Matz, Blancato & Associates

08/18/2025

We’re thrilled to announce Bob Blancato as the keynote speaker for our upcoming event!

A nationally recognized leader in aging policy, Bob brings decades of experience championing the rights and well-being of older adults; from serving as Executive Director of the 1995 White House Conference on Aging to leading national advocacy for senior nutrition, elder justice, and the Older Americans Act.

Join us as we hear his insights on the future of aging services and how we can work together to build stronger communities for all generations.

Purchase tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/celebrating-the-past-transforming-the-future-tickets-1461869112869?aff=oddtdtcreator

Want to sponsor? Send us a message!

06/27/2025

Morty Matz, Founder of Matz Blancato and Associates, Passes Away at Age 100

“It is with great sadness that I announce the passing of Morty Matz on June 26 at the ripe old age of almost 101. All of us who have worked with and for Matz Blancato and Associates these 25+ year always knew to refer to Morty as THE FOUNDER. His life was full, rich and interesting. The following obituary from the New York Times captures it even better." -Bob Blancato, President, Matz, Blancato & Associates

He represented the lofty as well as the low. His credits included the Nathan’s hot dog eating contest and the obligatory raincoat to keep a defendant’s cuffed hands covered in a “perp walk.”

04/25/2025

The proposed Department of Health and Human Services reorganization and layoffs at the Administration for Community Living, which oversees aging and disability services, could harm the independence…

07/23/2024

Happy Birthday to the legendary Morty Matz, the founder of the Matz, Blancato and Associates! Cheers to 100 years of a great life with many more memories yet to be made.

07/23/2024

Remember when Bob Blancato chatted up John Clark at the 2014 Florida Conference on Aging? For this year's conference, Bob will be back with his infamous "10 in 10" presentation. Don't miss out—register for our 2024 Florida Conference on Aging today!

For more information: www.fcoa.org/Conference

Register now: : https://fcoa.org/meetinginfo.php?id=40&ts=1705434709

07/23/2024

We are excited to announce that Bob Blancato, Executive Director, National Association of Nutrition and Aging Services Programs, will kick off the Aging Summit on August 21st! Bob has long been recognized as a national policy expert on older adults’ economic security. He will connect the intricate ties between longevity and economic security and our major policies for older adults - Medicare, Social Security, and the Older Americans Act. For more info and to register, visit www.AgeGuide.org/AgingSummit !

07/23/2024

07/23/2024

Matz Blancato & Associates has more than 35 years of experience in Washington, DC. The firm directs several national coalitions, including the National Association of Nutrition and Aging Services Programs, the Elder Justice Coalition and Defeat Malnutrition Today.