Building on its 39-year legacy of assisting long term care staff in furthering their education, the Massachusetts Senior Care Foundation is proud to announce its 2024 Foundation Scholars. Over 45 individuals submitted applications for the 2024 Mass Senior Care Foundation Scholarship program, a testament to the commitment and dedication of our caregiving staff. This year's class of 26 exceptional awardees include Certified Nursing Assistants, nurses, staff development and activities staff, and other facility staff who will use their scholarships to further their professional development and leadership in the long term care profession.
In addition, the Foundation is proud to award the Margaret “Peggi” Leoni Memorial Scholarship to Misty Gassman, Infection Control Preventionist at Bourne Manor Extended Care Facility. Peggi was a valued Mass Senior Care Association colleague, who was passionate about leadership and quality in long term care, and Misty embodies these same characteristics.
At its upcoming November fundraising event, the Foundation will be raising funds to continue to support its mission to promote innovative tools, services, programs and research related to clinical and workforce quality across the continuum of care for older adults and people with disabilities. We are grateful for the generosity of our donors, including our Premier Sponsor, CLA, whose contributions have helped more than 1,600 individuals achieve their professional and personal goals, while contributing to a stable and committed long term care workforce. For more information about the Foundation please visit www.maseniorcarefoundation.org.