by James Fuccione | May 31, 2023 | News and Updates
The Healey-Driscoll Administration recently awarded $18.3M to organizations and communities across Massachusetts to create or enhance services that provide short-term relief to family members or primary caregivers of individuals with complex needs. The 42 awardees...
by James Fuccione | May 30, 2023 | News and Updates
If you have MassHealth, you will need to renew your coverage this year. If you are 65 years or older, MassHealth support staff will be at Central Boston Elder Services (2315 Washington Street, Boston, MA 02119) on Saturday, June 3rd to help you complete the renewal....
by James Fuccione | May 24, 2023 | News and Updates
The AARP Livable Communities team put together a list of “Fare-Free and Low-Cost ‘Age-Friendly’ Transportation Options” for their newsletter and included the Salem Skipper as one of the featured best practices. Alongside other age-friendly communities from...
by James Fuccione | May 24, 2023 | Data and Reports
A new McKinsey Health Institute (MHI) survey of more than 21,000 older adults (defined as those aged 55 and older) across 21 countries finds that respondents largely agree about the importance of having purpose, managing stress, enjoying meaningful connections with...
by James Fuccione | May 24, 2023 | News and Updates
There are two opportunities for age- and dementia friendly communities and stakeholders in the MHAC network and beyond to advocate on behalf of older adults and people living with dementia. First, the Healey-Driscoll Administration convenes a council that is holding...
