Remembering with Dignity has launched as a digital memorial to honor those who died during the COVID-19 Pandemic.
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Ageism toward older adults affects their dignity, health and longevity, financial well-being and the economy of Massachusetts. . . Preventing ageism in education, employment, housing, culture and healthcare will benefit all.
A Proclamation by Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Maura Healey in recognition of Ageism Awareness Day, October 9, 2025
The time for half-measures is over. Massachusetts must lead the nation in reforming nursing home oversight. That means requiring full disclosure of ownership structures, tying reimbursement to quality outcomes, and reinvesting in care-centered models that prioritize staffing, safety, and dignity.
Former State Senator Richard T. Moore, Chair, DignityMA Legislative Workgroup, When Profit Trumps Care: The Hidden Toll of For-Profit Nursing Homes in Massachusetts, September 24, 2025
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- Resource Websites – curated list of allies and experts
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- Legislative Priorities – Current bills advancing our goals
- Priorities – In-depth and updated information on our priorities
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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Massachusetts Advocates for Nursing Homes has essential information on nursing homes in MA, including advice for resolving complaints.
Upcoming Events
- 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm, October 7, 2025 – Local Solutions, Federal Tools: Utilizing Housing Choice Vouchers in a Shifting Landscape
- 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm, October 7, 2025 – Massachusetts Personal Care Attendant Program
- 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm, October 18, 2025 – Fifth Annual John Winske Memorial Awards (in person)
- 12:00 pm, October 23, 2025 – Understanding the Structural Determinants of Health
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In the News
2025-09-23 Spotlight: Fact Sheet: Documenting Resident Concerns in Long-Term Care
2025-09-09 Spotlight: Paternalism: A Wake-Up Call
2025-09-09 Spotlight: Nursing home care turmoil: quick profits and quality concerns
2025-09-02 Spotlight: Pivot or Posturing? What the Senior Care Industry’s “Next-Stage Living” Narrative Means for Advocates
James Lomastro is Chair of DignityMA’s Facilities Workgroup and a member of the Coordinating Committee. The ...
2025-08-26 Spotlight: A Commonwealth for All Ages: A Call to the Massachusetts Democratic Party
Raise Personal Needs Allowance for Nursing Home Residents
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