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Executive Office of Elder Affairs eohhs http://www.mass.gov/eohhs/gov/newsroom/press-releases/eohhs/testimony-of-secretary-john-polanowicz-feb-28-2013.html 2013-03-01T00:00:00Z 2013-03-01T00:00:00Z

Executive Office of Elder Affairs governor http://www.mass.gov/governor/pressoffice/pressreleases/2013/0122-secretary-polanowicz-sworn-in.html 2013-01-22T16:43:00Z 2013-01-22T16:43:00Z

Executive Office of Elder Affairs elders http://www.mass.gov/elders/nutrition-regulation-hearing-notice.html 2012-10-16T02:00:00Z 2012-10-16T02:00:00Z

Executive Office of Elder Affairs elders http://www.mass.gov/elders/docs/proposed-amendments-nutrition-regs.pdf 2012-10-16T01:00:00Z 2012-10-16T01:00:00Z

Executive Office of Elder Affairs Eelders http://www.mass.gov/elders/civic-engagement/jobs/voc-train-ed-programs/senior-community-service-employment-prog-scsep.html 2012-08-28T00:00:00Z 2012-08-28T00:00:00Z

This program enables low-income individuals to participate in temporary training assignments where they gain valuable on-the-job work experience and training needed to gain employment in the private sector.

Executive Office of Elder Affairs elders http://www.mass.govhttp://www.cdc.gov/Features/EmergencyOlderAdults/?s_cid=ccu060412_006 2012-06-27T00:00:00Z 2012-06-27T00:00:00Z

Executive Office of Elder Affairs eohhs http://www.mass.govhttp://hhs.blog.state.ma.us/blog/2012/05/may-is-older-americans-month.html 2012-05-02T00:00:00Z 2012-05-02T00:00:00Z

Executive Office of Elder Affairs elders http://www.mass.gov/elders/docs/alzheimers-state-plan.pdf 2012-02-10T00:00:00Z 2012-02-10T00:00:00Z

Executive Office of Elder Affairs elders http://www.mass.govhttp://hhs.blog.state.ma.us/blog/2012/01/making-resolutions-you-can-really-keep.html 2012-01-05T00:00:00Z 2012-01-05T00:00:00Z

Executive Office of Elder Affairs eohhs http://www.mass.gov/eohhs/gov/newsroom/notice-of-public-hearing-dec-9-2011.html 2011-12-03T00:00:00Z 2011-12-03T00:00:00Z

Executive Office of Elder Affairs eohhs http://www.mass.gov/eohhs/gov/newsroom/notice-of-public-hearing-dec-2-2011.html 2011-12-02T00:00:00Z 2011-12-02T00:00:00Z

Executive Office of Elder Affairs Eelders http://www.mass.gov/elders/docs/news-employment-policy-recommedations.doc 2011-08-29T00:00:00Z 2011-08-29T00:00:00Z

Executive Office of Elder Affairs Eelders http://www.mass.govhttp://hhs.blog.state.ma.us/blog/2011/08/managing-mi-vida-mi-salud-a-culturally-adapted-approach-to-chronic-disease-management.html 2011-08-02T00:00:00Z 2011-08-02T00:00:00Z

I recently had the privilege of co-facilitating the “Mi Vida, Mi Salud” program, a Spanish language initiative to help seniors with chronic conditions take control of managing their illnesses, along with Edwin Morales, site coordinator for the Foster Grandparents Program at Action for Boston’s Community Development (ABCD).

Executive Office of Elder Affairs Eelders http://www.mass.gov/governor/pressoffice/pressreleases/2011/administration-announces-storm-assistance-centers.html 2011-06-03T00:00:00Z 2011-06-03T00:00:00Z

The Patrick-Murray Administration today announced the opening of three Massachusetts Storm Assistance Centers in Springfield, Monson/Palmer and Southbridge that will provide vital supports for individuals and families impacted by severe weather in the region earlier this week.

Executive Office of Elder Affairs Eelders http://www.mass.govhttp://hhs.blog.state.ma.us/blog/2011/06/executive-office-of-elder-affairs-teams-up-with-hhs-regional-director-to-explain-the-affordable-care-act-aca-to-commonwealt.html 2011-06-03T00:00:00Z 2011-06-03T00:00:00Z

Over the last five months, I've been traveling the Commonwealth with Christie Hager, regional director of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to help explain how the Affordable Care Act (ACA) -- known to most as federal health care reform -- will impact Medicare beneficiaries.