new connections. […]
Here is today’s Monday Mailer for you: NWDRC at HCBS Conference ACL staff and the No Wrong Door Resource Center (NWDRC) Technical Assistance team will be at the HCBS Conference in Baltimore, Maryland from August 23-27. Similar to last year, we plan to gather for a No Wrong Door lead meet-up at the exhibit hall […]
PCORI Comparative Study Opportunity The University of Minnesota School of Public Health, with funding approved by the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI), is partnering with USAging on a five-year study comparing two online dementia caregiver support programs designed to help caregivers manage dementia-related behavioral symptoms and support their own well-being. The study will engage area […]
HSRC Webinar The Housing and Services Resource Center (HSRC) is hosting a webinar on “Lessons Learned from the Housing & Services Partnership Accelerator” on July 29, from 2:00-3:30 PM ET. This webinar will introduce the new Partnership Toolkit, a resource designed to help states and community partners develop and strengthen cross-sector partnerships across aging, disability, […]
DCW Strategies Center Webinar The Direct Care Workforce (DCW) Strategies Center is hosting a webinar on “AI and the Direct Care Workforce: Perspectives on Adoption, Ethics, and What Comes Next” on July 22, from 2:00-3:30 PM ET. This panel, which includes Kelly Cronin, ACL’s Deputy Administrator for Innovation and Partnership, will bring together provider, research, […]
413Cares Connecting People to Resources in Western Massachusetts 413Cares is a community platform that connects residents of Western Massachusetts to the services they need.
