by James Fuccione | Jan 13, 2021 | News and Updates
The Massachusetts Councils on Aging (MCOA), MassMobility, and the Alzheimer’s Association are pleased to announce a special training session for drivers. The Dementia-Friendly Transportation Training program will offer drivers – from council on aging van drivers...
by James Fuccione | Jan 13, 2021 | News and Updates
In their latest newsletter, AARP’s Livable Communities team focuses on bicycling and older adults by promoting a free webinar and ways bike lanes improve safety for all, including those who don’t use a bike. AARP also promotes a local initiative called...
by James Fuccione | Jan 13, 2021 | Data and Reports, News and Updates
The Massachusetts Commission on Falls Prevention, which is led by staff at the state’s Department of Public Health, released their biennial legislative report with recommendations on improving how health care providers assess and refer older adults for risk of...
by James Fuccione | Jan 6, 2021 | Data and Reports, News and Updates
Based on this recommendation of the COVID-19 Vaccine Advisory group, the Baker Administration has updated prioritization so that individuals age 75+ are included in Phase 2, Group 1, along with individuals of all ages with 2+ comorbidities. This follows revised...
by James Fuccione | Jan 6, 2021 | News and Updates
Harvard Pilgrim Health Care and Tufts Health Plan announced their organizations have formally combined, effective January 1, 2021, having received all regulatory approvals. The newly combined nonprofit organization will become one of the region’s largest health...
