MassDOT Hosting Virtual Public Meetings to Gather Feedback for Capital Improvement Plan

by Stephen Suplita | May 13, 2020 | News and Updates

Age-and dementia friendly community stakeholders have an opportunity to comment on the Massachusetts Department of Transportation’s (MassDOT) Capital Investment Plan in an upcoming series of virtual meetings. MassDOT’s Capital Investment Plan (CIP) guides how...

AARP Shares Collection of COVID-19 Responses by Age-Friendly Domain

by Stephen Suplita | May 13, 2020 | News and Updates

In response to the global coronavirus pandemic, communities in the Age-Friendly network are applying their existing plans, programs and partnerships to all of the domains (along with commitments to emergency preparedness) in order to protect and assist older residents...

Task Force to End Loneliness and Build Community Hosting Regional Conversations

by Stephen Suplita | May 13, 2020 | News and Updates

The Taskforce to End Loneliness and Build Community facilitated by AARP Massachusetts and the Gerontology Institute at UMass Boston is hosting a series of regional (virtual) conversations that will help the group, which includes MHAC, promote socially inclusive...

MHAC’s COVID-19 Updates and Resources: 5/1-5/7

by Stephen Suplita | May 7, 2020 | News and Updates

In addition to an evolving COVID-19 resource page, MHAC is continuing to collect and share updates on COVID-19 from state government, federal agencies like the Centers for Disease Control, and other key stakeholders. These updates are to help and inform a wide range...

Upcoming Healthy Aging Webinars and Virtual Meetings

by Stephen Suplita | May 7, 2020 | News and Updates

Please see the following webinars and virtual meetings to support age- and dementia friendly communities. Metropolitan Area Planning Council/Boston Metropolitan Planning Organization – Essential Trips: A COVID-19 Response Discussion for Local Transit Providers...