by Lynn Wolf | Jan 11, 2021 | Coronavirus Alerts
To our Members, please read this very important communication from EOEA and EOHHS regarding their determination that COA, SHINE and Nutrition program staff that are doing anything in-person and in the home (including delivering meals to the home) are included in Phase...
by Lynn Wolf | Jan 5, 2021 | Coronavirus Alerts
As the New Year unfolds, it brings with it hope, as we are now witnessing the distribution of the Vaccine for COVID-19. As one COA directly so aptly shared, “We have hope now, that soon we will know more people who have been vaccinated than people who have had COVID...
by Lynn Wolf | Sep 22, 2020 | Coronavirus Alerts
Grant Opportunity! Addressing Social Isolation During the COVID-19 Pandemic ***Special Reeve Foundation National Paralysis Resource Center Quality of Life Grants Program*** The Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation National Paralysis Resource Center and the United...
by Lynn Wolf | Sep 4, 2020 | Coronavirus Alerts
As we enter this Labor Day weekend, we want to thank ALL of you who have labored so tirelessly over the last six months of this pandemic to ensure the older adults in your communities continue to receive crucial services and supports. You have set the bar on how to...
by Lynn Wolf | Aug 12, 2020 | Coronavirus Alerts
Greetings to my Colleagues on the front lines of elder services, It is hard to believe that 5 months have passed since senior centers across the state started shutting down because of the pandemic. These times have been stressful, trying, and downright exhausting as...
by Lynn Wolf | Jul 2, 2020 | Coronavirus Alerts
Important: Guidance for Day Programs Reopening is being issued today. MCOA has been asked by the Administration to reinforce to our Members that this guidance does not apply to senior centers or supportive day programs.