State House News article on Rep. Stanley's long-term care legislation

Chris Lisinski, a reporter with State House News Service, published “Overdue Changes in Long-Term Care Eyed For Early House Action" which highlights legislation Rep. Stanley filed with Rep. Kate Lipper-Garabedian and Sen. Pat Jehlen to improve the quality and oversight of long-term care in Massachusetts. As co-chair of the Joint Committee on Elder Affairs, Rep. Stanley is excited about House Speaker Ron Mariano's signal that he intends to make this important bill a priority this legislation session.

Rep. Stanley and Rep. Lipper-Garabedian discuss elder affairs strategy

Rep. Stanley hosted a meeting with Rep. Lipper-Garabedian, House Vice Chair of the Elder Affairs Committee, to discuss strategy for the upcoming legislative session. Rep. Lipper-Garabedian is a joint sponsor of Rep. Stanley’s nursing home bill aimed to improve quality and oversight in long-term care. Pictured above from left to right are Julia Germani, Rep. Lipper-Garabedian's legislative aide, Rep. Lipper-Garabedian, Rep. Stanley, Joe Russo, research director of the Elder Affairs Committee, Julianna Fernandez, Elder Affairs Committee researcher and Mark Phillips, Rep. Stanley’s chief of staff.

Rep. Stanley attends Coastline Elderly Services legislative breakfast

Rep. Stanley spoke at the Coastline Elderly Services Legislative Breakfast on March 3 in New Bedford. Coastline Elderly Services shared its legislative priorities, including elder nutrition, behavioral health, and housing. Rep. Stanley heard directly from local elders and elder care workers on challenges they've experienced thus far in 2023.

Rep. Stanley Hosts Elder Affairs Committee Meet & Greet

The Elder Affairs Committee held a meet and greet for members and staff to get to know one another and discuss potential legislation and budget items. Rep. Stanley is looking forward to working together on policies that improve the quality of care for our older adults and support their caregivers.

RAFT Programs Helps 157 Waltham Families

Between July 1 and December 31, 2022, 157 Waltham households at risk of homelessness received $859,357 in financial assistance from Residential Assistance for Families in Transition (RAFT). The RAFT program, administered by Metro Housing in partnership with the Department of Housing and Community Development, provides short-term financial assistance to eligible families who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. RAFT helps keep families stably housed when facing eviction, loss of utilities, and other housing emergencies. RAFT can provide up to $10,000 per household within a 12-month period to help preserve current housing or move to new housing. 

Rep. Stanley Supports Accessibility at Girl Scout Camp Properties

In a letter to Senators Elizabeth Warren and Edward Markey, Rep. Stanley expressed his support of

the Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts’ (GSEMA) Congressionally directed spending request to increase the accessibility of their camp properties, making summer camp possible for more youth. For over a century, Girl Scouts has delivered diverse leadership programming to develop the next generation of strong female leaders with self-confidence and positive values who seek out challenges, maintain healthy relationships, and are committed to improving their communities and beyond. GSEMA serves 19,500 girls and 4,000 adult volunteers across 178 cities and towns.

Rep. Stanley and Commission on Malnutrition Prevention Among Older Adults Present Year Five Annual Report

Rep. Stanley, a member of the Commission on Malnutrition Prevention Among Older Adults is pleased to share the group’s Year Five Annual Report. As a member, Rep. Stanley helped complete an investigative and comprehensive study of the effects of malnutrition on older adults and propose the most effective strategies for reducing these issues. The commission monitors the effects that malnutrition has on health care costs and outcomes, and quality indicators and quality of life measures on older adults. The Commission’s reported its activities and recommendations to the House and Senate chairs of the Joint Committee on Elder Affairs and chairs of the Senate and House Committees on Ways and Means in December 2022. View the report here.

Rep. Stanley Meets with members of Africano Waltham

On March 2, Rep. Stanley and his staff met with members of Africano Waltham (African Cultural Services, Inc.). Rep. Stanley secured funding in the state budget last year to help the organization hire a full-time social worker. Africano Waltham provided Rep. Stanley with an update on how the state funding benefitted their clients. Rep. Stanley will continue to push state funding for Africano in this year’s budget. Pictured above are Rep. Stanley, Juliet Najjumba, CEO and founder of Africano Waltham, Maria DiMaggio, Africano Waltham board president, Ivy, a college student and Africano Waltham volunteer, and James Zanghi, legislative aide to Representative Stanley.

Rep. Stanley Speaks at MA Healthy Aging Collaborative Legislative Briefing

Rep. Stanley spoke at the Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative legislative briefing, an event he sponsored with Elder Affairs co-chair Senator Jehlen. During the briefing, speakers from various non-profits and government agencies provided updates on the age/dementia-friendly movement and highlighted important age-friendly housing, transportation, and public health policies before the legislature.

MBTA Offers Safety Dashboard

The MBTA launched an online safety dashboard that allows the public to see the status of the T’s progress in responding to the Federal Transit Administration’s (FTA) Safety Management Inspection (SMI) Special Directives. The new dashboard includes a description of each Corrective Action Plan, what it is intended to correct, the MBTA’s analysis, recommendations, and the status of steps being taken to address the FTA’s Special Directives. To view the dashboard, click here.

Attention Waltham High School students seeking internships

The Bentley Career Success Institute is back! Summer Internship applications open in a few weeks, and students will need an updated resume and cover letter to apply. Students can sign up for a free one-on-one session with mentors from Bentley to help them create or update their resumes and cover letter.

Learn more and sign up here.

Waltham Council on Aging Presents Aging Well Series

Save the date and join the Waltham Council on Aging for an informative three-part evening series on Aging Well in Waltham. Learn from local experts about available resources to help you and your loved ones age well. (Part 1 - Legal Resources -Wednesday, April 26 - 6-8 pm, Part 2 - Community Resources - Wednesday May 3 - 6-8 pm, Part 3 - Senior Housing Options, Wednesday, May 10 - 6-8 pm). Learn more.