As I See It: Update in Gerontology, Make Your Mark Month

Amelia Walters

Central Massachusetts Agency on Aging, Inc. (CMAA), located in Worcester, MA, is the leader in Central Massachusetts in providing information and resources to older adults and their caregivers.

CMAA is happy to announce the 22nd celebration of the annual ElderCare event, on Tuesday, May 5, 2020, at The Manor in West Boylston held in collaboration with the Worcester County Sheriff's Office. ElderCare is a yearly event for seniors in the Central Massachusetts area (including Tri-Valley and Montachusett areas).

Every May, the Administration for Community Living (ACL) leads our nation’s observance of Older Americans Month. This year's theme is Make Your Mark. "ACL selected this theme to encourage and celebrate countless contributions that older adults make to our communities. Their time, experience, and talents benefit families, peers, and neighbors every day. Communities, organizations, and individuals of all ages are also making their marks. This year’s theme highlights the difference everyone can make – in the lives of older adults, in support of caregivers, and to strengthen communities" (From the Administration of Community Living announcement).

Education, outreach, and strengthening communities are all important goals of ElderCare 2020. Hundreds of older adults and caregivers will be in attendance. There will be over 60 vendors and sponsors from different organizations from Central Massachusetts that serve seniors and caregivers. Vendors will provide health and wellness resources and inform the attendees of services they provide to improve or keep up their quality of life and health. There are so many resources out there to help seniors and caregivers, this event is a way to spread the word and get those resources to the people who need them most.

Some vendors and sponsors in attendance include: Elder Services of the Worcester Area (ESWA), Tri-Valley, Inc., Montachusett Home Care, the Executive Office of Elder Affairs, RSVP and Senior Companions of Worcester, Community Legal Aid of Worcester, District Attorney Joe Early, UMass Memorial Health Care, UMass Medical School, Vitality Magazine, YMCA of Central Massachusetts, Reliant Medical Group, Harvard Pilgrim Healthcare, and many more.

If you are interested in becoming a vendor or sponsor for this event, please contact Amelia Walters at awalters@ seniorconnection.org or via phone at 508-852-5539.

Amelia Walters is the Director of Public Engagement and Marketing at Central Massachusetts Agency on Aging, Inc. Amelia can be reached atawalters@seniorconnection.org