BOSTON — The state has named a Northeastern University associate professor known for work with older Americans as Secretary of Elder Affairs. Alice Bonner was named to the post Thursday by the administration of Gov. Charlie Baker. Prior to joining Northeastern, Bonner was a deputy associate regional administrator for the Northeast and director of the […]
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Massachusetts names Bonner as new Elder Affairs head
Posted on 31 March 2015.
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Elder Affairs: $6.5 million to end home care wait lists
Posted on 28 March 2013.
BOSTON, Feb. 28 — Ann Hartstein, Secretary of the Executive Office of Elder Affairs (EOEA), testified before the Joint Committee on Ways and Means about the FY 14 budget which is now being developed on Beacon Hill. “I want to start with demographics, ”Hartstein told lawmakers. “Baby boomers who are now turning 65, are doing […]
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Secretariat key to reversing dismal care record
Posted on 26 October 2011.
There was a time when a sound argument could be made that Massachusetts was on the right track when it came to aging residents in need of long-term care services and their caregivers.
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An open letter to Gov. Deval Patrick
Posted on 27 December 2010.
It is an undeniable fact: Our population is growing older. In 10 short years, we will see a major increase in the 60-plus population that will effectively redefine the makeup of our commonwealth.
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