Answering the Call to Care

04/15/2022

IT’S BEEN TWO LONG, arduous, and devastating years since Massachusetts, the country, and indeed the world, were thrown into a terrifying situation as the COVID-19 pandemic swept through our communities. For nursing homes, the impact was especially severe as we came to understand that elders with u...

04/11/2022

Tell state lawmakers to respect and protect nursing home caregiver wages today: https://p2a.co/atk84uq

04/11/2022

Respect & Protect Nursing Home Caregiver Wages: A vital workforce investment of $238 million is urgently needed to maintain wages for dedicated nursing home caregivers and hire additional staff needed to care for the Commonwealth's nursing home residents.

IT’S BEEN TWO LONG, arduous, and devastating years since Massachusetts, the country, and indeed the world, were thrown into a terrifying situation as the COVID-19 pandemic swept through our communities. For nursing homes, the impact was especially severe as we came to understand that elders with u...

02/03/2021

Across the Commonwealth and the residents they care for are rolling up their sleeves to

Did you know? If you work in a long-term care facility, you are at an increased risk of getting COVID-19 and spreading it to residents and other staff members. You have an essential role in fighting this pandemic. Your decision to get vaccinated can help protect more than just your health. You can lead the way for your colleagues, residents, family, and community. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3pJWsCF.

07/24/2020

I STARTED MY career in long term care as a nursing home social worker on Cape Cod in 1991 and now operate a non-profit system that includes eight skilled nursing facilities across Massachusetts. COVID-19 changed the world we live in with lightning speed. Thousands of elderly and vulnerable people ha...

05/27/2020

EVERY DAY, thousands of caregivers report to work at nursing homes in communities across Massachusetts. They do this because they value the chance to build a relationship with residents and their families not over days or weeks, but often months and years. Simply stated, they derive joy from providi...

04/23/2020

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04/16/2020

BOSTON – The president of the Massachusetts Senior Care Association on Monday, April 13, warned of death and devastation at nursing

04/16/2020

Heartwarming - an adjective meaning emotionally rewarding or uplifting...

Thank you to Jifeng Lou of the Chinese American Network, Dr. Virginia Smith Barrow for your heartwarming donation of PPE for our employees.

Special thanks to Tori Barrow for delivering them!
Massachusetts Senior Care Association