“State of Grandfamilies 2022” Report Reveals Households Led by Grandparents Experience Food Insecurity at Twice the National Rate

by James Fuccione | Nov 30, 2022 | Data and Reports

According to the “State of Grandfamilies 2022”  report released by Generations United, the 2.5 million children in the United States growing up in “grandfamilies” face higher rates of hunger and food insecurity than their peers. Grandfamilies are families...

December Education Programs Available from the Alzheimer’s Association of MA/NH

by James Fuccione | Nov 30, 2022 | News and Updates

Check out the following events from the Alzheimer’s Association of MA/NH during the month of December, which include virtual and in-person programming geared towards caregivers, people living with dementia and the general public interested in learning more. Virtual...

Join MHAC for Virtual Open Network and Advisory Council Meeting on 12/6

by James Fuccione | Nov 30, 2022 | News and Updates

Join the Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative for updates on the Age- and Dementia Friendly movement across Massachusetts along with presentations from Boston Indicators on “Care Work in Massachusetts,” and the Joint Center for Housing Studies at...

Age-Friendly Funding Alerts: Mass Cultural Council, Falls Prevention, ACL Nutrition Programs

by James Fuccione | Nov 30, 2022 | Uncategorized

The Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative is pleased to promote the following funding opportunities that advance inclusive age- and dementia friendly communities: Mass Cultural Council – Multiple grant programs available Mass Cultural Council has two opportunities...

AARP Examines Walking Attitudes and Habits of Adults Age 50 and Older

by James Fuccione | Nov 16, 2022 | Data and Reports

More than half (55%) of adults 50-plus engage in one or two walking activities in a typical week, while most (86%) walk for 10 minutes or more, and nearly half (47%) walk for at least 30 minutes, according to a survey report supported by AARP Most respondents agree...