In recognition and appreciation of the responsibilities and challenges of public service, Dignity Alliance has established annual awards to recognize outstanding service and contributions by state legislators and their staff members. Special consideration is given to those who have taken a leadership role on legislation or budget issues that advance the goals of the Alliance. […]
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MIT Age Lab Artificial intelligence (AI) is poised to disrupt many established industries, disciplines and practices, and potentially create new ones. At the same time, significant advancements in life expectancy have resulted in dramatic changes in the life course. Both AI and the longevity economy are affecting areas such as transportation, finance, health care and […]
Two Federal and One State Agency offered opportunities for the public – both individuals and organizations, such as Dignity Alliance, to make suggestions for update strategic plans to serve a guidance from 2025 – 2030. They asked, Dignity Alliance answered! Here is a summary of what was requested and our answers based on input from […]
Statement of Senator Patricia Jehlen, Co-Chair, Joint Committee on Elder Affairs, regarding the passage of H 5033, the long-term care reform bill. This statement was made during the Senate session held on August 29, 2024. Sen. Jehlen of Somerville was recognized to speak remotely. Around a minute of silence passed before her voice came over […]
Governor Signs Long Term Care Legislation On September 26, Governor Maura Healey ceremonially signed milestone legislation reforming the long-term care sector in Massachusetts. On September 6, she officially signed into law H 5033, An Act to improve quality and oversight of long-term care, as Chapter 197 of the Acts of 2024. DignityMA released statement: Milestone […]
*State House NewsBy Sam Drysdale, August 26, 2024 Following a groundswell of advocacy from people with disabilities and local service agencies, MassHealth officials are switching gears on a wide-ranging change they had planned to make to the state’s care delivery system — though the agency is still pursuing some reform. MassHealth issued a procurement for […]
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2024 Legislative Candidates
To inform older adults, persons with disabilities, family members, and caregivers about legislative candidates’ positions on issues of interest, Dignity Alliance Massachusetts (DignityMA) has prepared The Dignity Dozen, twelve questions regarding key issues and proposals. Questionnaires to all candidates on the November 5th general election ballot will be distributed after primary election day. Questions Do […]
DignityMA hosted a webinar (watch below) to present information in support of the request to MassHealth to put aside the Request for Response (RFR) and engage in meaningful exploration with stakeholders to improve current systems on August 21. (Read more about the IAE) Spoiler Alert: At about 1:04:40 in the video, Mike Levine, EOHHS Assistant […]
Pointe Group Care is accused of exploiting residents and charging unreasonable fees The Provincetown IndependentBy Olivia Oldham, October 26, 2024 (updated) When Robert Compton purchased his condominium at the Residences at Seashore Point four years ago, he imagined an ideal retirement. Seashore Point offers “independent living;” residents attend events together, eat together, and make decisions […]
Why not find a way to pay frontline workers more? The Provincetown IndependentBy Donna Cooper M.D., August 24, 2024Donna Cooper is a retired internist with a master’s degree from the Harvard School of Public Health. She worked at Outer Cape Health Services and Mass. General Hospital and lives in Provincetown. I had just returned from […]