Executive Office of Aging & Independence

07/21/2026

Congratulations to the Brookline Senior Center on being named the Charles River Regional Chamber's 2026 Nonprofit of the Year! 🎉

Thank you to the dedicated staff, volunteers, and community partners who help Brookline's older adults stay active, connected, and supported every day.

The Charles River Regional Chamber expanded into Brookline last year after the former Brookline Chamber of Commerce voted to dissolve.

07/17/2026

We're proud to see our own Elisa Beepath recognized by NAPSA. Congratulations, Eli, on this well-deserved recognition! We're grateful to have you on our team 👏💙

Faces of APS 👤✨

Elisa Beepath | Protective Services Regional Manager | Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Behind the title of "APS professional" is a full human being: someone with a life outside of work, a reason they chose this field, and a set of values that keeps them coming back even on the hardest days.

Today, we're honored to spotlight Elisa from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts — a proud NAPSA member and Co-Chair of NAPSA's Development Committee. From developing training materials for new Protective Services workers to co-facilitating presentations at NAPSA conferences on Hoarding Disorder, Elisa has spent her career equipping professionals with the tools to do this work well. She's also led key updates to the Statewide Guardianship Program and the Massachusetts Money Management Program, all while championing a multidisciplinary, collaborative approach over working in silos.

Elisa believes professionalism and joy can coexist, and that authentic connection and a healthy workplace culture ultimately lead to better outcomes for the people APS serves.

Thank you for being a face of APS. 💙

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07/16/2026

Congratulations to Winchester's Jenks Center and Council on Aging Director Phillip Beltz for being featured in The Economist. The article discusses the challenges facing America's suburbs as the population ages. Phillip points out the need for communities to foster diverse housing opportunities in order to help older adults age in place.

Read the full article here:

Welcome to the greying suburbs

07/16/2026

Are you or a loved one experiencing any of these symptoms? Speak with your healthcare provider about malnutrition.

nutritioncare.org/MAW-26

07/16/2026

We're Hiring a Communications Specialist!

Do you believe great communication can make a difference in people's lives?

We're looking for a creative, collaborative Communications Specialist to help tell the story of our work supporting older adults across Massachusetts.

In this role, you will:

✅ Lead media relations
✅ Create engaging social media and digital content
✅ Design agency publications and graphics
✅ Support public awareness campaigns
✅ Manage website and newsletter content
✅ Help ensure communications are accessible for everyone

This is an exciting opportunity to use your communications, writing, design, and storytelling skills in public service while helping connect people with programs and resources that promote independence and healthy aging.

Learn more and apply: https://massanf.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobdetail.ftl?job=260004KO&tz=GMT-04%3A00&tzname=America%2FNew_York

07/07/2026

It was so wonderful to come together with Mystic Valley Elder Services and our other partners in the aging network. Together, we celebrated the successful first year of the Massachusetts Community Living Initiative. Learn more about the initiative and read the year 1 report here: https://www.mass.gov/news/the-healey-driscoll-administration-celebrates-one-year-of-the-massachusetts-community-living-initiative?_ga=2.114120391.1718382047.1783429094-1000459025.1782501641&_gl=1*8lepy0*_ga*MTAwMDQ1OTAyNS4xNzgyNTAxNjQx*_ga_MCLPEGW7WM*czE3ODM0NDg4NTgkbzgkZzEkdDE3ODM0NDg4NjEkajU3JGwwJGgw

07/07/2026

07/07/2026

Community helping community🤝Great solution!

Community at work! We received a call that a veteran had passed and had un-opened cases of adult briefs and wanted to donate them to the center. It was such a surplus that we reached out to Councillor Silvestri who is the Ombudperson at the Chelsea Veteran Home and he immediately knew who could use them. Today he visited for pickup and while visiting spoke with Sandi who was actively crocheting a blanket with donated red, white and blue yarn for a veteran! It was a perfect circle of community at work!!
The Senior Center offers for free, adult briefs to seniors in need.
Executive Office of Aging & Independence

06/30/2026

It's going to be HOT this week☀️🌡️
Extreme heat can be dangerous, especially for adults aged 65+. Learn how to protect you and your loved ones during hot days: https://www.mass.gov/info-details/preparing-for-extreme-heat

06/15/2026

Are you Gloucester area? Have you visited the Rose Baker Center for Aging Well Gloucester? Now's your chance! Check out all the amazing programs and resources the center has to offer!