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Remembering with Dignity has launched as a digital memorial to honor those who died during the COVID-19 Pandemic.

Quick Links

• Resource Websites – curated list of allies and experts
• Dignity Digests – weekly compilation of articles on long-term services, support, and care.
• Legislative Priorities – Current bills advancing our goals
• Priorities – In-depth and updated information on our priorities

Heard recently (Visit Quotes page for more)

“The pandemic left a void, not just in our families but in our collective memory. So many died in isolation, and their stories risk being lost in the statistics.  ‘Remembering with Dignity’ provides a way to honor their essence – the values they lived by – and ensures they are remembered as more than just a number.  It is a first step toward healing and advocating for a future where we better protect our most vulnerable.” 

Deborah W. Coogan, Chair, Remembering with Dignity’ initiative

“After hearing from advocates who serve as the direct voice of residents, there is no question that the [Assisted Living Residence] commission must take more time to ensure such a tragedy never happens again. Anything short of that will not be acceptable.”

State Senator Mark Montigny (D-New Bedford), Investigators narrow Gabriel House fire to two possible causes (*State House News, July 22, 2025)

Mission

Dignity Alliance Massachusetts is dedicated to transformative change to ensure the dignity of older adults, people with disabilities, and their caregivers.  We are committed to advancing new ways of providing long-term services, support, living options, and care, while respecting choice and self-determination.  Through education, legislation, regulatory reform, and legal strategies, this mission will become reality throughout the Commonwealth.

As a grass-roots coalition of aging and disability service and advocacy organizations and supporters, Dignity Alliance Massachusetts works to secure fundamental changes.

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DignityMA Priorities and Key Topics

MANHR – A Program of DignityMA

Massachusetts Advocates for Nursing Homes has essential information on nursing homes in MA, including advice for resolving complaints.

Urgent Action Items

Visit the TAKE ACTION page for our current priorities.

In the News

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