ALT Celebratory graphic announcing the record-breaking results of the 2026 Massachusetts Statewide Step Challenge. Participants collectively achieved 159,423,268 steps, surpassing the 100 million step goal by nearly 60%. The graphic celebrates the highest step total ever recorded and thanks participants across Massachusetts for stepping up to raise awareness about falls prevention.

ALT Malnutrition Awareness Week graphic stating that malnutrition is highest in older adults. Bar chart shows rates per 100,000 hospital stays by age: 3,754 for age 85+, 1,487 for ages 65–84, 437 for ages 40–64, and 107 for ages 18–39. Source: AHRQ 2018. Promotes Malnutrition Awareness Week, September 14–18, with the theme “Nutrition Care Is a Team Effort” and nutritioncare.org/MAW.

ALT Malnutrition Awareness Week graphic stating that malnourished patients have 1.9 times longer hospital stays. Promotes Malnutrition Awareness Week, September 14–18, with the theme “Nutrition Care Is a Team Effort” and nutritioncare.org/MAW.

ALT Malnutrition Awareness Week graphic stating that daily oral nutrition supplements may decrease mortality by 36% in malnourished hospitalized older adults. Promotes Malnutrition Awareness Week, September 14–18, with the theme “Nutrition Care Is a Team Effort” and nutritioncare.org/MAW.

ALT Malnutrition Awareness Week graphic stating that 32–40% of adult patients across care settings are malnourished. Promotes Malnutrition Awareness Week, September 14–18, with the theme “Nutrition Care Is a Team Effort” and nutritioncare.org/MAW.

ALT Malnutrition Awareness Week graphic stating that among U.S. adults age 85 and older, deaths from malnutrition match deaths from arterial disease, mental disorders, and assault. Promotes Malnutrition Awareness Week, September 14–18, with the theme “Nutrition Care Is a Team Effort” and nutritioncare.org/MAW.

ALT Graphic asking, “Are you or your loved one experiencing any of these?” Five possible signs of malnutrition are shown: unplanned weight loss, loss of appetite, inability to eat or eating only small amounts, feeling weak or tired, and swelling or fluid accumulation. Text encourages, “Ask about your nutrition,” with hashtag #ASPENMAW26.

ALT We Are Hiring: Director of SHINE. Executive Office of Aging & Independence recruitment graphic featuring a stylized person inside a magnifying glass on a teal background.

ALT Malnutrition Awareness Week graphic stating that up to 40% of older adults living in the community have malnutrition. Promotes Malnutrition Awareness Week, September 14–18, with the theme “Nutrition Care Is a Team Effort” and nutritioncare.org/MAW.

ALT Promotional graphic for ASPEN’s Malnutrition Awareness Week, September 14–18, 2026. Text highlights “Live CE webinars and free resources on malnutrition” at nutritioncare.org/MAW, with the theme “Nutrition Care Is a Team Effort” and hashtag #ASPENMAW26.

ALT Malnutrition Awareness Week graphic stating that malnutrition is highest in older adults. Bar chart shows rates per 100,000 hospital stays by age: 3,754 for age 85+, 1,487 for ages 65–84, 437 for ages 40–64, and 107 for ages 18–39. Source: AHRQ 2018. Promotes Malnutrition Awareness Week, September 14–18, with the theme “Nutrition Care Is a Team Effort” and nutritioncare.org/MAW.

ALT Promotional graphic for ASPEN’s Malnutrition Awareness Week, September 14–18, 2026. Text reads, “Nutrition Care Is a Team Effort,” with the Malnutrition Awareness Week and ASPEN logos. Includes nutritioncare.org/MAW and hashtag #ASPENMAW26.

ALT Square Step Challenge graphic inviting everyone to walk, run, or move for falls prevention throughout September 2026. The statewide goal is 100 million steps. Participants can track their own steps or count one mile as 2,500 steps. Family, friends, coworkers, and pets are welcome. Falls Prevention Awareness Week is September 21–25, 2026.

ALT Blue and green graphic with the phrase "Nutrition Care is a Team Effort. September 14-18, 2026. nutritioncare.org/MAW"

ALT Graphic asking, "Are you or your loved one experiencing any of these?" It lists common signs of malnutrition: unplanned weight loss, loss of appetite, inability to eat or only eating small amounts, feeling weak or tired, and swelling or fluid buildup. The graphic encourages viewers to "Ask About Your Nutrition" and includes the hashtag #ASPENMAW26.