The Dementia Friendly Massachusetts Initiative is hosting a statewide conference titled “Creating Welcoming Communities,” which will showcase models for expanding the Age- and Dementia Friendly movement.

The event features opening remarks by Alice Bonner, Secretary, Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder Affairs, and Nora Moreno Cargie, President of Tufts Health Plan Foundation, Vice President, Corporate Citizenship, Tufts Health Plan.

The conference will take place at Best Western Royal Plaza Hotel and Trade Center in Marlborough on November 9th from 9:30am to 3:00pm.

The event is filling up so be sure to register soon! Organizations also have the opportunity to support the event through sponsorship opportunities.

The Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative will be in attendance and presenting with a panel on the partnership between the Age- and Dementia Friendly initiatives.