by James Fuccione | May 24, 2017 | News and Updates, Stories from the Field, Systems and Best Practices
After a comprehensive assessment that drew the participation of more than 4,000 older adults from 23 neighborhoods across the city, Age-Friendly Boston announced a major milestone with the release of their 75-point action plan to enhance the quality of life for...
by James Fuccione | May 24, 2017 | News and Updates, Stories from the Field, Systems and Best Practices
Transportation for older adults is a common topic of discussion for communities looking to become more age-friendly in both urban and rural settings, and Age-Friendly Berkshires will be testing a solution for their region. Inclusive of 32 cities and towns in a...
by James Fuccione | May 19, 2017 | Conferences
With support from the Executive Office of Elder Affairs, UMass Boston’s Gerontology Institute is hosting a summit focused on building better collaboration between behavioral health providers and aging services. Featured speakers include Elder Affairs Secretary...
by James Fuccione | May 19, 2017 | Programs
What does it mean for a community to be “walkable” and how can we create neighborhoods that are safe, active, accessible and vibrant? WalkBoston is hosting a training called “Promoting Walkability: Creating Safe and Active...
by James Fuccione | May 17, 2017 | Conferences, News and Updates
The Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative accepted the Peter R. Lee Healthy Communities Award from the Massachusetts Department of Public Health at the annual Ounce of Prevention Conference at the DCU Center in Worcester on March 28th. Each year, the Department of...