E-News Updates

Residents at Holden Rehabilitation & Skilled Nursing recently enjoyed a day at the New England Aquarium, getting up close with sea turtles, stingrays, and marine life.

The Massachusetts Senior Care Foundation’s annual fundraising event, Inspiring Excellence Through Service and Leadership, will be a breakfast celebration honoring Tom Lavallee, Board Chair of the Massachusetts Senior Care Association and Chief Operating Officer of Alliance Health Management Services. Tom has dedicated his career to advancing quality care, building strong organizations, and supporting the people who serve older adults and individuals with disabilities. We invite members to join us on Tuesday, November 17th from 8:00am – 9:00am to recognize Tom’s many contributions and lasting impact on long term care!

Congressman Jim McGovern and State Senator Michael Moore joined residents and staff at Life Care Center of Auburn for an important conversation about civic engagement and the upcoming November 3rd election.

It is important for nursing facilities to continue to be diligent in their infection control practices to limit the spread of respiratory illness to residents and staff as we enter respiratory virus season.

The Department of Public Health (DPH) has released recommendations for the 2026-2027 for Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) vaccine.

Assisted Living Residences (ALRs) are reminded that all documents updated pursuant to 651 CMR 12.04(14)(b)1. must be submitted to AGE by Thursday, October 15, 2026, in accordance with AGE's July 29, 2026 Implementation Guidance.

Registration for the November 2026 Certified Medication Aide (CMA) cohort is now open. The class is scheduled to begin November 17, 2026 and will run through January 22, 2027. The deadline to register and complete all required steps is November 4, 2026.

Mass Senior Care is pleased to share an opportunity for complimentary U.S. citizenship workshops with Project Citizenship, a non-profit organization that provides legal services for green card holders to become U.S. citizens.

On October 1, 2026, The Massachusetts Department of Family and Medical Leave (DFML) released updated information on the contribution amounts that need to be remitted by eligible employees and employers beginning on January 1, 2027.