Mobilizing Networks to Mitigate Health Disparities Among Older Residents in Massachusetts During the COVID-19 Pandemic

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The Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder Affairs (EOEA) oversees programs and services for older adults through the aging service network, and worked closely with the COVID-19 command center during the COVID-19 pandemic. EOEA worked with senior affordable housing providers and advocated for vaccines for older adult populations. They also used their network to disseminate COVID-19 information to older adults, caregivers, and those working directly with older adults.

Resource Details

  • Population: Adults Aged 65 and Older
  • Setting/Context of Implementation: Community
  • Topics of Practice: Outreach/ Education/ Communications|Vaccination
  • Outcomes of Interest: Partnership Building
  • Level of Evidence: Promising
  • Tools or Materials Included in Resource: No
  • Social Determinants of Health: Healthcare Access and Quality|Social and Community Context
  • Outside of US: No