CHAPA Offering Technical Assistance for Communities to Promote Affordable Housing

by James Fuccione | Nov 9, 2022 | News and Updates

Communities working to become more age- and dementia friendly can apply for a free technical assistance opportunity from Citizens Housing and Planning Association (CHAPA) via the organization’s program called “Municipal Engagement Initiative Lite.” ...

Upcoming Events: Caring for the Caregiver, Let’s Talk About Dementia and Culture 2022

by James Fuccione | Nov 8, 2022 | Conferences, News and Updates

The Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative encourages stakeholders and communities involved in the age- and dementia friendly movement to check out the following upcoming events: Caring for the Caregiver Series – November 18th Join the next webinars in the...

Celebrating and Recognizing November as National Family Caregivers Month

by James Fuccione | Nov 2, 2022 | Uncategorized

Celebrated every November, National Family Caregivers Month (NFCM) is a time to recognize and honor family caregivers across the country. It offers an opportunity to raise awareness of caregiving issues, educate communities, and increase support for caregivers. In...

Register for ‘Let’s Talk About Dementia and Culture 2022, Dementia Awareness Training for First Responders

by James Fuccione | Nov 2, 2022 | News and Updates

Dementia affects every community, but not in the same way. Join Dementia Friends Massachusetts for a conversation about disparities, different needs, and specific strengths in many cultural and linguistic communities. Dementia educators and advocates in Black/African...

AARP Promotes ‘Disaster Resilience’ Toolkit Alongside FEMA Funding Opportunity

by James Fuccione | Nov 2, 2022 | News and Updates

Following up on a resource released over the summer intended to help age/dementia friendly communities and local leaders reduce disaster risk and better protect older adults, AARP is revamping promotion of the toolkit with a funding opportunity from the Federal...