Kara Cohen (she/her/ella)

Outreach Mgr @AARPMA. Working for common good. Love my wife & twin boys. Proud of my mixed heritage. Identity matters. VIEWS = mine. Retweets not endorsements.

[AARP Massachusetts @AARPMA]

🚨We are doing a weeklong video series!🚨

Join our State Director @j_e_benson on a tour of the Massachusetts State House to learn about AARP’s legislative priorities for this upcoming session.

[AARP Massachusetts @AARPMA]

Our State Director @j_e_benson is touring the state house talking about our priorities:

Today: Caregiving

AARP is fighting for commonsense solutions that will save 780,000 caregivers in Massachusetts money, time, & provide them with support.

https://t.co/s40EeWKxug

[AARP Massachusetts @AARPMA]

Lowell's @BikeConnector was one of our 2024 AARP Community Challenge grantees. They provided older adults with free refurbished bikes, bike helmets, locks and lights!

Is there a project we can fund in your community?

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

[Kara Cohen (she/her/ella) @cohenk]

Make a difference at the MA State House with @AARPMA

#TeamAARP

[AARP Massachusetts @AARPMA]

Our State Director @j_e_benson is talking about AARP's 2025 priorities in the Massachusetts State House:

Today: Fraud

We are fighting fraud to help protect you and your family from scams because if you can spot a scam, you can stop a scam.

https://t.co/s40EeWKxug

[AARP @AARP]

In today’s #AARPMinute, why older workers are applying for entry-level jobs, plus celebrities with milestone birthdays in November.

[Dementia Friendly America @dfamerica_]

A person with #dementia will need more care as symptoms worsen over time and there are support systems, resources, and services that can help. Find out more about the types of dementia care services available and how to find them: https://t.co/9uI2ZQvAgG.

[AARP Massachusetts @AARPMA]

A great session about innovative designs for aging at @AARPMA A&DF summit. Patty Sullivan of @masscoa and @LWDAdesign's Ruth Neeman talked about how applying small changes to buildings, transportation, and parks positively impacts inclusion of people of all ages and abilities.

[UMass Gerontology @gerontologyumb]

Anticipatory grief is the sadness that many caregivers feel before a loved one dies. It can be especially acute for people caring for those with Alzheimer's and dementia, as @UMassBoston gerontology prof Kathrin Boerner tells @BrainandLifemag.

https://t.co/TKB0hxFQmy

[AARP Massachusetts @AARPMA]

We’re talking money at @aarpma’s summit; the various state and private funding sources that support Age and Dementia Friendly efforts; plus, help when it comes to grant applications with @MWHealthFdn’s Rebbecca Gallo, @FFMW’s Caroline Murphy with @aarpma’s Kara Cohen

[AARP Massachusetts @AARPMA]

One of the last sessions of our summit: ways to engage and empower community members to organize around an issue that can lead to real change. A great discussion with @WalkBoston's Brendan Kearney, Maggie Gundersen and @AARPMA's Jessica Costantino

[AARP Massachusetts @AARPMA]

There's a lot to unpack after our Age and Dementia Friendly summit. We met so many people dedicated to making more communities in Massachusetts great places for people of all ages and abilities to live, work and play. Learn more https://t.co/8qDWJ0mYjX

[Kara Cohen (she/her/ella) @cohenk]

#LivableCommunities are good for everyone, all ages and abilities. https://t.co/DICdKBtHW7

[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

[Kara Cohen (she/her/ella) @cohenk]

Strong leadership and good collaborators at @Mass_EOEA help propel the Age and Dementia-Friendly Movement in Massachusetts. #MApoli
Robin hosts this podcast series that brings to life this work.
#drivetime listen.

[AARP Massachusetts @AARPMA]

Thanks to Robin Lipson of the @Mass_EOEA speaking about #ReiMAgineAging at @AARPMA A&DF summit. The podcast tells stories of the age- and dementia-friendly movement taking place in MA. Find out how your town is supporting residents as they grow older: https://t.co/Rn749upn6O

[Kara Cohen (she/her/ella) @cohenk]

#inclusion
#dementiafriendly
#agefriendly

[AARP Massachusetts @AARPMA]

A great session about innovative designs for aging at @AARPMA A&DF summit. Patty Sullivan of @masscoa and @LWDAdesign's Ruth Neeman talked about how applying small changes to buildings, transportation, and parks positively impacts inclusion of people of all ages and abilities.

[AARP Advocates @AARPadvocates]

This week, #AARPAdvocatesNationwide geared up for Election Day and more. See highlights below.

[Carl Skau @WFPChief]

Only 3 of the 23 @WFP-contracted bakeries were working today in #Gaza. Our teams are working to find more, but those we talk to say they've run out of fuel so cannot bake any more.

Our bread is the only food for many people in shelters.

Without fuel, this lifeline will be cut.

[AARP Massachusetts @AARPMA]

Work & Save plans can help the 43% of Massachusetts private sector employees who don't have access to a 401(k) or pension plan. That's why AARP is backing legislation on Beacon Hill. Learn more: https://t.co/NM3AjdwYIB

[AARP Massachusetts @AARPMA]

Caregivers need help, not red tape. Thank you, @SenMarkey for sponsoring the Alleviating Barriers for Caregivers Act.

[Kara Cohen (she/her/ella) @cohenk]

Everyone deserves the option to invest in their future.
#securechoice in Massachusetts. Too many of us take for granted access to a 401K.
Bill H.998 An Act to Encourage Retirement Planning

#TeamAARP

[AARP Massachusetts @AARPMA]

We’re on Beacon Hill today. State President Sandra Harris is set to testify in support of a Work and Save Bill. 43% of Massachusetts private sector employees don’t have access to a pension or retirement savings plan. We need to change that.

[Women & Politics Institute @AU_WPI]

#WPIWomenOnWednesdays virtual conversation with @NancyLeaMond, @susanpolicy, @RepDebDingell and @RepJenKiggans going live in 5min w/ @AU_WPI’s @BFischerMartin! https://t.co/rZm6ta41K7 #WPIevents