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DignityMA endorsed several important bills that did not pass. There is still time – contact your legislator via our Take Action page!

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Heard recently (Visit Quotes page for more)

“Protecting older adults in assisted living facilities from financial, or other forms of abuse, is an important goal for Dignity Alliance. Attorney General Campbell deserves high praise for taking action to expand consumer protections to this vulnerable population. And since October is designated as “Residents’ Rights Month,” it’s a great time to launch the development of this vital effort.” 

Former Senator Richard Moore, Co-Founder of Dignity Alliance and Member of the Leadership Council of the National Consumer Voice for Quality Long-Term Care, Attorney General’s Office Seeks Community Feedback To Inform Drafting Of Assisted Living Residences Regulations (Office of Attorney General Andrea Campbell)

“[The residents] don’t want to eat, they don’t want to sleep, and mostly you see the sadness in their eyes.”

Rosa Maldonado, a staff member at Abbott Terrace Medical Center in Waterbury, CT, Nursing home permanently closing, residents and workers fighting to keep jobs and homes, MSN.com, October 16, 2024

Mission

Dignity Alliance Massachusetts is dedicated to transformative change to ensure the dignity of older adults, people with disabilities, and their caregivers.  We are committed to advancing new ways of providing long-term services, support, living options, and care, while respecting choice and self-determination.  Through education, legislation, regulatory reform, and legal strategies, this mission will become reality throughout the Commonwealth.

As a grass-roots coalition of aging and disability service and advocacy organizations and supporters, Dignity Alliance Massachusetts works to secure fundamental changes.

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DignityMA Priorities and Key Topics

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Massachusetts Advocates for Nursing Homes has essential information on nursing homes in MA.

Urgent Action Items

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In the News

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• The MA Senate released a report in response to COVID-19. Read more, including the DignityMA response, on the Policies page.
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