Antron Watson

Community Outreach with AARP Massachusetts. Working to make the world a better place. VIEWS ARE MY OWN.

[AARP Massachusetts @AARPMA]

AARP Massachusetts State Director Jen Benson released the following statement on customer service changes announced by the Social Security Administration:

[AARP Massachusetts @AARPMA]

We highlighted the amazing work of a few of our age-friendly communities in Massachusetts at the Age-Friendly in Action: Insights and Ideas Forum.

Thank you to @lcadvocates, @BarnstableMA, @CentralMassRPC, & @Chelmsford_MA for participating!

Learn more: https://t.co/jZBF8e2NtK

[AARP Massachusetts @AARPMA]

The Belchertown Senior Center was a 2024 AARP Community Challenge grantee. They installed benches on a newly paved walkway which helps older adults and people of all ages take walks.

Is there a project we can fund in your community?

Apply at: https://t.co/lXqhTW0FTJ

[MHAC @mahealthyaging]

For those engaged in #DementiaFriendly community initiatives in Mass., please fill out this survey from @masscoa as we aim to understand current efforts and potential opportunities alongside #AgeFriendly work.

https://t.co/5dGFLh9GQa

[MHP @mhphousing]

Congrats to the Housing Heroes honored during day 2 of our Housing Institute conference in Worcester. (Clockwise from top left) Braintree's Meredith Boericke, Charles River Regional Chamber's, Greg Reibman, Town of Brewster & Abundant Housing MA https://t.co/TY0w66PE3O #mhphi24

[MHAC @mahealthyaging]

This all started with the Salem for All Ages initiative + a grant from @Point32HealthFn to pilot a #transportation solution in @CityofSalemMA - great to see the continued growth of the Salem Skipper! #AgeFriendly @dspangallo @AARPMA @AARPLivable @CityofBeverly @TownofDanvers

[MHP @mhphousing]

Abundant Housing Massachusetts (AHMA) has worked tirelessly to help strengthen the impact of local housing advocates on state housing policies. AHMA is being honored June 13 at MHP's Housing Institute. Read more about AHMA and the other recipients. https://t.co/TY0w66QbTm

[MHAC @mahealthyaging]

As the House considers its version of the Affordable Homes Act, we encourage support for Amendment #203 from @RepStanley to create a "Senior Housing Commission" to support #AgeFriendly housing options

@LifeAt2Life @LeadingAgeMA @CHAPAdotorg @AARPMA @MA_EOHLC @AbundantHomesMA

[Executive Office of Aging & Independence @Mass_Aging]

We are so excited to share @MassGovernor filed legislation to rename our agency the "Executive Office of Aging & Independence"! Modernizing our name will normalize aging as a natural process and emphasize the value of self-determination.

Read more📝⤵️
https://t.co/DACv7E1e2P

[MHAC @mahealthyaging]

Huge thx to @Point32HealthFn for hosting a #ReframingAging training that included digital navigators supporting older adults in 70+ communities! @MassBroadband @CoastlineElders @LBFoE_Boston @SeniorCareInc @Mass_EOEA @AARPMA @AgeFriendlyRI

[MHAC @mahealthyaging]

Great to see @AARPLivable highlight #AgeFriendly efforts in Mass. to address digital equity among older adults - the Northern Hilltown Consortium is doing great work! @Mass_EOEA @masscoa @MassBroadband

Strengthening Digital Equity in Rural Communities (https://t.co/CgESkp6rcj)

[MHAC @mahealthyaging]

Congrats @dspangallo on the pilot! Great to see this program expand from its beginnings w/ the @CityofSalemMA #AgeFriendly initiative + @Point32HealthFn partnership!

[AARP Massachusetts @AARPMA]

Mike Festa is stepping down as AARP Massachusetts State Director. After 11 years on the job, Mike's last will be July 5th. AARP is beginning a search to find his replacement. Read all about it here: https://t.co/flYJ6mx2zo

[AARP Massachusetts @AARPMA]

AARP is accepting applications for Massachusetts State Director, AARP's top position in the Bay State. This is a call for a visionary leader who can advocate for people 50+, their families, and the communities in which they live. APPLY HERE: https://t.co/hWC9hcHXup

[Mike Watson @mlwatson20]

We’re so excited to see this year’s applications! Our team here at @AARPLivable has created some new opportunities and categories for communities to apply under this year. Hope you’ll share and consider applying! #AARPCommunityChallenge

[AARP Massachusetts @AARPMA]

The recordings from the 2023 Age & Dementia Friendly Summit are now available. Learn about funding, innovating for aging, and more. Done in collaboration with: @mahealthyaging , @masscoa , @WalkBoston , @FFMW , @MAPublicHealth , @Mass_EOEA , & @TechGoesHome

[MHAC @mahealthyaging]

"Teresa Castro, a participant in the Spanish language class at @NuestraCDC, told GBH News through a translator that a lot of people told her she was too old to learn [digital skills].

But she is proving them wrong."

@LBFoE_Boston @MassBroadband

[AARP Massachusetts @AARPMA]

Just in time for Thanksgiving, we delivered nearly 1,000 thank you messages to @SenMarkey. State Director Jim Cantwell accepted them. Thanks Sen. Markey for sponsoring the Alleviating Barriers for Caregivers Act. Learn more: https://t.co/bLNloTCQ3h

[Age Strong @AgeStrongBos]

Did you know that Age Strong is hiring? Join the Age Strong team & help improve the lives of Boston’s older adults. Click here to view open positions ➡️ https://t.co/eHfiF9LCbU

[Antron Watson @AntronWatson]

Great seeing so many new faces in the room today! #ageanddementiafriendly

[AARP Massachusetts @AARPMA]

Our Age & Dementia Friendly Conference is underway at @Holy_Cross. @AARPMA is helping communities become great places for people of all ages to live, work and play through improved housing, transportation, public spaces and more. Special thanks to @mahealthyaging and @masscoa