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Massachusetts Association of Older Americans

MAOA enriches the lives of all people through education, advocacy, and action on the issues that keep elders economically secure and engaged in life.

About MAOA
Leading the Fight
Programs

Founded by Frank J. Manning and a small group of retired men and women in 1969, MAOA is the conscience for the promotion of social and economic security for Massachusetts’ elders. An early Faneuil Hall rally drew more than 1000 elders to fight for reduced MBTA fares for senior citizens, and MAOA’s mass meeting at Suffolk Downs in 1971 brought together over 14,000 seniors from all across the Commonwealth to voice their concerns. Senator Ted Kennedy and Governor Frank Sargent were at Suffolk Downs, and heard the voices of older Americans that day. Thus, the Massachusetts’ Senior Power movement was born. Since that time, MAOA has collaborated with many community agencies to win major victories for the state’s seniors and their families. Through MAOAs efforts, major changes have occurred in improving the lives of Massachusetts seniors and their families.

Today MAOA continues to lead the fight...

Against the dual stigma of being old and mentally ill.
Fights to preserve Medicare and Social Security.
Ensure access to community-based long term care and to obtain mental health care for elders suffering from depression and other brain disorders.
MAOA organizes regular conferences on important issues throughout the state and collaborates with Councils on Aging to hold training sessions for senior advocates.

Mental Health Programs

MAOA’s commitment to educating practitioners, policy makers, consumers and the general public about the importance of mental health treatment to the overall health and well being of elders has been a part of our active agenda for over 20 years.

The Older American

Now in its 29th year of publication, MAOA has educated all citizens about issues of vital importance to seniors through its highly regarded quarterly newspaper, The Older American. The Older American provides timely information about health and wellness, changes in Medicare and Social Security, policy issues at a state and national level, family caregiver concerns, mental health, volunteerism, opportunities for lifelong learning, employment and other issues.

Elder Advocacy: The Elder Economic Security Standard

Based on Elder Issue Forums held throughout the Commonwealth in 2004 and 2005, MAOA initiated an Advocacy Training Program to promote elder advocacy action throughout the state.

Other Collaborations

MAOA works in a number of coalitions to address many important issues of concern to older people.

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