Senior Connection's CEO Moses Dixon Boosts Healthcare Access for Older Adults

Moses Dixon, CEO of Senior Connection, a nonprofit based in Worcester, Massachusetts, has led the organization to significant growth and impact in healthcare services for older adults. Inspired by his grandmother's struggle with cancer and lack of health coverage due to preexisting conditions, Dixon has focused on ensuring access to essential services including health care, housing, and transportation for seniors. Under his leadership since 2018, Senior Connection's revenue has more than doubled from $2.87 million in 2019 to $5.74 million in 2024, partly fueled by COVID stimulus funding and strategic program expansions. One notable initiative spearheaded by Dixon is the Care Express Bus, a mobile clinic providing free health, dental, and vision screenings, medication management, and referrals to older adults in Central Massachusetts, especially targeting rural communities with limited access to healthcare providers. The program was recognized as a runner-up for The John A. Hartford Foundation's 2025 Business Innovation Award and is in the process of becoming designated as a Rural Health Clinic, which would expand its service offerings. Senior Connection also addresses the needs of grandparents raising grandchildren through its Grandparents Raising Grandkids Resource Center, which connects caregivers to legal aid, advocacy, and food assistance. Additionally, the nonprofit recently secured $3 million in congressional funding to develop affordable housing in Worcester for such families. Dixon’s approach emphasizes community input and empathetic listening, enabling the organization to tailor its services effectively to clients’ needs. His initiatives reflect broader trends in healthcare, especially concerning older adults who face barriers related to Medicare, Medicaid, and Affordable Care Act subsidy changes. Senior Connection’s expansion underscores the growing role of community-based nonprofits in filling gaps left by healthcare policy shifts and rural provider shortages. The organization’s focus on older adult care, bridging service gaps in rural and urban settings alike, offers a scalable model that aligns with current healthcare regulatory and payer environment challenges. Dixon’s leadership highlights the importance of integrating services—healthcare, housing, food security, and legal support—to holistically address senior care needs in an evolving insurance and healthcare landscape.