The Statewide Organization Advancing the Field of Aging

Welcome to the official website of the Massachusetts Gerontology Association. The mission of MGA is to convene researchers, practitioners, and public policy makers in Massachusetts to create dialogue on critical issues related to aging and to facilitate the transfer of knowledge from academic research to day-to-day practice.

The Association (MGA) was founded in 1974 by a group of gerontologists headed by the late Professor Louis Lowy of Boston University. These charter members emphasized the need for an ongoing exchange of information and practice within the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. MGA focuses on promoting dialogue between researchers and practioners and has a special interest in relating gerontological knowledge to policy making.

The Massachusetts Gerontology Association has become a leading organization for professionals in the field of aging. Our membership includes individuals and organizations from a wide range of disciplines including social work, education, public health, nursing/medicine, housing/architecture and many others.

MGA Officers for 2011-2012 are:
President: Sarita Bhalotra
Vice President: Joann Montepare
Secretary: Carol McCarron
Treasurer: Lisa Gurgone

If you are not currently a member, please consider joining MGA or referring a collegue who would benefit from the unique network of peers in aging and aging-related fields across the state to address the issues and challenges of the 21st century.

REGISTER FOR THE 2012 MGA ANNUAL MEETING
The 2012 MGA Annual Meeting will be held at the Heller School, Brandeis University, May 15, 2012, from noon to 4:00 p.m. The focus of this year’s conference is “Invisible Faces of Ageism” and will feature Harry R. Moody, Ph.D., as the keynote speaker.

We hope you will join us! (For more details)