Executive Office of Aging & Independence

More than 200 attendees came out to Winchester's Annual Symposium to discuss the future of aging and long-term care.

In case you missed it, you can check out the keynote presentation from Jonathan Gruber, PhD, who explored how other countries approach long-term care and what lessons we can learn as we work to support older adults with dignity, independence, and choice.

Watch now:

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Community partnerships like this make such a difference ❤️☕🍩

Programs like this are such a wonderful reminder that healthy aging is about connection, curiosity, and joy 🌿🐦

What an awesome time in Chicopee!! How is your senior center celebrating the warmer weather?

If you're in Groveland, check out the Annual EngAGEment Celebration & Symposium next month!

🎉 ONE MONTH TO GO! 🎉

We’re officially just one month away from the Third Annual EngAGEment Celebration & Symposium on Saturday, June 20 at Pentucket High School in West Newbury—and we’re so excited for what’s ahead.

Join us for a free day of connection, learning, and community, featuring:

✨ Keynote Speaker Dr. John Zeisel — internationally recognized dementia care thought leader and author of I’m Still Here, whose work explores how connection, environment, and meaningful engagement support wellbeing as we age

✨ Engaging workshops, including:
🏡 Aging in Place with Confidence
🧺 Discover Your Clutter Personality Type with Kim Howe of Howe2Organize
…and more

✨ A vibrant Resource Fair featuring organizations including the Alzheimer’s Association, Massachusetts Senior Games, Nourishing the North Shore, and others

✨ Light morning refreshments + lunch for those who pre-register

Part of what makes EngAGEment special is the mix of people who come together. If you know someone who would enjoy or benefit from the day, we’d be grateful if you helped spread the word.

📍 Pentucket High School, West Newbury
🗓 Saturday, June 20
⏰ 10:00 AM–3:00 PM (Doors open at 9:30 AM)

Free and open to all.

Explore the full event details and register here:
https://www.eventleaf.com/e/grovelandcoaengagement2026

A special thank you to Nichols Village, our Gathering Steward sponsor, along with Bethany Community Services, Inc., Fairway Home Mortgage Michael Galatis NMLS #17159, Wingate Residences at Haverhill, and Martel Real Estate for helping make this community event possible.

Today is going to be another hot one ☀️ Senior centers are a great place to cool off and have some fun!

Thank you to the City of Revere Elder Services and Mystic Valley Elder Services for helping keep our aging residents safe, engaged, and supported!

During Older Americans Month, we’re celebrating the programs and partnerships that build connection across generations🫶

The Charlton Senior Center recently partnered with Bay Path Regional Vocational Technical High School’s Cosmetology Program to provide complimentary manicures for older adults in the community. Students practiced both their cosmetology and communication skills while older adults enjoyed a little well-deserved pampering. We love seeing innovative partnerships like this one!

Congratulations to the Littleton Council on Aging on an incredible first year at the Center on Shattuck Street! 🎉

From thousands of meals served to hundreds of residents connected through programs and services, this space is already making a meaningful difference for older adults and the community.

A wonderful example of the power of intergenerational connection❤️

Congrats to the North Reading Senior Center on another successful year of Community Circles, which brings together older adults and students to build connection, belonging, and community across generations.