The Newton Council on Aging is facilitating transportation for attendance at Older Adult Lobby Day on May 13, 10:30AM-2:30PM. Attendees will visit the State House and meet with legislators regarding funding and support for quality, effective, and cost-efficient home and community-based services.
- 10:30AM Pickup at Albemarle Field House (250 Abermarle Road)
- 11:00 Registration and refreshments
- 11:30 Featured speakers
- 12:30 to 2:00 p.m. Legislative visits
- 2:30PM return to Albemarle Field House
This trip is free. Space is limited, and registration is required.
The City of Newton says: “By 2030, Massachusetts is projected to have more than two million residents age 60+, representing 28.4% of the total population, yet older adults and people with disabilities are being short-changed and underfunded for critical home and community-based services – programs that ultimately generate significant savings for the state while allowing consumers to remain in their homes with better health outcomes and higher quality of life.”
Older Adult Lobby Day is co-hosted by the Massachusetts Councils on Aging, Mass Aging Access, Dignity Alliance Massachusetts, Massachusetts Senior Action, AARP, MAMH, OABHN, ABCD, HEARTH, and the Alzheimer’s Association.