Age-Friendly News Clips: January and February 2020

by James Fuccione | Mar 5, 2020 | News and Updates

Periodically, the Healthy Aging Collaborative will share news articles that mention state and local efforts to make cities, towns and regions in Massachusetts Age- and Dementia Friendly. Check out the following articles from January and February 2020 on the momentum...

Nesterly Homeshare Program Continues Campaign to Connect Students and Older Bostonians

by James Fuccione | Mar 5, 2020 | News and Updates

Boston Seniority magazine featured a success story from Nesterly, an intergenerational homeshare program that connects hosts who have spare space in their home with people who are seeking a place to stay for longer than one month. Tenants can also exchange help around...

State and Federal Agencies Share Facts and Info on Coronavirus

by James Fuccione | Mar 5, 2020 | News and Updates

The Executive Office of Elder Affairs (EOEA) released a letter promoting a website with extensive information relative to the Coronavirus and meant to be a “source of truth” at: mass.gov/2019coronavirus. It is updated with more information on a regular basis.  The...

Hartford Foundation Offers Insights, Framework on how Public Health can Support Age Friendly Movement

by James Fuccione | Feb 26, 2020 | Data and Reports, News and Updates

Using lessons and examples from across the country, the John A. Hartford Foundation published a newsletter article on “Collaborating to Make Public Health Age-Friendly.” A framework for public health departments, developed by the Hartford Foundation in...

Guest Blog Post: Memory Cafes Provide a Place for Friends to Stay Connected

by James Fuccione | Feb 26, 2020 | Member Spotlight, News and Updates

One of the many special aspects of memory cafés is that they provide a way for friends to spend time together. Keeping friendships strong nurtures everyone: the person living with dementia, their primary care partner(s), and the friend. Yet dementia robs so many...