Checklist Created to Support Community-Based Dementia Friendly Initiatives

by James Fuccione | Feb 16, 2022 | News and Updates

A  checklist has been created by Dementia Friendly Massachusetts to support a community’s journey and commitment to becoming dementia-friendly, which compliments a list of resources in the state’s Age- and Dementia Friendly Integration Toolkit. Every community...

JAHF Survey Results Illustrate that Support is Needed for Direct Care Workers

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

A new poll commissioned by The John A. Hartford Foundation (JAHF) found that 73% of people in America think direct care workers are underpaid and 94% believe oversight of nursing homes and home care agencies is important. Direct care workers provide hands-on care with...

Age-Friendly Funding Alert: BCBS Special Initiatives Grant

by James Fuccione | Feb 16, 2022 | News and Updates

The Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (BCBSMA) Foundation will provide a limited number of non-renewable one-year grants of up to $50,000 through its Special Initiatives grant program. Grants will support nonprofits seeking to positively impact health or health...

Point32Health Foundation Awards More Than $1.1 Million to 10 Community Organizations

by James Fuccione | Feb 10, 2022 | News and Updates

The Point32Health Foundation announced that 10 community organizations across the region will receive grants totaling more than $1.1 million. Funding will support work to advance policies and practices that address disparities and create more inclusive communities....

MHAC Adds New Local Advocacy Resources to Assist Age- and Dementia Friendly Community Efforts

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

Communities working to become age- and dementia friendly often identify needs or opportunities that can be addressed through advocacy on a local level. To help stakeholders influence and improve local government policy for healthy aging, the Massachusetts Healthy...